Planning
Planning plays a vital role in shaping the future of our community, and this page is designed to help residents understand access the process works at a local level.
While the Town Council is consulted on planning applications and provides comments reflecting local views, the Isle of Wight Council, as the local unitary authority is the statutory planning authority responsible for making all formal decisions.
Our aim is to support residents by highlighting applications that may affect the Town.
The Isle of Wight Council planning register shows planning applications made since February 2004. It includes any appeals and tree works applications. You can also comment on current applications using the planning register. This can be accessed online using Application search, view and comment
Details of recent Planning Applications and decisions relating to property in Sandown are detailed below for your convenience. All applications are considered by the Town Councils Planning Committee at the next meeting. Details of the meetings can be found on the Committees Webpage:
Submitting a Planning Comment
Applications
Planning comments are most influential when they identify specific land-use impacts and provide clear, relevant planning reasons. Their weight depends on the quality and relevance of the issues raised, not on the number of comments received or the length of submissions.
When determining a planning application, the local planning authority must follow the development plan unless other material considerations justify a different decision. Relevant national planning policies may also be material considerations.
A material planning consideration is any issue that is relevant to the planning merits of a proposal, particularly its impact on the use and development of land in the public interest. Public comments can be taken into account where they relate to such planning matters, but support or objection alone is not a valid reason to grant or refuse permission. The decision maker determines how much weight to give each material consideration based on the circumstances of the case.
- Make a clear connection between the proposal and a specific planning impact. Avoid relying solely on personal dislike, general concerns, or the popularity of a particular view.
- Be specific. For example, identifying overlooking from a particular first-floor window into a named garden is more persuasive than simply stating that privacy will be affected.
- Distinguish between genuine planning harm and inconvenience. Some change is inevitable, so explain why the impact would be significant in planning terms.
- Consider both the benefits and the drawbacks of a proposal where relevant. Balanced comments are often more persuasive.
- Remember that several individually minor impacts may, when taken together, result in a material cumulative effect.
- Check the application reference number, consultation deadline, and submission process on the local planning authority’s website.
- Read the application plans and supporting documents before commenting, and focus on the proposal as submitted.
- Clearly state whether you support, object to, or are neutral on the application.
- Present your points as numbered planning reasons.
- Explain the likely land-use impact, who or what would be affected, where the impact would occur, and reference any relevant plans, policies, or evidence.
- Where appropriate, suggest a reasonable amendment or planning condition that could make the proposal acceptable.
- Submit comments before the consultation deadline and keep a copy of your submission or acknowledgement receipt.
26/01302/FUL
Land Adjacent 24 Halford Close Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 9DZ
Public Consultation End Date: Fri 30 Oct 2026
Proposed detached dwelling with access and parking; landscaping and boundary treatments
26/01308/ADV
The Broadway Centre Broadway Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 9GG
Public Consultation End Date: Fri 23 Oct 2026
Proposed illuminated digital display board
26/01217/FUL
Jewson 127 Avenue Road Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 8DY
Public Consultation End Date: Fri 09 Oct 2026
Demolition of one ancillary warehouse building; Proposed alterations to fenestration, new external finishes in connection with the refurbishment of the main building; regularisation of storage arrangement (revised scheme)
26/01018/FUL
Wildheart Animal Sanctuary Yaverland Road Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 8QB
Public Consultation End Date: Fri 02 Oct 2026
Replacement covered seating area
26/01145/FUL
14 High Street Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 8DA
Public Consultation End Date: Fri 25 Sep 2026
Proposed roof terrace with privacy screening/balustrading and reconfiguration of access to roof
26/01102/HOU
Little Elm Yaverland Road Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 8QB
Public Consultation End Date: Mon 21 Sep 2026
Replacement roof structure incorporating enlargement of existing front dormer and new enlarged rear dormer; increased gable glazing and new porch; deck extension and ramped access to front door; alterations to external materials and minor alterations to rear window and door openings
26/01020/RVC
