‘We won’t get to choose whether or not we want Devolution, it is going to happen’, says council leader
Isle of Wight council to receive £1.6 million to deal with potholes in latest Government announcement
3, January 2025·5 min readOllie Boulter interview (pt3): Find out about affordable housing, the Airbnb phenomenon and housing targets from Head of IWC planningIn this latest episode, Ollie Boulter discusses the balance between community needs and housing development strategies on the Isle of Wight
2, January 2025·2 min readOllie Boulter interview (pt2): Head of IWC planning on pre-applications, the life of IWC planning officers and changes to the NPPF (podcast/listen)In Part Two of our conversation with the head of planning at IW council we explore the pre-planning service, how planning officers manage 1,600 applications each year and how the changes to national policies impact the local policy
1, January 2025·4 min readOllie Boulter: Get an in-depth understanding of the Isle of Wight planning process with the Head of IWC planning (Part 1 of podcast/listen)Get an in-depth understanding of planning on the Isle of Wight from our conversation with the Head of Planning at the council
23, December 2024·1 min readIsle of Wight planning application list and map: 20 Dec 2024Stay up-to-date with local planning developments with OnTheWight's planning list and map
23, December 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight pub to introduce ‘high quality’ B&B suites in YarmouthYarmouth pub diversifies with new en-suite bedrooms and family suite
22, December 2024·1 min readLow-cost housing initiative plans to enhance Ryde’s social and economic conditionsRyde High Street may gain two affordable studio flats, pending council approval
20, December 2024·1 min readSouthern Water plans expansion of St Helens Wastewater Treatment WorksSt Helens Wastewater Treatment Works poised for expansion to meet future demands
20, December 2024·3 min read14-house development in Northwood faces community objectionsProposed Northwood housing development meets local resistance over safety and environmental concerns
20, December 2024·1 min readKnighton Sandpit recycling operations face opposition from Newchurch Parish CouncilRenewal of Knighton Sandpit recycling plant faces objection from Newchurch Parish Council
20, December 2024·3 min readIsle of Wight’s Northwood House set for modern facilities upgradeNorthwood House Charitable Trust receives approval to update historic Isle of Wight venue
19, December 2024·2 min readFreshwater housing development condition change rejected by Isle of Wight plannersIsle of Wight council Planning Committee denies a change to a key housing condition
18, December 2024·2 min readPlanning committee turns down 12-house development on Landscape LaneIsle of Wight council planning committee refuses housing project over pedestrian and highway safety