How long do planning decisions take near Five Houses?

The average planning decision time near Five Houses is 46 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 Five Houses?

The planning approval rate near Five Houses is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Five Houses?

The most common type of planning application near Five Houses is tree works applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Five Houses?

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Five Houses, Isle of Wight Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Five Houses, Isle of Wight.

Isle of Wight · England · settlement

Planning applications in Five Houses are administered by Isle Of Wight Council. View the full Isle Of Wight Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Five Houses

Five Houses is a quaint hamlet located on the Isle of Wight, situated within the civil parish of Calbourne, Newtown, and Porchfield. This charming community offers a unique blend of rural character and accessibility, making it an interesting area for planning applications and development opportunities.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £253,918 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Isle of Wight
Parliamentary constituency: Isle of Wight West
LSOA: Isle of Wight 013A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Five Houses.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Five Houses.

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 Five Houses based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Five Houses.

- Alamanda Five Houses Lane Calbourne Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 4JT
Oak (Quercus robor); tree is to have the NE & SN facing limbs reduced by 30% back to suitable pruning points, to promote a natural balanced shape. All epicormic growth is to be removed to create a cro
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2026-01-01
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A brief summary of Five Houses in Isle of Wight

Property prices in Five Houses show an average sale price of £253,918, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Five Houses a particularly low-crime area.

Five Houses 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 Five Houses includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Northpark Copse SSSI, Calbourne Down SSSI; 15 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Isle Of Wight. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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

Planning Activity in Five Houses

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Five Houses. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Five Houses may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Five Houses were tree works (2), discharge of conditions (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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