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Pitt House Ducie Avenue Bembridge Isle Of Wight PO35 5NF

Granted Isle of Wight 26/00135/TW Tree Works to TPO

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

Amendment to proposed works (Received 12.03.2026): The following trees are covered by TPO or Conservation Area: 1; Leylandii - Remove. Reason: To allow surrounding trees to grow. 2; Sycamore - Pollarded to 4 m. 3; Sycamore - Repollard to previous pollarding height approx 4m. 4; Double trunk sycamore - Reduce crown by 30%. Reason: to manage stress on included bark union Reason: Rotting in trunk joint & scar from fallen branch. 5; Small holm oak - Remove. Reason: Due to rotting near base. 7; Sycamore (adjacent to 4); Reduce crown by 30% (to match T4). Reason: To manage both trees as a combined crown. G1; group of holm oaks - Pollard in line with surrounding holm oaks to natural points approx 7m. Reason: Reduce weight & over growth. G2. Fig and 2 x Apple; Remove. Reason: poor quality specimens.

As published by the council, reference 26/00135/TW

Application record

Reference
26/00135/TW
Type
Tree Works to TPO
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted
Received
30 Jan 2026
Validated
5 Feb 2026
Decided
17 Mar 2026
Ward
Bembridge
Parish
Bembridge
Decision by
Planning Officer Delegated Decision
Postcode
PO35 5NF

Site history

Applications at this address on the Isle of Wight register

This site has had 8 applications since 2025: 6 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/01321/TW Awaiting decision

    Pitt House Ducie Avenue Bembridge Isle Of Wight PO35 5NF

    1; 3m stump - Remove as its rotting away. 2; Large sycamore tree - Remove lower limb facing east. Reason: Dropping debris on neighbour's outside area. 3; Yew trees x2 - Reduce to 2m high. Reason: They are currently trying to grow through a more dominant plane tree. 4; Plane tree - Remove low limb facing NW. Reason: Suffering fungal decay. 5; Leylandi trees x4 - Remove. Reason: Trying to grow through holm oak tree. 6; Holm oak - Remove lower 2 limbs facing SW. Reason: Suffering decay & could be dangerous. 7; Holm oak - Remove. Reason: Only growing to one side due to overcrowding.

    Submitted 21 Sep 2026
  • 26/01153/TW Granted

    Pitt House Ducie Avenue Bembridge Isle Of Wight PO35 5NF

    G1; Group of Holm oaks - Pollard to approximately 7 metres in height. Reason: Arb management.

    Decided 15 Sep 2026
  • 26/01059/FUL Awaiting decision

    Pitt House Ducie Avenue Bembridge Isle Of Wight PO35 5NF

    Proposed self-build detached dwelling with ancillary accommodation and landscaping

    Submitted 5 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00676/HOU Granted

    Pitt House Ducie Avenue Bembridge Isle Of Wight PO35 5NF

    Proposed internal and external works to include: internal reconfiguration, new windows including a new bay window and dormer windows, installation of a new standing seam roof and loft conversion, new orangery in existing garage footprint, ground floor terrace and bedroom balcony, external alterations, pergola and outdoor kitchen; associated hard and soft landscaping works (Revised Description omitting works to the driveway, Revised Plans).

    Decided 14 Jul 2026 Householder
  • 26/00351/TW Granted

    Pitt House Ducie Avenue Bembridge Isle Of Wight PO35 5NF

    Amendment to proposed works 22.05.2026: 1. Larch - Remove. Reason: Poor specimen. 2. Conifer - Remove Reason: Growing inside the branches of a false acacia but not supporting it, therefore restricting the growth. 3. 2 x Sweet chestnut - To have tops and protruding branches reduced by up to a metre to prevent over loading. Reason: Poor specimens. T5; Beech - Remove. Reason: Significant fungal decay and cracking at lower levels. T6; Beech (next to T5 to the east) - To have the top reviewed when tree surgeons are dealing with T5, with a view to reducing height by up to 6 m if necessary. H; Holly tree - Remove. Reason: Poor specimen which hasn't improved at all over the last 18 months.

