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Planning in Yafford

Only 4 decisions near Yafford in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

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

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About Yafford

Yafford is a quaint hamlet located 6 miles southwest of Newport on the Isle of Wight, nestled in the scenic Back of the Wight between Brighstone and Niton, within the civil parish of Shorwell. A notable landmark is the non-operational grist mill, a listed building that ceased operations in 1970; it features an overshot water wheel powered by a millpond fed by a stream from Shorwell. The name Yafford originates from the Anglo-Saxon terms for "hatch" or "sluice" and "ford," hinting at its historical significance in managing local waterways.

Property prices in Yafford show an average sale price of £209,417, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Yafford a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Yafford has 7 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Yafford 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 Yafford, 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, 4 planning applications were submitted near Yafford.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (1), amendments (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Yafford?
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Yafford.
What types of planning applications are most common near Yafford?
The most common type of planning application near Yafford is discharge of conditions, with 1 submission in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Yafford?
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