A new motorhome campsite will open within ‘short walking distance’ of 3 Isle of Wight tourist attractions. The council has granted planning permission to Springfield Leisure IOW to open a ‘quality tourism enterprise’ at Heath Farm off Staplers Road, near...

Cuts to children and youth services, which the Isle of Wight Council 'has not been able to afford', is 1 of 4 main theories behind the declining mental health of young people, an Island charity boss has said. In a...

A ‘much-needed’ 3-bedroom flat will be built in Shanklin, replacing part of a former Thai restaurant. Planners have accepted applicants Nick Spyker's plans for a conversion of the lower ground floor of Tudor Rose, 59 High Street, into a residential...

An Isle of Wight care home recently hit with a food hygiene rating of 2 has promised a 'full kitchen refurbishment'. County Hall’s environmental health (EH) department flagged a collection of Food Safety and Standards concerns following a visit to...

A bid to turn a former gift shop into flats has been refused due to concerns it would have a ‘significantly adverse impact’ on an Isle of Wight town centre. Council officers turned down Mr M. Croll’s planning application to...

A revised proposal for 9 ‘high-quality, purpose-built family homes’ on disused land behind an Isle of Wight pub is facing public opposition. County Hall has received 16 objections to Cordage 11’s plans for 1 2x-bedroom house, 5x 3-bedroom houses and...

A new ‘low-cost’ 1-bedroom apartment will be built within a former branch of Barclays Bank in Shanklin, against the wishes of a local town council. The council has approved Mr S. White’s prior approval application for a change of use...

New figures have forecasted an overspend of more than £815,000 on adult social care on the Isle of Wight. County Hall is currently predicting an £815,971 ASC budget end-of-year overspend, with a performance report showing the number of people supported...

A former doctor’s surgery in the heart of Newport could become ‘affordable’ residential accommodation, including a 9-bed HMO. Mr R. Owolabi has lodged plans with County Hall for a conversion of the Medina Healthcare buildings at 16 West Street in...

A brownfield site in the middle of Newport Town Centre could be redeveloped with 2 new semi-detached houses. Mr P. Dempsey has submitted revised plans to County Hall for the construction of 2x 2-bedroom properties at 11-13 Scarrots Lane, Newport....