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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 dates4,956Searchable applications
362Recorded as pending
89%Approval rate · 3,381 approved or refused records
364Refused applications
3,017 approved · 364 refused · 202 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection
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More application records
- Decided24/01258/LBC
Listed Building Consent for formation of opening between kitchen and dining room; 2 x rooflights
Brookside Bonchurch Village Road Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 1RE
Received 20 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01259/HOU
Retention and alteration of outbuilding to form summerhouse, shed and log store
Plot 1, Land Between Challen Way And Beresford Arreton Street Arreton Isle Of Wight
Received 20 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01260/TW
T1; Holm oak (located in property of The Old Stable) - Cutback regrowth from previous pruning works overhanging rear garden of 5 Paddock Close; to exclude the top 5 metres of the tree. Cutback to be as close as possible to boundary with The Old Stable whilst maintaining screening.
5 Paddock Close Shorwell Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 3LB
Received 20 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01261/DIS
Condition compliance application on 24/00001/HOU relating to condition 3 (Design and Construction Details)
34 Station Road St Helens Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 1YF
Received 20 Aug 2024 - Unknown24/01262/3MAPA
Prior approval for change of use of offices at first floor level to form one flat
Clifton Buildings Avenue Road Freshwater Isle Of Wight PO40 9UT
Received 20 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01263/FUL
Proposed balustrade to terraced garden; new timber pergola to raised garden; new festoon lighting to gardens
Crab Inn 94 High Street Shanklin Isle Of Wight PO37 6NS
Received 21 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01264/LBC
Listed Building Consent for internal alterations to include refurbishment of toilets, new floor finishes, accessible platform light and extended bar servery; proposed balustrade to terraced garden.
Crab Inn 94 High Street Shanklin Isle Of Wight PO37 6NS
Received 21 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01265/TW
T1 and T2; Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) - Dismantle and replant. Trees have severe dieback and are in close proximity to property and public highway.T3; Spindle Tree (Euonymus europeas) - Dismantle. Tree has severe dieback.
The Deacons High Street Yarmouth Isle Of Wight PO41 0PN
Received 21 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01266/TW
T1; Turkey Oak (Quercus cerris). Prune overhang to garden approximately 20-30%. To reduce encroachment and excessive shading.
Windrush Swains Lane Bembridge Isle Of Wight PO35 5ST
Received 21 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01267/TW
Oak; Reduce whole crown by approx. 30%, to improve balance and form of tree and mitigate risk of wind damage to extended limbs.
10 Winford Way Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 0LQ
Received 21 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01268/TW
T27; Ash. Remove due to Ash dieback
Highview 8 Egypt Copse Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 8BA
Received 21 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01269/FUL
Proposed alterations and conversion of barn/garage to form one holiday unit
Turnpike Farm Elm Lane Calbourne Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 4JY
Received 22 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01270/HOU
Proposed single storey rear extension
26 Oaks Close East Cowes Isle Of Wight PO32 6EH
Received 22 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01271/HOU
Demolition of garage/utility; proposed single storey side/front extension; external alterations to include cladding and new door (revised description)
Martindale Mitten Road Bembridge Isle Of Wight PO35 5UP
Received 22 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01272/DIS
Condition compliance application on 23/01644/HOU relating to conditions 6 (Materials) and 8 (Driveway Details) (Revised Description)
Lamorna Oakhill Road Seaview Isle Of Wight PO34 5AP
Received 22 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01273/LBC
Listed Building Consent for strengthening and refurbishment works to zones 1 - 3
Ryde Pier Esplanade Ryde Isle Of Wight
Received 22 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01274/TW
Norway Maple; Deadwood, remove major (>30mm); Reduce crown 2-2.5m.
Land Outside Of 1 Mountbatten Avenue Cowes Isle Of Wight
Received 22 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01275/TW
T1; Quercus robur - Deadwood, remove major (>30mm); Lift crown to 2.5m; Remove suckers from base/trunk (and/or epicormic).T2; Carpinus betulus - Lift crown to 2.5m.T3; Amelanc hier spp - Lift crown by 4m; Sever ivy / remove climbing plants.T4; Acer campestre - Lift crown to 4m/4m over road; Lift crown to 2.5m over pavement; Remove suckers from base/trunk (and/or epicormic)T5: Acer campestre - Lift crown to 4m/4m over road.
Land Between 94 And 96 Crossfield Avenue Cowes Isle Of Wight
Received 22 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01276/TW
T1; Prunus Kanzan - Lift crown to 2.5m.
Land Rear Of 1 Guppy Close Cowes Isle Of Wight
Received 22 Aug 2024 - Unknown24/01277/TW
Sycamore tree - Remove
15 Bellevue Road Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 2EU
Received 23 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01278/DIS
Condition compliance application on 21/01555/FUL relating to condition 4 (Drainage and Disposal of Surface and Foul Water)
Land Adjacent To The Stables Woodvale Road Gurnard Isle Of Wight
Received 23 Aug 2024 - Unknown24/01279/TW
T1; Bay - Coppice to a low stump so it can be better managed in the future. T2; Bay - Remove.T3; Bay - Remove.T4; Norway Maple (variegated) - Remove. New tree will be planted within the frontage as part of future new landscaping.
Northwells Lodge Ducie Avenue Bembridge Isle Of Wight PO35 5NF
Received 23 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01280/HOU
Proposed conservatory on front elevation
23 Downlands Crescent Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 1BE
Received 23 Aug 2024 - Decided24/01281/HOU
Proposed single storey extension with new roof; replacement dormer on front elevation
51 Albert Road Gurnard Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 8JU
Received 23 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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