Forest Side, Isle of Wight Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Forest Side, Isle of Wight.
Isle of Wight · England · settlement
About Forest Side
Forest Side is a quaint hamlet located on the Isle of Wight, off England's southern coast. Known for its picturesque surroundings, it offers a unique rural setting that may influence local planning applications and development opportunities in the area.
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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 003D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Forest Side.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Forest Side.
- 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 Forest Side based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Forest Side.
- - 79 Ash Lane Carisbrooke Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 5LT
Proposed single storey rear extension; new ground floor side window; retention of existing shed
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2026-05-01
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A brief summary of Forest Side in Isle of Wight
Forest Side is a quaint hamlet located on the Isle of Wight, off England's southern coast. Known for its picturesque surroundings, it offers a unique rural setting that may influence local planning applications and development opportunities in the area.
Property prices in Forest Side 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 Forest Side a particularly low-crime area.
Forest Side 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 Forest Side includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Parkhurst Forest SSSI; 7 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, Forest Side 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 Forest Side
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Forest Side. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Forest Side may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Forest Side slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Forest Side were full planning applications (3), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 75% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.