Instead of tiles, it’s teeth as an Isle of Wight dentist has now moved from Ryde to Wootton – and plans to turn the entire building into flats have been scrapped.
What used to be Atlantis Heating and Plumbing Bathroom Showroom in Wootton has a new lease of life as a dental practice.
Ryde’s Tower House Dental Clinic has moved into the former bathroom showroom, under the name Isle of Wight Dental Clinic, following the Isle of Wight Council’s refusal of plans to turn the showroom into flats.
Work has already taken place to transform the ground floor space, but planning permission is now being sought for more flats at the High Street building.
The building already has 2x 2nd-floor apartments and owner, Alex Cozens, wants 2 more, in both the loft and an extension.
In documents submitted to the Isle of Wight Council, agent, Elmstone Architectural, says it has revised the proposals in line with the planning officer’s comments. The agent said the plans would support the town’s high street, as the shopfront would be retained and there would be much-needed dental facilities for Islanders.
You can view the plans, 23/01532/FUL, on the Isle of Wight Council’s website. Comments can be made until 6th October.
