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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 dates4,952Searchable applications
362Recorded as pending
89%Approval rate · 3,378 approved or refused records
364Refused applications
3,014 approved · 364 refused · 202 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
- Decided24/01233/TW
T1; Silver Birch (Betula pendula) - Reduce overall canopy approximately 30% to include a reduction of encroachment to cables and propertyT2; Silk Tree (Mimosa dealbata) - Dismantle leaning stem to near ground levelT3; and T4; Elm (Ulmus procera) - Dismantle both trees
Sycamores 12 Hollow Glade Godshill Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 3JQ
Received 14 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01234/FUL
Proposed change of use of rear ground floor to form one residential unit to include extension at first floor level and alterations
11 High Street Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 8DA
Received 14 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01235/HOU
Demolition of garage and utility room; Proposed single storey side extension; proposed carport and porch (readvertised application)
White House Wrax Road Brading Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 0DD
Received 15 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01236/HOU
Proposed single storey rear extension; installation of solar panels, roof windows, removal of chimney breast and addition of new flue; alterations including timber cladding; replacement windows (revised plans)
Quicks Hunny Hill Brighstone Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 4DH
Received 15 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01237/HOU
Demolition of single-storey side extension; Proposed single storey extension and extension at first floor level to create additional living accommodation
24 Solent View Road Gurnard Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 8JY
Received 15 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01238/HOU
Double garage; vehicular access & driveway/turning area
71 Collards Close Freshwater Isle Of Wight PO40 9JW
Received 15 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01239/DIS
Condition compliance application on 23/01199/FUL relating to conditions 3 (Construction Environmental Management Plan), 4 (Materials and Finishes), 5 (External Lighting), 7 (Landscaping Scheme) and 8 (Arboreal Method Statement)
Maydene Redhill Lane Wroxall Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 3ER
Received 16 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01240/FUL
Proposed single storey side/rear extension and new front door
Oban Yaverland Road Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 8QN
Received 16 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01242/LBC
Listed Building Consent for installation of lift
47 Quay Street Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 5BA
Received 16 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01243/DIS
Condition compliance application on 23/00747/RVC relating to conditions 3 (Highway Improvements) and 4 (Landscaping Scheme)
Kingston Farm Beatrice Avenue East Cowes Isle Of Wight PO32 6LL
Received 16 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01244/DIS
Condition compliance application on 23/01875/HOU relating to condition 3 (cladding details)
13 Churchill Close Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 8HQ
Received 16 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01245/HOU
Proposed carport and log store (revised scheme)
Beach Retreat Pond Lane Seaview Isle Of Wight PO34 5AF
Received 16 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01246/HOU
Demolition of greenhouse; proposed single storey flat roof extension and alterations; alterations to decking
Hollington Millfield Avenue East Cowes Isle Of Wight PO32 6AR
Received 19 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01247/LBC
Listed Building Consent for demolition of timber and glass lean-to; proposed replacement single storey extension and porch
Oaklea Dairy Farm Alverstone Road Newchurch Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 0EX
Received 19 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01248/HOU
Proposed two storey front extension and replacement raised roof to form additional living accommodation (revised plans)
15 Cambridge Road East Cowes Isle Of Wight PO32 6AE
Received 19 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01249/RVC
Variation of conditions 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7 on P/00269/17 to allow alterations to house type, design and layout, provision of external surface materials and finishes details, provision of materials and boundary treatment details; alteration to plan numbers for condition 7
Fields Nursery Town End Niton Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 2EA
Received 19 Aug 2024 - Unknown24/01250/TW
T1; Ash - Pollard to previous points.T2; Ash - Pollard to previous points.T3; Oak - Reduce as previously, reducing height by 1m and spread: North from 6m to 4m; East from 6m to 4m; South from 4m to 3m; West from 3.5m to 3m.T4; Hornbeam - Fell to ground level.T5; Hornbeam - Pollard to previous points.T6; Elm - Pollard to previous points.T7; Ash - Pollard to previous points.
Causeway Cottage Town Lane Newtown Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 4PA
Received 19 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01251/HOU
Proposed single storey rear extension
27 Jellicoe Road Binstead Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 3NY
Received 19 Aug 2024 - Unknown24/01252/TW
T1; Robinia - Remove major stem with fracture at base as it is potentially unsafe.
St Mildreds Church Beatrice Avenue East Cowes Isle Of Wight PO32 6LW
Received 19 Aug 2024 - Unknown24/01253/TW
T1; Hawthorn - Coppice. T2; Holly x2 - Pollard at around 2 metres.
70 Crocker Street Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 5BX
Received 19 Aug 2024 - Unknown24/01254/TW
T1; Yew - Remove lower dead branches and crown lift upto approx. 5m T2; Yew - Remove lower branch.T3; Cornus - Minor reshaping (remove extending out branch as shown in photo).(All works details in attached photos).
Orchard Leigh Shore Road Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 1RF
Received 19 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01255/TW
G1; Oak tree & Holm Oak - Reduce both oak trees by 50%. Thin both trees by 50%. Raise the crown of both trees to 3m clearance to allow full use of the drive and footpaths.
36 Church Road Shanklin Isle Of Wight PO37 6QY
Received 20 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01256/HOU
Proposed single storey link extension to garage; alterations and conversion of garage to form additional accommodation
67 Medeway Lake Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 9HQ
Received 20 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01257/FUL
Proposed ancillary storage shed; 2 x roof lights
Brookside Bonchurch Village Road Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 1RE
Received 20 Aug 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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