Niton, Isle of Wight Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Niton, Isle of Wight.
Isle of Wight · England · settlement
About Niton
Niton, located on the Isle of Wight, is a vibrant village within the parish of Niton and Whitwell, situated just west of Ventnor. With a population of 2,082, it boasts essential amenities including two pubs, diverse local shops with a post office, a pharmacy, a medical centre, and a community-driven library. The village is also home to a primary school that incorporates a pre-school and nursery, making it a hub for both residents and families.
Population: 2,082
District: Niton and Whitwell
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Town Insights
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 East
- LSOA: Isle of Wight 018E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Niton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Niton.
- 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 Niton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Niton.
- - 2 Glen Approach Niton Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 2BL
Replacement flat roof to existing single storey rear extension; proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 1 The Glen Niton Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 2BQ
Proposed carport
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 15 Verlands Close Niton Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 2BG
Non material minor amendment on 25/01469/HOU for amendments to front porch design to retain a flat roof, minor reductions in size to approved window sizes and associated internal layout adjustments
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Longstock Barrack Shute Niton Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 2BE
Amendment to proposal received 30/10/2025: T1; Horse Chestnut: Remove at ground level. T2; Horse Chestnut: Remove at ground level. T3; Holm Oak: Remove limb extending east over footpath; Reduce east c
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - 1 St Catherines Cottages Blackgang Road Niton Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 2BW
Proposed conservatory on west elevation
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2025-06-24
View full details - - Fields Nursery Town End Niton Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 2EA
Demolition of barn; Proposed dwelling with parking
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2025-05-16
View full details - - Blackberry House Rectory Road Niton Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 2AU
Detached carport
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2024-02-05
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A brief summary of Niton in Isle of Wight
Niton, located on the Isle of Wight, is a vibrant village within the parish of Niton and Whitwell, situated just west of Ventnor. With a population of 2,082, it boasts essential amenities including two pubs, diverse local shops with a post office, a pharmacy, a medical centre, and a community-driven library. The village is also home to a primary school that incorporates a pre-school and nursery, making it a hub for both residents and families. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,082. It sits within the Niton and Whitwell district.
Property prices in Niton 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 Niton a particularly low-crime area.
Niton 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 Niton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Compton Chine to Steephill Cove SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Isle Of Wight; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): South Wight Maritime. 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 Niton
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Niton. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 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 Niton.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Niton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Niton were full planning applications (5), tree works (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% 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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Related Planning Guides
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