Lake, Isle of Wight Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lake, Isle of Wight.
Isle of Wight · England · settlement
Planning applications in Lake are administered by Isle Of Wight Council. View the full Isle Of Wight Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Lake
Lake is a vibrant village and civil parish situated on the picturesque Sandown Bay on the Isle of Wight. Located six miles southeast of Newport, it lies between the coastal towns of Sandown and Shanklin, and just 1.5 miles east of the hamlet of Apse Heath. This strategic location makes Lake an appealing area for planning applications, particularly in residential and tourism development.
Population: 4,978 (2021) · Area: 2.4 km²
District: Isle of Wight
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £211,755 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Isle of Wight
- Parliamentary constituency: Isle of Wight East
- LSOA: Isle of Wight 014D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lake.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lake.
- 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 Lake based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Lake.
- - Land Adjacent Merrie Gardens Public House Newport Road Lake Sandown Isle Of Wight
Condition compliance application on 25/00587/FUL relating to condition 6 (Surface Water Drainage) to be discharged
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2026-05-22
View full details - - Land Adjacent Merrie Gardens Public House Newport Road Lake Sandown Isle Of Wight
Condition compliance application on 25/00587/FUL relating to condition 4 (CEMP) to be discharged
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2026-05-22
View full details - - Land Adjacent Merrie Gardens Public House Newport Road Lake Sandown Isle Of Wight
Condition compliance application on 25/00587/FUL relating to condition 7 (Contamination) to be discharged
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2026-05-22
View full details - - Land Adjacent Merrie Gardens Public House Newport Road Lake Sandown Isle Of Wight
Condition compliance application on 25/00587/FUL relating to Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) to be discharged
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2026-05-22
View full details - - Land Adjacent Merrie Gardens Public House Newport Road Lake Sandown Isle Of Wight
Condition compliance application on 25/00587/FUL relating to condition 8 (Archaeology) to be discharged
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2026-05-22
View full details - - Land Adjacent Merrie Gardens Public House Newport Road Lake Sandown Isle Of Wight
Condition compliance application on 25/00587/FUL relating to condition 22 (Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan (HMMP) to be discharged
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2026-05-22
View full details - - 13 Porter Avenue Lake Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 9NB
Oak tree - Remove 2 branches overhanging the carriageway (submitted photo); Thin by 10% and balance the tree by removing the limbs marked red in the photo.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 7 James Avenue Lake Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 9NH
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed formation of vehicular access and hardstanding
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Land Adjacent 4 Stag Road Lake Isle Of Wight
Condition compliance application on 24/01730/FUL, Condition 4 (Soft Landscaping and Boundary Treatments) and Biodiversity Net Gain to be discharged.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2025-09-05
View full details - - Tesco Express The Fairway Lake Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 9EE
G2; 4 x Sycamore trees - Pollard due to delivery issues.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2023-11-15
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A brief summary of Lake in Isle of Wight
Lake is a vibrant village and civil parish situated on the picturesque Sandown Bay on the Isle of Wight. Located six miles southeast of Newport, it lies between the coastal towns of Sandown and Shanklin, and just 1.5 miles east of the hamlet of Apse Heath. This strategic location makes Lake an appealing area for planning applications, particularly in residential and tourism development. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,978 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Isle of Wight district.
Lake covers an area of approximately 2.4 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 Lake show an average sale price of £211,755, 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 Lake a particularly low-crime area.
Lake 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 Lake includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lake Allotments SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Isle Of Wight; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): South Wight 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, Lake 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 Lake
In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Lake. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Lake may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Lake were discharge of conditions (12), tree works (6), outline applications (3).
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Merrie Gardens planning applications
- Queen's Bower planning applications
- Landguard Manor planning applications
- Sandown planning applications
- Apse Heath planning applications
- Shanklin planning applications
- Winford planning applications
- Alverstone planning applications
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- 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.