Search Afton planning applications
15 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Afton · updated daily · Isle of Wight Council
- Jasmine House Victoria Road Freshwater Isle Of Wight PO40 9PXAwaiting decisionT1 Sycamore. Remove at ground level. Tree has outgrown its location.Received 9 Nov 202626/01564/TW
- Pentwyn Afton Road Freshwater Isle Of Wight PO40 9TTAwaiting decisionT1; Holm Oak (Quercus ilex) - Reduce sub canopy by approximately 5M. Reason: To reduce leverage to public highway, footpath and to reduce excessive shade.Received 2 Nov 202626/01400/TW
- 7 Old School Close Freshwater Isle Of Wight PO40 9FTAwaiting decisionT1; Lime - Reduce height from 12m to approximately 10m; Reduce north and east crown spread from 7m to approximately 5m; Reduce south crown spread from 6m to approximately 5m; Crown to west remains unaltered at approximately 5m; Lift crown to give 3m clearance from ground level over gardens of No7 and No8 Old School Close, retaining low crown over Western boundary, with finished pruning cuts no larger than 150mm diameter. Reason: Repeat previous management to maintain current dimensions and allow access around garden.Received 9 Oct 202626/01411/TW
- 17 Hooke Close Freshwater Isle Of Wight PO40 9FZAwaiting decisionProposed alterations and conversion of existing garage; new detached garage with folly to rearReceived 8 Oct 202626/01405/HOU
- Oakmeade Afton Road Freshwater Isle Of Wight PO40 9TPAwaiting decisionT1; Oak (Quercus robur) - Reduce encroachment to conservatory by approximately 3M (as shown on annotated picture); Remove significant deadwood overhanging garden and thin remaining lower overhang approximately 10-15%. Reason: To reduce excessive shade, encroachment and make the tree safe.Received 7 Oct 202626/01401/TW
Planning in Afton
- Approved
- 81%
- 38 of 45 decided
- Decision time
- about 8 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Afton in the last 24 months, from Isle of Wight Council's planning register.
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Around Afton
Postcode districts
PO40 38 applications in the last 12 months
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About Afton
Afton is a charming hamlet located just outside Freshwater on the west side of the Isle of Wight. Notable for Afton Down, the site of the iconic Isle of Wight Festival in 1970, it also boasts the Freshwater Bay Golf Course. The area features several historic properties, including Afton Lodge, Afton Manor, and Afton Thatch, with the latter two dating back to the 17th century, making it a unique spot for potential planning applications.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Afton area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Afton a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Afton has 16 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Afton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
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In the last 24 months, 61 planning applications were submitted near Afton. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
The most common types were tree works (17), full planning applications (9), discharge of conditions (6). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).