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14 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of East Cowes · updated daily · Isle of Wight Council

Planning in East Cowes

Approved
86%
44 of 48 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

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Around East Cowes

Postcode districts

PO32 52 applications in the last 12 monthsPO31 156 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Isle of Wight Council

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About East Cowes

East Cowes is a town and civil parish located on the eastern bank of the River Medina in the Isle of Wight, adjacent to the town of Cowes. As of the 2021 Census, it has a population of 8,428 residents, making it a vibrant community with potential for various planning applications and developments in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 8,428 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Isle of Wight district.

East Cowes covers an area of approximately 5.1 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 East Cowes show an average sale price of £240,570, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around East Cowes has 18 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, East 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 East 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, 70 planning applications were submitted near East Cowes. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

The most common types were tree works (13), full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (3).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near East Cowes?
In the last 24 months, 70 planning applications were submitted near East Cowes. The approval rate is 86%.
How long do planning decisions take near East Cowes?
The average planning decision time near East Cowes is 59 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 East Cowes?
The planning approval rate near East Cowes is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near East Cowes?
The most common type of planning application near East Cowes is tree works applications, with 13 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near East Cowes?
You can search and track planning applications near East Cowes on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.