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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 dates5,839Searchable applications
366Recorded as pending
88%Approval rate · 4,005 approved or refused records
464Refused applications
3,541 approved · 464 refused · 259 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
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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Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection
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More application records
- Decided26/00900/TW
T1; Conifer - Reduce to ground level.Reason: Tree has outgrown its location, low amenity.
40 Parklands Avenue Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 7NH
Received 2 Jul 2026 - Registered26/00901/TW
2; Ash - Reduce by 20m (20 metres down to lowest limb).3; Ash - Remove.Reason: Trees leaning towards property which is causing concern for myself and my neighbours as if trees fall it would destroy both properties.
Rye House Playstreet Lane Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 3LJ
Received 2 Jul 2026 - Decided26/00902/DIS
Condition compliance application on 22/01793/FUL relating to condition 10 (Public Footpath Protection + Enhancement) to be discharged
Barnfield Solar Farm, East Of Wilmingham Lane, West Of Broad Lane, Yarmouth, And Parts Of Broad Lane, B3401 Thorley Street To Station Road, And Warlands Lane, And Shalfleet Substation, Warlands Lane, Shalfleet, Isle Of Wight
Received 2 Jul 2026 - Unknown26/00903/6PA
Agricultural Prior Notification for agricultural barn
Palmers Lodge Lushington Hill Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 4NR
Received 3 Jul 2026 - Decided26/00904/HOU
Proposed first floor extension including dormer window; alterations and replacement of roof to change conservatory to additional accommodation; alterations to fenestration; extension to external decking; landscaping
28 High Salterns Seaview Isle Of Wight PO34 5AS
Received 3 Jul 2026 - Decided26/00905/HOU
Demolition of car port; Proposed replacement car port
Cedar Cottage Brook Village Road Brighstone Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 4EJ
Received 3 Jul 2026 - Decided26/00907/HOU
Proposed single storey ground floor extension and extension at first floor level; alterations
Stockbridge Cottage Newport Road Freshwater Yarmouth Isle Of Wight PO41 0YJ
Received 3 Jul 2026 - Decided26/00908/HOU
Proposed single storey side extension and alterations to porch; retention and completion of works to increase the height of front boundary wall with associated landscaping of front garden; alterations in materials
20 Greenham Drive Nettlestone Seaview Isle Of Wight PO34 5LL
Received 3 Jul 2026 - Unknown26/00909/TW
Amendment to proposal:T1; Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) - Dismantle to near ground level and replant with tree in keeping with the area.Reason: Tree has failed tertiary boughs onto residents car and is showing signs of Ash Dieback (Hymenoscyphus Fraxineus).T2; Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) - Crown clean and reduce overhang to car parking area by 1M.Reason: To benefit the tree and reduce encroachment.T3; Leyland Cypress (Cuppressucyparis x leylandii) - Dismantle to near ground level.Reason: Area is congested and offers little aesthetic value.
Land Adjacent To 6 Withyfields Shalfleet Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 4QA
Received 3 Jul 2026 - Registered26/00910/DIS
Condition compliance application on 23/00804/LBC for conditions 3 (materials) and 4 (rainwater goods, waterwater pipes and terminals)
31 George Street Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 2EW
Received 6 Jul 2026 - Decided26/00911/HOU
Proposed installation of 1.20m high timber gate and metal fence with stone wall along front boundary; alterations to fenestration to include replacement of all windows
Nickleby House Appley Rise Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 1LE
Received 6 Jul 2026 - Unknown26/00912/TW
T1; Mulberry. Reduced to the same level as the decking railing. Reason: Tree is encroaching on the decking area and dropping staining fruits. T2; Cherry. Crown reduce by 30%. Reason: Tree has poor vitality in the crown, with some dieback
Laconia Old Park Road St. Lawrence Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 1XU
Received 6 Jul 2026 - Decided26/00914/HOU
Demolition of utility; proposed first floor extension to include balcony on rear elevation with external staircase; proposed single storey front extension with terrace over; alterations to conservatory to form porch
6 Shore Road Gurnard Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 8LB
Received 6 Jul 2026 - Withdrawn26/00915/14JPA
Prior approval for installation of roof mounted solar panels
Carisbrooke Church Of England Primary School Wellington Road Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 5QT
Received 7 Jul 2026 - Registered26/00916/HOU
Removal of eastern chimney stack
Chine Lodge Brook Green Brighstone Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 4HA
Received 7 Jul 2026 - Decided26/00917/RVC
Variation of condition no 2 on 26/00101/FUL to amend window position to living room; amend location of door in conservatory on floor & site plan
90B Station Avenue Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 8HD
Received 7 Jul 2026 - Registered26/00919/DIS
Condition compliance application on 22/01793/FUL relating to condition 6 (Final Layout) to be discharged
Barnfield Solar Farm, East Of Wilmingham Lane, West Of Broad Lane, Yarmouth, And Parts Of Broad Lane, B3401 Thorley Street To Station Road, And Warlands Lane, And Shalfleet Substation, Warlands Lane, Shalfleet, Isle Of Wight
Received 7 Jul 2026 - Decided26/00920/TW
Cypress Tree - Remove dead branches.Reason: Risk of the dead branches falling - a risk to the public and damage to property.
Woodland Adjacent To Shorelands Church Road Bembridge Isle Of Wight
Received 7 Jul 2026 - Decided26/00921/HOU
Construction of rear decking
9 Paddock Close Binstead Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 3FG
Received 7 Jul 2026 - Unknown26/00922/TW
**5 Day Notice**Beech tree - 40-50% reduction for safety.Reason: Half the tree already snapped out.
St Boniface Church Bonchurch Shute Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO36 1NU
Received 7 Jul 2026 - Registered26/00923/DIS
Condition compliance application on 22/01377/FUL relating to conditions 7 (Arboreal Method Statement) and 8 (Biodiversity Management Plan) to be discharged
Land To The East Of Silverleys Off Shanklin Road Godshill Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 3JD
Received 7 Jul 2026 - Decided26/00924/TW
**5 Day Notice**T1; Common oak - Fell.Reason: Dead.T2; Common oak - Fell.Reason: Dead.
Lushington Garden Buildings 89 Lushington Hill Newport Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 4NR
Received 7 Jul 2026 - Decided26/00926/FUL
Demolition of stable block and storage building; Relocation of residential caravan; Proposed replacement storage building; Retention of existing parking area; proposed 10 shipping containers and associated landscaping
Brickfields Newnham Road Binstead Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 3TH
Received 8 Jul 2026 - Decided26/00927/HOU
Proposed car port to include solar panels on roof
6 Headon Reach Alum Bay New Road Totland Isle Of Wight PO39 0ES
Received 8 Jul 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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