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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 dates5,830Searchable applications
366Recorded as pending
88%Approval rate · 3,999 approved or refused records
464Refused applications
3,535 approved · 464 refused · 259 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 12 Oct 2020 to 13 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 14 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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- Decided26/00796/TW
T1; English Oak (Quercus robur) - Remove significant deadwood from Crown (25mm and above diameter); Reduce over extended boughs back approximately 3M as in picture (attached).Reason: To make the tree safe for neighbours, put less leverage on canopy and increase uniformity.
1 Needlemakers 41 The Avenue Totland Totland Bay Isle Of Wight PO39 0JT
Received 9 Jun 2026 - Decided26/00797/TW
T01; Pine - Fell to ground.Reason: The tree is in terminal decline and has no future potential. T03; Pine - Remove dead wood. Reason: To remove hazard.T06; Bay - Coppice to around 0.5 and allow to regenerate.Reason: Garden management. T07; Bay - Coppice to around 0.5 and allow to regenerate.Reason: Garden management. G08; Mixed including Leyland cypress and Bay - Reduce back southern side to boundary. Reason: Manage overhang.T09; Eucalyptus - Re-pollard at 4 metres. Reason: Decay/damage at base and continue the initiated management regime.T10-Leyland Cypress - Fell to ground. Reason: Unwanted tree will grow to cause nuisance in the future. G11; Leyland Cypress - Fell to ground.Reason: Unwanted tree will grow to cause nuisance in the future.G12; Leyland Cypress - Fell to ground.Reason: Outgrown its space close proximity to house. G13; Leyland Cypress - Fell to ground.Reason: Poorly located specimen, detracting from the aesthetic appearance of the house.
Solent Vista Heatherwood Park Road Totland Isle Of Wight PO39 0EL
Received 9 Jun 2026 - Decided26/00798/DIS
Condition compliance application on 20/01100/FUL relating to conditions 3 (Parking), 8 (PD) and 10 (Landscaping) to be discharged
424 Newport Road Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 8PP
Received 9 Jun 2026 - Withdrawn26/00799/FUL
Proposed change of use from C3 (residential) to a mixed use of C3 (residential) and HMO (sui generis)
26 Circular Road Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 1AL
Received 10 Jun 2026 - Decided26/00800/RVC
Removal of condition 11 on 20/00830/RVC restricting permitted development rights
The Glassworks Madeira Lane Freshwater Isle Of Wight
Received 10 Jun 2026 - Decided26/00801/HOU
Removal of chimney; Proposed first floor rear extension and single storey side extension; alterations to roof; alterations to fenestration and additional and replacement windows and doors; alterations to vehicular access
7 Witbank Gardens Shanklin Isle Of Wight PO37 7JE
Received 10 Jun 2026 - Decided26/00802/TW
T1; English Oak - Remove.Reason: Tree is in heavy decline (80%+ dead) and overhanging the road. Works are for safety as adjacent trees had previously blown over.
