Planning applications in PO40, Isle of Wight

1. Registered26/01411/TW

   T1; Lime - Reduce height from 12m to approximately 10m; Reduce north and east crown spread from 7m to approximately 5m; Reduce south crown spread from 6m to approximately 5m; Crown to west remains unaltered at approximately 5m; Lift crown to give 3m clearance from ground level over gardens of No7 and No8 Old School Close, retaining low crown over Western boundary, with finished pruning cuts no larger than 150mm diameter.Reason: Repeat previous management to maintain current dimensions and allow access around garden.

   7 Old School Close Freshwater Isle Of Wight PO40 9FT

   Received 9 Oct 2026
2. Registered26/01405/HOU

   Proposed alterations and conversion of existing garage; new detached garage with folly to rear

   17 Hooke Close Freshwater Isle Of Wight PO40 9FZ

   Received 8 Oct 2026
3. Registered26/01401/TW

   T1; Oak (Quercus robur) - Reduce encroachment to conservatory by approximately 3M (as shown on annotated picture); Remove significant deadwood overhanging garden and thin remaining lower overhang approximately 10-15%.Reason: To reduce excessive shade, encroachment and make the tree safe.

   Oakmeade Afton Road Freshwater Isle Of Wight PO40 9TP

   Received 7 Oct 2026
4. Registered26/01362/CLPUD

   Lawful Development Certificate for proposed single storey rear extension

   17 Hooke Close Freshwater Isle Of Wight PO40 9FZ

   Received 30 Sept 2026
5. Registered26/01323/TW

   T1; Cypress - Bring down height by approx. 6-8 ft (as shown in photo).T2; Cypress - Bring down height by approx. 6-8 ft (as shown in photo); remove understory growing up through.

   Langtry House Victoria Road Freshwater Isle Of Wight PO40 9PX

   Received 21 Sept 2026
6. Registered26/01245/FUL

   Proposed pool, fire pit, aircon units and driveway to dwelling currently under construction under 26/00140/FUL

   Old Golf Club House Afton Down Freshwater Isle Of Wight PO40 9TZ

   Received 9 Sept 2026
7. Unknown26/01238/TW

   1 western red cedar (multi-stemmed) and 1 macrocarpa (from the 'new' cemetery') - Remove. Reason: Having a detrimental impact on the graves in the vicinity. Planted in inappropriate locations and in close proximity. If retained, future management of the graves will be both technically challenging and expensive.Mature holm oak - Removal of 1 low-hanging limb.Reason: The limb is now superfluous and can be removed without negative consequences.

   All Saints Church Church Place Freshwater Isle Of Wight PO40 9BP

   Received 8 Sept 2026
8. Unknown26/01182/6PA

   Agricultural Prior Notification for proposed irrigation pond

   Kings Manor Farm Copse Lane Freshwater Isle Of Wight PO40 9TL

   Received 26 Aug 2026
9. Registered26/01169/DIS

   Condition compliance application on P/00167/19 for conditions 4 (Landscaping), 5 (Construction Management Plan) and 6 (Arboreal Method Statement)

   Masonic Hall 13 Solent Hill Freshwater Isle Of Wight PO40 9TG

   Received 24 Aug 2026
10. Decided26/01115/HOU

    Proposed extension at first floor level to form ensuite bathroom and storage over the garage (revised plans)

    Sunnyside Cottage Norton Green Freshwater Isle Of Wight PO40 9RY

    Received 13 Aug 2026
11. Decided26/01106/HOU

    Proposed single storey side extension

    13 Golden Ridge Freshwater Isle Of Wight PO40 9LE

    Received 13 Aug 2026
12. Decided26/01076/TW

    This application includes trees covered by TPO and Conservation Area:T1 & T2; Maple - Raise and reduce the crown on the western side to provide 2m clearance to the building.Reason: Abate nuisance and prevent damage to the building.T3; Sycamore - Fell dying stem to near ground level.Reason: Tree is dying due to sooty bark disease.T4; Turkey oak - Remove one lowest live branch and remove dead wood.Reason: Allow access under the tree, via the adjacent gateway.T5; Birch - Fell and remove stump.Reason: Tree has been planted too close to the building.T6; Maple - Raise and reduce the crown on the southern side to provide 3m clearance to the building.Reason: Abate nuisance and prevent damage to the building.G7; Hornbeam - Fell to ground level and remove stumps.Reason: Planted as part of a garden design at very close spacing. Not allow for full future maturity of the trees at such close proximity to the house.T8; Lawson cypress - Raise crown to 4.5m from the ground over the driveway access.Reason: Allow free access across the driveway.

    Woodland Cottage The Causeway Freshwater Isle Of Wight PO40 9TN

    Received 6 Aug 2026
13. Decided26/01031/HOU

    Proposed single storey rear extension

    5 & 6 Aldermoor Terrace Norton Green Freshwater Isle Of Wight PO40 9RZ

    Received 29 Jul 2026
14. Decided26/00966/TW

    Amendment to proposed works: Application as per site meeting as part of a small woodland plan. G1; Group of Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) as depicted on attached picture - Strip Coppice to stools ( approximately 5M from grassed edge) to prevent the spread of saplings/monoculture. Crown lift larger Sycamores (Acer pseudoplatanus) in group to 4M to reduce excessive shade. G2; Works to be carried out 2 years minimum from G1,Group of Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) as depicted on attached picture - Strip Coppice to stools, to prevent the spread of saplings/monoculture. G3; Works to be carried out 2 years minimum from G2, Group of Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) as depicted on attached picture - Strip Coppice to stools,to prevent the spread of saplings/monoculture. G4; Works to be carried out 2 years minimum from G3, Group of Sycamore(Acer pseudoplatanus) as depicted on attached picture - Strip Coppice to stools,to prevent the spread of saplings/monoculture.

