The Sandown Hotel in Sandown, which has remained closed for several years, could now be partially converted into flats.
Nick Spyker of Isle of Wight Hotels Ltd has applied to County Hall for a conversion of the north wing of Culver Parade’s Sandown Hotel into 4x 3-bedroom apartments.
At the same time, the hotel would be downsized to become room-only – if it ever reopens.
The former 3-star hotel has been closed due to a ‘lack of demand for hotel accommodation over the last few years’, according to a statement written by Martin J Hayles.
It says:
“This scheme is to retain a reduced size hotel onto Culver Parade which would be offered on a room only basis with an option of continental breakfast, reducing the need for kitchen facilities and only requiring minimal staffing levels.
“The north wing onto Avenue Road would be converted into four apartments, one per floor level. There would be very little alterations externally to the north wing as indicated on the Sketch Design elevational drawings.
“Proposals will both respect and improve/enhance a corner property located within Sandown Conservation Area.”
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A public consultation on the application finishes on 16th June and a decision is expected on 7th July.
Shouldn’t be allowed, this used to be a great hotel,
converting the hotel into flats is no good for
tourism or island jobs.