6 High Street Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 7SB Data via plota.co.uk

26/00392/ADV - Advertisement Consent Refused
Signs & adverts

Proposal

Externally illuminated fascia sign; externally illuminated heritage projecting sign; internally illuminated directory of services and bank availability poster; internally illuminated marketing poster; a community and ownership message, advertisement above the ATM and on the entrance door a DDA sign, CCTV sign and opening hours sign. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

✓
Received
20 Mar 2026
✓
Validated
13 Apr 2026
✗
Refused
8 Jun 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 8 Jun 2026 · Planning Officer Delegated Decision · Last checked 1 Aug 2026

Documents 16

Decision & officer reports 1

PDF DECISION NOTICE REFUSAL Decision Notice · 8 Jun 2026 View ↗

Statements & assessments 1

PDF COWE0178A-RDG-XX-XX-T-A-990010-DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENT Supporting Information · 7 Apr 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 8

PDF COWE0178A-RDG-XX-00-D-A-990003-C02-EXISTING LAYOUT Plan - Floor Existing · 7 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF COWE0178A-RDG-XX-00-D-A-990004-C02-DEMOLITION LAYOUT Plans - Other · 7 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF COWE0178A-RDG-XX-00-D-A-990005-C02-PROPOSED LAYOUT Plan - Floor Proposed · 7 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF COWE0178A-RDG-XX-ST-D-A-990001-C02-LOCATION PLAN Plan - Location · 7 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF COWE0178A-RDG-XX-ST-D-A-990002-C02-SITE BLOCK PLAN Plan - Block · 7 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF COWE0178A-RDG-XX-ZZ-D-A-990007-C02-EXISTING ELEVATIONS Plan - Elevation Existing · 7 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF COWE0178A-RDG-XX-ZZ-D-A-990008-C02-PROPOSED ELEVATIONS Plan - Elevation Proposed · 7 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF COWE0178A-RDG-XX-RF-D-A-990006-EXISTING AND PROPOSED ROOF PLAN Roof Plan ? Existing · 20 Mar 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF APPLICATIONFORMREDACTED Application Form - Public Copy · 13 Apr 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 1

PDF Commenter’s name hidden Show Public Comment · 18 May 2026 View ↗

Other documents 4

PDF Officer Written Justification Officer Written Justification · 8 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF SITE NOTICE Site Notice · 13 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF ATTACHMENTSUMMARY Supporting Information · 20 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF CONDENSER SPECIFICATION-MITSUBISHI MXZ-5F102VF Supporting Information · 20 Mar 2026 View ↗

All documents on the council site ↗

Site constraints 7

Grade II listed: Anchor Inn
List entry 1267558 · 29 m away · 9 more listed buildings within 150 m (9 Grade II)
Listed building consent is needed for work that affects the special interest of a listed building, inside or out, on top of planning permission. Setting can be a consideration for buildings nearby; there is no fixed radius.
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Historic England ↗
Flood zone 3, rivers and sea
High chance: a 1 in 100 or greater annual chance from rivers, or 1 in 200 from the sea. Any development here needs a flood risk assessment. Defences are not counted.
The Environment Agency flood map for planning. Homes in zone 3 must also pass the sequential test. Surface water flooding is a separate map.
Flood map ↗
Nutrient neutrality catchment: Solent: Includes Chichester and Langstone Harbours SPA/Ramsar, Solent and Southampton Water SPA/Ramsar, Solent Maritime SAC, Portsmouth Harbour SPA/Ramsar
New homes and overnight accommodation must show nutrient neutrality before approval.
Natural England advice: extra wastewater in these catchments harms protected habitats, so schemes must offset their nutrient load, usually through credits.
Heritage at risk: Cowes
On the register of historic places assessed as at risk.
A designated building, monument, park or conservation area assessed as at risk from neglect, decay or development. Proposals that secure its future are looked on favourably.
Historic England ↗
Special area of conservation 122 m away: Solent and Dorset Coast
Work nearby can need a habitats assessment.
Harm to a protected site is only accepted where there is no alternative and an overriding public interest.
IOW 9 Gurnard Luck to West Cowes Chain Ferry 20 m away
Matters where it crosses or adjoins the site; the route and its margin are protected.
Also on the record
Inside the Cowes built-up area.
Not affected
Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Building

Floor area615 m² (6,620 sq ft)
Energy ratingD (asset rating 84)
UseA1/A2 Retail and Financial/Professional services
HeatingAir Conditioning

From the energy performance certificate lodged in October 2020, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Isle of Wight
Application type
Advertisement Consent
Postcode
PO31 7SB
Received
20 Mar 2026
Validated
13 Apr 2026
Ward
Cowes North
Parish
Cowes
Case officer
Show
Decision
Refused
Decision date
8 Jun 2026
Decision level
Planning Officer Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Ridge & Partners LLP

How this decision compares

Decided in 56 days from validation, about the council's usual 53 days. Refused, as 16% of advertisement consent here are.

