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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 dates4,860Searchable applications
362Recorded as pending
89%Approval rate · 3,305 approved or refused records
356Refused applications
2,949 approved · 356 refused · 197 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
- Decided24/00981/TW
Oak tree - 30% reduction of the whole tree due to 30% of the bark missing around the trunk.
West Dormers Egypt Hill Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 8BP
Received 28 Jun 2024 - Unknown24/00982/TW
**5 DAY NOTICE**T1; Lime - Dismantle to near ground level. Tree has approx. 2-3 metres of decay from the base of the trunk with 2x cavities. Leaning heavily over summer house and is being supported by a neighbouring Yew tree.T2; Yew - Crown clean and rebalance canopy, if needed once the lime tree has been removed.
2 John Street Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 2PZ
Received 28 Jun 2024 - Unknown24/00983/TW
TG1; Holm oaks on bankside - Reduce lateral growth to a suitable pruning point, inline or close to the curbside or boundary wall at the lower portion of Macrocarpa Road. The holm oak trees at the south boundary be reduced in height by 2m (or to the point they have previously been cut back around this area). Reduce the overhanging canopy of the entire row of holm oak trees back to the boundary wall or curbside of the roadway below.
4 Macrocarpa Road Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 1EB
Received 28 Jun 2024 - Decided24/00985/HOU
Alterations to raise height of roof on rear extension to provide gable end wall including rooflight on south east elevation; installation of new first floor window in south west elevation
2 Woodside Avenue Alverstone Garden Village Newchurch Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 0JD
Received 28 Jun 2024 - Decided24/00986/DIS
Condition compliance application on 22/01307/FUL relating to conditions 3 (Materials External Surfaces) and 4 (Arboreal Method Statement) to be discharged
Land To The Rear Of The Heritage To Shepards Hay Tuttons Hill And Fronting Place Road Cowes Isle Of Wight
Received 1 Jul 2024 - Decided24/00987/HOU
Proposed alterations and single storey rear extension; decking
7 Bound Road Freshwater Isle Of Wight PO40 9NL
Received 1 Jul 2024 - Decided24/00988/TW
T1; Lawson Cypress - Remove down to ground level
Cyprus Lodge Victoria Avenue Shanklin Isle Of Wight PO37 6LS
Received 1 Jul 2024 - Decided24/00989/TW
TG1; Oak group - 30% crown reduction, crown clean, reduction of branches extending West over the road by 1-2mT2; Ash - Fell to ground levelT3; Ash - Fell to ground levelT4; Ash - Fell to ground level
Land Adj To 33 Ventnor Road Newchurch Sandown Isle Of Wight
Received 1 Jul 2024 - Decided24/00990/TW
T1; White poplar - Fell ground level.
Cherry Trees Westhill Lane Yarmouth Isle Of Wight PO41 0RW
Received 1 Jul 2024 - Decided24/00991/DIS
Condition compliance application on 22/00291/FUL relating to condition 10 (Bin stores) to be discharged
The West Bay Club Halletts Shute Yarmouth Isle Of Wight PO41 0RJ
Received 1 Jul 2024 - Decided24/00992/HOU
Proposed single storey rear & side extension
Wateracre Cottage High Street Whitwell Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 2QG
Received 1 Jul 2024 - Decided24/00993/OUT
Outline for proposed mixed use development comprising 50 residential dwellings, 10 residential flats/maisonettes and retail floorspace with associated road infrastructure and parking provisions (additional information relating to air quality, ecology and revised indicative plans)(revised description)(readvertised application)(additional information relating to biodiversity net gain, drainage, ecology and landscaping; revised design and access statement and site layout plans)
Heathfield Farm Camp Site Heathfield Road Freshwater Isle Of Wight PO40 9SH
Received 2 Jul 2024 - Decided24/00994/CLPUD
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed dormer on north elevation
9 Glendale Close Wootton Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 4RF
Received 2 Jul 2024 - Decided24/00995/RVC
Variation of condition 10 on 21/00279/FUL to amend approved landscaping scheme (revised plan) (readvertised application)
Plot A1 Island Technology Park Whippingham Road East Cowes Isle Of Wight
Received 2 Jul 2024 - Decided24/00996/HOU
Proposed two storey/first floor side extension; alterations to include juliet balcony and patio
Yewcroft Chilton Lane Brighstone Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 4DR
Received 2 Jul 2024 - Decided24/00997/TW
See attached woodland plan and tree works.
Urban Saints Youth Centre Westbrook Oakhill Road Seaview Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 1PU
Received 2 Jul 2024 - Unknown24/00998/TW
Reduce the height of the bushes and small holm oak to the previous pruning points just below the top of the green railings alongside Leeson Road.
Land Rear Of Greycliff And Ashcliffe The Pitts Ventnor Isle Of Wight
Received 2 Jul 2024 - Decided24/00999/NMA
Non material minor amendment on 20/00455/FUL to allow amendment to wording of condition 8 to allow works to commence on all other aspects that are non-residential
Old Town Hall Grafton Street Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 8JJ
Received 2 Jul 2024 - Decided24/01000/HOU
Proposed loft conversion including new roof lights & solar panels on front and rear roof slopes
Culver View Upper Hyde Farm Lane Shanklin Isle Of Wight PO37 7PS
Received 3 Jul 2024 - Decided24/01001/DIS
Condition compliance application on 24/00462/FUL relating to condition 3 (Arboreal Method Statement) to be discharged
Dean Crossing Nurseries Whitwell Road Whitwell Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 2AB
Received 3 Jul 2024 - Decided24/01002/RVC
Variation of condition 7 on 20/00456/LBC to amend timing of submission and approval of noise survey report and details of any sound resistance/insultation works prior to the residential development
Old Town Hall Grafton Street Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 8JJ
Received 3 Jul 2024 - Decided24/01003/DIS
Condition compliance application on P/01131/18 relating to conditions 8 (Construction/Demolition Management Plan), 9 (Arboreal Method Statement) and 25 (Construction Environment Management Plan (CEMP) to be discharged
Priory Bay Hotel Priory Road Seaview Isle Of Wight PO34 5BU
Received 3 Jul 2024 - Decided24/01004/TW
T1; Oak (Quercus robur) - Reduce tertiary overhang to garden and crown thin by total approximately 30%.T2; Oak (Quercus robur) - Dismantle. Tree is congested in area so will benefit larger T1;Oak.
2 Wyatts Close Northwood Isle Of Wight PO31 8NZ
Received 3 Jul 2024 - Decided24/01005/RVC
Variation of conditions 11, 27, 28, 29, 30 and 31 on P/01131/18 for the trigger points to be slightly adjusted whereby a specific limited material operation is permitted so that a lawful commencement can take place in accordance with Section 56 of the Town and County Planning Act 1990
Priory Bay Hotel Priory Road Seaview Isle Of Wight PO34 5BU
Received 3 Jul 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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