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Planning in Lowtherville

Approved
87%
20 of 22 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

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

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About Lowtherville

Lowtherville, known locally as Up Shute, is a village in the civil parish of Ventnor on the Isle of Wight, situated near the town of Ventnor. The village features two educational institutions: The Island Free School, a secondary school, and St. Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy. With an average elevation of 139.2 metres, the area predominantly consists of properties constructed around 1900, making it a point of interest for those researching planning applications and historical developments in the region.

Property prices in Lowtherville show an average sale price of £302,790, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Lowtherville area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Lowtherville a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Lowtherville has 9 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lowtherville 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Lowtherville, 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, 27 planning applications were submitted near Lowtherville. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.

The most common types were tree works (6), full planning applications (3), advertising consent (1).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Lowtherville?
In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near Lowtherville. The approval rate is 87%.
How long do planning decisions take near Lowtherville?
The average planning decision time near Lowtherville is 48 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 Lowtherville?
The planning approval rate near Lowtherville is 87%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Lowtherville?
The most common type of planning application near Lowtherville is tree works applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Lowtherville?
You can search and track planning applications near Lowtherville on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.