Storm Bert likely to bring strong winds and disruption to cross-Solent travel: Met Office issues weather warning
20, December 2023·2 min readIsle of Wight housing targets under scrutiny after new national policy updateIWC leader welcomes potential exceptional circumstances for island housing needs
20, December 2023·2 min readPlans for cliff-edge lodges in Bonchurch submitted amid landslide concernsThe applicant says ground stability issues had been examined through previous planning applications and a structural engineer’s statement confirms site is “capable of being developed”
19, December 2023·2 min readTotland Parish Council reveals upgrade plans for local recreation groundTotland recreation ground to get new facilities, including cycle park and toilets
18, December 2023·1 min readGreen light for HSBC to deter trespassers by installing anti-climbing spikesHSBC in Newport receives permission to install anti-climbing spikes on roof
18, December 2023·2 min readIsle of Wight’s draft Island Planning Strategy faces scrutiny over infrastructure challengesIsle of Wight council revisits planning strategy taking into account recent flooding and sewage woes
13, December 2023·2 min readFormer CPRE chairman’s estate at centre of Isle of Wight council planning probeIsle of Wight estate investigated for introduction of hangars, air strip and tree felling without permission
13, December 2023·1 min readProposed chalet bungalow in cemetery’s lodge garden refused planning permissionProposed cemetery grounds house in Newport rejected for being out of character
12, December 2023·2 min readDemand for care beds halts conversion of Isle of Wight residential homeIsle of Wight council rejects conversion of former care home into residential flats
11, December 2023·1 min readPremium alcohol could soon complement ice creams at seaside cafeShoreside Cafe in East Cowes applies to expand menu with select alcoholic drinks
8, December 2023·2 min readPlanning dilemma for couple using Isle of Wight stable conversion as homeCouple on Isle of Wight seek temporary permission to stay in holiday home
7, December 2023·3 min readIsle of Wight woman battles persistent leaks in Southern Housing PropertyStroke survivor's home suffers due to leaks; calls for Southern Housing repair
6, December 2023·1 min readPlans dropped for East Dene estate aparthotel conversion after local backlashEast Dene's aparthotel plans withdrawn after community and heritage groups voice opposition