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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

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

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, September 2022·2 min read

Restrict second homes and remove housing sites in Bembridge and Freshwater say Scrutiny councillors

It is understood, should the proposed changes be refused, Conservative councillors would vote against the draft Island Planning Strategy, potentially blocking its adoption and delaying the process longer

dormouse looking through the undergrowth

19, February 2019·3 min read

The Isle of Wight needs an ‘Island Act’ not ‘Island Plan’, says Cllr

This Isle of Wight councillor says Islanders "need to rise up and demand legislation, so we control our own housing, environmental and economic needs" and not be dictated to by "blinkered politicians".