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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 dates5,094Searchable applications
362Recorded as pending
89%Approval rate · 3,485 approved or refused records
383Refused applications
3,102 approved · 383 refused · 211 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 12 Oct 2020 to 7 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 12 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
- Decided24/01757/FUL
Continued use of garage/workshop as residential unit
Land Rear Of 53 Horsebridge Hill Newport Isle Of Wight
Received 20 Nov 2024 - Decided24/01758/TW
Amendment to proposal (27.01.2025):4 marked ash trees in the garden of Little Copsefield - Remove.
Little Copsefield Copsefield Drive Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 3AR
Received 20 Nov 2024 - Decided24/01759/RVC
Variation of conditions 2, 7, 8, 11 and 12 on P/01296/18 to allow revisions to building fenestration, including front doors, garage doors, dormer windows and French doors on front elevation, alterations to layout and landscaping, to include front boundary gate omitted, replacement of rear boundary fencing with stone walls, rear extension squared rather than angled (revised plans) (revised description).
Spring Vale Hotel & Restaurant Springvale Road Seaview Isle Of Wight PO345AN
Received 21 Nov 2024 - Unknown24/01760/3MPA
Prior approval for proposed change of use and alteration of Ground and Lower Ground Floors from an existing Chip Shop and storage area to a single dwelling providing accommodation over two floors
Chip Ahoy 36 Victoria Road Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 7JH
Received 21 Nov 2024 - Decided24/01761/FUL
Demolition of existing dwelling; proposed replacement dwelling
60 Solent View Road Gurnard Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 8JZ
Received 21 Nov 2024 - Decided24/01762/NMA
Non material minor amendment on 23/01538/FUL to allow revision of operative description to Demolition of dwelling and agricultural buildings; Proposed residential development, refuse/bike stores, means of access, open space and associated infrastructure
Land At Acorn Farm 4 Horsebridge Hill Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 5UP
Received 21 Nov 2024 - Decided24/01763/FUL
Siting of twin unit mobile home for use as granny annexe (corrected certification) (readvertised application)
Westwood Farm Forest Road Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 5QJ
Received 21 Nov 2024 - Decided24/01764/TW
Amendment to proposal received 08/01/2025:T1; Crab Apple (Malus sylvestris) - Dismantle to near ground levelT2; Holly (Illex aquifolium) - Dismantle to near ground levelT3; False Acacia (Robinia pseudoacacia) - Dismantle to near ground level.
Church View House Church Lane Shalfleet Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 4NF
Received 21 Nov 2024 - Decided24/01765/DIS
Condition compliance application on 24/01415/FUL for condition 3 (Materials)
Big Blue Afton Down Freshwater Isle Of Wight PO40 9TY
Received 21 Nov 2024 - Unknown24/01766/TW
Amendment to proposal 27.01.2025:Yew - Reduce to approx 6m in height and width.
Faraway The Mall Brading Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 0BT
Received 21 Nov 2024 - Decided24/01767/FUL
Proposed alterations to shop front and installation of window in the side elevation and amalgamation of two units into one to facilitate caf� and takeaway use (readvertised application) (corrected description)
1 & 2 St Thomas Square Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 2PJ
Received 22 Nov 2024 - Decided24/01768/LBC
Listed Building Consent for proposed alterations to shop front, installation of window in the side elevation, removal of non-load-bearing metal stud walls and other internal alterations to amalgamate two units into one to facilitate caf� and takeaway use (readvertised application) (corrected description)
1 & 2 St Thomas Square Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 2PJ
Received 22 Nov 2024 - Decided24/01769/CLEUD
Lawful Development Certificate for continued use of former holiday flats as a single dwelling with a self-contained flat
13 Spring Gardens Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 1QX
Received 22 Nov 2024 - Decided24/01770/HOU
Proposed single storey rear extension; proposed conversion and alteration inclusive of extension of roof height and additional new window to existing garage; proposed rear raised terrace and staircase with glazed balustrading; screen fencing
52 Hamilton Road Binstead Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 3QZ
Received 22 Nov 2024 - Decided24/01771/HOU
Proposed alterations to the existing house, including replacing the roof, changing the fenestration and entrances, and installation of an air source heat pump
St Helens Mill Mill Road St Helens Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 1YH
Received 22 Nov 2024 - Decided24/01772/FUL
Removal of bin store; new entrance to restaurant and bar; proposed external kitchen store
Albion Hotel Freshwater Bay Gate Lane Freshwater Isle Of Wight PO40 9RA
Received 25 Nov 2024 - Decided24/01773/REG75
Application under Regulation 77 of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 for prior approval for change of use of part of lower ground and ground floor from commercial to form 3 flats
53 High Street Shanklin Isle Of Wight PO37 6JJ
Received 25 Nov 2024 - Decided24/01774/HOU
Demolition of lean-to; proposed new French doors
Ford Cottage Main Road Brighstone Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 4DJ
Received 26 Nov 2024 - Unknown24/01775/FUL
Proposed change of use of premises and external courtyard areas from Sui Generis (Barista Caf� and Wine Bar) to Sui Generis (Bar and Eatery) to include mobile kitchen unit
10 - 11 High Street Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 7RZ
Received 26 Nov 2024 - Decided24/01776/RVC
Variation of condition 2 on 23/01509/HOU to allow reduction in size of sunroom on roof to provide storage
1 Admirals Wharf High Street Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 7AL
Received 26 Nov 2024 - Decided24/01777/FUL
Demolition of garage and store building; Construction of dwelling with parking and landscaping
Land Adjacent 2 Crescent Road Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36
Received 26 Nov 2024 - Decided24/01778/FUL
Continued use of land for storage, sorting and distribution of gravel and associated plant
Bembridge Point Off Embankment Road Bembridge Isle Of Wight
Received 27 Nov 2024 - Decided24/01779/RVC
Variation of condition 2 on 23/00214/FUL to amend the position and elevations to the approved scheme
8 Baring Road Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 8DA
Received 27 Nov 2024 - Decided24/01780/HOU
Proposed single storey extension
27 Newport Road Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 7PW
Received 27 Nov 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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