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Dismissed17 July 20266003998

Applewood Barn, Fernhill Farm, High Street, Wootton, PO33 4LL

Planning appeal 6003998 at Applewood Barn, Fernhill Farm, High Street, Wootton, PO33 4LL (Isle of Wight) was dismissed on 17 July 2026 by Inspector S Leonard, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the wider area.

conversion and extension of 2 storey barn to 3 bed dwelling and car parking

Authority
Isle of Wight
Appeal type
Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
S Leonard
Postcode
PO33 4LL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the wider area

What decided it

The significant harm to the character and appearance of the host property and wider farmyard complex, arising from the proposed extensions, altered roof forms, and incongruous materials, would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of housing delivery and affordable housing contribution.

The significant harm to character and appearance would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the modest benefits of housing supply, affordable housing contribution, and self-build provision, such that the conflict with the development plan is not outweighed by other considerations including the Framework

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM2Policy DM11Policy DM4
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11Paragraph 73Paragraph 8

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