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Isle of Wight Council
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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 dates5,719Searchable applications
364Recorded as pending
88%Approval rate · 3,926 approved or refused records
452Refused applications
3,474 approved · 452 refused · 252 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 12 Oct 2020 to 12 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 13 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
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- Decided26/00131/HOU
Proposed alterations to include replacement balconies, replacement windows, new roof light, new side terrace with pergola and associated landscaping; new roof mounted solar panels
1 Castle View Castle Road Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 7QZ
Received 30 Jan 2026 - Decided26/00132/TW
**5 DAY NOTICE** T1; Oak (Roadside tree) - Remove to ground level.Reason: Largely dead, ivy-covered, and appears to be collapsing. Large dead limbs have fallen into the road below on multiple occasions in recent winds. The tree NE at the base has a cavity, and a large hollow sound is heard when it is struck. Fungal activity is present at the base NE. Concerns of further large limb failures or whole tree failure on a busy roadway.
Apex Scaffolding At The Old Brickworks Stroud Wood Road Ryde Isle Of Wight
Received 30 Jan 2026 - Unknown26/00133/TW
T1; Sycamore - Remove to ground level. Reason: Outgrown its location and tree is gurdled at the base by a rope ladder.
Flat 1 Montrees Southgrove Road Ventnor Isle Of Wight
Received 30 Jan 2026 - Decided26/00134/FUL
Proposed conversion of barn into residential dwelling
Llamedos Main Road Chillerton Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 2EX
Received 30 Jan 2026 - Decided26/00135/TW
Amendment to proposed works (Received 12.03.2026):The following trees are covered by TPO or Conservation Area:1; Leylandii - Remove.Reason: To allow surrounding trees to grow.2; Sycamore - Pollarded to 4 m.3; Sycamore - Repollard to previous pollarding height approx 4m.4; Double trunk sycamore - Reduce crown by 30%. Reason: to manage stress on included bark unionReason: Rotting in trunk joint & scar from fallen branch.5; Small holm oak - Remove.Reason: Due to rotting near base.7; Sycamore (adjacent to 4); Reduce crown by 30% (to match T4). Reason: To manage both trees as a combined crown.G1; group of holm oaks - Pollard in line with surrounding holm oaks to natural points approx 7m.Reason: Reduce weight & over growth.G2. Fig and 2 x Apple; Remove.Reason: poor quality specimens.
Pitt House Ducie Avenue Bembridge Isle Of Wight PO35 5NF
Received 30 Jan 2026 - Awaiting decision26/00136/FUL
Proposed 3 disabled parking bays
Waterside Pool Esplanade Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 1JA
Received 30 Jan 2026 - Decided26/00137/HOU
Proposed single storey side extension
The Gate House Petticoat Lane Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 5DJ
Received 30 Jan 2026 - Decided26/00138/RVC
Variation of condition 2 on 25/00773/FUL to allow alterations to design
Bartletts Green Farm Brading Road Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 1QQ
Received 2 Feb 2026 - Unknown26/00139/TW
Amendment to proposal (received 25.03.2026):Two silver birch trees (West (rear) end of Salterns Cottage garden) - Crown clean both trees, removing dead and damaged wood only, and reduce the lowest limb, which extends to the southwest, on the lefthand tree by approximately 2 metres, back to a strong growth pointReason: To prevent trees becoming too tall and thereby reduce risk of being wind-blown and resulting damage to greenhouse and other structures in the vicinity.
Salterns Cottage Salterns Road Seaview Isle Of Wight PO34 5AH
Received 2 Feb 2026 - Decided26/00140/FUL
Demolition of two dwellings; proposed replacement dwelling with associated landscaping
Old Golf Club House And Wyndways Afton Down Freshwater Isle Of Wight PO40 9TZ
Received 2 Feb 2026 - Decided26/00142/DIS
Condition compliance application on 25/01129/FUL relating to conditions 3 (soft landscaping) and 4 (external materials) and Biodiversity Gain Plan (BGP) condition
Land Rear Of Culverthorpe And Woodmans Way Skinners Lane Newchurch Isle Of Wight Sandown
Received 2 Feb 2026 - Decided26/00143/TW
T1; Oak - Remove two lowest limbs; Reduce canopy by approx. 1/3. Reason: Due to cracks in paths. Fears of subsidence.T2; Oak - Remove four lowest limbs; Reduce canopy by approx. 1/3.Reason: Due to cracks in paths. Fears of subsidence.
Oakside Stonepitts Close Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 3NH
Received 2 Feb 2026 - Decided26/00144/DIS
Condition compliance application on 21/00124/FUL relating to condition 9 (foul and surface water drainage)
Part OS Parcels 1238, 0135 And 0952 Land Between Weeks Road And Ashey Road Ryde Isle Of Wight
Received 2 Feb 2026 - Decided26/00145/DIS
Condition compliance application on 23/02094/11BPA relating to condition 2 (Refurbishment and Demolition Survey)
Isle Of Wight College Dodnor Lane Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 5TA
Received 2 Feb 2026 - Decided26/00146/RVC
Variation of condition 2 on P/00185/18 to retain the materials and design of front elevation as built and to allow alterations to doors
24 Scarrots Lane Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 1JD
Received 2 Feb 2026 - Registered26/00147/DIS
Condition compliance application on 21/01129/RVC relating to conditions 8 (Landscape Management Plan) and 26 (Cliff Retreat and Coastal Erosion) to be discharged
Atherfield Bay Holiday Camp Military Road Brighstone Newport Isle Of Wight PO38 2JH
Received 3 Feb 2026 - Decided26/00148/NMA
Non-material amendment on 23/01692/HOU to allow alterations to porch
Klai Mor Morton Road Brading Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 0EL
Received 3 Feb 2026 - Unknown26/00149/TW
Amendment received 23.02.2026:Holm Oak - Reduce the lower and mid-crown lateral limbs (which extend to the south) by approx. 2m; Crown clean to remove dead and dying timbers. Reason: Reduce the weight and tree maintenance to ensure a more healthy and balanced crown.
7 Macrocarpa Road Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 1EB
Received 3 Feb 2026 - Decided26/00150/DIS
Condition compliance application on 25/01653/FUL relating to condition 1 (surface water) to be discharged
Park Meadows Off Park Road Wootton Isle Of Wight
Received 3 Feb 2026 - Withdrawn26/00151/CLPUD
Lawful Development Certificate for demolition of conservatory and proposed single storey side extension
Green Close Westlands Totland Totland Bay Isle Of Wight PO39 0DJ
Received 3 Feb 2026 - Decided26/00152/TW
Amendment to proposal (received 10.03.2026):T1; Oak - Approximately 25% reduction to good growth balance throughout the canopy.Reason: To avoid the tree becoming more of a nuisance.
21 Orchard Road Shanklin Isle Of Wight PO37 7NX
Received 3 Feb 2026 - Unknown26/00153/3MAPA
Prior approval for alterations and change of use from restaurant to create 1 residential flat
Ganders Restaurant Upper Green Road St Helens Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 1UQ
Received 4 Feb 2026 - Decided26/00154/CLEUD
Lawful Development Certificate for continued use of beach hut for storage of water sports equipment (revised description).
Supdog Sea View Road Freshwater Isle Of Wight
Received 4 Feb 2026 - Decided26/00155/HOU
Proposed conversion of flat roof on front elevation to form roof terrace at first floor level to include balustrade; alterations to fenestration on front elevation to include juliet balcony; replacement glazing; proposed cladding to front and rear elevations; proposed entrance gates
Spenser House Alverstone Road Newchurch Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 0HA
Received 4 Feb 2026
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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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