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Planning in Bonchurch

Approved
98%
45 of 45 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Bonchurch in the last 24 months, from Isle of Wight Council's planning register.

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Around Bonchurch

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About Bonchurch

Bonchurch is a historic village located within the civil parish of Ventnor on the southern coast of the Isle of Wight, England. As one of the island's oldest settlements, it is nestled on The Undercliff, adjacent to the Bonchurch Landslips Site of Special Scientific Interest. The village features a cliff to the north and extends to Upper Bonchurch on the clifftop, conveniently positioned along the A3055 road, making it a notable area for planning applications related to development and conservation. It sits within the Ventnor district.

The area around Bonchurch has 7 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bonchurch 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Bonchurch, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 56 planning applications were submitted near Bonchurch. Of these, 98% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.

The most common types were tree works (21), discharge of conditions (6), full planning applications (4).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Bonchurch?
In the last 24 months, 56 planning applications were submitted near Bonchurch. The approval rate is 98%.
How long do planning decisions take near Bonchurch?
The average planning decision time near Bonchurch is 51 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Bonchurch?
The planning approval rate near Bonchurch is 98%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Bonchurch?
The most common type of planning application near Bonchurch is tree works applications, with 21 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Bonchurch?
You can search and track planning applications near Bonchurch on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.