Steephill, Isle of Wight Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Steephill, Isle of Wight.
Isle of Wight · England · settlement
About Steephill
Steephill is a hamlet located near Ventnor on the Isle of Wight, England. Once home to the Victorian Steephill Castle, a grand mansion that was later demolished in the 1960s, the area has since transitioned into a suburban development. This evolution presents a unique landscape for planning applications, reflecting a blend of historical charm and modern residential needs.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £303,529 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Isle of Wight
- Parliamentary constituency: Isle of Wight West
- LSOA: Isle of Wight 017B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Steephill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Steephill.
- 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 Steephill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Steephill.
- - Petit Tor Steephill Road Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 1UF
Condition compliance application on 25/00522/HOU relating to condition 3 (Tree Protection) to be discharged
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - - 23 Castle Close Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 1UD
T1; Sycamore - Pollard to a height of 3m above ground level. Reason: Outgrown site. T2, T3 and T2; Sycamore group - Pollard to a height of 2m above ground level. Reason: Outgrown site.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 35 Alpine Road Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 1BU
Amendment to proposal (received 30.03.2026): T1; Sycamore - Repollard to previous points (as shown in photo). T2; Sycamore - Reduce by approx. 50%, back to previous pollard points. T3; Sycamore - Redu
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - Dawns View Castle Road Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 1LG
Proposed single storey extension and alterations to fenestration; new retaining wall
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - St Maur Hotel Castle Road Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 1LG
Proposed alterations and change of use of guest house with owners accommodation to guest house and 2 self-contained holiday units with owners accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Park View Park Avenue Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 1LE
Cut back branches over hanging the carriageway
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2025-02-05
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Park Avenue Ventnor Isle Of Wight
T1; Small leaved lime - Lift Crown; To clear footway no more than 2.4m and carriageway users no more than 5.5m. Stake Remove. T2; Common lime - Repollard. T3; Common lime - Repollard. T4; Sycamore - R
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2023-12-27
View full details - - 1 Gills Cliff Road Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 1LH
Demolition of existing porch and bay windows; proposed replacement two storey porch and bay windows with pitch roofs
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2023-04-25
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A brief summary of Steephill in Isle of Wight
Steephill is a hamlet located near Ventnor on the Isle of Wight, England. Once home to the Victorian Steephill Castle, a grand mansion that was later demolished in the 1960s, the area has since transitioned into a suburban development. This evolution presents a unique landscape for planning applications, reflecting a blend of historical charm and modern residential needs.
Property prices in Steephill show an average sale price of £303,529, 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 Steephill a particularly low-crime area.
Steephill 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 Steephill includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Rew Down SSSI, Compton Chine to Steephill Cove SSSI, Ventnor Downs SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Isle Of Wight; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): South Wight Maritime, Isle of Wight Downs. 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 Steephill
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Steephill. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Steephill maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Steephill were tree works (6), full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.