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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 dates5,901Searchable applications
366Recorded as pending
88%Approval rate · 4,048 approved or refused records
472Refused applications
3,576 approved · 472 refused · 261 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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More application records
- Registered26/01330/TW
G1; Group of Silver birch (Betula pendula) - Reduce overall canopies to approximately 2M reduction on height and 1M on sides (the annotated mark on picture).Reason: To reduce leverage, excessive shade and manage overall size.T1; Beech (Fagus sylvatica) - Reduce overall canopy approximately 30% to approximately the annotated mark on picture.Reason: To reduce leverage, encroachment, excessive shade and manage overall size.T2; Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) - Reduce overall canopy approximately 30% to approximately the annotated mark on picture.Reason: To reduce leverage, encroachment, excessive shade and manage overall size.T3; Mulberry (Morus nigra) - Reduce overall canopy to approximately 1M reduction on height and 0.5M on sides (the annotated mark on picture).Reason: To reduce excessive shade and manage overall size.T4; Holm oak (Quercus ilex) - Crown clean and remove dead bough overhanging public bench.Reason: To improve overall tree health and make it safe.T5; Holm oak (Quercus ilex) - Remove overloaded side sub canopy to approximately 3M reduction on asymmetrical side (the annotated mark on picture). Reason: To reduce leverage and improve aesthetics.T6; Pedunculate oak (Quercus robur) - Crown lift to approximately 2M as shown on annotated picture.Reason: To reduce leverage and improve access for lawn maintenance.
St Saviours Vicarage 7 Queens Road Shanklin Isle Of Wight PO37 6AN
Received 22 Sept 2026 - Registered26/01331/HOU
Proposed single storey rear/side extension; loft conversion with rear dormer extension and skylights in front elevation
57 Harding Road Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 1EQ
Received 22 Sept 2026 - Registered26/01332/DIS
Condition compliance application on 24/01339/HOU for condition 3 (Materials)
36 New Street Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 1PX
Received 22 Sept 2026 - Registered26/01333/FUL
Retention of roof mounted solar panels
Vikoma International Ltd Kingston Road East Cowes Isle Of Wight PO32 6JS
Received 23 Sept 2026 - Registered26/01334/ADV
Retention of illuminated fascia signs for Omoda and Jaecoo; proposed illuminated fascia signs for Chery franchise
Northwood Garage 341 - 351 Newport Road Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 8PG
Received 23 Sept 2026 - Registered26/01335/FUL
Retention of external alterations to a former workshop in association with a new car showroom for Omoda and Jaecoo
Northwood Garage 341 - 351 Newport Road Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 8PG
Received 23 Sept 2026 - Registered26/01336/TW
T1; Oak - Remove. Reason: Extensive basal decay is present.T2; Oak - Remove. Reason: Dead standing. T3; Beech - Remove. Reason: Dead standing.T4; Oak - Reduce tree overall size by 50% with retrenchment pruning. Reason: Root dieback and delamination, especially to the north. Crown dieback, epicormic growth in the lower portion of the tree. Striking distance from the property and septic tank.T5; Oak - Reduce tree overall size by 50% with retrenchment pruning. Reason: Root dieback and delamination, especially to the north. Crown dieback, epicormic growth in the lower portion of the tree. Striking distance from the property and septic tank.T6; Beech - Remove. Reason: Leaning tree was knocked over by a failed oak and is hung up in the conifer trees. T7; Oak - Remove stag's head. Reason Dead standing tree; retain the rest of the trunk as standing dead habitat.
Bourne House 9A Fishbourne Lane Wootton Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 4EZ
Received 23 Sept 2026 - Registered26/01337/TW
T1; Cedar. remove. Reason: Dead standing, in close proximity to the property. Risk of breakage or tree failure. T2; Oak - Reduce crown by 30%. Reason: Tree has been previously lopped and now exhibits weaker branch attachment.
Chad Hill Hotel 7 Hill Street Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 9DD
Received 23 Sept 2026 - Registered26/01339/TW
T1; Beech - Take out 5 tall stems leaving lower canopy; Reduce lower canopy by around half a metre to improve shape. Reason: Due to proximity to house and stonewall.
7 Barfield Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 2JP
Received 24 Sept 2026 - Registered26/01340/TW
Eucalyptus - Removal.Reason: Tree is dying. The tree is very large for the small area and there is a healthy Bay tree which will thrive after removal of the Eucalyptus.
