5 Egypt Copse Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 8BA

This site has had 2 applications since 2023: 1 approved, 0 refused.

• 26/01402/TW Awaiting decision

  5 Egypt Copse Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 8BA

  Oak tree - 20% Crown thin by removing the epicormic internal growth; Crown reduction by 1-2M and reduction in drip line over the washing line area 2-3M of current growth. Reason: The tree has Beefsteak fungus (Fistulina hepatica) fruiting bodies at the bottom of the trunk. The work is to reduce and manage the tree to keep in size for the garden it's situated in and increase light into the garden and house. Tree should continued to be manged and monitored due to presence of Fistulina hepatica.

  Submitted 7 Oct 2026

1. 31 Mar 2023

   Received by Isle of Wight

2. 18 Apr 2023

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 7 Jun 2023

   Decision issued: Granted

4. 12 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Isle of Wight granted permission on 7 June 2023, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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• 5 Egypt Copse Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 8BA

  26/01402/TW Submitted 7 Oct 2026 50 yards away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~2 Dec

  Oak tree - 20% Crown thin by removing the epicormic internal growth; Crown reduction by 1-2M and reduction in drip line over the washing line area 2-3M of current growth. Reason: The tree has Beefsteak fungus (Fistulina hepatica) fruiting bodies at the bottom of the trunk. The work is to reduce and manage the tree to keep in size for the garden it's situated in and increase light into the garden and house. Tree should continued to be manged and monitored due to presence of Fistulina hepatica.

  Awaiting decision Trees 6 docs

• Highview 8 Egypt Copse Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 8BA

  25/01478/TW Submitted 7 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  T7 and T8; Ash trees - Reduce both trees by 30% all round; Remove deadwood. Reason; to maintain shape and health of trees.

  Granted Trees 2 docs

• Highview 8 Egypt Copse Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 8BA

  24/01268/TW Submitted 21 Aug 2024 50 yards away

  T27; Ash. Remove due to Ash dieback

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Chase House Pine Tree Close Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 8DX

  26/00741/HOU Submitted 2 Jun 2026 100 yards away

  Retention of an outbuilding consisting of two adapted and cladded shipping containers

  Granted Householder 13 docs
  Small domestic

• 41 Baring Road Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 8DW

  25/01326/NMA Submitted 11 Sep 2025 100 yards away

  Non material minor amendment on 21/00842/FUL to allow window alterations on north elevation

  Refused Amendments Windows or glazing 4 docs

• 41 Baring Road Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 8DW

  25/01507/RVC Submitted 13 Oct 2025 100 yards away

  Variation of condition 2 on 21/00842/FUL to allow amendments to include adjustments to window size and positions, inclusion of sections of solid wall beside glazed areas, increase in parapet height and addition of rooflights

  Granted Amendments Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 11 docs

• 26/01246/TW Awaiting decision

  Elm Cottage Woolverton Road St. Lawrence Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 1XW

  Sycamore (on boundary of Elm cottage and Elm Dene) - Fell. Reason: Tree is almost dead with few leaves remaining, significant branches are starting to fall onto road, driveways and garden seating areas.

  Received 9 Sep, published by the council 10 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/01251/TW Awaiting decision

  4 Chatfield Lodge Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 1XR

  T1; Sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa) - Dismantle to near ground level. Reason: Tree is large for the area and diseased with chicken of the woods (Laetiporus sulphureus). Owner has concerns of failure.

  Received 9 Sep, published by the council 10 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/01250/TW Awaiting decision

  Swains House Swains Road Bembridge Isle Of Wight PO35 5XT

  T1; Monterey Pine (Pinus radiata) - Crown clean and thin overhang to garages approximately 20-25%. Reason: Canopy is heavily biased with overloaded boughs. T2; Cedar of lebanon (Cedrus Libani),Crown clean canopy overhanging road; Crown lift over road to approximately 6m height. Reason: To improve safety to pedestrians and high vehicles as overhanging a frequently used road. T3; Bay (Prunus nobilis) - Prune tertiary boughs to provide 1m clearance from BT wires. Reason: To prevent tree damaging BT wires. T4 and T5; Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) - Prune tertiary boughs to provide 1M clearance from BT wires. Reason: To prevent trees damaging BT wires. T6; Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa) - Crown lift canopy above Magnolia (Magnoliaceae grandiflora) to approximately 5m. Reason: To reduce overloaded bough overhanging Magnolia (Magnoliaceae grandiflora) and allow it more light. T7; Magnolia (Magnoliaceae grandiflora) - Prune overall canopy approximately 30%. Reason: To regenerate the canopy and provide arboricultural maintenance. T8: Strawberry Tree (Arbutus unedo) - Prune as per photo. Reason: To improve access.

  Received 9 Sep, published by the council 10 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/01229/TW Awaiting decision

  Kipper Cottage Woodside Road Wootton Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 4JR

  T4; Declining ash - Remove tree Reason: it is becoming dangerous. T2; Declining oak with large cavity at base. Remove Reason: it is over the house and becoming dangerous.

  7 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/01222/TW Awaiting decision

  Redhill Farm Redhill Lane Wroxall Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 3ER

  T4; English Oak - Reduce lower lateral over-extending branches back to suitable growth points up to 2-3m from branch tips; remove downward growing branches to prevent further leveraging. Reason: Lower canopy has become unbalanced and leaning more towards the client's property. By reducing the large lateral limbs and removing downward growth we hope to promote re-balancing and take off some weight to prevent leveraging.

  Received 4 Sep, published by the council 7 Sep 2026 Trees