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11th July 2026
An Isle of Wight manufacturer of oil spill solutions is looking to ramp up production at its East Cowes base — with the potential to create more jobs. Vikoma moved into its East Cowes home in 2010 where it makes...
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 moreDetailsSunnycott Caravan Park in Gurnard will be allowed to extend after all — nearly 2 years after it was first denied. It comes as a Government watchdog overturned the Isle of Wight Council’s decision to refuse permission. Owner, Lynn Wildey,...
Read moreDetailsControversial plans for a housing development in Bembridge have been approved, but only after changes were made to the affordability of some of the proposed properties. 56 houses can now be built on the corner of Steyne Road and Hillway...
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 moreDetailsThe Isle of Wight Council is set to relaunch its ‘officer of the day’ walk-in service for planning next week as part of a wider package of measures being introduced following outcomes of the LGA Peer Review. It is hoped...
Read moreDetailsA former garage workshop in Sandown could be transformed into a gym run by local business CrossFit IOW. Planning permission is being sought by James Dixon of Crossfit IOW Limited to transform the industrial unit at College Close into a...
Read moreDetailsThe following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council and 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...
Read moreDetailsThe following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council and 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...
Read moreDetailsIt could be months before the Isle of Wight’s controversial and divisive ‘planning bible’ is back for discussion, after government changes halted the process. The Isle of Wight Council’s draft planning strategy has been in the making for more than...
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