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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 dates5,773Searchable applications
362Recorded as pending
88%Approval rate · 3,963 approved or refused records
458Refused applications
3,505 approved · 458 refused · 258 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
- Unknown26/00464/ADV
Internally illuminated double sided totem pole sign; externally illuminated freestanding plinth sign; 2 x internally illuminated wall hanging signs; shopfront vinyl graphic; wall graphic; billboard sign
Aldi (Former Neutrik UK Ltd) Cothey Way Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 1QT
Received 7 Apr 2026 - Decided26/00465/CLPUD
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed alterations to garage to form study and utility room
1 Madeira Row Cemetery Road Binstead Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 3HG
Received 7 Apr 2026 - Decided26/00466/HOU
Proposed single storey rear extension
1 Rose Cottage Shide Path Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 1HJ
Received 7 Apr 2026 - Withdrawn26/00467/TW
T1; Mulberry; 30% Crown reduction back to good growth. Reason: Had previous limb tear outs & a lot of minor deadwood. The tree is also on a near 45 degree lean towards the house.
St Helens House Duver Road St Helens Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 1XY
Received 7 Apr 2026 - Decided26/00468/TW
Amendment to proposed works (26.06.2026):Horse chestnut - Reduce overhang to garden by approximately 1.5 metres to balance with previous cutback and reduce from telegraph pole to create a clearance of 1 metre. Raise crown to 3 metres above ground level.Reason: To clear obstruction to telephone wire, improve natural light levels and reduce heavy seasonal debris.
The Waves 26 Cliff Path Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 8PL
Received 7 Apr 2026 - Decided26/00469/TW
Amendment to proposal 21/05/2026:Large multiple stem conifer hedge (front driveway, boundary with Swains Lane) - Reduce in height by approx 3.5-4m and trim both faces in by approx 0.5-1m.Pine tree (right hand boundary in front of pool) - 30% reduction and crown clean.Reason: Prevent dropping of needles into pool.
Alton Cottage Swains Lane Bembridge Isle Of Wight PO35 5ST
Received 7 Apr 2026 - Decided26/00470/OWC
Ordinary Watercourse Consent for works to Rainbow Field and Chamberlayne Field to include blocking and de-culverting of pipe culverts; removal of headwall; installation of pipe culvert; regrading of ditch and banks to raise bed levels and deepen channels to rejoin ditch network; regrading of adjacent land and creation of bund; excavation of linking channel
Dunsbury Farm Dunsbury Farm Lane Brook Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 4EL
Received 7 Apr 2026 - Withdrawn26/00471/FUL
Demolition of two existing buildings (The Gables and The Boiler House) and creation of additional car parking spaces
Earl Mountbatten Hospice Halberry Lane Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 2ER
Received 8 Apr 2026 - Decided26/00472/DIS
Condition compliance application on 25/01155/RVC relating to conditions 10 (external materials), 32 (servicing management plan) and 33 (litter control plan)
Newport Football Club St Georges Way Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 2QH
Received 8 Apr 2026 - Decided26/00473/CLPUD
Lawful Development Certificate for installation of solar panels on roof
Twyford House East Hill Road Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 1LU
Received 8 Apr 2026 - Decided26/00474/FUL
Proposed change of use from offices (Use Class E(g)(i)) to a single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3)
Pyle House 137 Pyle Street Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 1JW
Received 8 Apr 2026 - Decided26/00475/LBC
Listed Building Consent for alterations in connection with change of use from offices to single dwellinghouse
Pyle House 137 Pyle Street Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 1JW
Received 8 Apr 2026 - Decided26/00476/HOU
Demolition of existing conservatory; Proposed single storey rear extension; proposed front porch, front and rear dormers and front gable alteration; alterations to fenestration; alteration to roofing material: replacement front boundary fence and formation of additional vehicular access
67 Victoria Grove East Cowes Isle Of Wight PO32 6DL
Received 8 Apr 2026 - Decided26/00477/HOU
Demolition of greenhouse and shed; proposed garden store and workshop/store; alterations to increase size of driveway
Windfalls Hunny Hill Brighstone Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 4DU
Received 8 Apr 2026 - Decided26/00478/FUL
Demolition of single storey rear extension; Proposed alterations and conversion of dwelling into two flats including two storey rear and side extension; alterations to vehicular access; demolition of boundary wall; parking area and landscaping
12 Royal Crescent Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 8LZ
Received 8 Apr 2026 - Decided26/00479/HOU
Proposed single storey extensions to form carers room, physio room and equipment store
Early Retreat Marks Corner Village Road Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 5UD
Received 8 Apr 2026 - Decided26/00480/RVC
Removal of condition 4 on 21/02146/FUL which restricts the ownership of the holiday accommodation to Bennett Stone Barn
Bennett Stone Barn Newport Road Godshill Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 3LY
Received 9 Apr 2026 - Decided26/00481/DIS
Condition compliance application on 25/01728/FUL relating to conditions 3 (Landscaping), 4 (Materials), 5 (Windows and Doors), 6 (Services), 9 (Bird Boxes) and 14 (Management and Monitoring Plan) to be discharged
Barn At Duxmore Farm Duxmore Lane Havenstreet Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 2NZ
Received 9 Apr 2026 - Decided26/00482/HOU
Installation of five solar PV panels on both front and rear facing roof slopes
1 Oak Tree Cottages New Road Brighstone Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 4BB
Received 9 Apr 2026 - Awaiting decision26/00483/FUL
Proposed dwelling
Melrose Seven Sisters Road Whitwell Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 1XA
Received 9 Apr 2026 - Decided26/00484/CLPUD
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed carport
4 Pellview Close Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 3TU
Received 9 Apr 2026 - Decided26/00485/HOU
Proposed single storey side and rear extensions with new decking area; extension to enlarge balcony area at first floor level
The Water Tower Oakhill Road Seaview Isle Of Wight PO34 5AP
Received 9 Apr 2026 - Decided26/00486/HOU
Proposed dormer windows on front and rear elevations, proposed infill Porch extension, new roof to existing garage, new shed, internal alterations to existing bungalow (revised plans) (revised description)
Karoo Hill Top Newchurch Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 0HS
Received 9 Apr 2026 - Decided26/00487/FUL
Proposed detached dwelling to include formation of vehicular access and landscaping
Land To Rear Of Rocksett Off Hunts Road Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 1XX
Received 10 Apr 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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