Planning application
Alton Cottage Swains Lane Bembridge Isle Of Wight PO35 5ST
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Amendment to proposal 21/05/2026: Large multiple stem conifer hedge (front driveway, boundary with Swains Lane) - Reduce in height by approx 3.5-4m and trim both faces in by approx 0.5-1m. Pine tree (right hand boundary in front of pool) - 30% reduction and crown clean. Reason: Prevent dropping of needles into pool.
As published by the council, reference 26/00469/TW
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00469/TW
- Type
- Tree Works to TPO
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Granted
- Received
- 7 Apr 2026
- Validated
- 7 Apr 2026
- Decided
- 1 Jun 2026
- Ward
- Bembridge
- Parish
- Bembridge
- Decision by
- Planning Officer Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- PO35 5ST
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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7 Apr 2026
Received by Isle of Wight
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1 Jun 2026
Decision issued: Granted
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10 Aug 2026
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Agent on file, registered in Cowes
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7 documents on file for this application
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Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
About trees applications
How this application type works
Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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The Small Cottage Lane End Road Bembridge Isle Of Wight PO35 5SY
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
91% 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 -
11 The Brambles Bembridge Isle Of Wight PO35 5QH
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
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 4 docs -
Beach House Beach House Lane Bembridge Isle Of Wight PO35 5TA
**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 -
Oak House Lane End Road Bembridge Isle Of Wight PO35 5SZ
Horse Chestnut - Pollard to previous pollard points. 6 x Lime - Pollard to previous pollard points (in line with neighbour's lime tree height). Reason: Maintenance.
Granted Trees 3 docs
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