Alverstone, Isle of Wight Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Alverstone, Isle of Wight.
Isle of Wight · England · settlement
About Alverstone
Alverstone is a quaint village located 2 miles from the east coast of the Isle of Wight, near Sandown. Historically, it thrived as a leisure destination with boating activities on the river and popular tea gardens, attracting visitors via train until 1960. This charming locale may present interesting opportunities for planning applications, particularly in preserving its heritage and enhancing local amenities.
District: Newchurch
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Area Information
- Admin district: Isle of Wight
- Parliamentary constituency: Isle of Wight East
- LSOA: Isle of Wight 014A
Crime Statistics
4 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 2
- anti-social-behaviour: 1
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Alverstone.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Alverstone.
- 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 Alverstone based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Alverstone.
- - 6 Youngwoods Way Alverstone Garden Village Newchurch Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 0HE
T1; Leylandii (Leyland cypress) (front garden) - Remove to ground level. Stump ground out to the machine's maximum depth approx 1 ft below ground level. Reason: Interfering with utility lines. T2; Oak
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - Stoneleigh Youngwoods Way Alverstone Garden Village Newchurch Isle Of Wight PO36 0HE
Group 1: A mixture of tree species, consisting of Leylandii (Leyland cypress), Holly, (Ilex aquifolium) - Reduce to 6ft in height. Leaving holly trees to re-grow, and leyland cypress stems for the ivy
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - Wylde Green Youngwoods Way Alverstone Garden Village Newchurch Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 0HE
T1: Oak (Quercus robor) on public footpath, is to have the lower branch removed which is growing towards the property. T2: Oak (Quercus robor) on public footpath, has a heavy lean and poor growth stru
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Woodlands Youngwoods Way Alverstone Garden Village Newchurch Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 0HE
T1; Oak - Remove lower branch (as shown in photo). Reason: Clear BT cable. T2; Oak - Remove lower branch (as shown in photo). Reason: Clear BT cable.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Sheerlands Youngwoods Way Alverstone Garden Village Newchurch Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 0HE
Amendment to proposed works (04.03.2026): T1; Maple (adjacent to the southern boundary) - Remove. Reason: Tree is reducing sunlight to the rear of house and patio and is giving nuisance to the neighbo
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 9 Webster Way Newchurch Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 0HS
Demolition of conservatory; proposed single storey rear and front extensions; replacement entrance and steps to front; alterations to fenestration, replacement roof covering and roof lights; cladding
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 1 Hollowood Road Newchurch Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 0HR
T1; Oak - Remove approximately 8 branches (see submitted photo for further details).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Richmond Youngwoods Way Alverstone Garden Village Newchurch Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 0HE
T1; Silver birch to be removed to ground level. T2; Silver birch tree to be reduced by 20% on the side facing the rear garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2026-01-01
View full details - - 1 Webster Way Newchurch Isle Of Wight PO36 0HS
T1; Oak tree - 20% crown reduction and 20% thin.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2025-01-24
View full details - - Cherry Tree House Youngwoods Way Alverstone Garden Village Newchurch Isle Of Wight PO36 0HF
Condition compliance application on APP/P2114/D/23/3326956 (23/00888/HOU & 23/00027/REF) relating to condition 3 (Arboricultural Method Statement) to be discharged
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2024-07-31
View full details - - 2 Woodside Avenue Alverstone Garden Village Newchurch Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 0JD
Alterations to raise height of roof on rear extension to provide gable end wall including rooflight on south east elevation; installation of new first floor window in south west elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2024-06-28
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A brief summary of Alverstone in Isle of Wight
Alverstone is a quaint village located 2 miles from the east coast of the Isle of Wight, near Sandown. Historically, it thrived as a leisure destination with boating activities on the river and popular tea gardens, attracting visitors via train until 1960. This charming locale may present interesting opportunities for planning applications, particularly in preserving its heritage and enhancing local amenities. It sits within the Newchurch district.
Neighbourhood safety in Alverstone is generally good, with just 4 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Alverstone has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Alverstone includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Alverstone Marshes SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Isle Of Wight. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Alverstone 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.
Planning Activity in Alverstone
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Alverstone. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Alverstone maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Alverstone were tree works (9), full planning applications (3), outline applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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