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House prices in Isle of Wight Council: average £245,900, -0.9% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Isle of Wight Council received?
Isle of Wight Council received 2,275 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 88%.
How long does Isle of Wight Council take to decide applications?
Isle of Wight Council takes an average of 59 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for Isle of Wight Council?
Isle of Wight Council approves 88% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Isle of Wight Council?
Submit your representation to Isle of Wight Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Isle of Wight Council planning portal.
Can I appeal an Isle of Wight Council planning decision?
Yes. If Isle of Wight Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 467 appeals were lodged against Isle of Wight Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 30% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Isle of Wight Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Isle of Wight Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Isle of Wight Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Isle of Wight Council serves as the local authority for the Isle of Wight, functioning as a unitary authority since 1995. Based in Newport at County Hall, the council operates without overall control, led by the Alliance Group, a coalition of independent, Green, and Our Island councillors. Starting in May 2025, the council will adopt a committee system, allowing for a more diverse representation with committee chairs elected from various parties, which may impact future planning application processes in the area. The council was established in 1 April 1890 (Isle of Wight County Council)1 April 1995 (Isle of Wight Council). The council is currently led by Phil Jordan (Independent), who has held the position since 20 September 2023. Wendy Perera serves as Chief Executive since April 2022. The council comprises 39 councillors, with the most recent election held on 6 May 2021.

The council area encompasses 146 towns and villages, including Cowes, Newport, Ryde, Sandown, Shanklin and Ventnor. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Isle of Wight Council received 2,275 planning applications. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

The most common types were tree works (471), full planning applications (273), discharge of conditions (266). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

467 planning appeals were lodged against Isle of Wight Council decisions, of which 131 were allowed and 299 were dismissed (30% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Isle of Wight Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Isle of Wight Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.