Alton Cottage Swains Lane Bembridge Isle Of Wight PO35 5ST

1. 7 Apr 2026

   Received by Isle of Wight

2. 1 Jun 2026

   Decision issued: Granted

3. 10 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Isle of Wight granted permission on 1 June 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.

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.

• The Small Cottage Lane End Road Bembridge Isle Of Wight PO35 5SY

  25/01262/TW Submitted 1 Sep 2025 100 yards away

  Amendment received 23.10.2025: 1. Sweet chestnut tree (1st on the left hand side of driveway) - Reduce northerly fork at top of tree by 3m back to growth point so it matches southerly top of tree; Reduce by 3m the lateral branch which is pointing east over driveway. 2. Dead Sweet chestnut tree (2nd on the left hand side of driveway) - Remove.

  Split decision Trees 9 docs

• Pier House Swains Lane Bembridge Isle Of Wight PO35 5ST

  26/01186/TW Submitted 27 Aug 2026 100 yards away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~22 Oct

  T1; Yew (Taxus Baccatta); Dismantle to near ground level. Reason: Tree has severe dieback. T2; Holm Oak (Quercus Illex); Crown lift over decked area to give approximately 4M clearance over decked area. Remove long secondary bough encroaching building to reduce overhang Reason: Excessive shade and stop decking being as slippy/hazardous. T3; Horse Chestnut (Aesculus Hippocastanum); Prune biased side and crown clean. Approximately 10-15% reduction Reason: To increase uniformity and reduce excessive shade. T4; Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus); Re-pollard multi-stem tree to previous pollard points at approximately 3M height Reason: To reduce encroachment over building and provide Arboricultural maintenance. T5; Lawson Cypress (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana); Dismantle to near ground level Reason: Tree is congested and has severe dieback. T6; Gum Tree (Eucalyptus globulus); Dismantle to near ground level Reason: Tree contributes little to landscape,has severe dieback and Artists Fungus(Ganoderma Applanatum) to the base. T7; Beech (Fagus sylvatica); Crown clean and remove significant deadwood. Reason: To improve trees general health. T8; Blue Cedar (Cedrus atlantica); Reduce long/lower overextended bough by approximately 25%. Reason: Branch is overloaded and nearly touching lawn. T9 and T10; 2 x Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris) Remove significant deadwood throughout canopies, Reason: To make the trees safe and improve the trees general health. G1; Front hedge comprising Pittosporum (Pittosporum tenuifolium), Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) and Bay (Laurus nobilis); Reduce to previously trimmed height of approximately 5M, trim all sides and reduce encroachment to roadside. Reason: To make the trees safe and provide Arboricultural maintenance. G2; 8 x Lime (Tilia cordata); Re-pollard to original pollard points at approximately 4-5M height. Reason: To reduce excessive shade and reduce the trees chances of failure.

  Awaiting decision Trees 2 docs

• Lane End House Lane End Road Bembridge Isle Of Wight PO35 5SZ

  21/01479/HOU Submitted 20 Jul 2021 150 yards away

  Proposed extensions and alterations to existing dwelling & outbuildings: The outbuilding proposals consist of a new gym outbuilding to the East of site,extension to garage to form workshop with a replacement gable end roof with solar panels on the south elevation & to demolish existing garden store to accommodate outdoor kitchen connecting to existing summer house. The main house proposals consist of internal layout changes, an extension at 1st floor level with replacement gable end roof, a single storey extension & alterations to the single storey roof lines. (Revised drawings)

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition 39 docs
  Small domestic

• 11 The Brambles Bembridge Isle Of Wight PO35 5QH

  25/01695/TW Submitted 24 Nov 2025 200 yards away

  Amendment to proposal 06.05.2026: T1; Macrocarpa - Lift canopy to approx. 5.5m above ground level. Remove 1x decayed stem leaning towards house. Reduce height by approx. 2-3m to maintain size of canopy and reduce overextending lateral limbs bringing back in line with main canopy. Reason: To reduce weight and minimise risk of failure.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Beach House Beach House Lane Bembridge Isle Of Wight PO35 5TA

  25/01344/TW Submitted 15 Sep 2025 200 yards away

  This application includes trees covered by TPO and Conservation Area: T1; Beech (TPO) - 30% crown reduction, being balanced to all sides; Replace existing cable bracing if necessary. T2 & T3 Dead trees (Conservation Area) - Remove.

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• Beach House Beach House Lane Bembridge Isle Of Wight PO35 5TA

  25/01759/TW Submitted 5 Dec 2025 200 yards away

  **5 Day Notice** T1; Beech - Fell to ground level Reason: Suffering from extensive and established decay infection of the lower bole, main fork and buttresses. Health and safety grounds as discussed with LPA Arb Officer on site.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 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