Seaview Cottage 2 Old Seaview Lane Seaview Isle Of Wight PO34 5BD
Received 24 Sept 2026 - Unknown26/01341/TW
**5 Day Notice**T1; Silver birch - Fell.Reason: Dead, dropping branches on garden and footpaths.
Arreton Manor Arreton Street Arreton Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 3AA
Received 24 Sept 2026 - Registered26/01342/TW
**5 Day Notice**T1; Willow tree - Pollard to make remaining tree safe. Damaged limb that has ripped off has been removed already to make safe.
Carisbrooke Water Treatment Works High Street Carisbrooke Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 1NR
Received 24 Sept 2026 - Registered26/01343/HOU
Proposed side dormer window extension for loft conversion
26 Arnold Road Binstead Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 3RJ
Received 25 Sept 2026 - Registered26/01344/TW
T1; Sweet chestnut tree - Remove damaged branch.T2; Common beech - Fell.
St Winifreds Cliff Road Totland Totland Bay Isle Of Wight PO39 0BH
Received 25 Sept 2026 - Registered26/01345/TW
T1; Black poplar - Reduce in height by 3 metres.
Carisbrooke Water Treatment Works High Street Carisbrooke Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 1NR
Received 25 Sept 2026 - Registered26/01346/TW
T1; Monterey cypress - Remove limb as marked in photo C.Reason: As shown in photo B, branch 2 is split leaving branch 3 & 4 weakened. Branch 1 is also split as shown in photo A. Branch 5 is near to the roadside and the branch unions are in a bad way.
Barricoes Halletts Shute Yarmouth Isle Of Wight PO41 0SB
Received 25 Sept 2026 - Registered26/01347/NMA
Non material minor amendment on 24/00111/FUL to amend fenestration and internal layout
Little Whitcombe Farm Whitcombe Road Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 3DX
Received 28 Sept 2026 - Registered26/01349/FUL
Retention of detached garden building and proposed change of use to hairdressing salon
8 Brook Furlong Bembridge Isle Of Wight PO35 5QR
Received 28 Sept 2026 - Registered26/01350/TW
** 5 DAY NOTICE **T1; Dead pine tree - Remove.Reason: Failed at the roots. Fallen into neighbouring oak. Upon impact the top of T1 has snapped and is hanging in the canopy of the OakT2; Oak - Dismantle.Reason: Dead and the canopy is failing which could result in the pine becoming dislodged and falling and or the Oak limbs falling onto the woodland path beneath. To prevent any failures on the path that is used to access a wedding venue.
Priory Croft Priory Road Seaview Isle Of Wight PO34 5BU
Received 28 Sept 2026 - Registered26/01352/DIS
Condition compliance application on 25/01626/FUL for conditions 3 (Soft Landscaping), 4 (Visibility Splays), 9 Access Details) and 11 (Biodiversity Mitigation and Enhancement Plan)
Land Adjacent To Park View Bullen Road Nettlestone Isle Of Wight
Received 28 Sept 2026 - Registered26/01353/HOU
Proposed detached double garage with roof integrated solar PV panels
354 Fairlee Road Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 2JX
Received 28 Sept 2026 - Registered26/01355/TW
T1; 2x Beech hedges behind house, pollard at approx. half of current height. T2; White Beam - Pollard at around 8ft. T3; Mixed group of Bay, laurels and one holly - Pollard at around fence height. (With T3); Sycamore - Remove.T4; Rowan - Pollard at major forks, around 7 ft. T5; 2x Griselinia trees and four other trees (unknown species) on western boundary - Pollard at around two thirds of their current height. Reason: To keep trees at a more manageable height.
The Haven Seven Sisters Road St. Lawrence Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 1XA
Received 28 Sept 2026 - Registered26/01356/TW
T1; Multi stem Bay tree (Laurus nobilis) is to have the stems nearest the neighbouring wall removed to as low as possible; Remaining stems are to be reduced down to a 6 ft pole.Reason Due to growth of the stems causing damage to the nearby wall and to allow it to re-grow and allowing easier future maintenance.
Flat 3 70 West Hill Road Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 1LW
Received 28 Sept 2026 - Registered26/01357/FUL
Proposed alterations/replacement fenestration; alterations to external materials to include cladding
Isle Of Wight College Dodnor Lane Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 5TA
Received 28 Sept 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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