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Island Plan

The Island Planning Strategy sets out how the council’s planning decisions could contribute to achieving the council’s vision for the Isle of Wight.

It will deal with future needs and opportunities in relation to infrastructure, homes, jobs and businesses, community facilities and the environment.

It will also set out the principles that will guide future development, including housing and employment land.

Details about the draft Island Planning Strategy (Apr 22) can be found on the council’s Website.

Below are articles relating to the Island Plan

20, December 2023·2 min read

Isle of Wight housing targets under scrutiny after new national policy update

IWC leader welcomes potential exceptional circumstances for island housing needs

18, December 2023·2 min read

Isle of Wight’s draft Island Planning Strategy faces scrutiny over infrastructure challenges

Isle of Wight council revisits planning strategy taking into account recent flooding and sewage woes

5, December 2023·2 min read

Proposed Isle of Wight Planning Strategy reduction could see fewer new homes (updated)

The draft Island Planning Strategy reduces the number of new homes target after extensive review

2, November 2023·1 min read

Letter: Conservative councillor criticises Green Party councillors over flood-prone building support

A Conservative councillor voices strong criticism of Green Party colleagues for supporting flood-prone building plans

people collecting sandbags from simeon rec by Zoe Feakes

30, October 2023·5 min read

Proposed housing developments under scrutiny amid Isle of Wight flooding concerns

Green Party councillors request in-depth flood strategy reassessment following recent Isle of Wight deluges

9, October 2023·1 min read

Councillors urge progress on stalled Island Planning Strategy

It's thought the draft plan will go to January’s full council meeting, but even then could take two more years before being fully ratified and adopted

15, September 2023·3 min read

Councillor Phil Jordan on pushing ahead amid political upheaval and challenges

Councillor Phil Jordan details his visions for the Isle of Wight amid leadership changes

man writing on blueprints with scale ruler in the foreground

2, May 2023·2 min read

Island’s future planning hangs in the balance: Councillors await crucial updates and Levelling Up Act

Councillors are being asked to delay the Draft Island Planning Strategy, awaiting potential National Planning Policy Framework changes and Levelling Up Act

9, March 2023·2 min read

Michael Gove announces new measures for community-led planning system

It's believed that housing targets will remain, but will be a starting point with new flexibilities to reflect local circumstances

10, January 2023·1 min read

Draft Island Planning Strategy: IWC to consider revised motion in light of new National Planning Policy Framework

Isle of Wight council's Island Draft Planning Strategy (DIPS) will be discussed again next week, with a request for the deadline to be extended to allow for changes in the National Planning Policy Framework

8, December 2022·2 min read

Isle of Wight council plan extra 100 per cent council tax charge for second homes and homes empty for two years

Once it is approved, the Isle of Wight council is looking to enforce the extra charges from April 1st 2024.

6, December 2022·3 min read

Housing targets will be advisory instead of mandatory in new Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill, says MP

If the Bill goes through Parliament, it will mean housing targets will be a ‘starting point’ with new flexibilities to reflect local circumstances

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