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Dismissed2 October 20266012036

Romaldor, St Johns Road, Wroxall, PO38 3EL

Planning appeal 6012036 at Romaldor, St Johns Road, Wroxall, PO38 3EL (Isle of Wight) was dismissed on 2 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including the effect on the setting of the Isle of Wight National Landscape.

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Authority
Isle of Wight
Appeal type
Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
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Postcode
PO38 3EL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including the effect on the setting of the Isle of Wight National Landscape
  • the living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring properties, with particular reference to outlook

What decided it

The significant harm to character and appearance, including the setting of the National Landscape, combined with unacceptable effects on neighbouring living conditions, substantially outweighed the moderate weight afforded to amateur radio benefits.

the benefits of approving the appeal scheme would be substantially outweighed by adverse effects, when assessed against the national decision-making policies in the Framework

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Island Planning Strategy Policy C1Island Planning Strategy Policy EV9Isle of Wight Landscape: Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Management Plan 2025-2030 objectives 01 and 06

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