A Yarmouth-based pub dating back to the 17th century will get new ‘high quality’ bed and breakfast accommodation. The Isle of Wight Council has granted Character Inns IOW Limited listed building consent (LBC) to install a total of 5 guest...

Wootton Primary School has been described as ‘welcoming’ and ‘highly ambitious’ following a recent ungraded inspection by Ofsted. A report from the government’s schools inspectorate said pupils are enthusiastic about their learning, settle into school quickly and develop positive learning...

A water treatment works in St Helens could be expanded as part of an upgrade to increase its capacity. Southern Water has applied to the Isle of Wight Council for planning permission for a change of use of land and...

A controversial application to vary a condition attached to a housing development in Freshwater has been turned down. The Planning Committee rejected a bid by Journey Estates Ltd to vary the timing of a Traffic Regulation Order included in its...

A proposed 14-house development on the outskirts of Cowes has attracted growing resistance from locals. Since news of the contentious plans for new housing on land at Comforts Farm off Pallance Road by Northwood first broke, 2 parish councils and...

The chair of the Isle of Wight Council has said he is 'absolutely furious' about County Hall’s handling of the Cowes floating bridge replacement process. Councillor Karl Love, representative for East Cowes, spoke out following recent news of a council-led,...

A small development of 3 new houses could be built in a field on the edge of Freshwater. GL Developments IOW Ltd has applied for planning permission to build 3 self-build houses, an access point, an orchard, a public open...

A 19th-century stately home and popular Isle of Wight events venue will have its facilities upgraded as part of a renovation. County Hall gave the go-ahead yesterday to Northwood House Charitable Trust’s application for listed building consent to enhance Northwood...

County Hall refused the latest attempt to build 12 houses on the edge of Newport yesterday evening (Tuesday). The council’s planning committee rejected Mrs C. Ferns’ revised proposal for a development with vehicle and pedestrian access on Landscape Lane, off...

Land in Bembridge could continue to be used for dredging thousands of tonnes of material from the harbour. JMC AG Ltd has applied for planning permission to continue using land at Bembridge Point off Embankment Road for storing, sorting and...