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Planning in Whitwell

Approved
80%
12 of 13 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

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

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About Whitwell

Whitwell is a quaint village located on the southern coast of the Isle of Wight, approximately 5 kilometres north-west of Ventnor and just minutes from the neighbouring villages of Godshill and Niton. As part of the parish of Niton and Whitwell, it has a population of 578, based on the 2001 census. The village features a mix of charming stone and thatched homes alongside more contemporary housing, with the latest developments completed in 2006, making it an interesting area for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 578. It sits within the Niton and Whitwell district.

The area around Whitwell has 9 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Whitwell 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Whitwell, 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, 18 planning applications were submitted near Whitwell. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Whitwell?
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Whitwell. The approval rate is 80%.
How long do planning decisions take near Whitwell?
The average planning decision time near Whitwell is 66 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 Whitwell?
The planning approval rate near Whitwell is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Whitwell?
The most common type of planning application near Whitwell is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Whitwell?
You can search and track planning applications near Whitwell on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.