    Decided 2 Jun 2026 Trees
  • 26/00043/TW Granted

    Pitt House Ducie Avenue Bembridge Isle Of Wight PO35 5NF

    **5 DAY NOTICE** T1; Sycamore - Dismantle to near ground level. Reason; Extensive decay at base. Tree is very close to the property and is at risk of failure.

    Decided 23 Jan 2026 Trees
  • 25/01223/TW Granted

    Pitt House Ducie Avenue Bembridge Isle Of Wight PO35 5NF

    T1; Field Maple - to be removed to allow higher value surrounding trees to grow. T2; Yew - to be pollarded to 2m to create feature tree. T3; Chilean Myrtle - overall reduction of approximately 6 foot all round and a thin out of 20%. T4; Beech - remove poor quality . T5; Multi stem bay - remove. T6; Cherry - remove

    Decided 8 Dec 2025 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 30 Jan 2026

    Received by Isle of Wight

  2. 5 Feb 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 17 Mar 2026

    Decision issued: Granted

  4. 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 APPROVAL Decision Notice · 17 Mar 2026
  • TREE OFFICER REPORT Tree Work Application Report · 17 Mar 2026
  • AMENDMENT TO PROPOSAL 03.03.2026 Supporting Information · 12 Mar 2026
  • AMENDED LOCATION PLAN Plan - Location · 12 Mar 2026
  • T6 ADDITIONAL INFO FOR PROPOSAL Supporting Information · 05 Feb 2026
  • APPLICATIONFORMREDACTED Application Form - Public Copy · 30 Jan 2026

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What this grant of permission means

Isle of Wight granted permission on 17 March 2026, 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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  • Flat 3 Pump Lane Mews Pump Lane Bembridge Isle Of Wight PO35 5NG

    21/01394/TW Submitted 5 Jul 2021 50 yards away

    TA; Young oak (at rear of parking area, diameter over 75mm) - Remove. Non upright growth causing lack of access to parking and if left to mature all 3 would undermine wall they are next to. TC; Holly and TB; Bay - Remove both trees. Both trees are under the 75mm therefore, we assume we do not require permission for these.

    Granted Trees 11 docs
  • Pitt House Ducie Avenue Bembridge Isle Of Wight PO35 5NF

    26/01321/TW Submitted 21 Sep 2026 50 yards away

    92% historically approved · decision due ~16 Nov

    1; 3m stump - Remove as its rotting away. 2; Large sycamore tree - Remove lower limb facing east. Reason: Dropping debris on neighbour's outside area. 3; Yew trees x2 - Reduce to 2m high. Reason: They are currently trying to grow through a more dominant plane tree. 4; Plane tree - Remove low limb facing NW. Reason: Suffering fungal decay. 5; Leylandi trees x4 - Remove. Reason: Trying to grow through holm oak tree. 6; Holm oak - Remove lower 2 limbs facing SW. Reason: Suffering decay & could be dangerous. 7; Holm oak - Remove. Reason: Only growing to one side due to overcrowding.

    Awaiting decision Trees
  • Pitt House Ducie Avenue Bembridge Isle Of Wight PO35 5NF

    26/01153/TW Submitted 20 Aug 2026 50 yards away

    G1; Group of Holm oaks - Pollard to approximately 7 metres in height. Reason: Arb management.

    Granted Trees 2 docs
  • Pitt House Ducie Avenue Bembridge Isle Of Wight PO35 5NF

    26/01059/FUL Submitted 5 Aug 2026 50 yards away

    86% historically approved · decision due ~2 Dec

    Proposed self-build detached dwelling with ancillary accommodation and landscaping

    Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling
    Domestic
  • Northwells Lodge Ducie Avenue Bembridge Isle Of Wight PO35 5NF

    26/00735/TW Submitted 1 Jun 2026 50 yards away

    Small Juniper tree - Remove and re-plant with a new medium sized tree as part of landscaping works. Reason: Thin crown and declining. Sound arboriculture works.

    Granted Trees 4 docs
  • Northwells Lodge Ducie Avenue Bembridge Isle Of Wight PO35 5NF

    24/01279/TW Submitted 23 Aug 2024 50 yards away

    T1; Bay - Coppice to a low stump so it can be better managed in the future. T2; Bay - Remove. T3; Bay - Remove. T4; Norway Maple (variegated) - Remove. New tree will be planted within the frontage as part of future new landscaping.

    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