Thorn Cliffe The Pitts Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 1NT Data via plota.co.uk

26/00356/TW - Tree Works in Conservation Area Decided

Proposal

This application includes trees covered by TPO and Conservation Area: T1; Cherry - Remove tree and stump. Reason: Fungal Infection. T2; Yew - Reduce crown spread to 4m, reduce height to 4m. Reason: Reduce downward weight of tree and wind rock of the rootball. T3; Yew - Reduce crown spread on western side by 1m. Reason: To prevent contact with the house and overhead cables. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
12 Mar 2026
Split Decision
6 May 2026

Split Decision on 6 May 2026 · Planning Officer Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Tree Works in Conservation Area
Postcode
PO38 1NT
Received
12 Mar 2026
Validated
12 Mar 2026
Ward
Wroxall Lowtherville And Bonchurch
Parish
Ventnor
Case officer
Show
Decision
Split Decision
Decision date
6 May 2026
Decision level
Planning Officer Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Env. assessment
No
Isle of Wight
Planning Authority Score
8.9/10
Excellent
#7 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Isle of Wight is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #11 out of 296. Only 15% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

Among the fastest councils in England
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Isle of Wight decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
92%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #84 of 296
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #81 of 296
92%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #11 of 296
15%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #11 of 296
84%
Minor dwellings approved
144 decided (1-9 homes)
67%
Major dwellings approved
18 decided (10+ homes)
94%
Change of use approved
34 decided
792
Total decisions
63 refused in the year to March 2026