Planning application
56 Newport Road Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 7PW
Works: Trees
Part of this application was approved and part refused. The decision notice on the council portal sets out which is which.
Proposal
Amendment to proposed works 01.04.2026: T1; Pine - Remove the lower branch that is consistently struck by the refuse lorry. Remove the smaller branch that crosses and rubs on the substantial limb that projects to the SE. Raise the canopy to the level of the adjacent building ridge. Carry out a canopy clean to remove dead wood that could fall. Reason: Clearance for access road and refuse lorry. G2; Pines x2 - Fell. Reason: Pose a serious risk to life and property. Small slender tree (within G2) - Fell. Reason: Very poor specimen with few branches that has hunted for light.
As published by the council, reference 26/00283/TW
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00283/TW
- Type
- Tree Works to TPO
- Status
- Awaiting decision
- Decision
- Part approved, part refused As published: Split Decision
- Received
- 2 Mar 2026
- Validated
- 3 Mar 2026
- Decided
- 27 Apr 2026
- Ward
- Cowes Medina
- Parish
- Cowes
- Decision by
- Planning Officer Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- PO31 7PW
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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2 Mar 2026
Received by Isle of Wight
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3 Mar 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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27 Apr 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
7 documents on file for this application
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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.
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