Planning

Fresh plans to convert a former doctor’s surgery in the Isle of Wight’s county town into a 13-bed House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) have been criticised as ‘excessive’ and lacking parking capacity.

Opposition has rallied to a multi-million-pound McDonald’s scheme in Cowes, with one objector labelling the proposal a ‘monstrosity’.

A controversial scheme to build a 145-berth leisure marina is due for a decision by the Isle of Wight Council, amid public concerns including pollution, parking and an increased risk of collisions.

New councillors on the Isle of Wight have been learning the ropes in advance of the meetings they will be expected to attend, and decisons they will have to make.

A 13-room House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) for working Island residents scheme has been submitted for an Isle of Wight hotel.

Could this finally be the turning point for Sandown's Pier Street site?

The Isle of Wight Council has closed the planning enforcement case that saw Ventnor Winter Gardens undergo work to improve the site's visual condition. 

The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council.

Proposals to convert an Isle of Wight hotel plagued by fire damage and vandalism have been broadly endorsed by Sandown Town Council (STC).

A former shop in the heart of a town in the north-Wight  will become a banking hub with Post Office services.