Planning
Every Friday Island Echo publishes a list of planning applications submitted to the Isle of Wight Council. You'll also find other planning-related stories in this category.
KINGS HEAD IN YARMOUTH GIVEN GREEN LIGHT FOR EN-SUITE B&B ROOMS
A proposal for ‘high quality’ and ‘boutique’ en-suite bed and breakfast rooms at a West Wight pub has been granted conditional planning permission.
Read moreDetailsFARM BARNS IN BRIGHSTONE COULD BE TRANSFORMED FOR COMMERCIAL USE
A total of 4 disused farm barns situated within the Isle of Wight National Landscape could have new flexible commercial uses.
Read moreDetailsGREEN LIGHT TO TURN 13-BEDROOM SANDOWN HOTEL INTO RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY
A 13-bedroom Sandown hotel will be turned into residential accommodation after decades of trading, falling profits and being on the market for 2 years.
Read moreDetailsPLANS SUBMITTED FOR 5 NEW APARTMENTS ON PROBLEM SITE IN RYDE
A block of 5 apartments may be built on an Isle of Wight town centre site currently attracting anti-social behaviour.
Read moreDetailsROW ERUPTS OVER ‘INTRUSIVE’ EXTENSION AT EAST COWES’ VICTORIA BARRACKS
Opposition has grown to an ‘intrusive’ plan for toilet and shower facilities at a 19th century barracks.
Read moreDetailsGREEN LIGHT GIVEN FOR COMMUNITY FOOD HUB AT THE BAY SCHOOL
A multi-use hub for community events, refreshments during football matches, and job training will be installed within the grounds of a school in The Bay.
Read moreDetailsPLANS FOR 9 NEW HOMES IN WOOTTON FACE PARISH COUNCIL CONCERNS
A proposal for 9 ‘much-needed’ houses on land in Wootton is facing criticism from the local parish council.
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT PLANNING APPLICATIONS: 3RD APRIL 2026
The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council.
Read moreDetailsALDI SET TO ARRIVE IN RYDE AFTER COUNCIL GIVE PLANNING GREEN LIGHT
A new Aldi store looks set to open on the Isle of Wight after County Hall planners granted the supermarket giant conditional permission.
Read moreDetails‘OPPRESSIVE LIVING CONDITIONS’ CITED AS NEWPORT HOUSING PLANS REFUSED
A project to redevelop a former car wash and private car park in the Isle of Wight’s county town with housing has been rejected by the Isle of Wight Council.
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