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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 dates5,862Searchable applications
366Recorded as pending
88%Approval rate · 4,022 approved or refused records
467Refused applications
3,555 approved · 467 refused · 260 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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More application records
- Decided26/01090/FUL
Demolition of residential dwelling; Proposed replacement bungalow
Bridge Farm Rowlands Lane Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 4EA
Received 11 Aug 2026 - Awaiting decision26/01091/FUL
Proposed detached self contained residential annex (revised plan)
38A Green Lane Shanklin Isle Of Wight PO37 7DX
Received 11 Aug 2026 - Withdrawn26/01092/TW
T2; Oak - Remove to ground level. Reason: Shown signs of decline in the crown, has a large cavity at the base of the tree. Close to the property.T4; Ash - Remove to ground level.Reason: Located at the rear of property and shown signs of dieback for the last few years according to my client. Tree is positioned between Kipper cottage, power lines and the neighbouring property which it appears to be leaning towards predominantly. The neighbouring property is right below the tree and also has an oil tank below to supply their home.
Kipper Cottage Woodside Road Wootton Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 4JR
Received 11 Aug 2026 - Decided26/01093/DIS
Condition compliance application on 26/00650/HOU for condition 3 (Arboreal Method Statement)
Swaylands Swaylands Close Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 1FA
Received 11 Aug 2026 - Awaiting decision26/01094/HEDG
Removal of section of hedgerow
Section Of Hedgerow Back Of Footway From Junction Of The Access Road To Afton Marsh Household Recycling Centre, Southwards Along Afton Road Freshwater Isle Of Wight
Received 11 Aug 2026 - Decided26/01095/PIP
Permission in principle for new residential dwelling
Frys Cottage Arreton Street Arreton Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 3AD
Received 11 Aug 2026 - Decided26/01096/ADV
1x non-illuminated fascia sign; 2x illuminated hanging signs; 8x window graphics
Solent Beds And Furniture Town Lane Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 1AR
Received 12 Aug 2026 - Registered26/01097/HOU
Partial demolition of natural stone wall on boundary with Church Road and demolition of lean to first floor extension; replacement of extension with flat roof; formation of vehicular access and driveway (revised scheme)
20 Church Road Shanklin Isle Of Wight PO37 6NU
Received 12 Aug 2026 - Decided26/01098/DIS
Condition compliance application on 23/01430/FUL relating to Conditions 10 (Trial trench evaluation) and 11 (Written Scheme of Investigation) on the Full Application and conditions 11 (Trial trench evaluation) and 12 (Written Scheme of Investigation) on the Outline Application to be discharged
Land Served Off Cordelia Gardens Tuttons Hill And Cockleton Lane Gurnard Isle Of Wight
Received 12 Aug 2026 - Registered26/01099/FUL
Two pairs of semi-detached chalet bungalows with parking and formation of vehicular access off Oaks Close
Land Rear Of 109 - 113 Old Road East Cowes Isle Of Wight PO32 6AU
Received 12 Aug 2026 - Decided26/01100/TW
Amendment to proposal:G1 & 2; Group of Bay - Fell main stems to near ground level and leave young growth to re-form a hedge. Reason: Trees have Ganoderma at base and are over car parking area & footway.T1; Yew - Pollard tree at approx 6m in height.Reason: Structural weakness and exposed crown.
St Michaels Church Church Lane Shalfleet Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 4NF
Received 12 Aug 2026 - Unknown26/01101/TW
T1 & T3; Sycamore - Pollard to previous points.Reason: Maintanence.T2; Sycamore - Remove.Reason: Malformed growth, rot and safety.
Rustic Cottage 15 Bellevue Road Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 2EU
Received 12 Aug 2026 - Decided26/01102/HOU
Replacement roof structure incorporating enlargement of existing front dormer and new enlarged rear dormer; increased gable glazing and new porch; deck extension and ramped access to front door; alterations to external materials and minor alterations to rear window and door openings
Little Elm Yaverland Road Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 8QB
Received 12 Aug 2026 - Decided26/01103/CLPUD
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed outbuilding
31 Coronation Road Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 7JY
Received 13 Aug 2026 - Registered26/01104/RVC
Variation of conditions 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 on 22/00899/FUL to reflect development as built
Land Adjacent Robins Nest Clevelands Road Wroxall Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 3DZ
Received 13 Aug 2026 - Registered26/01105/RVC
Variation of condition 2 on 25/00956/RVC to allow alterations to west side of proposed dwelling
Land At Palmer House And Nelson Mansions Off Castle Street Ryde Isle Of Wight
Received 13 Aug 2026 - Decided26/01106/HOU
Proposed single storey side extension
13 Golden Ridge Freshwater Isle Of Wight PO40 9LE
Received 13 Aug 2026 - Withdrawn26/01107/TW
T1; Oak - Fell to near ground level and treat the resulting stump with broadleaved ecoplugs.Reason: To combat subsidence damage to Seaview Woodcote, Old Seaview Lane, Seaview.
St Just Old Seaview Lane Seaview Isle Of Wight PO34 5BJ
Received 13 Aug 2026 - Registered26/01108/DIS
Condition compliance application on 24/00050/FUL for condition 4 (Construction Environment Management Plan)
Marine Works Embankment Road Bembridge Isle Of Wight
Received 13 Aug 2026 - Decided26/01109/HOU
Proposed first floor side extension and alterations to conservatory to form larger sitting room; proposed solar panels on extension roof (revised plan)(revised description)
9 Firestone Glade Wootton Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 4LH
Received 13 Aug 2026 - Registered26/01110/FUL
Proposed boat house with sail loft and workshop with living accommodation to the first floor; solar panels on roof; retaining walls, hardstanding and landscaping (revised scheme)
Land Adjoining The Old Boathouse Pier Road Seaview Isle Of Wight
Received 13 Aug 2026 - Registered26/01112/FUL
Demolition of existing holiday accommodation unit (Nutkins Retreat); Proposed two replacement self-contained holiday glamping pods; use of existing holiday accommodation (Nutkins Lodge) as ancillary storage accommodation.
Nutkins Retreat 4 Four Cottages Whippingham Road East Cowes Isle Of Wight PO32 6NG
Received 13 Aug 2026 - Registered26/01113/HOU
Proposed replacement decking with steps, handrail and balustrade
43 Orchard Road Nettlestone Seaview Isle Of Wight PO34 5JN
Received 13 Aug 2026 - Decided26/01115/HOU
Proposed extension at first floor level to form ensuite bathroom and storage over the garage (revised plans)
Sunnyside Cottage Norton Green Freshwater Isle Of Wight PO40 9RY
Received 13 Aug 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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