ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL
PLANNING SERVICES

Customer Information
Frontline support for all of Planning Services including information about opening hours, the Customer Charter and IMPORTANT NOTICES;

Development Control
Details of current planning applications, the process involved in making an application, and general information including Appeals and Enforcement matters;

Building Control
Information about Building Regulations and general construction advice;

Countryside
Wildlife and biodiversity, Protected Trees Service, Countryside Management;

Planning Policy
For policy documents including the Unitary Development Plan. This section also incorporates the following three areas:-

Conservation and Design
Protecting and enhancing the character and appearance of Listed Buildings, Conservation Areas and design issues in respect of the Island’s built environment;

AONB Unit
The staff of the Isle of Wight AONB Partnership are hosted by IW Council within Planning Policy. The unit works to conserve and enhance the land area of the Island designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty as part of the national family of protected landscapes.

Archaeology Service
All archaeological matters.