Sandown Manor Yaverland Road Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 8QP
Public Consultation End Date: Mon 07 Sep 2026
Variation of conditions 2, 6 and 7 on 22/00928/FUL for alterations to Plot 1 elevations and inclusion of materials specification; allow commencement of plot 1 prior to road surface being upgraded and removal of plot 1 and 4 from condition 7
26/00229/FUL
12 Avenue Road Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 8BN
Public Consultation End Date: Fri 28 Aug 2026
Proposed demolition of existing rear store and garage; Proposed single storey rear extension to form store and stock room
26/00938/HOU
58 St Johns Road Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 8HF
Public Consultation End Date: Fri 21 Aug 2026
Demolition of garage: Proposed two storey side extension
26/00917/RVC
90B Station Avenue Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 8HD
Public Consultation End Date: Fri 21 Aug 2026
Variation of condition no 2 on 26/00101/FUL to amend window position to living room; amend location of door in conservatory on floor & site plan
25/01619/FUL
Land At & To The South Of Sandown Wastewater Treatment Works (WTW), East Yar Road, Sandown, Isle Of Wight, PO36 9AX & Extending 3km West From The WTW To The Eastern Yar (Lower) Immediately Upstream Of The Alverstone Weir
Public Consultation End Date: Fri 21 Aug 2026
Water Recycling Project comprising the construction of a Water Recycling Plant (WRP) on land to the south of Sandown Wastewater Treatment Works, an outfall to release purified recycled water into the Eastern Yar (Lower) just upstream of the Alverstone weir, and a new below-ground pipeline to transfer purified recycled water from the new WRP to the Eastern Yar (Lower) at Alverstone and associated development to construct and operate the project, to include temporary construction compounds/laydown areas and associated access off Alverstone Road, College Close, Greenwood Lane and Kern Lane, with minor alterations to the junction of Greenwood Lane with the A3055 Morton Common/Morton Road and temporary pedestrian footpath north of Greenwood Lane (Environmental Statement submitted) (revised plans and additional information submitted – including amended site area, arboricultural report, archaeological evaluation reports, outline construction traffic management plan and enabling activities report) (revised description) (readvertised application)
6/00821/FUL26/00873/LBC
Old Town Hall Grafton Street Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 8JJ
Public Consultation End Date: Fri 31 Jul 2026
Listed Building Consent for proposed alterations at ground floor and first floor levels comprising removal/part removal and blocking in of internal doors and walls; new doors and internal partition walls; remedial repair works and decoration to Town Hall elevations, windows, and roofing including the Cottage and Wise Building; installation of external lighting, cctv and extracts for building services; new replacement compliant staircase at the Cottage; internal ceiling and decoration, panels and window protection and guarding; installation of swift boxes.
26/00821/FUL
13 High Street Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 8DA
Public Consultation End Date: Fri 31 Jul 2026
Change of use from Class E to a pub (Sui generis use)
Planning comments can influence a decision when they identify genuine land-use impacts and explain them in a clear, site-specific way. The strength of a comment comes from the relevance and quality of its planning reasons, not from its length or the number of people who repeat it.
Public views can be taken into account when they relate to valid planning matters; support or opposition by itself is not a reason to grant or refuse permission.
A material planning consideration is a matter relevant to the planning decision. Planning is principally concerned with the use and development of land in the public interest. Whether an issue is material depends on the facts and the legal and policy context. The decision maker decides how much weight to give each material consideration.
- Find the application reference, consultation deadline and correct submission route on the local planning authority website.
- Read the plans and key reports before commenting. Focus on the proposal that has actually been submitted.
- State whether you support, object or are neutral, then give numbered planning reasons.
- Explain the likely land-use impact, who or what would be affected, where it would occur and which drawing, policy or evidence supports your point.
- Suggest a proportionate change or condition where one could make the scheme acceptable.
- Submit before the published deadline and keep a copy or confirmation receipt.
- Make the connection between the proposal and a planning impact. Do not rely only on personal dislike, general concern or the popularity of a view.
- Be specific. A point about overlooking from a named first-floor window to a particular garden is more useful than saying the scheme destroys privacy.
- Distinguish harm from inconvenience. Some change is inevitable; explain why the effect would be significant in planning terms.
- Address both benefits and harm where relevant. A balanced comment is often more persuasive.
