Fishbourne, Isle of Wight Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Fishbourne, Isle of Wight.
Isle of Wight · England · settlement
Planning applications in Fishbourne are administered by Isle Of Wight Council. View the full Isle Of Wight Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Fishbourne
Fishbourne is a village located on the eastern bank of Wootton Creek, nestled between Wootton and Ryde on the Isle of Wight. Notably, it serves as the terminal for the Wightlink car ferry from Portsmouth, making it a key point of access to the island and an area of interest for planning applications related to transport and infrastructure developments.
Population: 737 (2021) · Area: 2.2 km²
District: Isle of Wight
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Area Information
- Admin district: Isle of Wight
- Parliamentary constituency: Isle of Wight East
- LSOA: Isle of Wight 007D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Fishbourne.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Fishbourne.
- 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 Fishbourne based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
21 planning applications found near Fishbourne.
- - Ashdown House Ashlake Farm Lane Wootton Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 4LF
Variation of condition 2 on 25/00596/HOU to allow for revised design and materials
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - Woodside Ashlake Copse Road Wootton Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 4EY
Amendment to proposed works (20.11.2025): Oak tree - Reduce branch overhanging BT cable and conservatory back growth point, 2 metres from crown. Remove low hanging branches dangling over conservatory.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - Ashlake Water Ashlake Copse Road Wootton Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 4EY
A1; Holly trees within 2M of the southwest boundary - 75% reduction of the largest of the current holly trees from 2m along the boundary towards the garden. A further period of recovery should be arou
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - Copseway House Ashlake Copse Road Wootton Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 4EY
A1; Line of aspens and conifers (north-east side of property) - Reduction of 2M away from the property and to trim the drip line to 0.5M of the property. Previous application 24/00073/TW - Permission
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - Miriel Cottage Ashlake Copse Road Wootton Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 4EY
T1; Oak (on right side of boundary) - Fell to ground level. T2; Left hand oak (behind shed) - Crown to west of tree reduced by approx. 1.5 metres from the furthest point of its branch spread; Remainin
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - The Woodland Retreat Ashlake Copse Lane Wootton Bridge Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 4AG
T853; Ash - Fell to ground level T854; Sycamore - Fell to ground level T855; Sycamore - Fell to ground level T856; Elm - Fell to ground level T857; Willow - Fell to ground level T858; Sycamore - Fell
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2024-08-08
View full details - - PGL Little Canada New Road Wootton Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 4JP
Amended proposal (20.08.2024): T1; Twin stemmed Oak - Remove. T2; Oak - Remove. T3; Alder - Remove. T4; Oak - Remove. T5; Two field maples - Remove. T6; Oak - Remove. T7; Oak - Remove. T8; Ash - Polla
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2024-06-10
View full details - - New Copse House Fishbourne Lane Wootton Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 4EZ
T1 - Weston red cedar - Fell to ground level - 70% dead T2 - Lawson cypress - Fell to ground level - 70% dead T3 - Lawson cypress - Reduce crown by 3m - Exposed and over long limbs T4 - Apple - Fell t
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2023-08-23
View full details - - PGL Little Canada New Road Wootton Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 4JP
T1; English Oak with extensive decay at base, remove for safety reasons. Directly behind Toronto cabin as viewed by Jerry on Thursday 16th February.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2023-02-17
View full details - - PGL Little Canada New Road Wootton Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 4JP
T1: Dead Oak near new staff block - Remove
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2022-02-21
View full details - - PGL Little Canada New Road Wootton Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 4JP
T12; Willow - Remove. T31; Oak - Remove. T53; Ash - Remove.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2021-05-14
View full details - - Little Canada Holiday Village New Road Wootton Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 4JP
Fell and treat 4 x Oak Trees
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2020-08-07
View full details - - Little Canada Holiday Village New Road Wootton Isle Of Wight PO33 4JP
Oaks x 4 - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2020-08-03
View full details - - PGL Little Canada New Road Wootton Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 4JP
T1 oak situated as detailed in the application is to be felled to near ground level. T2 Ash situated as detailed in the application is to be crown cleaned removing dead dying and dangerous branches. G
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2020-03-19
View full details - - The Suntrap And Veronica Creek Gardens Wootton Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 4JN
Proposed replacement dwelling for The Suntrap; Proposed detached double garage for Veronica; replacement jetty and sea wall
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2019-05-08
View full details - - PGL Little Canada New Road Wootton Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 4JP
Tree works as per report
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2019-05-01
View full details - - The Suntrap Creek Gardens Wootton Bridge Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 4JN
To raise the crown of the oak trees as detailed in the application to 4 metres above ground level
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2018-07-27
View full details - - Veronica Creek Gardens Wootton Bridge Ryde Isle Of Wight PO334JN
Demolition of existing dwelling; proposed replacement dwelling; parking; replacement sea wall and slipway (revised red outlined plan)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2017-05-08
View full details - - Veronica Creek Gardens Wootton Bridge Ryde Isle Of Wight PO334JN
Demolition of dwelling and workshop; replacement dwelling; replacement seawall and slipway
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2016-04-18
View full details - - Veronica Creek Gardens Wootton Bridge Ryde Isle Of Wight PO334JN
Lawful Development Certificate for continued use of building as residential property
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2015-03-23
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A brief summary of Fishbourne in Isle of Wight
Fishbourne is a village located on the eastern bank of Wootton Creek, nestled between Wootton and Ryde on the Isle of Wight. Notably, it serves as the terminal for the Wightlink car ferry from Portsmouth, making it a key point of access to the island and an area of interest for planning applications related to transport and infrastructure developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 737 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Isle of Wight district.
Fishbourne covers an area of approximately 2.2 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Fishbourne a particularly low-crime area.
Fishbourne 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 Fishbourne includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): King's Quay Shore SSSI, Ryde Sands and Wootton Creek SSSI, Briddlesford Copses SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Isle Of Wight; 4 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Solent Maritime, Briddlesford Copses; 10 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Solent and Dorset Coast, Solent & Southampton Water; 9 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Solent & Southampton Water. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Fishbourne
In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Fishbourne. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Fishbourne may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Fishbourne slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Fishbourne were tree works (13), discharge of conditions (8), full planning applications (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).
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