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55 Worsley Road Gurnard Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 8JX

Granted Isle of Wight 25/01645/TW Tree Works to TPO

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

T1; Oak (Quercus robur) - Lift canopy approximately 3m from ground level; Reduce overall canopy size and crown clean. Total 20-25%. Reason: To conform with highways regulations, reduce potential encroachment and provide maintenance.

As published by the council, reference 25/01645/TW

Application record

Reference
25/01645/TW
Type
Tree Works to TPO
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted
Received
12 Nov 2025
Validated
12 Nov 2025
Decided
16 Dec 2025
Ward
Cowes West And Gurnard
Parish
Gurnard
Decision by
Planning Officer Delegated Decision
Postcode
PO31 8JX

Site history

Applications at this address on the Isle of Wight register

This site has had 2 applications since 2021: 2 approved, 0 refused.

  • 21/01268/TW Granted

    55 Worsley Road Gurnard Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 8JX

    T1; Oak(Quercus robur) - Lift canopy approximately 3m from ground level, reduce overall canopy and crown clean total 25-30%. To conform with highways regulations, reduce potential encroachment and provide arboricultural maintenance.

    Decided 2 Sep 2021 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 12 Nov 2025

    Received by Isle of Wight

  2. 16 Dec 2025

    Decision issued: Granted

  3. 10 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

Barlow Tree Surgery Agent, a tree-works contractor

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Documents

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

4 documents on file for this application

  • TREE OFFICER REPORT Tree Work Application Report · 18 Dec 2025
  • TREE WORKS DECISION NOTICE APPROVAL Decision Notice · 16 Dec 2025
  • APPLICATIONFORMREDACTED Application Form - Public Copy · 12 Nov 2025
  • LOCATION PLAN Plans - Other · 12 Nov 2025

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What this grant of permission means

Isle of Wight granted permission on 16 December 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.

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.

Nearby applications

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  • 55 Worsley Road Gurnard Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 8JX

    21/01268/TW Submitted 17 Jun 2021 50 yards away

    T1; Oak(Quercus robur) - Lift canopy approximately 3m from ground level, reduce overall canopy and crown clean total 25-30%. To conform with highways regulations, reduce potential encroachment and provide arboricultural maintenance.

    Granted Trees 5 docs
  • 61 Worsley Road Gurnard Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 8JX

    26/00673/TW Submitted 19 May 2026 100 yards away

    Amendment to proposed works (received 09.07.2026): T1 and T2; Elm (Ulmus procera) - Dismantle. Reason: Trees have significant dieback and are overhanging the driveway. T3; Bay (Prunus nobilis) - Reduce canopy by approximately 50%, Reason: Tree is leaning/biased towards property. Operation to reduce leverage and retain tree. T4; Bay (Prunus nobilis) - Coppiced to near ground level. Reason: Tree is connecting with property. G1; Group of 5 x Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) -1x ash (overhanging the neighbour's summerhouse - Reduce overall canopy by approx. 25% to 30%, to include a crown lift and reduction of overhang. Remaining 4x ash - deadwood and inspect next year for further decline. Reason: Trees have signs of Ash dieback (Hymenoscyphus fraxineus) and are in close proximity to property including substantial overhang to neighbours summerhouse.

    Granted Trees 10 docs
  • 76 Worsley Road Gurnard Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 8JX

    25/01837/FUL Submitted 22 Dec 2025 100 yards away

    Replacement dwelling

    Granted Full applications 28 docs
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  • 76 Worsley Road Gurnard Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 8JX

    26/00406/DIS Submitted 23 Mar 2026 100 yards away

    Condition compliance application on 25/01837/FUL condition 3 (Arboreal Method Statement) and BNG to be discharged

    Granted Conditions 15 docs
  • 61 Worsley Road Gurnard Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 8JX

    25/01365/TW Submitted 17 Sep 2025 100 yards away

    T3; Oak (Quercus robur) - Lift crown approx. 5m. G1; 3x Pittosporum - Reduce to approx. 2.5m. T5; Magnolia (Magnoliaceae grandiflora) - Reduce canopy approx 30%. T6; Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) - Reduce canopy approx 30%. G3; Mixed trees on rear boundary to include Elm (Ulmus procera), Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) and Oak (Quercus robur) - Reduce encroachment by approx. 3m. T7; Magnolia (Magnoliaceae grandiflora) - Reduce canopy approx 30%. The following tree works has been granted under application 25/00753/TW: T1; Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) - Dismantle and replant. T2; Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) - Dismantle and replant. T4; Oak (Quercus robur) - Prune height and crown clean approximately 20%. G2; Clear vegetation impeding footpath to give approximately 1M space - Dismantle smaller Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) with dieback; Dismantle Bay (Prunus nobilis).

    Granted Trees 13 docs
  • 6 Solent Lawns Shore Road Gurnard Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 8AX

    21/01034/TW Submitted 14 May 2021 150 yards away

    A1; Oak - To remove branches, growing towards the house, back to main stem off main branch heading towards building.

    Granted Trees 4 docs

In Isle of Wight

  • 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