56 Newport Road Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 7PW Data via plota.co.uk

26/00283/TW - Tree Works to TPO Decided

Proposal

Amendment to proposed works 01.04.2026: T1; Pine - Remove the lower branch that is consistently struck by the refuse lorry. Remove the smaller branch that crosses and rubs on the substantial limb that projects to the SE. Raise the canopy to the level of the adjacent building ridge. Carry out a canopy clean to remove dead wood that could fall. Reason: Clearance for access road and refuse lorry. G2; Pines x2 - Fell. Reason: Pose a serious risk to life and property. Small slender tree (within G2) - Fell. Reason: Very poor specimen with few branches that has hunted for light. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
2 Mar 2026
Validated
3 Mar 2026
Split Decision
27 Apr 2026

Split Decision on 27 Apr 2026 · Planning Officer Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Tree Works to TPO
Postcode
PO31 7PW
Received
2 Mar 2026
Validated
3 Mar 2026
Ward
Cowes Medina
Parish
Cowes
Case officer
Show
Decision
Split Decision
Decision date
27 Apr 2026
Decision level
Planning Officer Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14741827
Env. assessment
No
Isle of Wight
Planning Authority Score
8.9/10
Excellent
#7 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder 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
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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