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Objections Raised Over Plans For 13-Bed HMO In Former Newport Surgery
🏠Residents have criticised plans to turn a former Newport doctor's surgery into a 13-bed HMO, raising concerns over parking, noise and the impact on the neighbourhood.

Rufus Pickles
7 hours ago


Fresh Bid Submitted To Turn Former Newport GP Surgery Into 13-Bed HMO
Fresh proposals have been lodged to convert a former doctor’s surgery in the Isle of Wight’s county town into a House in Multiple Occupation.

Rufus Pickles
May 18


Plans To Convert Former Newport Doctors Surgery Into HMO And Flats Refused
Plans to transform a former doctor’s surgery in the Isle of Wight’s county town into an eight-bed House in Multiple Occupation and three flats have been refused.

Rufus Pickles
Apr 2


Decision Expected Imminently On 14-Bedroom HMO Plans In Newport
A decision is due soon on plans to convert Chantry House into a 14-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation.

Rufus Pickles
Apr 1


Former Shanklin Hotel Under Investigation Over Unauthorised HMO Use
A former Isle of Wight hotel is under investigation after being partly converted into a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) without planning consent.

Rufus Pickles
Nov 7, 2025


Sandown Calls For Tougher Controls On HMOs Amid Rising Concerns
At a meeting on Monday, councillors voted to endorse a draft Supplementary Planning Document (SPD), which will now be sent to the Isle of Wight Council for consideration.

Rufus Pickles
Sep 26, 2025
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