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28, April 2023·2 min read

New distribution centre at Isle of Wight’s Technology Park could bring higher value jobs, says agent

Plans for a proposed distribution building at the Whippingham Technology Park on the Isle of Wight could create hundreds of jobs, says the planning agent

27, April 2023·2 min read

Safety takes centre stage in proposed traffic measures for Newport FC’s new stadium

Newport FC's long-awaited stadium moves closer as traffic restrictions near approval, prioritising safety and accessibility

26, April 2023·2 min read

Isle of Wight housing crisis: Over 700 await new Ryde development amidst shortage (updated)

Captiva say there are 747 active enquiries on the waiting list already for West Acre Park, which was approved by the planning committee this week

26, April 2023·2 min read

Balancing housing needs and curlew conservation: More detail on West Acre Park approval

Mitigation had been proposed including turning a neighbouring field into a wetland habitat, protecting the site from human intervention and education boards explaining the site

West Acre Park plans artists impression of green space

26, April 2023·1 min read

Isle of Wight greenfield site controversy: Major housing development gets the green light

Controversial Ryde housing development approved, despite potential loss of protected curlew habitat on Isle of Wight

Artist's impression of the vaulted ceiling inside the former Top Shop Building

25, April 2023·1 min read

From High Street fashion to educational emporium: Topshop’s former Isle of Wight site set for innovative transformation

Plans for Isle of Wight's former Topshop site to become a learning hub and artisanal marketplace, helping to revitalise Newport

24, April 2023·1 min read

Isle of Wight’s West Acre Park development hangs in the balance: What’s next for the 473-home project?

Isle of Wight's West Acre Park development faces decisive planning committee meeting amidst curlew habitat concerns

21, April 2023·1 min read

From dream to reality: Watch Totland Pier’s 12-month metamorphosis into a dining destination

Watch Totland Pier's remarkable journey, transforming the space from a once artist's studio into what will become a stunning two-storey waterfront restaurant

19, April 2023·1 min read

Birch Close development stalled: Double yellow lines take centre stage in Freshwater housing controversy

Isle of Wight's Birch Close housing project faces delays amid a contentious double yellow line dispute

18, April 2023·2 min read

Breathing new life into Ryde’s heritage: Packs Department Store’s multi-million pound revamp (updated)

Former Isle of Wight department store to undergo £2 million transformation into vibrant cultural venue

man writing on blueprints with scale ruler in the foreground

17, April 2023·1 min read

Pennyfeathers plans ‘unfit for purpose’: Isle of Wight councillor slams lack of community engagement

Councillor Warren Drew urges Pennyfeathers scheme revamp, demanding community consultation for Isle of Wight development

Thompson House from Google Maps with OTW flash1

15, April 2023·1 min read

Isle of Wight council rejects Escape Room plan as demolition nears for Thompson House

Isle of Wight council denies escape room bid, opts for housing development as Thompson House demolition starts next week

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