Planning

A new motorhome campsite will open within ‘short walking distance’ of 3 Isle of Wight tourist attractions. The council has granted planning permission to Springfield Leisure IOW to open a ‘quality tourism enterprise’ at Heath Farm off Staplers Road, near...

A ‘much-needed’ 3-bedroom flat will be built in Shanklin, replacing part of a former Thai restaurant. Planners have accepted applicants Nick Spyker's plans for a conversion of the lower ground floor of Tudor Rose, 59 High Street, into a residential...

A bid to turn a former gift shop into flats has been refused due to concerns it would have a ‘significantly adverse impact’ on an Isle of Wight town centre. Council officers turned down Mr M. Croll’s planning application to...

A revised proposal for 9 ‘high-quality, purpose-built family homes’ on disused land behind an Isle of Wight pub is facing public opposition. County Hall has received 16 objections to Cordage 11’s plans for 1 2x-bedroom house, 5x 3-bedroom houses and...

A new ‘low-cost’ 1-bedroom apartment will be built within a former branch of Barclays Bank in Shanklin, against the wishes of a local town council. The council has approved Mr S. White’s prior approval application for a change of use...

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...

New figures have forecasted an overspend of more than £815,000 on adult social care on the Isle of Wight. County Hall is currently predicting an £815,971 ASC budget end-of-year overspend, with a performance report showing the number of people supported...

A former doctor’s surgery in the heart of Newport could become ‘affordable’ residential accommodation, including a 9-bed HMO. Mr R. Owolabi has lodged plans with County Hall for a conversion of the Medina Healthcare buildings at 16 West Street in...

A brownfield site in the middle of Newport Town Centre could be redeveloped with 2 new semi-detached houses. Mr P. Dempsey has submitted revised plans to County Hall for the construction of 2x 2-bedroom properties at 11-13 Scarrots Lane, Newport....

Access to mental health support for young people on the Isle of Wight will be examined by councillors this week, amid serious concerns with delays in accessing treatment right across the country. The adult social care, public health and housing...