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Planning in Wootton

Approved
87%
34 of 35 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

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About Wootton

Wootton Bridge is a prominent village and civil parish located on the Isle of Wight, with historical roots tracing back to 1086. The area encompasses the settlement of Wootton and had a population of 3,447 as of the 2011 census, making it a notable community for planning applications and developments on the island. It sits within the Wootton Bridge district.

Property prices in Wootton show an average sale price of £252,367, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Wootton has 45 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Wootton, 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, 54 planning applications were submitted near Wootton. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

The most common types were tree works (13), discharge of conditions (9), full planning applications (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Wootton?
In the last 24 months, 54 planning applications were submitted near Wootton. The approval rate is 87%.
How long do planning decisions take near Wootton?
The average planning decision time near Wootton is 58 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 Wootton?
The planning approval rate near Wootton is 87%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Wootton?
The most common type of planning application near Wootton is tree works applications, with 13 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Wootton?
You can search and track planning applications near Wootton on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.