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11th July 2026
A proposed electric vehicle (EV) charging zone in the car park of Newport’s Morrisons supermarket has been approved. Justifying the decision, the Isle of Wight Council raised the UK government’s commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 28% by 2035....
Read moreDetailsThe 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...
Read moreDetailsSocial inequality and mental wellbeing concerns have been raised over the Isle of Wight Council’s school proposals. In separate questions posed at County Hall on Thursday evening, Councillors Joe Lever and Michael Lilley probed the council on whether it has...
Read moreDetailsWork to restore land at an Isle of Wight quarry with tens of thousands of tonnes of fill material could continue for another 2 years. Supplier of construction and building materials, Wight Building Materials Ltd, has sought permission for more...
Read moreDetailsThe former F L Lloyd funeral directors in Cowes could be converted into a residential property if plans are approved by the Isle of Wight Council. Mr Christopher Galbraith has submitted a planning application to the local authority seeking permission...
Read moreDetailsA bid to turn a Freshwater building into an office has been made following 3 failed attempts to convert the space in the face of ongoing opposition. Callum Hill has sought to change a New Village site, described as a...
Read moreDetailsThe 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...
Read moreDetailsA boarded up Shanklin summerhouse dating back to the 17th century could be turned into a home. Mr and Mrs Hook have applied to the Isle of Wight Council to convert Shanklin Manor’s summerhouse, said to have been used as...
Read moreDetailsThe Isle of Wight Council is on track to submit the Island Planning Strategy (IPS) to government at the end of the month. This would be a significant step in the plan-making process and would pass the IPS over to...
Read moreDetailsThe 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...
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