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Isle of Wight Council
Planning applications.
Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Isle of Wight Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.
Collected application statistics
Collected records · All available dates4,744Searchable applications
362Recorded as pending
89%Approval rate · 3,218 approved or refused records
346Refused applications
2,872 approved · 346 refused · 197 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 12 Oct 2020 to 7 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 11 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026We haven’t verified direct planning guidance links for this authority yet. Use its official website in Council sources.
Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
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More application records
- Decided24/00397/HOU
Proposed construction of slatted enclosure for air conditioning unit and waste bin; change of hardstanding material to front and side of property to include retractable bollards
69 High Street Bembridge Isle Of Wight PO35 5SF
Received 13 Mar 2024 - Decided24/00398/HOU
Demolition of car port; proposed single storey garage extension (Revised Plans)
177 Great Preston Road Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 1AY
Received 13 Mar 2024 - Decided24/00399/TW
T1; Oak Tree - Crown reduce tree by 2m from tips of branches; Carry out a dead wood and crown clean.
2 Quarr Place Binstead Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 4EW
Received 13 Mar 2024 - Decided24/00400/DIS
Condition compliance application on 23/02215/FUL relating to condition 2 (Construction Traffic Management Plan)
Sandown Water Treatment Works Golf Links Road Lake Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 9PF
Received 13 Mar 2024 - Unknown24/00401/1APA
Prior approval for proposed single storey rear extension
11 Cherry Side Lake Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 9LU
Received 13 Mar 2024 - Decided24/00402/DIS
Condition compliance application on 22/02223/HOU relating to condition 4 (windows/doors)
Castle Cottage Lower Green Road St Helens Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 1UF
Received 13 Mar 2024 - Decided24/00403/FUL
Continued use of premises as residential for a temporary period of 2 years
Appletree Barn Appleford Lane Godshill Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 2PH
Received 14 Mar 2024 - Decided24/00404/TW
T1; Horse Chestnut - tree overhangs road and is situated within a small front garden. Lift canopy over highway and reduce remaining crown by approximately 30% to maintain it's size and shape.
1 Buckingham Lodge Buckingham Close Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 2DN
Received 14 Mar 2024 - Unknown24/00405/TW
T6 Lime of the MWA Arboricultural Report Works: Remove (fell) to near ground level and treat stump to inhibit regrowth.NOTE: No S211 Notification is deemed necessary prior to removal of T5 Bay of the MWA Arboricultural Report as its diameter at chest height is less than 75mm.
Trinity Court Trinity Street Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 2AU
Received 14 Mar 2024 - Decided24/00406/FUL
Demolition of existing building; proposed block of eight residential flats to include private courtyard and bin store (revised scheme)
23 - 25 Crocker Street Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 5DA
Received 14 Mar 2024 - Decided24/00407/NMA
Non material minor amendment on 23/01377/HOU to allow removal of corner window to bedroom 1 to be replaced by single window and blocked up around
17 Brooks Close Bembridge Isle Of Wight PO35 5RG
Received 14 Mar 2024 - Decided24/00408/DIS
Condition compliance application on 23/01942/HOU relating to condition 3 (materials and finishes)
Thorold Russell Road Shorwell Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 3JT
Received 14 Mar 2024 - Decided24/00409/FUL
Proposed first floor extension to form self contained flat to include terrace and dormer window on rear elevation (Revised Plans)
112 High Street Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 7AX
Received 15 Mar 2024 - Unknown24/00410/6PA
Agricultural prior notification for proposed agricultural barn
Pitts Farm Main Road Shalfleet Isle Of Wight PO30 4NW
Received 15 Mar 2024 - Decided24/00411/HOU
Demolition of existing lean-to; proposed single and part two storey extension with balcony; replacement garage (revised scheme)
Station House Station Road St Helens Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 1YF
Received 15 Mar 2024 - Unknown24/00412/TW
**5 DAY NOTICE**Removal of self-seeded trees (15x Holm oaks and 3x Sycamores)- Causing damage to roadside wall.
East Dene Lodge Bonchurch Village Road Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 1RQ
Received 15 Mar 2024 - Decided24/00413/FUL
Proposed 2 bed holiday chalet
Corydon Maythorne Way Shanklin Isle Of Wight PO37 6RU
Received 15 Mar 2024 - Decided24/00414/HOU
Proposed rear dormer window; fenestration and internal alterations (revised scheme)
Niton Manor Cottage Pan Lane Niton Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 2BT
Received 18 Mar 2024 - Decided24/00415/LBC
Listed Building Consent for proposed rear dormer window; fenestration and internal alterations (revised scheme)
Niton Manor Cottage Pan Lane Niton Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 2BT
Received 18 Mar 2024 - Decided24/00416/DIS
Condition compliance application on 21/02142/FUL relating to conditions 3 (Arboreal Method Statement), 4 (Surface Water Drainage Scheme), 5 (Stockpiles), 6 (Dust Emission Measures), 7 (Noise Mitigation Measures), 8 (Means of Access), 10 (Soft Landscaping) and 15 (Warning Signs)
Westridge Golf Centre Brading Road Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 1QS
Received 18 Mar 2024 - Unknown24/00417/TW
5 Day Emergency WorksT1; Goat Willow (Salix caprea) - Dismantle. Tree has a large stem that has failed. Tree has extensive basal decay and compromised remaining stem.
Ivy Cottage Brook Village Road Brook Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 4ER
Received 18 Mar 2024 - Decided24/00418/HOU
Proposed single storey side and rear extension to form store, gym and dining area
Whistlestop Nettlecombe Lane Whitwell Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 2QA
Received 18 Mar 2024 - Decided24/00419/HOU
Proposed single storey side extension forming shower and utility rooms
11 Fairfield Gardens Lake Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 9EY
Received 18 Mar 2024 - Decided24/00420/FUL
Proposed replacement dwelling (revised scheme)
Big Blue Afton Down Freshwater Isle Of Wight PO40 9TY
Received 18 Mar 2024
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Isle of Wight Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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