Planning

An Isle of Wight tenant has expressed outrage over a proposed house conversion that would render her ‘homeless’, along with her extended family. Enya Dunn-Green condemned Martha James of Plan Research’s planning application to convert 2 existing flats within Hurstleigh...

A proposal to replace a storage building in Seaview has been turned down by the Isle of Wight Council following local opposition. County Hall planners refused Mr and Mrs Rivlin’s plans for a replacement garage and personal art studio on...

A bid to turn a large property in Shanklin into a house of multiple occupancy (HMO) has attracted a wave of criticism. Mr Singh’s planning application for a change of use of 23 Atherley Road encountered resistance from both residents...

A 2-bedroom apartment could be formed behind a new laundrette in Sandown. Deven Thakrar applied to County Hall for a change of use of the rear of Isle of Wight solicitors Jerome and Co’s former ground floor offices at 11...

An Isle of Wight seaside town’s high street could get a new one-bedroom flat. Mr M. Pennells applied to the Isle of Wight Council for a change of use of part of the ground and first floor of 17 High...

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...

A large villa-style property in Totland could house 4 new ‘starter homes’. Martha James of Plan Research submitted a planning application to County Hall to convert 2 existing flats within Hurstleigh – described as a house with a ‘substantial’ garden...

A new wedding and events facility could be heading to New Farm in Brading, as part of the continued diversification of the rural farm. Robert Oglander has applied to the Isle of Wight Council for planning and listed building consent...

A former Isle of Wight care home could be turned into ‘high quality housing’, if new plans are approved. Chris Danes of In Safe Hands Home Care Limited made a change of use application to County Hall to convert Bluebell...

A Shanklin summerhouse dating from the 17th century will be transformed into a home, despite concerns from residents and the Town Council. County Hall planners have given conditional approval to Mr and Mrs Hook’s planning and listed building consent applications...