Planning

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

News

Airport land seeking new development

The land is being flagged as a site for a private pool and recreation ground.

22 Jul 2025

News

Tree loss snowballing

At July meeting, councillors questioned constant and blanket permit approvals for cutting down trees.

22 Jul 2025

Planning

So what are the rules on sea level rise?

Are the current levels “inadequate” and what’s the plan to change them?

22 Jul 2025

Council

“Uninsurable and uninhabitable”: councillors debate sea level rise

Homeowners threatened by sea level rise should be informed of the risks say councillors.

22 Jul 2025

News

Price tag for new Vietnam vets’ museum skyrockets

The new National Vietnam Veterans Museum now forecast to cost $80 million.

22 Jul 2025

Planning

DAL: Newhaven West won’t happen any time soon: developer

Developer Geoff confirmed he was in no rush to build.

15 Jul 2025

DAL

Those who face erosion will now need to “retreat”?

Councillors endorse Distinctive Areas and Landscapes describing it as “most influential decision” they will make.

15 Jul 2025

Planning

San Remo gets final green light for major growth

Housing growth in San Remo will not occur before infrastructure upgrades are planned and delivered, according to Bass Coast Shire Council after councillors approved the town’s plan.

01 Jul 2025

Planning

Development squeeze begins

The fallout from locking in Phillip Island’s town boundaries is already impacting planning, with a contentious “sardine can” residential development in central Cowes approved by Bass Coast Shire councillors.

01 Jul 2025

Planning

A Maze plans to grow

It has applied for permit to construct four additional glamping pods, six cabins, and jumping pad

17 Jun 2025

News

New winery for San Remo

$1.4 million winery and cellar door is planned for the entry to San Remo.

17 Jun 2025

News

DAL impacts helicopter business

Cape Woolamai’s helicopter business is set to move location.

17 Jun 2025