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East Cliff Cottage Love Lane Bembridge Isle Of Wight PO35 5NH

Split decision Isle of Wight 25/01616/TW Tree Works to TPO

Works: Trees

Part of this application was approved and part refused. The decision notice on the council portal sets out which is which.

Proposal

T1 and T2; Silver birch - Thin and reduce both crowns by approx. 30%. Reason: Reduce impact on neighbouring properties and improve appearance. T3; Pittosporum - Remove and replace with a more appropriate variety. Reason: Casts considerable and unwelcome shade over a number of adjacent properties.

As published by the council, reference 25/01616/TW

Application record

Reference
25/01616/TW
Type
Tree Works to TPO
Status
Unknown
Decision
Part approved, part refused As published: Split Decision
Received
5 Nov 2025
Validated
14 Nov 2025
Decided
24 Dec 2025
Ward
Bembridge
Parish
Bembridge
Decision by
Planning Officer Delegated Decision
Postcode
PO35 5NH

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 5 Nov 2025

    Received by Isle of Wight

  2. 14 Nov 2025

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 24 Dec 2025

    Decision issued: Split Decision

  4. 10 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

3 documents on file for this application

  • TREE WORKS DECISION NOTICE SPLIT Decision Notice · 24 Dec 2025
  • TREE OFFICER REPORT Tree Work Application Report · 24 Dec 2025
  • PHOTO Supporting Information · 14 Nov 2025

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After the decision

Isle of Wight has decided this application; the outcome above is the register's own wording and the decision notice on the council portal carries the detail. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About tree works applications

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

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