Brighstone, Isle of Wight Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Brighstone, Isle of Wight.
Isle of Wight · England · settlement
About Brighstone
Brighstone is a quaint village and civil parish located on the Isle of Wight, approximately 6 miles southwest of Newport along the B3399 road. Historically known as "Brixton," its name derives from Old English, meaning 'the farmstead or estate belonging to a man called Beorhtwīg.' As of the 2011 census, Brighstone had a population of 1,603, making it a small yet vibrant community for potential planning developments.
Population: 1,584 (2021) · Area: 19.8 km²
District: Isle of Wight
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £253,918 (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 008C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Brighstone.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Brighstone.
- 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 Brighstone based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Brighstone.
- - Weirside Cottage Main Road Brighstone Isle Of Wight PO30 4DJ
Thuja occidentalis x2 (on boundary) - Remove. Reason: The trees have blown over a number of years ago yet are still showing signs of life. One branch appears to be close to either an electricity or te
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - Brighstone Church Of England Primary School New Road Brighstone Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 4BB
**5-DAY NOTICE** Weeping willow - Re-pollard to previously established knuckles, encouraging healthy regeneration. The pre-school roof is in need of urgent repair. Parts of the crown of the willow are
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2025-09-02
View full details - - 14 Sirenia Close Brighstone Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 4BH
Proposed side extension (corrected plans) (revised design) (re-advertised application)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2024-03-29
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A brief summary of Brighstone in Isle of Wight
Brighstone is a quaint village and civil parish located on the Isle of Wight, approximately 6 miles southwest of Newport along the B3399 road. Historically known as "Brixton," its name derives from Old English, meaning 'the farmstead or estate belonging to a man called Beorhtwīg.' As of the 2011 census, Brighstone had a population of 1,603, making it a small yet vibrant community for potential planning developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,584 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Isle of Wight district.
Brighstone covers an area of approximately 19.8 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Brighstone show an average sale price of £253,918, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Brighstone a particularly low-crime area.
Brighstone 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 Brighstone includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Compton Chine to Steephill Cove SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Isle Of Wight; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): South Wight Maritime; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Solent and Dorset Coast. 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, Brighstone 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 Brighstone
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Brighstone. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 84 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Brighstone may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 84 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Brighstone were discharge of conditions (3), tree works (2), outline applications (1).
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