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 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 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 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Queen's Bower?

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Queen's Bower, Isle of Wight Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Queen's Bower, Isle of Wight.

Isle of Wight · England · settlement

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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.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £326,527 (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 014A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Queen's Bower.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Queen's Bower.

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 Queen's Bower based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Queen's Bower.

- Borthwood Copse Alverstone Road Winford Isle Of Wight
Road side trees (Oaks and other trees that are roadside on boundary of Borthwood Copse) - Raise all trees to 6m high, as measured from the edge of the highway vertically; Remove all arisings from site
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2026-02-12
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- Land Opposite Building 1 ICR Touch (IOW) Ltd Sandown Airport Embassy Way Lake Isle Of Wight
Condition compliance application on 25/00361/FUL relating to condition 3 (soft landscaping) and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) condition
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2026-02-06
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A brief summary of Queen's Bower in Isle of Wight

Property prices in Queen's Bower show an average sale price of £326,527, 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 Queen's Bower a particularly low-crime area.

Queen's Bower 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 Queen's Bower includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Alverstone Marshes SSSI, Lake Allotments SSSI; 12 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Isle Of Wight. 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 Queen's Bower

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Queen's Bower. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 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 Queen's Bower.

The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Queen's Bower were tree works (9), full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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