    Cliff End Monks Lane Freshwater Isle Of Wight PO40 9XA

    Received 17 Jul 2026
15. Decided26/00865/TW

    T3; Ash - Pollard to a height of 20' - 25' at the highest point. A reduction of approximately 60-70% (see attached marked photo); The part rotten branch to the right hand side of the tree will be removed completely to re-balance the tree (see attached photo); The rest of the tree branches will be cut back into an asymmetrical shape like an umbrella, complementing the pollarded height of the main trunk.Reason: Make the tree safe.

    2 Afton View Stroud Road Freshwater Isle Of Wight PO40 9JB

    Received 24 Jun 2026
16. Decided26/00760/FUL

    Proposed change of use from self contained holiday accommodation to ancillary residential annex associated with Bay Tree Cottage

    Bay Tree Cottage Pound Green Camp Road Freshwater Isle Of Wight PO40 9HG

    Received 3 Jun 2026
17. Unknown26/00755/TW

    T1; Holm Oak - Remove the first two lower limbs extending over the garden and fruit trees. Reason: Limbs are starting to dominate the garden and suppress the fruit trees.T2; English Oak - Remove the first lowest crown limb extending out from the crown and over the adjacent shed. Reason: Formative pruning of the crown and removing a future nuisance. T3; Eucalyptus - Remove. Reason: Tree has been 'topped' in the past and is starting to suppress the growth on the better Sweet Chestnut tree.T4; Bay - Remove single stemReason: Declining.Works are for sound arboricultural reasons.

    Pine Trees Afton Road Freshwater Isle Of Wight PO40 9TT

    Received 3 Jun 2026
18. Decided26/00700/CLPUD

    Lawful Development Certificate for demolition of existing single storey rear extension; Proposed single storey rear extension

    Devonia Norton Green Freshwater Isle Of Wight PO40 9RU

    Received 22 May 2026
19. Decided26/00628/FUL

    Retention of outbuilding used for short-term holiday let

    Briars Wood Bay Road Freshwater Isle Of Wight PO40 9QS

    Received 11 May 2026
20. Decided26/00530/TW

    T1; Ash - Fell.Reason: Deadwood within crown, possibly Ash dieback.T2; Ash - Fell.Reason: Deadwood in crown, possibly Ash dieback.T3; Oak - Fell.Reason: Poor specimen tree, leaning into garden.

    Bowbridge House Hooke Hill Freshwater Isle Of Wight PO40 9BG

    Received 20 Apr 2026
21. Decided26/00518/DIS

    Condition compliance application on 25/01206/FUL relating to conditions 3 (Materials) and 4 (Tree Protection) to be discharged

    Cornerways The Square Freshwater Isle Of Wight PO40 9QH

    Received 17 Apr 2026
22. Unknown26/00345/TW

    2 elm, 1 blackthorn and 1 rotted indeterminate tree - Remove.Reason: All are dead and very badly rotted and a danger.

    6 Aldermoor Terrace Norton Green Freshwater Isle Of Wight PO40 9RZ

    Received 11 Mar 2026
23. Decided26/00277/TW

    Amendment to proposed works (received 13.03.2026):T1; Sycamore (on old driveway, currently used as footpath through estate). - Fell and remove.Reason: Extensive decay at the base, dieback in the crown.T2; Sycamore (multi stemmed at the edge of the woodland) - Fell and remove.Reason: Dead bark at ground level with signs of decay, sparse crown and weak unions. Has declined in the last 12 months.T3; Large sycamore - (located over bridge) - Fell and remove.Reason: Extensive decay at ground level to 1m. Large cavity. In vicinity of the public bridleway, is sheltered by other treesT4; Sycamore- (Near T3) - Fell.Reason: Small dead tree overhanging bridleway.T5; Sycamore (near Alfred cottage on the edge of the woodland) - Fell and remove.Reason: Decay at root collar, approximately 25% of the circumference. Within falling distance of the cottage.T6; Quercus ilex (edge of the woodland, under the canopy of larger Q. ilex) . Fell and removeReason: 45 degree lean, shear bomb crack at ground level.T7; Acer pseudoplatanus - Fell and remove.Reason: Extensive dieback and risk of falling on building.T8; Acer pseudoplatanus - Fell and remove.Reason: Dieback in crown, leaning over entrance road and potential for further decline.Due to the location of these trees there is no plan to plant with replacements but we are continually planting suitable species on the Estate as part of the restoration.

    Heritage Centre Farringford Estate Bedbury Lane Freshwater Isle Of Wight PO40 9PE

    Received 26 Feb 2026
24. Withdrawn26/00276/TW

    T1; Acer pseudoplatanus- - Fell and remove the tree.Reason: Extensive dieback, leaning over the restoration exhibition building, risk of falling.T2; Acer pseudoplatanus- Fell and removeReason: Growing through fence, leaning over entrance road, dieback in the crown, potential for further decline.

    Heritage Centre Farringford Estate Bedbury Lane Freshwater Isle Of Wight PO40 9PE

    Received 26 Feb 2026

This list shows up to 24 applications, newest received date first. Statuses reflect the last collected state; use the official planning register for current plans and comments.