Search Cowes planning applications
26 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Cowes · updated daily · Isle of Wight Council
- 9 Castle Road Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 7QYAwaiting decisionListed Building Consent for retention of replacement timber sash windows to include concealment of plastic spiral balance components with painted timber fillets, removal of sash horns from dormer windows, repair and repainting of timberworkReceived 3 Nov 202626/01527/LBC
- 6 High Street Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 7SBAwaiting decisionCondition compliance application on 26/00818/ADV for condition 2 (ATM surround details)Received 23 Oct 202626/01200/DIS
- Northwood House Ward Avenue Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 8AZApprovedProposed installation of 84 roof mounted solar panels on the west, east and south wingsFull ApplicationReceived 20 Oct 2026Decided 2 Sep 202626/01450/FUL
- Former Liberal Club 13 Denmark Road Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 7SYAwaiting decisionRepositioning of external staircase to first floor apartment from the south west elevation to the north east elevation; provision of security gate to new staircase; alterations to fenestration to north east elevationReceived 20 Oct 202626/01437/FUL
- Northwood House Ward Avenue Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 8AZAwaiting decisionListed Building Consent for installation of 84 roof mounted solar panels on the west, east and south wingsReceived 2 Oct 202626/01375/LBC
Planning in Cowes
- Approved
- 84%
- 61 of 68 decided
- Decision time
- about 8 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Cowes in the last 24 months, from Isle of Wight Council's planning register.
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Around Cowes
Postcode districts
PO31 157 applications in the last 12 monthsPO32 52 applications in the last 12 months
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About Cowes
Cowes is a prominent seaport town and civil parish on the Isle of Wight, situated on the west bank of the River Medina's estuary. It faces the town of East Cowes across the water, connected by the Cowes Floating Bridge, a chain ferry that facilitates transport between the two communities. This strategic location and its maritime heritage make Cowes a key area for planning applications related to development and infrastructure. The town has a population of approximately 10,445 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Isle of Wight district.
Cowes covers an area of approximately 2.8 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 Cowes show an average sale price of £265,199, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Cowes 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 Cowes a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Cowes has 14 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Cowes 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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To comment on or object to a planning application near Cowes, 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, 97 planning applications were submitted near Cowes. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
The most common types were tree works (9), full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (4).