Planning Rhyll subdivision a step closer Since 2007, Rhyll residents have been fighting over-development on former Swan Bay caravan park site . 21 Oct 2025
Planning Wellness retreat approved, despite community opposition Despite 150 objections wellness retreat in Ventnor given the green light by councillors. . 21 Oct 2025
Planning DAL is now law Bass Coast is legally a protected area under State Government law. . 21 Oct 2025
Planning Vexed Cowes caravan park seeks new development The new $1.4 million development includes a bottle shop, redesigned park layout, reduction in car parking and tree removal. . 14 Oct 2025
News Isle of Wight will soon “come to life”: developers Developers of the new Isle of Wight say they will soon announce a construction start date. . 07 Oct 2025
News Island Voice editorial: Concerned about BURT? The resulting decisions on BURT will have an everlasting impact on the vision for Phillip Island., says Island Voice. . 30 Sep 2025
News What is BURT? Strategy makes way for rural land - especially along Phillip Island’s south coast - to be rezoned for tourism developments. . 23 Sep 2025
Council Planning policy risks “our most treasured places” Cr Tim O’Brien criticised controversial planning policy, saying it will damage Phillip Island’s environment. . 23 Sep 2025
News Cowes foreshore upgrade officially underway Federal Senator Michelle Ananda-Rajah visited Cowes last week for a sod turning ceremony. . 23 Sep 2025
Planning New Cowes hotel given green light A $2.5 million, triple-storey hotel planned for Cowes to go ahead following VCAT mediation. . 23 Sep 2025
Planning Boys home’s planning history: a snapshot The old boys home has an existing planning permit that was approved in 2010 by VCAT. . 16 Sep 2025
Planning Newhaven boys home comes to life Interior renovations to restore Newhaven’s old boys home will finish this month. . 16 Sep 2025
Planning Social housing construction set to start Housing on road reserve between Roydon Road and Wyndham Avenue will go ahead later this year. . 09 Sep 2025
Infrastructure Developers have “gifted” $43 million in assets Value of infrastructure per head of permanent population up 87 per cent from $18,100 in 2021 to $33,856 in 2025. . 02 Sep 2025
News “Beautification” of Thompson Avenue to start The $9.7 million, two-year overhaul of Cowes main street will start at the end of September. . 26 Aug 2025
Planning Objectors fight proposed wellness retreat Proposal has received more than 110 objections from residents. . 19 Aug 2025
Planning Cowes CYC proposes tourism development After 70 years, the CYC in Cowes is to get a makeover. . 12 Aug 2025
News Government tips in for Isle of Wight workers accommodation Development one of 23 projects funded in latest round of Regional Worker Accommodation Fund. . 12 Aug 2025
Planning Ventnor neighbour loses VCAT objection Senior VCAT member Alison Glynn approved the permit, with slight amendments. . 05 Aug 2025