Three ‘affordable’ new flats could be installed on the first floor of a once popular dessert shop in the Isle of Wight’s county town.
Mr K. Hang has applied for planning permission to construct three self-contained homes at 21–22 High Street in Newport, a building that used to house Sweet Charlie’s which closed in 2023.
Previously, the first floor formed part of the business.
The flats
The proposed flats have between one and three bedrooms, a kitchen and lounge area, a bathroom and a hallway.
There would also be an en-suite bathroom in two of the units.
Submitted statements as part of Mr Hang’s application said,
“This proposal will provide three additional affordable residential units. The proposal will create those additional dwellings without disturbing the adjoining properties.
“The site is located within the High Street and will have the benefit of convenient shopping. Public transport is directly adjacent giving an alternative to the use of a motor vehicle.
“This proposal will aid the Island in meeting the stipulated housing target as set out in the Island Plan.”
The Island Plan lays out the Isle of Wight’s current planning policy framework which applies until 2027.
Highways service provider Island Roads made no objection to the application.
View the plans
You can view the plans on the council’s planning register (25/00044/FUL).
The public consultation runs until 28th February and a decision is scheduled for 25th March 2025.
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