Planning

Demolition work has started on the derelict former Polars residential care home on Staplers Road. In recent months, calls have been received from the community and nearby neighbours for the building to be tidied up and made safe, with some...

The 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...

Isle of Wight housebuilders have welcomed the next steps a crucial planning strategy is taking, but have criticised councillors who say the Island does not need more housing. Bosses at Captiva Homes, one of the Island’s biggest developers and behind...

The 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...

An Isle of Wight company boss wants to keep his fuel depot open despite breaching planning control. Retrospective planning permission is being sought by David Grannum, managing director of Solent Fuels, for a fuel storage depot at a former commercial...

Developers behind a major housing scheme in Ryde are ready to start building — as soon as the Isle of Wight Council gives the final permission. Over a year ago, planning permission was given by the Isle of Wight Council’s...

Restrict second home ownership, remove housing sites in Bembridge and Freshwater and renew emphasis on brownfield, not greenfield development - these are some of the changes the Isle of Wight Council’s scrutiny body would like made to the Island’s planning...

More houses are proposed for a major development site visible as you drive into Cowes. With approval for more than 170 properties already, Meadow View Park on Place Road is looking to increase the number of houses in its 3rd...

The 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...

Isle of Wight Councillors will be presented with an updated draft of the Island Planning Strategy at Cabinet next Thursday (8th September). The Cabinet will also consider any recommendations on the draft plan from the Corporate Scrutiny Committee, which meets...