Gurnard, Isle of Wight Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Gurnard, Isle of Wight.
Isle of Wight · England · settlement
About Gurnard
Gurnard is a picturesque village and civil parish located on the Isle of Wight, just two miles west of Cowes. Nestled along the scenic Gurnard Bay, it is home to the Gurnard Sailing Club, making it a popular spot for water-based activities and community events. This charming coastal area offers potential residents and developers opportunities for planning applications focused on leisure and residential development.
Population: 2,088 (2021) · Area: 4.1 km²
District: Isle of Wight
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £326,063 (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 001A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Gurnard.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Gurnard.
- 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 Gurnard based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Gurnard.
- - 6 Shore Road Gurnard Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 8LB
Variation of condition 2 on 23/00927/HOU for allow for a simpler design to the front kitchen and smaller front terrace
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 33 Solent View Road Gurnard Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 8JY
Condition compliance application on APP/P2114/W/3363612 (24/01841/FUL) relating to conditions 3 (Parking Area), 4 (External Surface Materials), 6 (Relocation of Street Light and Bus Stop Flag) and 7 (
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 63 Marsh Road Gurnard Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 8JQ
Non-Material amendment on 24/00978/RVC To reduce the number of rooflights on each of the link roof pitches from 2no. to 1no. but to increase the width of this rooflight so it is the width of the two r
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 76 Worsley Road Gurnard Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 8JX
Condition compliance application on 25/01837/FUL condition 3 (Arboreal Method Statement) and BNG to be discharged
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Woodland Adjoining 4 Shore Path Gurnard Isle Of Wight
**5 DAY NOTICE** T1; Ash - Dismantle to near ground level. Reason: Tree has large basal cavity and situated very close to public footpath.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 11 Beachside Chalets Marsh Road Gurnard Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 8HX
Variation of condition 2 on 24/00490/FUL to allow a revised design and change to materials
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 61 Worsley Road Gurnard Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 8JX
T3; Oak (Quercus robur) - Lift crown approx. 5m. G1; 3x Pittosporum - Reduce to approx. 2.5m. T5; Magnolia (Magnoliaceae grandiflora) - Reduce canopy approx 30%. T6; Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) - Red
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - 4 Shore Path Gurnard Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 8LL
Condition compliance application on 24/01350/FUL, condition 3 (Photographic Survey of Wall and Path) to be discharged
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2025-08-15
View full details - - The Shanty 10 And 11 Shore Path Gurnard Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 8LL
Variation of condition 2 on 22/01688/FUL to allow reduction in dwelling length and addition of solar panels to west elevation roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2024-09-05
View full details - - 66 Worsley Road Gurnard Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 8JX
Demolition of single storey lean-to structure to rear; Proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2024-05-15
View full details - - 24, 26 And 28 Shore Road Gurnard Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 8LD
Condition compliance application on 20/00914/FUL relating to condition 3 (arboreal method statement)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2023-12-20
View full details - - The Shanty 10 And 11 Shore Path Gurnard Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 8LL
Lawful Development Certificate for continued use of 11 Shore Path as a unit of holiday accommodation (Revised Description)(readvertised application)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2023-12-08
View full details - - Land Adjacent 51 Albert Road Gurnard Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 8JU
Detached chalet bungalow formation of vehicular access and parking (revised scheme)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2023-10-17
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A brief summary of Gurnard in Isle of Wight
Gurnard is a picturesque village and civil parish located on the Isle of Wight, just two miles west of Cowes. Nestled along the scenic Gurnard Bay, it is home to the Gurnard Sailing Club, making it a popular spot for water-based activities and community events. This charming coastal area offers potential residents and developers opportunities for planning applications focused on leisure and residential development. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,088 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Isle of Wight district.
Gurnard covers an area of approximately 4.1 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 Gurnard show an average sale price of £326,063, 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 Gurnard a particularly low-crime area.
Gurnard 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 Gurnard includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Thorness Bay SSSI; 9 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Isle Of Wight; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Solent Maritime; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Solent and Dorset Coast. 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, Gurnard 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 Gurnard
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Gurnard. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 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 Gurnard.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Gurnard were discharge of conditions (11), tree works (7), full planning applications (3).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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