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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 dates5,733Searchable applications
362Recorded as pending
88%Approval rate · 3,937 approved or refused records
453Refused applications
3,484 approved · 453 refused · 253 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
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
- Decided26/00204/TW
T1; Laurel - RemoveReason: Invasive species, low amenity and causing damage to existing outbuildingT2; Willow - Reduce 75%Reason: Low amenity, excessive leaf fall and coverage over the pond.
71 Lushington Hill Newport Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 4NR
Received 12 Feb 2026 - Decided26/00205/FUL
Proposed Bird Hide
Footpath Adjacent Sea Wall At Newtown Harbour National Nature Reserve Newtown Isle Of Wight
Received 12 Feb 2026 - Decided26/00206/DIS
Condition compliance application on 25/01556/FUL relating to conditions 15 (archaeological trail trench), 16 (written scheme of investigation) and 17 (archaeological contractor)
Land At Acorn Farm Horsebridge Hill Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 5UP
Received 12 Feb 2026 - Decided26/00207/HOU
Proposed external alterations to include cladding of all elevations
The Studio Trinity Church Lane Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 8BG
Received 12 Feb 2026 - Decided26/00208/HOU
Proposed alterations and conversion of garage to form kitchen; first floor extension over garage to form additional living accommodation
43 Mitchells Road Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 3JA
Received 12 Feb 2026 - Decided26/00209/DIS
Condition compliance application on 25/00696/FUL relating to conditions 10 (Exterior Materials) and 11 (Acoustic fence installation) to be discharged
East Cowes Fire Station York Avenue East Cowes Isle Of Wight PO32 6RT
Received 13 Feb 2026 - Decided26/00210/HOU
Proposed single storey extension and cladding to north and east elevations (revised description) (readvertised application)
1 Brookfield Vicarage Walk Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 5JH
Received 13 Feb 2026 - Decided26/00211/CLPUD
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed single storey rear extension (Revised Plans)
25 Horestone Rise Nettlestone Seaview Isle Of Wight PO34 5DB
Received 13 Feb 2026 - Unknown26/00212/TW
T1; Scots pine - Reduce all round by approximately 3ft and thin the overcrowded east side of the tree by 20%.Reason: To maintain the stability of the tree.T2; Griselina. Fell to ground level.Reason: Causing a nuisance above and below ground level.
Old Chapel Kings Road Bembridge Isle Of Wight PO35 5NB
Received 13 Feb 2026 - Decided26/00213/TW
1; Sycamore - Fell to ground level.Reason: Normal thinning process.
Shorelands Kings Road Bembridge Isle Of Wight PO35 5NB
Received 13 Feb 2026 - Unknown26/00214/11BPA
Prior notification for proposed demolition of Block 04
St Marys Hospital Parkhurst Road Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 5TG
Received 13 Feb 2026 - Withdrawn26/00215/HOU
Proposed single storey extension and alterations to fenestration; new retaining wall
Dawns View Castle Road Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 1LG
Received 16 Feb 2026 - Decided26/00216/HOU
Proposed single storey side extension with roof terrace and external staircase; alterations to fenestration; cladding; alterations to vehicular access
1 Port St Helens Embankment Road Bembridge Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 1XG
Received 16 Feb 2026 - Decided26/00217/HOU
Demolition of conservatory; proposed single storey rear and front extensions; replacement entrance and steps to front; alterations to fenestration, replacement roof covering and roof lights; cladding of existing elevations (revised description)(revised plan)
9 Webster Way Newchurch Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 0HS
Received 16 Feb 2026 - Decided26/00218/TW
**5 Day Notice**Group of 17 Ash trees - Fell.Reason: Ash dieback.
Little Copse Park Road Wootton Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 4RL
Received 16 Feb 2026 - Decided26/00219/FUL
Change of use of land for the temporary siting of a tea trailer for a period of three years (2026 until end of 2028)
The Green Fishermans Walk Bembridge Isle Of Wight
Received 16 Feb 2026 - Registered26/00220/FUL
Proposed change of use to form shower rooms, wc facilities, wash-down/clean-down areas and associated alterations/renovation works including external doors, external and internal alterations; single storey extension; new pedestrian gated accesses, fencing, privacy screens, external paving and bin store
The Guardhouse Victoria Barracks Albany Road East Cowes Isle Of Wight
Received 17 Feb 2026 - Decided26/00221/LBC
Listed Building Consent for repair works to prevent further deterioration of the masonry block pillar support
Ryde Pier Esplanade Ryde Isle Of Wight
Received 17 Feb 2026 - Decided26/00222/TW
Amendment to proposed works 10.04.2026:T1; Corsican Pine - Reduce the lateral limbs that extend to the West and Southwest (over the access road) by approx. 3 metres, back to suitable, strong growth points, to ensure alleviation from leverage on those limbs; Crown clean to reduce or remove any dead, dying and damaged wood.Reason: Two large branches have fallen and general maintenance.T2; Sycamore - Removal of tree.Reason: Limited form and amenity value.
17 Vaughan Way Shanklin Isle Of Wight PO37 6SD
Received 17 Feb 2026 - Unknown26/00223/3MAPA
Prior approval for change of use of number 27 from Class E to one flat (lower ground floor area only)
25 - 29 High Street Shanklin Isle Of Wight PO37 6JW
Received 17 Feb 2026 - Decided26/00224/HOU
Demolition of greenhouse; Proposed greenhouse, hothouse and summerhouse/folly
Under Rock Shore Road Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 1RF
Received 17 Feb 2026 - Decided26/00225/LBC
Listed Building Consent for Demolition of greenhouse; Proposed greenhouse and hothouse
Under Rock Shore Road Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 1RF
Received 17 Feb 2026 - Decided26/00226/HOU
Proposed demolition of rear single storey extension; Proposed single storey rear extension (revised scheme)
101 Landguard Road Shanklin Isle Of Wight PO37 7HT
Received 17 Feb 2026 - Decided26/00227/DIS
Condition compliance application on 25/01637/LBC relating to conditions 3 (External Materials), 4 (Windows and doors), 5 (Pillars and railings) and 6 (Rainwater goods) to be discharged
83 And 83A West Street Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 2NW
Received 17 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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