Planning applications in PO35
We hold 985 planning applications for the PO35 postcode area, 69 of them submitted in the past year. 90% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 56 days. The area is covered by Isle of Wight, BCP.
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Recent applications in PO35
T1; Ash. Reduce overall by approximately 30% to good growth points. Reason: Tree has outgrown is enclosed domestic location.
**5 Day Notice** T1; Ash - Remove. T2; Ash - Remove. T3; Ash - Remove. TG2 2x Oak - Remove. Reason for T1 - T3: Trees are dead or at least 50% dead. Reason for TG2: Trees have failed at the root plate and are supporting each other over boundary fence.
1; 3m stump - Remove as its rotting away. 2; Large sycamore tree - Remove lower limb facing east. Reason: Dropping debris on neighbour's outside area. 3; Yew trees x2 - Reduce to 2m high. Reason: They are currently trying to grow through a more dominant plane tree. 4; Plane tree - Remove low limb facing NW. Reason: Suffering fungal decay. 5; Leylandi trees x4 - Remove. Reason: Trying to grow through holm oak tree. 6; Holm oak - Remove lower 2 limbs facing SW. Reason: Suffering decay & could be dangerous. 7; Holm oak - Remove. Reason: Only growing to one side due to overcrowding.
Bay and Laurel bushes - Cut back overhanging branches and reduce the height of the main body of trees/bushes by upto 5m. The front 'face' of the screen will be reduced by up to 2-2.5m - some branches are very small and thin due to being crowded by adjoining growth and these will be removed in their entirety as they are only up to 10-20mm in diameter. Reason: The trees form a continuous hedge in effect with growth/limbs protruding and cutting across each other. None of the trees/bushes have been able to grow individually as they are all so intertwined. The intention is to reduce the height and overhanging, remove any very small growths to protect the long term health of the border.
**5 Day Notice** TG1: 10 Ash trees with ash dieback - Remove to ground level. Identified as pink dots on the map. Retain ash tree (pink dot) further east. Reason: Dead/severely declining ash trees.
**5 Day Notice** T1; White Poplar (Populus alba) - Remove large snapped/hanging bough; reduce overhanging bough back from beach as specified on picture. Reason: To make the tree safe.
T1; Monterey Pine (Pinus radiata) - Crown clean and thin overhang to garages approximately 20-25%. Reason: Canopy is heavily biased with overloaded boughs. T2; Cedar of lebanon (Cedrus Libani),Crown clean canopy overhanging road; Crown lift over road to approximately 6m height. Reason: To improve safety to pedestrians and high vehicles as overhanging a frequently used road. T3; Bay (Prunus nobilis) - Prune tertiary boughs to provide 1m clearance from BT wires. Reason: To prevent tree damaging BT wires. T4 and T5; Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) - Prune tertiary boughs to provide 1M clearance from BT wires. Reason: To prevent trees damaging BT wires. T6; Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa) - Crown lift canopy above Magnolia (Magnoliaceae grandiflora) to approximately 5m. Reason: To reduce overloaded bough overhanging Magnolia (Magnoliaceae grandiflora) and allow it more light. T7; Magnolia (Magnoliaceae grandiflora) - Prune overall canopy approximately 30%. Reason: To regenerate the canopy and provide arboricultural maintenance. T8: Strawberry Tree (Arbutus unedo) - Prune as per photo. Reason: To improve access.
Variation of condition 2 on 25/01555/HOU to change from part pitched/part flat roof to all flat roof to carport
T1; Yew (Taxus Baccatta); Dismantle to near ground level. Reason: Tree has severe dieback. T2; Holm Oak (Quercus Illex); Crown lift over decked area to give approximately 4M clearance over decked area. Remove long secondary bough encroaching building to reduce overhang Reason: Excessive shade and stop decking being as slippy/hazardous. T3; Horse Chestnut (Aesculus Hippocastanum); Prune biased side and crown clean. Approximately 10-15% reduction Reason: To increase uniformity and reduce excessive shade. T4; Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus); Re-pollard multi-stem tree to previous pollard points at approximately 3M height Reason: To reduce encroachment over building and provide Arboricultural maintenance. T5; Lawson Cypress (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana); Dismantle to near ground level Reason: Tree is congested and has severe dieback. T6; Gum Tree (Eucalyptus globulus); Dismantle to near ground level Reason: Tree contributes little to landscape,has severe dieback and Artists Fungus(Ganoderma Applanatum) to the base. T7; Beech (Fagus sylvatica); Crown clean and remove significant deadwood. Reason: To improve trees general health. T8; Blue Cedar (Cedrus atlantica); Reduce long/lower overextended bough by approximately 25%. Reason: Branch is overloaded and nearly touching lawn. T9 and T10; 2 x Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris) Remove significant deadwood throughout canopies, Reason: To make the trees safe and improve the trees general health. G1; Front hedge comprising Pittosporum (Pittosporum tenuifolium), Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) and Bay (Laurus nobilis); Reduce to previously trimmed height of approximately 5M, trim all sides and reduce encroachment to roadside. Reason: To make the trees safe and provide Arboricultural maintenance. G2; 8 x Lime (Tilia cordata); Re-pollard to original pollard points at approximately 4-5M height. Reason: To reduce excessive shade and reduce the trees chances of failure.
