A developer has withdrawn a scheme to convert a former public toilets block in the middle of Wroxall following a backlash from the local parish council. Sue Savage withdrew a planning application to turn the Wroxall Public Convenience building on...

Conservative's Simon Richards has announced his candidacy for the upcoming Central Rural Ward by-election - with the Greens' Julia Laursen also throwing her hat into the ring. An experienced public sector professional and dedicated Islander with over 30 years of...

Consent for a large Isle of Wight housing development has been struck off following 'unauthorised work' and 'a clear potential that harm has been caused'. The Isle of Wight Council has confirmed its conditional permission for the building of 44...

A large villa-style property in Totland could house 4 new ‘starter homes’. Martha James of Plan Research submitted a planning application to County Hall to convert 2 existing flats within Hurstleigh – described as a house with a ‘substantial’ garden...

Difficulties accessing GP appointments, further problems with hospital car park ticket machines and dental costs are key issues facing Isle of Wight health services. Healthwatch Isle of Wight’s January to February Intelligence Report found rising discontent among health and social...

A new wedding and events facility could be heading to New Farm in Brading, as part of the continued diversification of the rural farm. Robert Oglander has applied to the Isle of Wight Council for planning and listed building consent...

A former Isle of Wight care home could be turned into ‘high quality housing’, if new plans are approved. Chris Danes of In Safe Hands Home Care Limited made a change of use application to County Hall to convert Bluebell...

Plans to end tax breaks for private schools on the Isle of Wight came under attack yesterday evening (Tuesday). A report signed by Deputy Council Leader Councillor Ian Stephens proposed that Cabinet members recommend the exclusion of private schools from...

A Shanklin summerhouse dating from the 17th century will be transformed into a home, despite concerns from residents and the Town Council. County Hall planners have given conditional approval to Mr and Mrs Hook’s planning and listed building consent applications...

A new warehouse that could ‘support expanding companies’ and ‘deliver employment opportunities’ will be built in Cowes. County Hall has approved marine manufacturing and service business JAM & Sons Ltd’s planning application to build a large steel span industrial building...