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Planning in Freshwater Bay

Approved
80%
20 of 24 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

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

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About Freshwater Bay

Freshwater is a prominent village and civil parish located at the western tip of the Isle of Wight, England. It encompasses the coastal area of Freshwater Bay, known for its picturesque cove. This region, part of the popular tourist destination known as the Back of the Wight, presents various opportunities for planning applications, particularly in tourism, residential development, and coastal management.

The area around Freshwater Bay has 14 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Freshwater Bay 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 Freshwater Bay, 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, 32 planning applications were submitted near Freshwater Bay. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.

The most common types were tree works (8), full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (4).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Freshwater Bay?
In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Freshwater Bay. The approval rate is 80%.
How long do planning decisions take near Freshwater Bay?
The average planning decision time near Freshwater Bay is 52 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 Freshwater Bay?
The planning approval rate near Freshwater Bay is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Freshwater Bay?
The most common type of planning application near Freshwater Bay is tree works applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Freshwater Bay?
You can search and track planning applications near Freshwater Bay on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.