IHBC’s ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Isle of Wight Norris Castle HE objection ‘slammed’

After Historic England (HE) determined proposals to turn a dilapidated Isle of Wight castle into a luxury resort as ‘a very poor outcome for such an important place’, developers have responded, reports the Isle of Wight County Press.

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… scheme has mainly been met with negative responses…

Isle of Wight County Press writes:

Following years of discussions, plans have finally been submitted for East Cowes’ Grade I listed Norris Castle.

The scheme has mainly been met with negative responses, the latest coming from HE, which anticipates objecting to the application but, in a statement, said it needs more information before it can issue its definite answer….

GTS said it thought it had reached an agreement with HE on the acceptable ‘level of harm’ – or the amount of change –  to the site, in order to ensure the castle is saved in the long-term.

Conversations have also been taking place about the financial viability…

GTS said: “We would be willing to address any concerns raised by any source in a professional and responsible way.

“We are only temporary custodians…  ultimately the responsibility for saving the estate lies with the Isle of Wight Council…’

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