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Planning in Queen's Bower

Approved
96%
24 of 24 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

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About Queen's Bower

Queen's Bower is a hamlet on the Isle of Wight that has seamlessly integrated with Winford and Apse Heath, forming a cohesive village now classified under Sandown with the postcode PO36. Situated within the civil parish of Newchurch, this area is well-connected by the Southern Vectis bus route 8, which provides hourly transport to Sandown, with a convenient stop at Hairpin Bend on Alverstone Road, adjacent to Borthwood Copse. This combination of residential and natural spaces may influence planning applications in the locale.

Property prices in Queen's Bower show an average sale price of £211,755, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Queen's Bower 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 Queen's Bower a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Queen's Bower has 15 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Queen's Bower 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 Queen's Bower, 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, 33 planning applications were submitted near Queen's Bower. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.

The most common types were tree works (12), discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Queen's Bower?
In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Queen's Bower. The approval rate is 96%.
How long do planning decisions take near Queen's Bower?
The average planning decision time near Queen's Bower is 56 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 Queen's Bower?
The planning approval rate near Queen's Bower is 96%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Queen's Bower?
The most common type of planning application near Queen's Bower is tree works applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Queen's Bower?
You can search and track planning applications near Queen's Bower on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.