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Cowes South And Northwood planning approval rate

Cowes South And Northwood ward in Isle of Wight has a 89.7% approval rate based on 301 planning decisions. Isle of Wight overall: 86.0%.

Last updated: September 2026

89.7%
ward approval rate
301
Decisions
270
Approved
31
Refused
86.0%
Isle of Wight average

Cowes South And Northwood sits slightly above the Isle of Wight average, with a 3.7 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.

How Cowes South And Northwood compares

Cowes South And Northwood ward (301 decided)
89.7%
Isle of Wight overall (8,745 decided)
86.0%
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Recent decisions in Cowes South And Northwood

Demolition of conservatory; Proposed single storey rear extension; new porch to · Mon 28 Sep 2026
Approved
Partial demolition; alterations and change of use of former shop/showroom to pro · Wed 02 Sep 2026
Approved
Change of use from agricultural dwelling to dwelling unconnected with agricultur · Wed 19 Aug 2026
Refused
Demolition of conservatory and bedroom; proposed single storey rear extension; a · Mon 10 Aug 2026
Approved
Proposed 2 metre high fence · Mon 03 Aug 2026
Refused

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