Niton, Isle of Wight Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Niton, Isle of Wight.
Isle of Wight · England · settlement
Planning applications in Niton are administered by Isle Of Wight Council. View the full Isle Of Wight Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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: £302,790 (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 018C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
311 planning applications found near Niton.
- - Stone Ridge Undercliff Drive Niton Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 2LY
Willow tree - Remove Reason: Dead.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2026-05-29
View full details - - 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: Permitted | 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: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - Fields Nursery Town End Niton Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 2EA
Non-material amendment on 25/00732/FUL to alter the ground floor layout which necessitates a change in position of the utility room window; alter the first floor layout to include an additional sun pi
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 1 St Catherines Villas Institute Hill Niton Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 2BD
Proposed single storey rear extension; New dormer window on rear elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 15 Verlands Close Niton Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 2BG
Variation of condition no 2 on 25/01469/HOU to allow for a revied design
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2026-01-29
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 - - 1 St Catherines Cottages Blackgang Road Niton Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 2BW
Proposed porch on western elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2025-11-24
View full details - - Fields Nursery Town End Niton Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 2EA
Condition compliance application on 25/00732/FUL relating to conditions 3 (Drainage data and calculations) and 5 (Soft landscaping scheme) to be discharged
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2025-10-09
View full details - - 15 Verlands Close Niton Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 2BG
Demolition of sun room; proposed single storey side/rear extension; new porch; roof mounted solar panels; alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2025-10-06
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 - - 3 & 4 St Catherines Cottages Blackgang Road Niton Isle Of Wight
Retention of storage shed
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2025-09-04
View full details - - Random Stones Rectory Road Niton Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 2AU
Proposed single storey rear extension to form additional living accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2025-08-05
View full details - - Stone Ridge Undercliff Drive Niton Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 2LY
Willow tree; repollard to previous pollard points
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2025-08-04
View full details - - Niton Youth Centre Church Street Niton Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 2BX
Yew tree - Prune and shape (Please see attached photo with suggested pruning lines in red).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2025-06-27
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 - - Land East Of Sundial Cottage And Adjacent To Greenacres And The Fields Town End Niton Ventnor Isle Of Wight
Construction of four dwellings, access and parking; landscaping, community open space and biodiversity enhancements
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2025-06-16
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 - - Fields Nursery Town End Niton Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 2EA
Proposed detached garage with PV panels on roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2025-05-13
View full details - - Fields Nursery Town End Niton Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 2EA
Non-material amendment on 24/01249/RVC to adjust the position of the car barn on Plot 1 and the alignment of the road into the courtyard and position of the patio areas for plots 4 & 5.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2025-05-12
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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 £302,790, 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Niton 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 Niton
In the last 24 months, 52 planning applications were submitted near Niton. Of these, 72% 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 (20), tree works (12), discharge of conditions (7). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 46 smaller schemes were submitted.
24 planning appeals were lodged, of which 8 were allowed and 16 were dismissed (33% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 26 applications
- Refused: 8 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 16 applications
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