Lower House Church Place Chale Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 2HB

Decided 26/00065/LBC
Council
Date received
16 Jan 2026
Date validated
22 Jan 2026
Postcode
PO38 2HB

Description

Listed Building Consent for replacement of two windows and two doors, removal of external flue, replacement kitchen ceiling, removal of partitions to enlarge kitchen, provision of partition to create first floor bathroom with roof tile vent, partial removal of attic floor to improve access, replacement of upvc rainwater goods with aluminium, insulated lime render to inside face of external walls, internal roof insulation and re-pointing and repair of existing stone work.

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