Planning
Every Friday Island Echo publishes a list of planning applications submitted to the Isle of Wight Council. You'll also find other planning-related stories in this category.
WEST WIGHT COUNCILLOR CALLS-IN CONTROVERSIAL BARNFIELD SOLAR FARM PLANS
New proposals relating to a major solar farm project on the Isle of Wight could go before councillors for a decision.
Read moreDetailsGREEN LIGHT FOR NEW CULTURAL HUB NEXT TO ISLE OF WIGHT BOOKSHOP
A flexible and cultural community space proposal for a vacant house beside an Isle of Wight second-hand bookshop has been given the green light.
Read moreDetailsVENTNOR BUS DEPOT FACES DEMOLITION MAKING WAY FOR REDEVELOPMENT SCHEME
A former bus depot in the centre of Ventnor could be demolished, paving the way for a ‘comprehensive redevelopment scheme’.
Read moreDetailsGREENFIELD SITE ON EDGE OF NITON EARMARKED FOR 3 NEW HOMES
Plans for 3 ‘well-designed’ houses at a greenfield site on the edge of Niton village have been lodged with County Hall.
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT PLANNING APPLICATIONS: 10TH JULY 2026
Comments on the applications must be received within 21 days...
Read moreDetails36 NEW SEND SCHOOL PLACES APPROVED IN £1.5MILLION ISLE OF WIGHT EXPANSION
Around £1.5million in capital funding will be spent on a 36-place Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) expansion on the Isle of Wight.
Read moreDetailsHISTORIC EAST COWES GUARDHOUSE SET FOR NEW LEASE OF LIFE UNDER REVISED PLANS
Fresh proposals for ‘much-needed’ toilet and shower facilities at a 19th century Isle of Wight barracks have been lodged following public criticism.
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT PLANNING APPLICATIONS: 3RD JULY 2026
The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council.
Read moreDetailsPUB PLAN BREWS FOR FORMER VEGAN DELI BUILDING IN SANDOWN
The former vegan deli could become a brand new pub. Cheers!
Read moreDetailsFORMER OFFICE AND NHS PREMISES IN NEWPORT SET FOR RESIDENTIAL CONVERSION
An historic Isle of Wight town centre property last used as part of an NHS surgery will be turned into a 4-bedroom house.
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