Rookley, Isle of Wight Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Rookley, Isle of Wight.
Isle of Wight · England · settlement
Planning applications in Rookley are administered by Isle Of Wight Council. View the full Isle Of Wight Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Rookley
Rookley is a quaint village and civil parish situated on the Isle of Wight, approximately five kilometres south of Newport, at the heart of the island. As of the 2021 census, the population of Rookley stands at 607, making it an intriguing area for potential planning applications and developments.
Population: 606 (2021)
District: Isle of Wight
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Area Information
- Admin district: Isle of Wight
- Parliamentary constituency: Isle of Wight West
- LSOA: Isle of Wight 017D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Rookley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Rookley.
- 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 Rookley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
75 planning applications found near Rookley.
- - Land Opposite Hillcrest And Pipers On East Side Of Niton Road Rookley Isle Of Wight
Condition compliance application on 24/00056/FUL relating to conditions 3 (Tree Protection), 4 (Landscaping Scheme), 6 (parking) and 7 (Design, surfacing, construction and surface water drainage of ne
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2024-05-30
View full details - - Ty Gwyn Harts Lane Rookley Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 3NY
Demolition of sun lounge and side utility extension; proposed single storey rear and side extensions; alterations to include raised deck/patio
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2024-01-25
View full details - - Land Opposite Hillcrest And Pipers On East Side Of Niton Road Rookley Isle Of Wight
Proposed barn & formation of new access/egress road; new boundary fencing (revised scheme)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2024-01-12
View full details - - Woodlands Niton Road Rookley Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 3NX
Variation of condition no 2 on 22/01575/FUL to allow a change of external material and to allow the floor level and the bungalow to be lifted by 225mm
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2023-01-25
View full details - - Woodlands Niton Road Rookley Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 3NX
Replacement dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2022-09-02
View full details - - Rookley Manor Niton Road Rookley Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 3NR
5 day notice for removal of Horse Chestnut
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2021-10-05
View full details - - Cypress House Niton Road Rookley Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 3NX
Beech - Pollard to previously established knuckles at approx. 4.5m. This mature beech has been pollarded a number of times in the past. It is long overdue another restorative and reinvigorating treatm
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2021-09-21
View full details - - 26 Hillcrest Road Rookley Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 3PB
Proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2021-04-12
View full details - - Quiet Hills Harts Lane Rookley Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 3NY
Proposed first floor rear extension; alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2020-12-08
View full details - - 35A Hillcrest Road Rookley Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 3PB
Demolition of conservatory; Proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2020-10-05
View full details - - Cloyes Cottage Niton Road Rookley Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 3NU
Proposed detached garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2020-09-03
View full details - - Bramble Lodge Dolcroft Road Rookley Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 3NT
Proposed single storey extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2019-10-02
View full details - - Windover Niton Road Rookley Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 3NU
Non-material amendment on 19/00269/HOU for reduction to extension size due to ground conditions/trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2019-08-21
View full details - - Windover Niton Road Rookley Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 3NU
Proposed single storey extension to enlarge garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2019-05-17
View full details - - Hillcrest Niton Road Rookley Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO383NU
Change of use of land for the keeping of horses to include stable block
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2018-12-07
View full details - - Harts Farm Harts Lane Rookley Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO383NY
LBC for replacement of windows and door
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2018-10-17
View full details - - Land Adjacent Packhorse Cottage Niton Road Rookley Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38
Construction of detached three-bedroom dwelling with garage (revised scheme)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2018-06-25
View full details - - Bramble Lodge Dolcroft Road Rookley Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO383NT
Proposed porch and covered parking bay
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2018-02-09
View full details - - Land Adjacent Packhorse Cottage Niton Road Rookley Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38
Construction of detached three-bedroom dwelling with integral garage (revised plans)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2017-10-05
View full details - - Cloyes Cottage Niton Road Rookley Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO383NU
Demolition of single storey extension; proposed two storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2017-04-05
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A brief summary of Rookley in Isle of Wight
Rookley is a quaint village and civil parish situated on the Isle of Wight, approximately five kilometres south of Newport, at the heart of the island. As of the 2021 census, the population of Rookley stands at 607, making it an intriguing area for potential planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 606 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Isle of Wight district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Rookley a particularly low-crime area.
Rookley 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 Rookley includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Cridmore Bog SSSI, The Wilderness SSSI; 4 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Rookley 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 Rookley
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Rookley. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 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 Rookley.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Rookley were full planning applications (4), tree works (4), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 36% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 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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