Critical Repair Works Proposed Within Grounds Of Northwood House

‘Critical’ repair works are needed to prevent the collapse of a historic stone barn wall within the grounds of an Isle of Wight stately home, Northwood House Charitable Trust has said.

The heritage charity has applied for listed building consent to repair stonework on the east elevation of a ‘neglected’ barn opposite Northwood House in Cowes.

Today a popular Island events venue, Northwood House dates from the early 19th century and is listed at Grade II* due to its ‘interior architectural interest’.

A submitted Design, Access and Heritage statement from Leah Mew Architecture Ltd says:

“It (the barn) appears on the map around the same time the current house does in 1840, although it is likely to have been present before that.

“Unfortunately, the property has been neglected over the years, resulting in the loss of the roof structure and all windows.

“The stonework, particularly in the affected area, has suffered significantly, and the wall is now deemed critical for repair before further erosion causes a collapse.”

County Hall’s public consultation on application 25/00682/LBC closes on June 20 and a decision is expected on July 7.