Concerns Raised Over Plans For New Sandown High Street Pub

The prospect of a new pub opening on an Isle of Wight high street has caused alarm over urine, vomit and drunken disorder.

Anti-social behaviour would likely be ‘exacerbated’ by Emma Addrison’s proposal for a licensed premises at a former vegan deli, 13 High Street in Sandown, one resident warned.

The pub would not be manufacturing any drinks and will sell to the public in line with licensing conditions, according to Miss Addrison’s application form.

Giles Conrad, who lives next to the site, said:

“The covered corridor leading to mine and another front door is adjacent to the site. I frequently have to wash this area due to urine and vomit.

“I imagine this would become worse should this premises become a pub.”

Another objector, Diane Cramp, said the proposed changes would increase the risk of ‘trespassing’ into her garden, using it as a thoroughfare onto the adjacent pub.

Karen Smedley said:

“Sandown High Street is already a hub for anti-social behaviour and street drinking. Having a pub there adds to the misery of the local community.”

The Isle of Wight Council’s public consultation on application 26/00821/FUL is live until July 31 and a decision is scheduled for August 25.