How many planning applications has Isle of Wight Council received?

Isle of Wight Council received 1,440 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 86%.

How long does Isle of Wight Council take to decide planning applications?

Isle of Wight Council takes an average of 60 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 86% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I search Isle of Wight Council planning applications?

You can search Isle of Wight Council planning applications by postcode on Planning Signal. Enter any postcode in the Isle of Wight Council area to see all nearby applications, filter by type, and track decisions in real time.

How do I object to a planning application in Isle of Wight Council?

To object to a Isle of Wight Council planning application, you must submit your representation to Isle of Wight Council during the public consultation period — typically 21 days from the date the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows you the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Isle of Wight Council planning portal where objections can be submitted.

Can I appeal a Isle of Wight Council planning decision?

Yes. If Isle of Wight Council refuses your planning 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.

Isle of Wight Council Planning Applications

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Region: South East

About Isle of Wight Council

Governance

Leader: Phil Jordan (Independent), since 20 September 2023

Chair: Ian Dore (Alliance/Independent), since 21 May 2025

Chief Executive: Wendy Perera, since April 2022

Seats: 39 councillors

Founded: 1 April 1890 (Isle of Wight County Council)1 April 1995 (Isle of Wight Council)

Last election: 6 May 2021

Political composition: Independent (9), Green (2), Conservative (14), Independent (6), Liberal Democrats (4), Reform UK (2), Labour (1)

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Isle of Wight Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Isle of Wight Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Isle of Wight Council mention key planning constraints like heritage, flood risk, and environmental concerns
Council Boundary Map - Interactive map showing the council boundary and application locations
Full Details - View complete application details, dates and decision status

Council Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £342,933 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Isle of Wight
Parliamentary constituency: Isle of Wight West
LSOA: Isle of Wight 001A

Crime Statistics

81 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 33
criminal-damage-arson: 11
shoplifting: 9
anti-social-behaviour: 8
public-order: 8
other-theft: 4
other-crime: 4
burglary: 2
drugs: 1
possession-of-weapons: 1

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in Isle of Wight Council.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Isle of Wight Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in Isle of Wight Council

146 towns and villages. Click any town to search for planning applications nearby.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the Isle of Wight Council area.

Monitoring Stations

8 flood monitoring stations near Isle of Wight Council.

Cowes (Tide)
Newport (Tide)
Gurnard (Gurnard Luck)
SHIDE GS
Carisbrook Mill (Lukely Brook)
Alverstone (Eastern Yar)
Hunny Hill (Lukely Brook)
CARISBROOKE GS

A brief summary of Isle of Wight Council

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). The council comprises 39 councillors seats, with the most recent election held on 6 May 2021.

The average property sale price in the Isle of Wight Council area is £342,933, based on 50 recent transactions.

The Isle of Wight Council area recorded 81 crimes in the most recent reporting period. Prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Conservation Areas

There is 1 designated conservation area within the Isle of Wight Council area. Planning applications within or near these areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve architectural and historic character. Permitted development rights may be restricted.

Conservation areas include: No data available for publication by HE.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The Isle of Wight Council area includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Medina Estuary SSSI; 7 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Solent Maritime; 3 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Solent and Dorset Coast, Solent & Southampton Water; 2 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Solent & Southampton Water. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

The council area encompasses 146 towns and villages, including Cowes, Newport, Ryde, Sandown, Shanklin and Ventnor. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search Isle of Wight Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for Isle of Wight Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the Isle of Wight Council area. Unlike the official Isle of Wight Council planning portal, Planning Signal lets you save searches, watch individual applications, and receive email alerts when decisions are made or new applications are submitted nearby.

Whether you're a resident checking Isle of Wight Council planning applications near your home, a homeowner tracking your own application, or a property professional monitoring the local market, Planning Signal gives you the tools to stay informed about planning and development across Isle of Wight Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 1,440 planning applications Isle of Wight Council received. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Isle of Wight Council maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

At 60 days on average, decisions in Isle of Wight Council slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types in Isle of Wight Council were tree works (476), full planning applications (274), discharge of conditions (260). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

In terms of development scale, 4 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 1,196 smaller schemes were submitted.

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

Application Outcomes

Approved: 618 applications
Refused: 61 applications
Withdrawn: 40 applications
Awaiting decision: 719 applications

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