- Remember that several individually modest effects may have a material cumulative impact
Decisions
26/00938/HOU
58 St Johns Road Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 8HF
Granted
Decision Issued Date: 16/09/2026
Demolition of garage: Proposed two storey side extension
26/00938/HOU
58 St Johns Road Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 8HF
Granted
Decision Issued Date: 16/09/2026
Demolition of garage: Proposed two storey side extension
26/00917/RVC
90B Station Avenue Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 8HD
Granted
Decision Issued Date: 16/09/2026
Variation of condition no 2 on 26/00101/FUL to amend window position to living room; amend loca on of door in conservatory on floor & site plan
26/00874/LBC
Old Town Hall Grafton Street Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 8JJ
Granted
Decision Issued Date: 14/08/2026
Listed Building Consent for works including internal alterations to partition lobby and reception to accommodate wheelchair users, wall-mounted acoustic panels installed both inside ground floor Main Hall and in lower ground floor Studio room, mesh netting and window protection installed in main hall, and an internal decorative screen at lower ground floor social area
26/00873/LBC
Old Town Hall Grafton Street Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 8JJ
Granted
Decision Issued Date: 14/08/2026
Listed Building Consent for proposed alterations at ground floor and first floor levels comprising removal/part removal and blocking in of internal doors and walls; new doors and internal partition walls; remedial repair works and decoration to Town Hall elevations, windows, and roofing including the Cottage and Wise Building; installation of external lighting, cctv and extracts for building services; new replacement compliant staircase at the Cottage; internal ceiling and decoration, panels and window protection and guarding; installation of swift boxes.
26/00736/TW
Shingles Grange Road Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 8NE
Granted
Decision Issued Date: 23/07/2026
Sycamore tree (within raised area of retained earth within front left driveway) – Remove to ground level. Reason: Visibly declining.
26/00658/TW
Flat 3 Seahaven 23 Carter Street Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 8AA
Granted
Decision Issued Date: 14/07/2026
Amended proposed works (6th July 2026):T1; Beech; Crown reduce 20%, crown lift to 4m, removing the lowest branch east over the carparking area for Seahaven. Crown clean, deadwood removal. Reason: Reduce impact of tree on surrounding area; the tree is coming into contact with buses to the north and extending over the car parking area to the east; an electrical substation is located just beneath it to the west.
26/00680/HOU
12A Winchester Park Road Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 8HJ
Refused
Decision Issued Date: 07/07/2026
Proposed single storey rear extension, reconstruction and extension of the rear dormer window, roof alterations, changes to external materials/finishes to elevations and new fenestration to the west elevation (revised scheme)
26/00697/RVC
Sandown Water Treatment Works Golf Links Road Lake Sandown
Isle Of Wight PO36 9PF
Granted
Decision Issued Date: 09/07/2026
Variation of condition 5 on 23/02215/FUL for alterations to landscape planting
26/00625/HOU
17 Vinings Road Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 8DU
Granted
Decision Issued Date: 06/07/2026
Proposed carport; alterations to garage roof and installation of roof mounted solar panels to garage and carport
Appeals
Licencing
Sandown Town Council is consulted on a range of licencing proposals — including premises licences, street trading, and temporary event notices — and uses its local insight to reflect the views and priorities of the town.
However, the Isle of Wight Council is the statutory licencing authority. It is responsible for administering the licencing framework, assessing applications, enforcing relevant legislation, and making all formal decisions.
This page informs residents of the applications being considered by the Planning Committee.
To view details of the application and to submit any representations, please click on the link below to access the relevant Isle of Wight Councils page
Please note that when determining an application for a pavement licence the licencing authority can only consider comments relating to the following:
- Public health and safety – including security and crowd management measures in relation to social distancing.
- Public amenity – if the proposed use is likely to create nuisance or anti- social behaviour to neighbouring occupiers.
- Accessibility – considerations under the national ‘no-obstruction’ condition particularly in relation to the needs of disabled people, but also taking into account any other temporary measures in place such as, reallocation of road space, existing fixed structures that already reduce access, social distancing measures such as queuing systems or if there are already a high level of users of the space for example pedestrian or cycle movements