Sandown, Isle of Wight Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sandown, Isle of Wight.
Isle of Wight · England · Town
Planning applications in Sandown are administered by Isle Of Wight Council. View the full Isle Of Wight Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Sandown
Sandown is a vibrant seaside resort located on the south-east coast of the Isle of Wight, England, with a population of 7,125 as of the 2021 Census. It forms part of a larger built-up area that includes the neighbouring resorts of Shanklin and Lake, bringing the total population to over 20,000. Renowned for its picturesque sandy beaches, Sandown stretches from Battery Gardens in the south to Yaverland in the north, making it a prime location for potential planning applications related to tourism and coastal development.
Population: 7,129 (2021)
District: Isle of Wight
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £211,755 (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 016A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sandown.
- 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 Sandown based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
217 planning applications found near Sandown.
- 26/00873/LBC · Received: Fri 26 Jun 2026 · Validated: Fri 26 Jun 2026 - Old Town Hall Grafton Street Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 8JJ
Listed Building Consent for proposed alterations at ground floor and first floor levels comprising removal/part removal and blocking in of internal doors and walls; new doors and internal partition wa
Status: Undecided | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2026-06-26 - - Old Town Hall Grafton Street Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 8JJ
Listed Building Consent for works including internal alterations to partition lobby and reception to accommodate wheelchair users, wall-mounted acoustic panels installed both inside ground floor Main
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2026-06-26
View full details - 26/00874/LBC · Received: Fri 26 Jun 2026 · Validated: Fri 26 Jun 2026 - Old Town Hall Grafton Street Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 8JJ
Listed Building Consent for works including internal alterations to partition lobby and reception to accommodate wheelchair users, wall-mounted acoustic panels installed both inside ground floor Main
Status: Undecided | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2026-06-26 - - 12A Winchester Park Road Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 8HJ
Proposed single storey rear extension, reconstruction and extension of the rear dormer window, roof alterations, changes to external materials/finishes to elevations and new fenestration to the west e
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2026-05-20
View full details - 26/00680/HOU - 12A Winchester Park Road Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 8HJ
Proposed single storey rear extension, reconstruction and extension of the rear dormer window, roof alterations, changes to external materials/finishes to elevations and new fenestration to the west e
Status: Undecided | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2026-05-20 - 26/00680/HOU · Received: Wed 20 May 2026 · Validated: Wed 20 May 2026 - 12A Winchester Park Road Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 8HJ
Proposed single storey rear extension, reconstruction and extension of the rear dormer window, roof alterations, changes to external materials/finishes to elevations and new fenestration to the west e
Status: Undecided | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2026-05-20 - 26/00658/TW - Flat 3 Seahaven 23 Carter Street Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 8AA
T1; Beech; Crown reduce 30%, crown lift to 4m, removing the lowest branch east over the carparking area for Seahaven. Crown clean, deadwood removal. Reason: Reduce impact of tree on surrounding area;
Status: Undecided | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2026-05-18 - 26/00663/HOU - 82 The Fairway Lake Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 9EQ
Proposed single storey rear extension and alteration to roof structure; introduction of cladding and render to elevations
Status: Undecided | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2026-05-18 - - Flat 3 Seahaven 23 Carter Street Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 8AA
T1; Beech; Crown reduce 30%, crown lift to 4m, removing the lowest branch east over the carparking area for Seahaven. Crown clean, deadwood removal. Reason: Reduce impact of tree on surrounding area;
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - 17 Vinings Road Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 8DU
Proposed carport; alterations to garage roof and installation of roof mounted solar panels to garage and carport
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - 26/00625/HOU - 17 Vinings Road Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 8DU
Proposed carport; alterations to garage roof and installation of roof mounted solar panels to garage and carport
Status: Undecided | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2026-05-11 - - Parkbury Hotel 31 Broadway Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 9BB
Alterations and change of use of fire damaged hotel to provide nine C3 dwellinghouses; alterations to access, parking and landscaping
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 8 Queens Road Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 8DT
Condition compliance application on 25/01857/FUL relating to condition 3 (Management Plan) to be discharged
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 18 St Johns Crescent Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 8EG
Proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 6 And 7 Park Rise Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 9FJ
T1; Beech - Reduce over garden by up to 2.5 metres. T2; Yew - Reduce over gardens by up to 1 metre. T3; Lime - Raise crown by approximately 2 metres, reduce over garden by up to 2.5 metres. T4; London
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 96 The Fairway Lake Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 9EQ
T1; Norway maple (Acer platanoides) - Reduce overhang to neighbours (school grounds) and height to reduce leverage, total 30%. Reason: Reduce encroachment and leverage as adjacent tree has had signifi
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 45 Grove Road Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 9BE
Proposed alterations to porch; first floor extension to form additional bedroom (Revised Plans)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - 15 Station Avenue Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 9BN
Bay tree - Light overall reduction of approximately 30% (see photo); Removal of new basal growth. Reason: Tree has become larger than desired for its setting.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - 7 Vinings Road Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 8DU
Demolition of conservatory; proposed single storey rear extension with raised steps; alterations to fenestration (Revised Plans)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2025-10-06
View full details - - 7 Vinings Road Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 8DU
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed demolition of existing rear conservatory; proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2025-08-13
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A brief summary of Sandown in Isle of Wight
Sandown is a vibrant seaside resort located on the south-east coast of the Isle of Wight, England, with a population of 7,125 as of the 2021 Census. It forms part of a larger built-up area that includes the neighbouring resorts of Shanklin and Lake, bringing the total population to over 20,000. Renowned for its picturesque sandy beaches, Sandown stretches from Battery Gardens in the south to Yaverland in the north, making it a prime location for potential planning applications related to tourism and coastal development. The Town has a population of approximately 7,129 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Isle of Wight district.
Property prices in Sandown show an average sale price of £211,755, 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 Sandown a particularly low-crime area.
Sandown 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 Sandown includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lake Allotments SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Isle Of Wight; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): South Wight Maritime; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Solent and Dorset Coast. 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 Sandown
In the last 24 months, 41 planning applications were submitted near Sandown. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Sandown may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
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 Sandown were full planning applications (10), tree works (10), discharge of conditions (5). Full planning applications account for 24% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 4 were dismissed (20% 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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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.