Town council rejects Pennyfeathers plans

By Martin Neville

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

 

PLANS for more than 900 homes on the outskirts of Ryde have been rejected by town councillors.

There was standing room only at the Garfield Road Methodist Church last night (Monday) when more than 200 people heard Ryde Town Council’s planning committee issue a unanimous 'no’ to the controversial Pennyfeathers village.

The committee’s recommendation for refusal will be lodged with the Isle of Wight Council, which will make the final decision.

The application proposes more than 900 homes on 130 acres of land between Westridge Garage, Busy Bee Garden Centre and Smallbrook, in a new community complete with its own school, shops and industry.

Planning consultant Glen Hepburn detailed the plans which he said had already generated 11 expressions of interest from local businesses, before Roger Whitby-Smith, vice-chair of the campaign group Ryde Against Pennyfeathers (RAP), outlined their objections.

Criticism was levelled against Isle of Wight Council and Southern Water for not sending a representative to the meeting.

For more on this story, please see the Isle of Wight County Press on Friday, February 22.

Reporter: martinn@iwcpmail.co.uk

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by geoffrey clynch

22nd February 2013, at 13:31:03

Mr.Hitchman, and your point is???

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by Mark Hitchman

21st February 2013, at 08:06:18

Don' know why Mr Clynch doesn't want council estates being built, from the electoral role when he stood as a Councillor he lives in one.

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by Lee Majors

20th February 2013, at 19:18:43

Paul Strauss I PMSL at your comment, not sure if it is true or not, but you have certainly got the island down to a t... years ago it was a lovely place, but now it is trash filled, poop filled paths (horse and dog) too many new built houses when there is far too many houses up for sale which will never sell, too many unemployed, unless you do the survey in July when seasonal work is at its peak, speaking of peaks, our roads are falling in to the sea and full of pot holes, public toilets are shut and being knocked down, if you need to spend a penny do not bother getting on a Wightlink ferry as it will cost you at least £100 for a bicycle and one rider, and if you are rich enough to drive a car, then our petrol prices are the highest, in the world. Personally the developers should flatten the whole island, and build a new one, one that is cheap to run, full of jobs, smooth roads, lush green landscape, with just one house on it, for me.

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by barbara penman

20th February 2013, at 18:49:14

Off you go then Mr Strauss!

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by augustus miller

20th February 2013, at 15:49:28

mr clynch, i can imagine it must be difficult to gain entry to your abode given the amount of placards you must own ??

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by geoffrey clynch

20th February 2013, at 15:08:18

Thank you Mr.Scott, talking of which, where are all the Animal welfare people on this subject, why arent you protesting outside westminster demanding this is stopped??

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by DAVE SCOTT

20th February 2013, at 14:37:32

...you forgot your usual rant about Halal Meat Counters.

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by geoffrey clynch

20th February 2013, at 13:22:57

www.petitionbuzz.com/petitions/pugh must go if you are angry at the lack of democracy on the island, get off the fence and sign the petition

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by augustus miller

20th February 2013, at 10:58:35

the question would be why mr strauss is happy to continue living in such a pit of iniquity ??

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by Paul Strauss

20th February 2013, at 10:53:56

Good one Mr Emson, seeing a doctor in East Cowes! You are a card! If you think that Sandown is nice you must be on something strong yourself. Care to share it? Or is it a visit to the opticians for a nice new pair of rose-tinted spectacles?

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