A prominent building in Ryde that has stood empty for years could be brought back into use as a new 10-bedroom hotel under plans submitted to the Isle of Wight Council.
Dr Malik is seeking planning permission to convert the former Terminus Hotel at 70 and 70A St Johns Road, which is said to have fallen into a poor state of repair.
The building went up for auction in 2025 and had previously been converted into 2 large maisonettes, as well as once being home to a gym, according to auctioneer Clive Emson.
Under the latest proposals, the property would be converted to provide short-stay visitor accommodation, alongside on-site management facilities.
The proposed hotel would feature 10 bedrooms as well as a guest lounge and dining area.
Holbrook Architectural Services, acting on behalf of Dr Malik, says the development would secure the future of the building through carefully considered alterations designed to improve its appearance.
A Design and Access Statement submitted as part of the application states:
“The scheme makes efficient use of an existing building, supports tourism, encourages sustainable transport and delivers a significant visual improvement to this important corner site.
“A Noise Impact Assessment has also been undertaken which concludes that the proposed hotel use is suitable for the site, subject to standard acoustic mitigation measures which can readily be incorporated into the development.”
The architectural designer says the proposals would not result in any significant additional overlooking, overshadowing or loss of privacy compared with the existing situation.
Other benefits highlighted in the planning documents include secure cycle storage and the restoration of architectural features that have previously been lost.
The application is currently out for public consultation, with Islanders able to submit comments until 2nd October.
A decision on planning application 26/00952/FUL is currently scheduled to be made by the Isle of Wight Council on 20th October.
It’s been a sh*thole for years.
I remember reading some ballsh*t a number of
years ago that if buildings were left in a poor state
the owners would have to tidy them up
MORE PUBLIC SECTOR B@LLOCKS
Look at the old Royal York Hotel in George Street
STILL AN UNFINISHED SH*THOLE
What must tourists think when they arrive on the
Island.
So long as it is not for those who enjoy free water taxi rides and free hotel stays, then most will be pleased this ugly, badly sited, unpleasant view hotel will be open again, albeit only for a short while, before it fails to pay it’s way, then another HMO for dossers of various addictions, afflictions and languages, but all having one thing in common, WE pay for their existence.
got to love the positivity on this Island when somebody wants to upgrade an eyesore ,good old Isle of Wight assuming 100% in DNA actual facts a big fat zero….never let that get in the way of gossip tho eh?
I pay for yours, you vile nasty woman. That REALLY grates. Who let you back on here with your constant hatred of everybody?
Why shouldn’t the building be used to house what you
call persons who enjoy free taxi rides.
Better than filling it with local druggies.
The island needs to do more to show some compassion
to persons in need, people with your views have not learnt
anything since the 1950s, 60s or 70s
times have changed since then, thank the Lord.
A sensible reply to a ridiculous racist
Oh dear, another racist having to get her vile views over.