Planning

A bid to build a modern 4-bedroom family home in a flood zone is facing resistance from Nettlestone and Seaview Parish Council. Both the local authority and neighbouring resident James Lovell have cited flooding concerns in objections to Lucror Estates’...

Plans for a new 2-bedroom apartment on the lower ground floor of a Victorian villa near an Isle of Wight beach have sparked opposition from locals. Ryde Town Council (RTC) joined 2 residents in objecting to Leavington House’s proposal for...

The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council. They can be viewed online at www.iwight.com/planning. Alternatively, they can be viewed at Seaclose Offices, Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2QS. Comments on the applications...

A new public meeting space, seating area and landscaped gardens will upgrade East Cowes Esplanade. County Hall has granted planning permission for a regeneration proposal at Albany Green in East Cowes which the council’s decision report said will significantly enhance...

An alleged emptying of 'untreated sewage' into the Norton Pumping Station has been raised at the Isle of Wight Council. Freshwater South’s Councillor Becca Cameron asked a question on the “serious matter” at last Thursday’s economy, regeneration, transport and infrastructure...

Plans for 3 new ‘family size’ houses near an Isle of Wight village previously criticised as ‘creeping development’ have been approved, despite fears over ‘sewage-related pollution’. County Hall has given Robert Russell permission to build 3 homes designated as ‘market...

A former sweet shop in the heart of the Isle of Wight’s largest town has been repainted as part of a transformation into an antiques store - although planning consent has not yet been granted. Charlotte Elliott of Elliott’s Antiques...

A building that formerly housed a local vets is at ‘serious risk of falling into disrepair’ and could be turned into a 1-bedroom flat. Ian Green is seeking permission from the Isle of Wight Council for a change of use...

A renowned Isle of Wight guesthouse will be transformed into residential accommodation due to the business not being ‘viable’ in the long term. Planners have accepted a change of use application from two of its four owners for a conversion...

A trio of councillors from both sides of the River Medina made a heartfelt case for replacing Floating Bridge 6 to the Isle of Wight Council earlier this week (16th October). Before a debate and decision to press ahead with...