Laburnum Cottage Station Road Bembridge Isle Of Wight PO35 5NN Data via plota.co.uk

26/00594/TW - Tree Works in Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

Amendment to proposed works (04.06.2026): T1; Yew - Reduce as much as possible whilst retaining some growth points (crown reduction of around 1 - 1.5 metres). Reason: Reduce dominance and overhang of neighbour's garden. T2; Two pollarded Ash trees (in the front garden) - Remove. Reason: Prevent them becoming a nuisance. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
5 May 2026
Approved
16 Jun 2026

Approved on 16 Jun 2026 · Planning Officer Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Tree Works in Conservation Area
Postcode
PO35 5NN
Received
5 May 2026
Validated
5 May 2026
Ward
Bembridge
Parish
Bembridge
Case officer
Track to view
Decision
No Objection
Decision date
16 Jun 2026
Decision level
Planning Officer Delegated Decision
Agent
Hartwood Treecare

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14908200
Env. assessment
No
Isle of Wight
Planning Authority Score
8.3/10
Excellent
#15 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Isle of Wight is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #9 out of 292. Only 15% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (93%) than the national average (90%).

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Isle of Wight decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
91%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #97 of 292
93%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #128 of 292
93%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #9 of 292
15%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #14 of 292
85%
Minor dwellings approved
151 decided (1-9 homes)
72%
Major dwellings approved
18 decided (10+ homes)
89%
Change of use approved
38 decided
821
Total decisions
72 refused in 2025