G1; Group of Holm oaks - Pollard to approximately 7 metres in height. Reason: Arb management.
Proposed single storey rear extension; alterations and conversion of detached garage into ancillary accommodation; new external cladding
Non-Material amendment on 25/01742/HOU to amend the approved window material from white uPVC to painted white timber
Demolition of conservatory; Proposed two storey and single storey rear extension with pitched roof; proposed pitched roof onto existing front porch; alterations in materials
Retention of ground and first floor cladding on south east side elevation
Retention of detached self contained annexe
T1; Pin Oak - Reduce overall by approximately 30% to good growth points. Crown clean, including dead, dying and dangerous limbs removed. Removal of Ivy.
T1; Oak - Lift canopy to approximately 6 meters, Remove lowest 3 overextended limbs towards neighbours and property. Thin remaining canopy by approximately 20% to reduce weight where possible maintaining natural form and a specimen tree. Reason: Heavily leaning. T2; Yew - Reduce to a monolith for Roses. Reason: Declining, large cavity on main stem.
Demolition of existing dwelling and detached outbuilding; Proposed replacement dwelling; landscaping
Lawful Development Certificate for Proposed swimming pool
T1; White Poplar (Populus alba) - Remove snapped hanging bough. Remove lowest bough extending over garden and nearly connecting with lawn. Deadwood. Reason: To make the tree safe and remove overloaded bough. T2 and T3; Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) x 2 - Dismantle and replant with tree in keeping with area. Reason: Trees are casting excessive shade and encroaching garden. T4; Holm oak (Quercus ilex) - Reduce overall canopy approximately 25-30% (approximately as on attached picture). Reason: To provide arboricultural maintenance and manage the excessive shade. T5; Holm oak (Quercus ilex) - Reduce horizontal lower bough overhang approx. 2m to the tennis court. Reason: To reduce the encroachment. T6; Monterey cypress (Cuppresus macrocarpa) - Reduce horizontal lower bough overhang approx. 2m to the tennis court. Reason: To reduce the encroachment. G1; Group of Bay (Prunus nobilis) (from end of neighbours garage to the corner of tennis court) - Reduce trees to approximately 2-3M height. Reason: To reduce excessive shade and provide easier ongoing maintenance.
G1, G2 and G3; 3x ash trees in each group - Fell T7, T11, T12, T14, T15, T16, T18, T19 and T20 - Ash - Fell. T13; Sycamore - Fell. T17; Oak tree - Fell. Reason: Some of the trees are totally dead and others in varying stages of Dieback. Wood would remain on site as access for machinery is limited and we would hope to leave some trees at a reduced height for woodpeckers etc. A number of the trees threaten fencing, Greenhouse and neighbouring properties if they were to blow down in the winds. Currently elements frequently break off and fall, as many trees are very brittle.
T1 Sycamore - Remove and replant further to the east with an Upright Hornbeam - 'Frans Fontaine' Sycamore has become to dominant for the small front garden, giving darker shade and litter, has required regular maintenance to contain it's growth in the past. Replacement tree will be less maintenance and more fitting in the small garden.
Proposed single storey extension on rear elevation, proposed garage conversion; side veranda to include pitched roof and rear terraced area (revised scheme)
T1; Monterey cypress - Fell to near ground level. Reasons: Moribund with no prospect of recovery, loss of amenity value, future risk of failures. Proposed Replanting: Magnolia grandiflora, to compliment the adjacent ornamental gardens
T1; English Oak - Remove. Reason: Tree is in heavy decline (80%+ dead) and overhanging the road. Works are for safety as adjacent trees had previously blown over.
T4; White poplar - Remove Broken/Hanging Branch T12; Holm oak - Fell to ground level and ground out stump. T17; Monterey cypress - Remove broken hanging branch. Approximately 8m on East Side of crown. T32; Pedunculate oak - Reduce large lateral limb growing northwest towards the overhead lines by approx. 3m to suitable growth point. T145; Monterey cypress - Selectively prune to clear building by at least 1m. T175; Pedunculate oak - Remove broken branch.
T1; London Plane - Reduce one long limb that extends over the garden by approximately 2/3rd in length back to sound growth position; Remove 2 secondary limbs from above the removed limb section to shape. Reason: Limb is starting to dominate the area and suppress growth to both a large lime tree and young sycamore. Pruning is for sound arboricultural maintenance.
