An Isle of Wight campsite looking to become one of the Island’s most exciting outdoor destinations could open all-year round to holidaymakers.
A site back from closure
John Perez of Nationwide Lodges has applied for a removal of two conditions attached to a 2002 planning consent to rearrange pitches at Adgestone Campsite, northwest of Sandown.
The proposal would allow camping activities for the full 12 months of the year and access to the site via other roads.
Adgestone Campsite has been returned to full operation by new owners following a four-year shutdown by its previous proprietor and has had significant resources invested into an upgrade and recommissioning, according to Mr Perez’s application form.
What the application says
It said,
“Our customer base, from both on and off Island, have consistently enquired about availability to both store their caravans/campers all year round, making them available for last minute vacations as the climate changes have extended the periods of acceptable camping conditions.
“If we can open all years to vacation campers, we can continue full-time employment to approximately seven plus full-time staff and a range of maintenance contractors.
“This increase in potential customers will bring significant additional revenue to the Island.”
Easing traffic on Lower Road
The document says current access along Lower Road, Adgestone, is very narrow and allowing optional access through the park’s lower gateway when needed would alleviate an ‘obvious problem’ with wide traffic along the single-track Lower Road.
View the plans
County Hall’s public consultation on proposal 26/01310/RVC runs until 23rd October and a decision is due by 22nd December 2026.
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