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A guesthouse could become a family home

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter Apr 30, 2025

A bed and breakfast could be converted into a ‘large family home’ as its owners look to call time on…

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Island coastal town to get new high street flat

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter Apr 30, 2025

A new one-bedroom flat will be installed in the heart of a coastal town. Council officers accepted an application for…

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Farm barns could be turned into housing

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter Apr 29, 2025

Two barns on a farm could be transformed into three homes. Applicants are seeking prior approval to convert two barns…

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Former betting shop could be transformed

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter Apr 19, 2025

A former betting shop could be transformed into a retail store. A change of use application has been submitted to…

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Takeaway to become a convenience store

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter Apr 16, 2025

A fast-food takeaway outlet will be converted into a convenience store. Planners accepted a change of use application to convert…

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Network Rail seeks consent for historic footbridge works

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter Apr 15, 2025

A public body has sought approval for a handrail and lighting system on an historic footbridge. Network Rail’s part retrospective…

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“Investment into the local and wider tourism offer in Bembridge”: seafront café approved

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter Apr 15, 2025

A new seafront café will be built after receiving 91 letters of support. County Hall granted SE-View permission to build…

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Find out why planners turned down a major Island housing development

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter Apr 15, 2025

Planners have revealed why they turned down a major planning application for 27 houses next to a large village. County…

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Two chalets could be demolished on picturesque Island seafront

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter Apr 15, 2025

Two seaside chalets could be demolished, paving the way for one new two-bedroom house. A planning application has been lodged…

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19.7 metre houseboat is approved despite concerns

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter Apr 10, 2025

A harbour will get a new 19.7 metre houseboat with 27 rooftop solar panels despite opposition from a neighbour. The…

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Find out what’s happening to Godshill’s tea rooms

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter Apr 7, 2025

A tea rooms and garden will be converted into a three-bedroom house, with a smaller replacement tea room built alongside.…

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New flats with ‘easy access to the beach’ given council approval

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter Apr 7, 2025

New flats including a ‘starter home’ that was ‘designed with families in mind’ will be built in the centre of…

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Shanklin’s foodbank use is increasing

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter Apr 1, 2025

“A lot of working people” are “just not able to cover their living costs”, the manager of the Footprint Trust…

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Hamlet Court is set to undergo redevelopment

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter Mar 31, 2025

Two family villas will be built on Cowes seafront – replacing a run-down ‘eyesore’. The council has given consent to…

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Nine homes approved on demolition company site

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter Mar 31, 2025

A proposal to build nine houses on the site of a demolition yard in Ryde has been given the go…

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12-bedroom HMO is to replace town centre office

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter Mar 27, 2025

A 12-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO) will replace office and storage space in a town centre. The council has…

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