How long do planning decisions take near Lowtherville?

The average planning decision time near Lowtherville is 57 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 57%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Lowtherville?

The most common type of planning application near Lowtherville is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Lowtherville?

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Lowtherville, Isle of Wight Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lowtherville, Isle of Wight.

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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.

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £303,529 (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 017C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lowtherville.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lowtherville.

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 Lowtherville based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Lowtherville.

- Homelands Clarence Road Wroxall Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO383LS
Conservatory; single storey extension to provide additional living accommodation; relocation of garage, (revised description), (readvertised application)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2004-01-19
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A brief summary of Lowtherville in Isle of Wight

Property prices in Lowtherville show an average sale price of £303,529, 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 Lowtherville a particularly low-crime area.

Lowtherville 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 Lowtherville includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Rew Down SSSI, Compton Chine to Steephill Cove SSSI, Ventnor Downs SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Isle Of Wight; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): South Wight Maritime, Isle of Wight Downs. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Lowtherville

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Lowtherville. Of these, 57% 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 Lowtherville.

At 57 days on average, decisions near Lowtherville slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Lowtherville were full planning applications (6), tree works (3), advertising consent (1). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were 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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