Foreland Fields, Isle of Wight Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Foreland Fields, Isle of Wight.
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Planning applications in Foreland Fields are administered by Isle Of Wight Council. View the full Isle Of Wight Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Foreland Fields
Foreland Fields, the easternmost point of the Isle of Wight, is part of the village of Bembridge and lies approximately 6.5 miles south of Portsmouth, across the Solent. This picturesque area features the Crab and Lobster Inn, known for its maritime history and shipwreck photographs, along with beach huts, a beach café, and a coast guard lookout. The surrounding waters are abundant with marine life, including edible crabs and mackerel, making it a notable spot for both locals and visitors interested in coastal planning applications and developments.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Isle of Wight
- Parliamentary constituency: Isle of Wight East
- LSOA: Isle of Wight 010B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Foreland Fields.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Foreland Fields.
- 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 Foreland Fields based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
175 planning applications found near Foreland Fields.
- - Bembridge Coast Hotel Fishermans Walk Bembridge Isle Of Wight PO35 5TH
T4; White poplar - Remove Broken/Hanging Branch T12; Holm oak - Fell to ground level and ground out stump. T17; Monterey cypress - Remove broken hanging branch. Approximately 8m on East Side of crown.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - 26/00756/TW · Received: Wed 03 Jun 2026 · Validated: Wed 03 Jun 2026 - Bembridge Coast Hotel Fishermans Walk Bembridge Isle Of Wight PO35 5TH
T4; White poplar - Remove Broken/Hanging Branch T12; Holm oak - Fell to ground level and ground out stump. T17; Monterey cypress - Remove broken hanging branch. Approximately 8m on East Side of crown.
Status: Undecided | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2026-06-03 - - Alton Cottage Swains Lane Bembridge Isle Of Wight PO35 5ST
Amendment to proposal 21/05/2026: Large multiple stem conifer hedge (front driveway, boundary with Swains Lane) - Reduce in height by approx 3.5-4m and trim both faces in by approx 0.5-1m. Pine tree (
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - Oak House Lane End Road Bembridge Isle Of Wight PO35 5SZ
Horse Chestnut - Pollard to previous pollard points. 6 x Lime - Pollard to previous pollard points (in line with neighbour's lime tree height). Reason: Maintenance.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - Sallys Riding Stables Forelands Field Road Bembridge Isle Of Wight PO35 5TR
Prior notification for Schedule 2, Part 4, Class BC permitted development under The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order for a Pop-Up Campsite
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - Seacroft Lane End Road Bembridge Isle Of Wight PO35 5UE
Demolition of shed and entry vestibule: Proposed single storey rear extension; dormer extension on west elevation; new covered entryway; replacement shed; alterations; landscaping; access gate within
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Crab Cottage 12B Forelands Field Road Bembridge Isle Of Wight PO35 5TP
Proposed garage/boat store
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 7 Egerton Road Bembridge Isle Of Wight PO35 5RF
Proposed replacement porch and alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 120 Howgate Road Bembridge Isle Of Wight PO35 5QZ
Proposed alterations to roof; roof lights; proposed dormer extension to rear elevation with balcony; front elevation porch; alterations to include external finishing materials
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2025-11-25
View full details - - The Small Cottage Lane End Road Bembridge Isle Of Wight PO35 5SY
Amendment received 23.10.2025: 1. Sweet chestnut tree (1st on the left hand side of driveway) - Reduce northerly fork at top of tree by 3m back to growth point so it matches southerly top of tree; Red
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2025-09-01
View full details - - Nutbourne Lane End Road Bembridge Isle Of Wight PO35 5SY
Proposed new gable end pitched roof over existing bay window on principle elevation with overhang of 1.7m; cladding to front elevation; alterations to front elevation garage roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2024-05-31
View full details - - Highlands Lane End Road Bembridge Isle Of Wight PO35 5SU
Proposed detached dwelling; formation of vehicular access
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2024-03-25
View full details - - 17 Brooks Close Bembridge Isle Of Wight PO35 5RG
Non material minor amendment on 23/01377/HOU to allow removal of corner window to bedroom 1 to be replaced by single window and blocked up around
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2024-03-14
View full details - - 6 Fairhaven Close Bembridge Isle Of Wight PO35 5SX
Demolition of front lobby; Proposed single storey front extension; alterations to fenestration and materials to include cladding
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2024-03-04
View full details - - 1 Forelands Field Road Bembridge Isle Of Wight PO35 5TP
Proposed single storey side extension, single storey front extension, alterations to include conversion of garage to form ancillary accommodation and cladding; decking to rear of dwelling (revised pla
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2023-12-21
View full details - - 12 Paddock Drive Bembridge Isle Of Wight PO35 5TL
Alterations to include garage conversion and proposed side/rear extension, front porch and balcony and cladding of front walls with horizontal boarding; alterations to vehicular access and new hardsta
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2023-11-24
View full details - - 106 Howgate Road Bembridge Isle Of Wight PO35 5QX
Demolition of sunroom; proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2023-11-16
View full details - - 2B Brook Furlong Bembridge Isle Of Wight PO35 5QR
Proposed single storey lean-to side extension, extension to front porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2023-11-03
View full details - - Sandy Lodge Lane End Close Bembridge Isle Of Wight PO35 5UF
Demolition of conservatory; proposed extension at first floor level with replacement raised roof; proposed single side and rear extensions; alterations to include bay windows on front elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2023-08-15
View full details - - 11 Forelands Field Road Bembridge Isle Of Wight PO35 5TP
Non-material amendment on 23/00665/HOU to allow alteration to approved plan numbers to include LMA-JG-10 rev 10 elevations grouped
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2023-08-08
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A brief summary of Foreland Fields in Isle of Wight
Foreland Fields, the easternmost point of the Isle of Wight, is part of the village of Bembridge and lies approximately 6.5 miles south of Portsmouth, across the Solent. This picturesque area features the Crab and Lobster Inn, known for its maritime history and shipwreck photographs, along with beach huts, a beach café, and a coast guard lookout. The surrounding waters are abundant with marine life, including edible crabs and mackerel, making it a notable spot for both locals and visitors interested in coastal planning applications and developments.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Foreland Fields a particularly low-crime area.
Foreland Fields 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 Foreland Fields includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Whitecliff Bay and Bembridge Ledges SSSI, Brading Marshes to St. Helen's Ledges SSSI, Bembridge School and Cliffs SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Isle Of Wight; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): South Wight Maritime; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Solent and Dorset Coast, Solent & Southampton Water; 1 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 Foreland Fields
In the last 24 months, 70 planning applications were submitted near Foreland Fields. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Foreland Fields.
At 65 days on average, decisions near Foreland Fields slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Foreland Fields were full planning applications (31), tree works (19), discharge of conditions (9). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 64 smaller schemes were submitted.
32 planning appeals were lodged, of which 11 were allowed and 21 were dismissed (34% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 45 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 20 applications
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