95%decided within 8 weeks
84%approved
23decided in the last year

Plota live figures for advertisement consent decided by Isle of Wight in the last twelve months, from validation. Isle of Wight decision record →

Public comments

1comment received
1 neutral

Last counted 1 Aug 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14650328
Planning Portal ref
PP-14650328
Comments by
18 May 2026
Statutory expiry
8 Jun 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

26 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2021 Refused
1 x internally illuminated fascia sign; 1 x internally illuminated projecting sign
21/00642/ADV
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
Marks And Spencers Terminus Road Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 7TF
Eucalyptus tree - Remove. Reason: Complaint from neighbouring houses as it has grown over…
25/01580/TW
2025 Refused
Cowes Town Central Shopping Arcade 104 High Street Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 7AT
Proposed raised rear seating area
25/00491/FUL
2020 Approved
Painters Arms 51 Cross Street Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 7TA
Proposed siting and use of converted horse box as catering facility within beer garden
20/00882/FUL
2024 Decided
10 - 11 High Street Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 7RZ
Proposed change of use of premises and external courtyard areas from Sui Generis (Barista…
24/01775/FUL
2024 Approved
Cross Street Car Park Cross Street Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 7TA
T1; Prunus cerasifera 'Pissardii' - Lift crown by 2m. T2; Robinia pseudoacacia - Fell, st…
24/01335/TW
2024 Refused
Cowes Town Central Shopping Arcade 104 High Street Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 7AT
Proposed raised rear seating area
24/00894/FUL
2024 Approved
Fat Face 126 High Street Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 7AY
1x non illuminated fascia sign; 1 x non illuminated projecting sign
24/00670/ADV
2024 Approved
Fat Face 126 High Street Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 7AY
Proposed replacement shopfront
24/00669/FUL
2024 Approved
The Cut Cowes Isle Of Wight
Proposed alterations to include relocation of loading bay, proposed seating area and land…
24/00618/FUL
2024 Refused
Cowes Town Central Shopping Arcade 104 High Street Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 7AT
Free standing non-illuminated sign denoting The Bird Bar
24/00503/ADV
2024 Approved
112 High Street Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 7AX
Proposed first floor extension to form self contained flat to include terrace and dormer…
24/00409/FUL
2023 Approved
Cowes Yacht Haven Marina Walk Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 7BD
Siting of storage container, in respect of Hampshire Constabulary use associated with 126…
23/02087/FUL
2023 Approved
Watson Bull And Porter 126 High Street Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 7AY
Proposed replacement of two first floor timber sliding sash units with hardwood double gl…
23/01947/FUL
2023 Approved
Watson Bull And Porter 126 High Street Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 7AY
Alterations to shop front; replacement side door; and external repairs; use of property a…
23/00833/FUL
2022 Approved
127 - 128 High Street Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 7AY
Proposed change of use of office space to form well-being/pilates studio on first floor (…
22/02240/FUL
2023 Approved
10 St Marys Road Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 7SU
Proposed single storey rear/side infill extension; loft conversion to include dormer wind…
23/00793/HOU
2023 Approved
110A High Street Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 7AT
Proposed extension at first floor level; decking and alterations to stairs
23/00733/HOU
2023 Withdrawn
127 - 128 High Street Cowes Isle Of Wight
Listed Building Consent for alterations in connection with proposed change of use of offi…
23/00082/LBC
2022 Approved
1A Shooters Hill Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 7BE
Proposed change of pitched roof to flat roof and external staircase to first floor flat (…
22/02129/FUL
2022 Approved
104 High Street Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 7AT
Proposed glazed enclosure over previously approved balcony to front of building housing l…
22/01597/FUL
2017 Withdrawn
112 High Street Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 7AX
Retrospective application for the installation of heat pumps on rear roof behind timber h…
P/00053/17
2016 Approved
2 St. Marys Road Cowes Isle Of Wight PO317SU
Alterations and proposed second floor extension to form bedroom; to include new window to…
P/01332/16
2016 Approved
3 Shooters Hill Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31
Change of use from retail to nail bar, tanning and beauty salon
P/00633/16
2016 Approved
The Cut Cowes PO31
Proposed alterations to include relocation of loading bay, seating and landscaping
P/00302/16
2016 Approved
Megan Baker Estate Agents 128 High Street Cowes Isle Of Wight PO317AY
1 x illuminated fascia sign; 1 x non-illuminated hanging sign; non-illuminated window vin…
P/00021/16
Isle of Wight
Planning Authority Score
8.9/10
Excellent
#7 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Isle of Wight is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #11 out of 296. Only 15% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

Among the fastest councils in England
for householder decisions
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Isle of Wight decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
92%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #84 of 296
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #81 of 296
92%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #11 of 296
15%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #11 of 296
84%
Minor dwellings approved
144 decided (1-9 homes)
67%
Major dwellings approved
18 decided (10+ homes)
94%
Change of use approved
34 decided
792
Total decisions
63 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings

Freehold boundary: © Crown copyright and database rights 2026, HM Land Registry. Polygons © Crown copyright and database rights 2026 Ordnance Survey 100026316. Conditions of use

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.