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Planning in Fishbourne

Approved
83%
24 of 24 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

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

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Around Fishbourne

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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. 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.

The area around Fishbourne has 47 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Fishbourne 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Fishbourne, 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, 42 planning applications were submitted near Fishbourne. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.

The most common types were tree works (10), discharge of conditions (7), full planning applications (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Fishbourne?
In the last 24 months, 42 planning applications were submitted near Fishbourne. The approval rate is 83%.
How long do planning decisions take near Fishbourne?
The average planning decision time near Fishbourne is 63 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 Fishbourne?
The planning approval rate near Fishbourne is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Fishbourne?
The most common type of planning application near Fishbourne is tree works applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Fishbourne?
You can search and track planning applications near Fishbourne on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.