Winford, Isle of Wight Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Winford, Isle of Wight.
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Planning applications in Winford are administered by Isle Of Wight Council. View the full Isle Of Wight Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Winford
Winford is a hamlet within the civil parish of Newchurch on the Isle of Wight, boasting a population of approximately 1,165 as of 2024. Since the 1950s, particularly the late 1970s, the area has experienced significant housing development. While the local shop on Forest Road has closed, nearby tourist attractions with gift shops continue to draw visitors, making it an area of interest for potential planning applications.
District: Newchurch
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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 014C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Winford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Winford.
- 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 Winford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
151 planning applications found near Winford.
- - Land Adjacent 1 Forest Dell Newchurch Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 0LG
Condition compliance application on appeal reference APP/P2114/W/24/3344210 (24/00237/FUL) relating to conditions 3 (Drainage), 4 (External Materials), 6 (Parking) and 7 (Boundary Treatment) to be dis
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 40 Forest Road Winford Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 0JY
**5 Day Notice** T1; Oak - Fell. Reason: Extensive decay in base of stem.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - Land Adjacent 1 Forest Dell Newchurch Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 0LG
Condition compliance application on APP/P2114/W/24/3344210 (24/00016/REF) relating to conditions 3 (Drainage), 4 (Materials and Finishes), 5 (Soft Landscaping), 6 (Parking Space) and 7 (Boundary Treat
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2025-07-28
View full details - - Oakville Alverstone Road Newchurch Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 0LD
Condition compliance application on 23/01349/HOU relating to condition 3 (external finishes and materials) to be discharged.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2025-05-19
View full details - - 38 Forest Road Newchurch Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 0JY
T1; Oak (Quercus robur); Crown clean removing significant deadwood, Remove lowest horizontal boughs and boughs pointing downwards overhanging both neighbours, boughs extending towards property and to
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2025-01-08
View full details - - 21 Forest Road Newchurch Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 0JY
Condition compliance application on 24/01454/HOU for condition 3 (Arboreal Method Statement)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2024-12-09
View full details - - 26 Forest Road Newchurch Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 0JY
T1; Ash tree to be raised up by removing the 3 lower limbs. T2; Magnolia tree to be pruned on lower limbs to raise above lawn.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2024-09-17
View full details - - 10 Winford Way Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 0LQ
Oak; Reduce whole crown by approx. 30%, to improve balance and form of tree and mitigate risk of wind damage to extended limbs.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2024-08-21
View full details - - 26 Forest Road Newchurch Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 0JY
Sweet chestnut tree - Repollard to previous points.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2023-09-26
View full details - - Oakville Alverstone Road Newchurch Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 0LD
Demolition of garage; Proposed replacement garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2023-08-02
View full details - - Oakville Alverstone Road Newchurch Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 0LD
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed demolition of existing garage and proposed replacement garage
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2023-05-26
View full details - - 42B Forest Road Newchurch Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 0JY
T1;Oak (Front of property) - Reduce total crown area by 30% to retain shape in a more compact form. The tree has a significant effect on light fall into the property and that of the the neighbour. It
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2023-05-25
View full details - - 10 Forest Road Winford Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 0JY
Demolition of conservatory; proposed single storey rear extension; alterations; proposed detached self contained annexe (readvertised application - corrected address)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2023-03-13
View full details - - Land Adjacent 1 Forest Dell Newchurch Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 0LG
Proposed bungalow
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2022-12-21
View full details - - 9 Forest Dell Newchurch Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 0LG
Lawful Development Certificate for conversion of garage to form additional living accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2022-12-05
View full details - - 40 Forest Road Newchurch Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 0JY
Demolition of garage; Proposed single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2022-11-11
View full details - - 40 Forest Road Newchurch Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 0JY
Tree 1 - Sweet Chestnut Tree Lift canopy and reduce by 20% to make more of a balanced tree. Group of 6x Ornamental Leylandii Trees - Removed to ground level. Tree 2 - 1x Dead Fruit Tree remove to grou
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2022-11-07
View full details - - Romany Alverstone Road Newchurch Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 0LE
Prior approval for larger home extension - single storey rear extension to form conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2022-08-10
View full details - - Land/woodland Area To Rear Of Hollylodge 24A Forest Road Newchurch Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 0JY
T3 & 4; Sweet chestnuts - Reduce trees by 50%, creating a 'high pollard' T5; Sweet chestnut - Remove, cutting stump as close to ground level as possible
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2021-08-06
View full details - - 36 Forest Road Newchurch Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 0JY
All trees stand within a Woodland TPO. T1; Oak (front of property): Reduce crown by 25%, remove major deadwood and lift by approximately 2 metres. Reason: To manage size and form of tree within its en
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Isle of Wight | Date: 2021-07-21
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A brief summary of Winford in Isle of Wight
Winford is a hamlet within the civil parish of Newchurch on the Isle of Wight, boasting a population of approximately 1,165 as of 2024. Since the 1950s, particularly the late 1970s, the area has experienced significant housing development. While the local shop on Forest Road has closed, nearby tourist attractions with gift shops continue to draw visitors, making it an area of interest for potential planning applications. It sits within the Newchurch district.
Property prices in Winford 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 Winford a particularly low-crime area.
Winford 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 Winford includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Alverstone Marshes SSSI; 11 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, Winford 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 Winford
In the last 24 months, 34 planning applications were submitted near Winford. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 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 Winford.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Winford were tree works (18), discharge of conditions (8), full planning applications (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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