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Planning in Elmfield

Approved
90%
60 of 63 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

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About Elmfield

Elmfield is a suburb of Ryde on the Isle of Wight, positioned southeast of the town centre on a small hill. A key landmark in the area is St John's Church, located on the northern side of Elmfield. The suburb is bordered by Oakfield to the west, Appley to the north, and Seaview and Nettlestone to the east, with Westridge to the south, making it a well-connected community for potential planning applications.

Property prices in Elmfield show an average sale price of £252,367, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Elmfield a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Elmfield has 19 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Elmfield 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 Elmfield, 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, 86 planning applications were submitted near Elmfield. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

The most common types were tree works (30), full planning applications (15), discharge of conditions (6).

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 Elmfield?
In the last 24 months, 86 planning applications were submitted near Elmfield. The approval rate is 90%.
How long do planning decisions take near Elmfield?
The average planning decision time near Elmfield 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 Elmfield?
The planning approval rate near Elmfield is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Elmfield?
The most common type of planning application near Elmfield is tree works applications, with 30 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Elmfield?
You can search and track planning applications near Elmfield on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.