Freshwater, Isle of Wight Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Freshwater, Isle of Wight.
Isle of Wight · England · settlement
Planning applications in Freshwater are administered by Isle Of Wight Council. View the full Isle Of Wight Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Freshwater
Freshwater is a prominent village and civil parish located on the western end of the Isle of Wight, England. Notably featuring the coastal village of Freshwater Bay, known for its picturesque cove, Freshwater is part of the scenic Back of the Wight region, which attracts numerous tourists. This area's charm and popularity may influence planning applications, making it a key location for potential development and community projects.
Population: 5,642 (2021) · Area: 14.5 km²
District: Isle of Wight
Website: http://www.freshwater-parish.org.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £333,869 (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 012A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Freshwater.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Freshwater.
- 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 Freshwater based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
291 planning applications found near Freshwater.
- 26/00755/TW - Pine Trees Afton Road Freshwater Isle Of Wight PO40 9TT
T1; Holm Oak - remove the first two lower limbs extending over the garden and fruit trees. Reason: Limbs are starting to dominate the garden and suppress the fruit trees. T2; English Oak - Remove the
Status: Undecided | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2026-06-03 - 26/00755/TW · Received: Wed 03 Jun 2026 · Validated: Wed 03 Jun 2026 - Pine Trees Afton Road Freshwater Isle Of Wight PO40 9TT
T1; Holm Oak - remove the first two lower limbs extending over the garden and fruit trees. Reason: Limbs are starting to dominate the garden and suppress the fruit trees. T2; English Oak - Remove the
Status: Undecided | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2026-06-03 - - Pine Trees Afton Road Freshwater Isle Of Wight PO40 9TT
T1; Holm Oak - remove the first two lower limbs extending over the garden and fruit trees. Reason: Limbs are starting to dominate the garden and suppress the fruit trees. T2; English Oak - Remove the
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - - Sandalwood Afton Road Freshwater Isle Of Wight PO40 9TP
Demolition of garage and removal of chimney; proposed single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - OS Parcel 0059 Camp Road Freshwater Isle Of Wight
Outline for a residential development comprising of 127 dwellings; access roads with a proposed junction onto Camp Road; Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) provision and landscaping.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2025-10-13
View full details - - Afton Manor Newport Road Freshwater Isle Of Wight PO40 9TW
**5 DAY NOTICE** Ash tree - Fell. Reason; The tree is suffering from advanced ash dieback, making it structurally compromised and a safety risk.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2025-10-13
View full details - - Glebeland Afton Road Freshwater Isle Of Wight PO40 9TP
Proposed dormer extension to provide room within roof space; single storey side extension; detached garage
Status: Unresolved | Type: Full | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - Beech Tree Gate Lane Freshwater Isle Of Wight PO40 9PY
Beech - Reduce spread of crown on northern side by approx. 3m; Lesser reduction (up to 1.5m) on eastern and western faces, reshaping to improve overall form and balance and longer term stability.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2025-09-25
View full details - - Rushcutters Afton Road Freshwater Isle Of Wight PO40 9TP
Oak - Reduce by approx. 50%
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2025-09-10
View full details - - 1 Easton Cottages Gate Lane Freshwater Isle Of Wight PO40 9PY
Proposed single storey rear extension; front porch; roof mounted solar panels on south west elevation; garden room to include office and gym
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2025-09-02
View full details - - Tradewind Easton Lane Freshwater Isle Of Wight PO40 9QR
4 x Oak tree 10cm @ BMH; Fell 8 X Oak tree 20cm @ BMH; Fell 2 x Oak tree 30cm @ BMH; Fell
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2025-05-20
View full details - - Links View The Square Freshwater Isle Of Wight PO40 9QH
Proposed front extension to create an exercise swimming pool and rear extension to provide a wheelchair lift
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2024-12-10
View full details - - Criffel Brooklyn Gardens Freshwater Isle Of Wight PO40 9RL
Non-material amendment on 23/00469/HOU to increase the accommodation
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2024-10-24
View full details - - Whitecliffe Cottage Bedbury Lane Freshwater Isle Of Wight PO40 9PD
Ash Tree - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2024-10-17
View full details - - Steepdown Cottage Blackbridge Road Freshwater Isle Of Wight PO40 9QJ
T1; Olive (Olea europaea) - Formative pruning to develop internal framework of branches, reshaping previously trimmed dome crown to encourage a more natural crown outline to develop. Height and spread
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2024-08-05
View full details - - Afton Manor Farm Newport Road Freshwater Isle Of Wight PO40 9TW
Horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) - Fell near ground level
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2024-07-22
View full details - - Heritage Centre Farringford Estate Bedbury Lane Freshwater Isle Of Wight PO40 9PE
T1; Holm oak (Quercus ilex) - Pollarding of crown to approximately 12/14 metres above ground level, to existing historical pollarding cuts.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2024-05-01
View full details - - Cedar Lodge Bedbury Lane Freshwater Isle Of Wight PO40 9PD
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed detached garage/garden store/workshop; alterations to include new woodburner and boiler flue (revised description)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2024-03-22
View full details - - Cedar Lodge Bedbury Lane Freshwater Isle Of Wight PO40 9PD
Proposed single storey rear extension to form garden room; alterations and conversion of garage to form additional living accommodation; raised decking; alterations to include replacement roof materia
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2024-03-22
View full details - - Hill Cottage Blackbridge Road Freshwater Isle Of Wight PO40 9TR
Lawful Development Certificate for continued use of The Hut as a residential unit
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2024-01-18
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A brief summary of Freshwater in Isle of Wight
Freshwater is a prominent village and civil parish located on the western end of the Isle of Wight, England. Notably featuring the coastal village of Freshwater Bay, known for its picturesque cove, Freshwater is part of the scenic Back of the Wight region, which attracts numerous tourists. This area's charm and popularity may influence planning applications, making it a key location for potential development and community projects. The settlement has a population of approximately 5,642 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Isle of Wight district.
Freshwater covers an area of approximately 14.5 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Freshwater show an average sale price of £333,869, 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 Freshwater a particularly low-crime area.
Freshwater 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 Freshwater includes 4 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Freshwater Marshes SSSI, Compton Down SSSI, Yar Estuary SSSI and 1 more; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Isle Of Wight; 4 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Solent Maritime, South Wight Maritime, Isle of Wight Downs; 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Freshwater planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.freshwater-parish.org.uk/. 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 Freshwater
In the last 24 months, 54 planning applications were submitted near Freshwater. Of these, 76% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Freshwater.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Freshwater slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Freshwater were tree works (24), full planning applications (12), discharge of conditions (9). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 50 smaller schemes were submitted.
6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 4 were dismissed (20% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 29 applications
- Refused: 8 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 16 applications
Nearby Towns
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- Weston Manor planning applications
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Related Planning Guides
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