114 High Street Bembridge Isle Of Wight PO35 5SQ
Received 10 Jun 2026 - Decided26/00803/LBC
Listed Building Consent for installation of defibrillator and bleed kit cabinets
3 St Thomas Square Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 2PH
Received 10 Jun 2026 - Awaiting decision26/00804/DIS
Condition compliance application on 25/01740/FUL and 25/01741/LBC relating to conditions 3 (Exploration of front fa�ade), 4 (Window and door) and 5 (Boundary wall) to be discharged
17 Esplanade Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 2DZ
Received 11 Jun 2026 - Decided26/00805/NMA
Non-material amendment on 24/00371/FUL to allow for amendments to the approved design
Isle Of Wight College Dodnor Lane Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 5TA
Received 11 Jun 2026 - Awaiting decision26/00806/DIS
Condition compliance application on 25/01155/RVC relating to conditions 26 (Car parking), 27 (Parking), 28 (Means of access), 29 (Visibility splays), 30 (Footway) and 31 (Existing entrance closure) to be discharged
Newport Football Club St Georges Way Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 2QH
Received 11 Jun 2026 - Decided26/00807/HOU
Proposed single storey extension
Ash Hill Farm Cottages Atherfield Road Shorwell Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 2LH
Received 11 Jun 2026 - Decided26/00808/NMA
Non-material amendment on APP/P2114/D/25/3371013 (25/00567/HOU) for alterations to porch glazing, windows and decking as built
2 St Michaels Road St Helens Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 1YJ
Received 11 Jun 2026 - Decided26/00809/ADV
Installation of internally illuminated 5-meter EV pole sign
Land Adjacent Morrisons Petrol Station Newport Road Lake Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 9PA
Received 11 Jun 2026 - Decided26/00810/HOU
Demolition of garage, Proposed single and two storey side/rear extension and extended decking area; outbuilding with decking area
Breezes Bouldnor Road Shalfleet Yarmouth Isle Of Wight PO41 0UR
Received 11 Jun 2026 - Unknown26/00811/TW
**5 DAY NOTICE** T1; Twin stem sycamore tree - Remove.Reason: Dead and poses a potential risk to property and people within its vicinity, should any of the existing dead tree break or shed limbs onto the property and land below where it stands.
Land To West Of Seascape Grove Road Ventnor Isle Of Wight
Received 11 Jun 2026 - Decided26/00812/NMA
Non-material amendment on 21/00682/FUL to allow for several minor external changes to approved scheme: - Minor change to site parking due to existing transformer position and adjacent retaining wall.- Unit 1 garden centre fenceline adjusted internal area retained.- Click and collect bays removed.- Ramp off St George's Way lengthened due to site levels and achieving requirements for slope gradient regulations.Units / Buildings (refer Proposed Elevations / Overall Roof Plan drawings for updates)- Brickwork omitted below Unit 1 garden centre fence.- Entire retail terrace roof to be Dark Grey (RAL 7016) and all rooflights have been omitted.- Unit 2A/2B rear roller shutters replaced with larger double service doors.- Unit 3 side elevation door omitted with new door added that opens onto rear loading bay.- Extent of clear glazing to Unit 3 shopfront glazing bays updated.
Newport Football Club St Georges Park St Georges Way Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 2QH
Received 11 Jun 2026 - Decided26/00813/CLEUD
Lawful Development Certificate for continued use of holiday let as a permanent residential dwelling
Cape A13 West Bay Club Hallets Shute Yarmouth Isle Of Wight PO41 0RJ
Received 12 Jun 2026 - Decided26/00814/CLEUD
Lawful Development Certificate for continued use as a residential dwelling in breach of condition 5 on TCP/11021/E
Meadowsweet 5 Great Park Farm Cottages Betty Haunt Lane Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 4HR
Received 12 Jun 2026 - Decided26/00815/RDEMCA
Demolition of former bus depot
Ventnor Coach Station 22 Pier Street Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 1ST
Received 12 Jun 2026 - Unknown26/00816/HOU
Proposed alterations to fenestration to include replacement of window and door on north elevation with a patio door; enlargement of steps to access ground floor on north elevation over excavated basement area; alterations to front and rear boundary walls to include demolition/reconstruction of gate piers and widened pedestrian/vehicular access; area of hardstanding for car parking
22 The Strand Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 1JF
Received 12 Jun 2026 - Decided26/00818/CLEUD
Lawful Development Certificate for continued use of building as a single dwellinghouse
Hornet House Oakhill Road Seaview Isle Of Wight PO34 5AP
Received 15 Jun 2026 - Decided26/00820/HOU
Proposed single storey extension, alterations to fenestration (revised description)
South Bank Barrack Shute Niton Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 2NJ
Received 15 Jun 2026 - Withdrawn26/00821/FUL
Change of use from Class E to a pub (Sui generis use)
13 High Street Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 8DA
Received 15 Jun 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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