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Planning in Newport

Approved
90%
132 of 141 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

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

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Around Newport

Postcode districts

PO30 280 applications in the last 12 monthsPO31 156 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Isle of Wight Council

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About Newport

Newport, the county town of the Isle of Wight, is situated slightly north of the island's centre within the civil parish of Newport and Carisbrooke. It features a quay at the head of the navigable River Medina, which flows towards Cowes and the Solent. As of the 2021 census, Newport had a population of 25,407, making it a key location for planning and development opportunities on the island. The town has a population of approximately 26,251 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Isle of Wight district.

Property prices in Newport show an average sale price of £209,417, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Newport has 10 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Newport 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 Newport, 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, 178 planning applications were submitted near Newport. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.

The most common types were tree works (44), full planning applications (33), discharge of conditions (25).

5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 4 were dismissed (20% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Newport?
In the last 24 months, 178 planning applications were submitted near Newport. The approval rate is 90%.
How long do planning decisions take near Newport?
The average planning decision time near Newport is 66 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 Newport?
The planning approval rate near Newport is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Newport?
The most common type of planning application near Newport is tree works applications, with 44 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Newport?
You can search and track planning applications near Newport on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.