Woodland Cottage Bonchurch Village Road Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 1RG

Unknown 26/00233/TW
Council
Date received
17 Feb 2026
Date validated
17 Feb 2026
Postcode
PO38 1RG

Description

Amendment to proposed works (received 13.03.2026): T1; Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) - Reduce height and overall canopies by approximately 30% (as in photo B) to include a reduction of encroachment to neighbours. T2; Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) - Dismantle to near ground level. Reason: Tree has little aesthetic value. T3; Bay (Prunus nobilis) - Reduce tertiary boughs in contact with BT wire to provide 1-2M clearance. Reason: To prevent damage. T4; Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) - Reduce tertiary boughs in contact with BT wire to provide 1-2M clearance. Reason: To prevent damage. T5; Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum - Reduce tertiary boughs in contact with BT wire to provide 1-2M clearance Reason: To prevent damage.

8.2/10
Planning Authority Score
#10 of 277

Isle of Wight is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #18 out of 277. 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%).

Isle of Wight decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
91%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #95 of 277
93%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #121 of 277
99%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #18 of 277
15%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #14 of 277
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