An Isle of Wight tenant has expressed outrage over a proposed house conversion that would render her ‘homeless’, along with her extended family. Enya Dunn-Green condemned Martha James of Plan Research’s planning application to convert 2 existing flats within Hurstleigh...

Final votes on closing 5 Isle of Wight primary schools will take place at a crunch Cabinet meeting tonight (Thursday). County Hall’s executive may approve the closures of Arreton Primary, Brading Primary, Cowes Primary, Oakfield Primary and Wroxall Primary, as...

The Isle of Wight Council's own Corporate Scrutiny Committee has recommended that Cabinet halt plans to shut 5 Isle of Wight primary schools - with the all important decision set to be made tomorrow night (Thursday). Citing insufficient evidence as...

There are currently no confirmed plans to build a multi-storey car park at St Mary’s Hospital, the Isle of Wight NHS Trust has said, despite the idea first being touted almost 18 months ago. Back in November 2023, the Trust...

A proposal to replace a storage building in Seaview has been turned down by the Isle of Wight Council following local opposition. County Hall planners refused Mr and Mrs Rivlin’s plans for a replacement garage and personal art studio on...

The Isle of Wight Council has sanctioned the purchase of 18 properties in Godshill, as part of plans to help people move out of 'very temporary accommodation'. Cabinet members voted on Thursday to buy 4x 1-bedroom properties, 13x 2-bedroom properties...

A bid to turn a large property in Shanklin into a house of multiple occupancy (HMO) has attracted a wave of criticism. Mr Singh’s planning application for a change of use of 23 Atherley Road encountered resistance from both residents...

The Isle of Wight Council's Cabinet now finds itself at loggerheads with members of the Corporate Scrutiny Committee over tax breaks for private schools. The executive voted on Thursday evening to go ahead with a recommendation to exclude fee-paying schools...

A 2-bedroom apartment could be formed behind a new laundrette in Sandown. Deven Thakrar applied to County Hall for a change of use of the rear of Isle of Wight solicitors Jerome and Co’s former ground floor offices at 11...

An Isle of Wight seaside town’s high street could get a new one-bedroom flat. Mr M. Pennells applied to the Isle of Wight Council for a change of use of part of the ground and first floor of 17 High...