Planning application
11 Fishers Whitwell Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 1UU
Works: Trees
Part of this application was approved and part refused. The decision notice on the council portal sets out which is which.
Proposal
6 ash trees - Complete removal. Reason: Trees are diseased and one is completely dead and they were all unstable. There is considerable risk that they all fall into the road or into our neighbours garden from some height.
As published by the council, reference 26/00119/TW
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00119/TW
- Type
- Tree Works to TPO
- Status
- Unknown
- Decision
- Part approved, part refused As published: Split Decision
- Received
- 28 Jan 2026
- Validated
- 29 Jan 2026
- Decided
- 17 Mar 2026
- Ward
- Ventnor And St Lawrence
- Parish
- Ventnor
- Decision by
- Planning Officer Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- PO38 1UU
Site history
Applications at this address on the Isle of Wight register
This site has had 2 applications since 2021: 1 approved, 0 refused.
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21/00859/HOU Granted
11 Fishers Whitwell Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 1UU
Proposed extension at first floor level; single storey rear extension at ground floor level; cladding; new solar panels on roof area
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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28 Jan 2026
Received by Isle of Wight
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29 Jan 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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17 Mar 2026
Decision issued: Split Decision
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10 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
6 documents on file for this application
- TREE WORKS DECISION NOTICE SPLIT
- TREE OFFICER REPORT
- FURTHER PHOTOS OF TREES
- AERIAL LOCATION PLAN
- APPLICATIONFORMREDACTED
- 11 FISHERS - TREES BY ROAD
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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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11 Fishers Whitwell Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 1UU
Proposed extension at first floor level; single storey rear extension at ground floor level; cladding; new solar panels on roof area
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8 Twining Road Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 1TX
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Content 10 Fishers Whitwell Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 1UU
T1; Sycamore - Removal of basal growth to allow easier access for garden and tree maintenance. T2; Sycamore - Cut back some of the longer side branches by 1.5m. Ongoing maintenance. T3 and T4 Sycamores; - Removal of basal growth to allow easier access for gardens and tree maintenance. Cut back longer side branches by 1.5m. Ongoing maintenance. T5; Sycamore - Remove lower branches up to 2m from the base to lift the crown and maintain access around and under the tree. T6; Species Unknown as not in leaf (located at the top of the cliff above the garden of 10 Fishers) - Removal requested of all the branches overhanging the cliff from the trunk nearest the cliff edge. This will reduce wind rocking and the possibility of destabilising the edge of the cliff top. Ownership unknown, on land between cliff edge and public footpath. It can be seen more clearly from the public footpath at the top of the cliff.
Granted Trees 2 docs -
Beverley Seven Sisters Road St Lawrence Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 1UY
Amendment to proposed works 21.05.2026: T1; Sycamore - Fell to ground level. Reason: Partially uprooted, cavity in base, little healthy growth due to previously being clad with ivy. T2; 2x Co-dominant sycamore stems (neighbour's driveway) - Fell to ground level. Reason: Partially uprooted, cavity in base, little healthy growth due to previously being ivy clad. Both stems lean towards parking area of neighbour's property. T3; Sycamore (Neighbour's driveway) - 30% reduction. Reason; Buttress roots in rear of stem above ground, leaning over driveway. T4; Unknown (Neighbour's driveway) - 30% reduction. Reason: Twin stem with buttress roots above ground level, leaning over driveway. T5; Sycamore (top of bank over garden of 8 Twining Rd) - Reduce lower North facing limb by approx 3.5m. Lower limb prune north west tips to match. Reason: 2 limbs over hanging front garden of 8 Twining Road behind tree marked 6, top of bank. T6; 4x Sycamore (behind house) - 40% whole crown reduction. Reason: Ivy clad, slight lean towards house, sparse growth, middle of fence behind Beverley - slight cavity at base and over extended limbs. T7; Multi stem ash (behind house) - 30% whole crown reduction. Reason: Over extended limbs - leaning towards lane, corner of fence behind Beverley.
Granted Trees 6 docsSmall domestic -
10 Fishers Whitwell Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 1UU
T1 Sycamore - reduce crown and shape by 30-40%, regular maintenance T2 and T3 Sycamores - cut to previously pollarded points, regular maintenance, one branch to be reduced to height of 1.5 metres T4 Sycamore - raise crown 2-3 metres from groundlevel, cut back higher branches by 1-2 metres, regular maintenance. T5 Sycamore - raise crown 2-3 metres from groundlevel, cut back higher branches by 2-3 metres, regular maintenance.
Granted Trees 2 docs -
Seven Sisters House Seven Sisters Road St Lawrence Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 1UY
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26/01222/TW Awaiting decision
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