St Catherines School Grove Road Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 1TT

This site has had 4 applications since 2023: 3 approved, 1 refused.

• 26/00692/TW Granted

  St Catherines School Grove Road Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 1TT

  Amendment to proposed works (received 19.07.2026): TG1; Bay - Reduce all trees surrounding the perimeter to a manageable hedge height and remove the failed, dangerous bay groups at ground level. Hedge finish height approximately 2m (or a height similar to the metal square mesh fencing). Coppice bay on the south bankside. TG2; Bay, elder - Reduce to 1.5m for management as hedging. T1; Bay - Reduce to approximately 1.5m/manageable hedge height. Reason: Trees are making contact with the building. T2; Yew - Reduce by approx. 40%, retaining some lower inner crown and form. Reason: Reduce the tree to a manageable size. Concerns regarding toxicity of the trees in an area that could pose a risk to vulnerable children eating tree material. T3; Bay (multi-stem) - Fell S and SE stems due to basal decay caused by bracket fungi. Reason: Risk to allotment below. T4; Ash - 30% crown reduction in the area overhanging the car park, in the NE corner, to rebalance due to previously failed branches. T5; Holly - Crown reduction by 30%. T6; Holly - Remove at ground. T7; Bay - Remove at ground. T8; Holly - Crown reduction by 30%. T9; Holly - Repollard at previous points.

  Decided 27 Jul 2026 Trees
• 24/01558/TW Refused

  St Catherines School Grove Road Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 1TT

  Group of mixed species (Holly, Holm oak and Sycamore) - Reduce to 3m in height.

  Decided 17 Dec 2024 Trees
• 23/00442/TW Granted

  St Catherines School Grove Road Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 1TT

  Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) (located north side of property roadside). Clear branches from around BT cable, with any branches within reason to be reduced southbound to ensure a uniformed crown. Appearance. Multiple (3) Sycamore (Acer Pseudoplatanus) (located on the bank at the south of the school) - Re-pollarded to previous pollard points using rope and lowering techniques. Smaller Sycamore (Acer Pseudoplatanus) (in the same location as above) - Pollarded to match in with above trees mentioned using rope and lowering techniques.

  Decided 24 Apr 2023 Trees

1. 24 Sep 2025

   Received by Isle of Wight

2. 29 Nov 2025

   Decision issued: No Objection

3. 10 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Isle of Wight granted permission on 29 November 2025, 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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• St Catherines School Grove Road Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 1TT

  26/00692/TW Submitted 21 May 2026 50 yards away

  Amendment to proposed works (received 19.07.2026): TG1; Bay - Reduce all trees surrounding the perimeter to a manageable hedge height and remove the failed, dangerous bay groups at ground level. Hedge finish height approximately 2m (or a height similar to the metal square mesh fencing). Coppice bay on the south bankside. TG2; Bay, elder - Reduce to 1.5m for management as hedging. T1; Bay - Reduce to approximately 1.5m/manageable hedge height. Reason: Trees are making contact with the building. T2; Yew - Reduce by approx. 40%, retaining some lower inner crown and form. Reason: Reduce the tree to a manageable size. Concerns regarding toxicity of the trees in an area that could pose a risk to vulnerable children eating tree material. T3; Bay (multi-stem) - Fell S and SE stems due to basal decay caused by bracket fungi. Reason: Risk to allotment below. T4; Ash - 30% crown reduction in the area overhanging the car park, in the NE corner, to rebalance due to previously failed branches. T5; Holly - Crown reduction by 30%. T6; Holly - Remove at ground. T7; Bay - Remove at ground. T8; Holly - Crown reduction by 30%. T9; Holly - Repollard at previous points.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• St Annes Grove Road Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 1TS

  23/00238/LBC Submitted 7 Feb 2023 50 yards away

  Listed Building Consent for proposed replacement of front veranda, 2 front bay windows, 5 front windows, fascia, soffit, rainwater goods and localised stone repairs

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 11 docs

• St Annes Grove Road Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 1TS

  23/00237/FUL Submitted 7 Feb 2023 50 yards away

  Proposed replacement of front veranda, 2 front bay windows, 5 front windows, fascia, soffit, rainwater goods and localised stone repairs

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 10 docs

• St Catherines School Grove Road Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 1TT

  23/00442/TW Submitted 10 Mar 2023 50 yards away

  Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) (located north side of property roadside). Clear branches from around BT cable, with any branches within reason to be reduced southbound to ensure a uniformed crown. Appearance. Multiple (3) Sycamore (Acer Pseudoplatanus) (located on the bank at the south of the school) - Re-pollarded to previous pollard points using rope and lowering techniques. Smaller Sycamore (Acer Pseudoplatanus) (in the same location as above) - Pollarded to match in with above trees mentioned using rope and lowering techniques.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• The Glen Southgrove Road Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 1TW

  21/01050/TW Submitted 18 May 2021 100 yards away

  T1; Eucalyptus - dismantle to ground level. G1; Sycamore - dismantle to ground level.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• Sunnyhurst Bungalow Southgrove Road Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 1TW

  21/01338/NMA Submitted 28 Jun 2021 100 yards away

  Non-material amendment on 20/00515/HOU for minor alterations to window and door positions at ground floor level; minor increase in projection of first floor gable

  Refused Householder Windows or glazing 4 docs
  Domestic

• 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