Small Juniper tree - Remove and re-plant with a new medium sized tree as part of landscaping works. Reason: Thin crown and declining. Sound arboriculture works.
T1; Large poplar - 40% reduction, blending remaining crown to match new height. Reason: Cavity at base and containing hollow area in lower stem.
Proposed internal and external works to include: internal reconfiguration, new windows including a new bay window and dormer windows, installation of a new standing seam roof and loft conversion, new orangery in existing garage footprint, ground floor terrace and bedroom balcony, external alterations, pergola and outdoor kitchen; associated hard and soft landscaping works and revised driveway
T1; Bay (Multi stemmed group) - Remove largest stem infected with a Ganoderma decaying fungi. T2; Bay (Multi stemmed group) - Remove stem encroaching towards the house and over the patio. Reason: Trees are becoming too dominant within the area causing nuisance with shade, shadow and litter.
T1; Grey Poplar - Remove heavily descending limb from upper crown, remove 2-3 secondary limbs from the end of the crown encroaching towards the Field Maple tree. Reason: Heavy lean and shed branches in the past. T2; Field Maple. Containment prune the mid/lower crown by reducing the crown spread by approximately 3m - thin the lower/mid crown by 25% and raise crown to 2m in height. Reason: Becoming dominant within garden and starting to suppress and shade out other trees and amenity planting.
Demolition of outbuilding & previous extension; Proposed single storey & two storey extension (including roof-space accommodation), box dormer extension on east elevation; alterations to include replacement windows; change of external finishing materials to all elevations and gable end; landscaping including raised rear patio (revised application)
T1; Yew - Pollard at major forks at around half it's current height. Reason: Reduce dominance and overhang of neighbour's garden. T2; Two pollarded Ash trees (in the front garden) - Remove. Reason: Prevent them becoming a nuisance.
Amendment to proposed works (10.06.2026): Self seeded tree - Remove. Reason: Prevent future damage to house and damage to neighbour's windows. Yew tree - Trim by 0.5m. Reason: Avoid buses and lorries causing it or themselves damage. Reduce overhang to neighbours.
Demolition of outbuilding; Proposed dwelling and formation of vehicular accesses
T1; Sycamore - 90% dead and collapsing onto the beach. Reason: Remove for safety. T2; Horse Chestnut (collapsing onto the beach) - Pollard to 2.5. Reason: To stabilize. T3; Sycamore (collapsing onto the beach) - Pollard to 1.8m. Reason: To stabilize. T4; Sycamore (collapsing onto the beach) - Pollard to 1.8m. Reason: To stabilize. G1; Mixed row Holm oak & Sycamore (on the cliff edge and roots being undermined by erosion) - Reduce/pollard by 50%. Reason: To retain and stabilize the trees.
Proposed single storey front extension and porch; alterations to include new door; proposed vehicle turn table on front driveway
Proposed replacement of thatched roof with slate roof to include removal of chimney, new dormer windows on front elevations and extension to dormer windows on rear elevation
Amendment to proposal 21/05/2026: Large multiple stem conifer hedge (front driveway, boundary with Swains Lane) - Reduce in height by approx 3.5-4m and trim both faces in by approx 0.5-1m. Pine tree (right hand boundary in front of pool) - 30% reduction and crown clean. Reason: Prevent dropping of needles into pool.
Horse Chestnut - Pollard to previous pollard points. 6 x Lime - Pollard to previous pollard points (in line with neighbour's lime tree height). Reason: Maintenance.
Proposed 2 storey extension to rear and single storey side extension; alterations and extension to dormers on front and rear elevations; porch; alterations to external appearance and extension to raised decking area to rear (Readvertised application - Tree report received)
Lawful Development Certificate for demolition of workshop; proposed single storey side/infill extension to form porch and single storey rear extension to garage for utility room
Prior approval for demolition of 2 buildings (Harbour Farm house with garage and Bailiffs Cottage)
Amendment to proposed works 25.04.2026: 1. Larch - Remove. Reason: Poor specimen. 2. Conifer - Remove Reason: Growing inside the branches of a false acacia but not supporting it, therefore restricting the growth. 3. 2 x Sweet chestnut stumps / trunks - Remove. Reason: Poor specimens. T5; Beech - Remove. Reason: Significant fungal decay and cracking at lower levels.
Prior notification for Schedule 2, Part 4, Class BC permitted development under The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order for a Pop-Up Campsite
T1; White Poplar - Fell to near ground level. Reason: Old pollard with poor natural form, heavily leaning adjacent to public footpath. T2; White Poplar - Fell to near ground level. Reason: Heavily leaning.
Cherry tree - Remove Reason: Due to the proximity and size of the tree to the house.
Proposed garage/boat store
1; Sycamore - Fell to ground level. Reason: Normal thinning process.