A 13-bed care home for adults with learning disabilities or mental health needs could replace a former Isle of Wight hotel.
Kelly Pointing of the Call on Me care provider submitted a change of use application to the Isle of Wight Council to turn the former Parkway Hotel on Shanklin’s Park Road into assisted living accommodation.
The 3 storey, 16-bedroom hotel closed in August 2023, according to a statement from the applicant’s agent, Paul Stack Planning.
It says:
“The lower ground floor would comprise 3x en-suite bedrooms, 2 carer bedrooms, a kitchen, shared living room and staff kitchen.
“The ground floor will accommodate 4 en-suite bedrooms, 2 self-contained flats, a carer bedroom and communal kitchen/diner and lounge whilst the first floor will provide for two self-contained flats, 2 en-suite bedrooms and a carers bedroom.
“Call on Me has been trading for four years…they have received positive feedback, especially around reducing packages of support by focusing individuals on achieving goals in a proactive way and positively managing risks.
“The age range is anticipated to be 18–54-year-olds with a learning disability or mental health need, whilst developing a pathway option for 16–25-year-olds.”
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The Parkway Hotel ceased trading after becoming financially unviable – a result of ‘rising operational costs’ and a ‘significant decline’ in tourism, according to its former operator.
County Hall’s public consultation on application 25/01427/FUL finishes on 7th November and a decision is expected on 24th November.
