At Planning Committee, I took the lead in seeing a controversial development in Totland was turned down.
Work is due to, or has already commenced on a large number of local Planning Applications approved in the last few years. Ironically, many of the larger projects have been less contentious than smaller schemes.
a) Cowes Enterprise College.
I received a handful of complaints concerning contractors parking in the side roads in Crossfield Avenue. Pihl has provided additional parking both ’on site’, with extra parking being made at Northwood House. The School has agreed also to free up car parking outside term time. A video of the construction of the new school features on the following link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuncXwZnk24&feature=player_embedded. Monthly newsletters are hand delivered to 80 households nearby, whilst meetings continue every 4-6 weeks. I’ve asked that representatives from Cowes Town Council and Neighbourhood Watch attend on residents’ behalf. Households that adjoin the school site in Ward Avenue will receive newsletters to update residents on progress.
b) Essex House, Baring Road/ Cliff Road.
Planning Officers have advised me that work is soon to commence on the Essex House development. I’ve requested that residents are kept up to date with progress on this.
c) Egypt Hill.
There has been site clearance at both the Moorings, and latterly at the Brambles in Egypt Hill. I hope to meet with the applicant of the Brambles, who also hopes to develop at 25/ 26 Princes Esplanade.
d) Ward Avenue.
I’ve received a complaint from residents in Ward Avenue concerning an enforcement matter, where a planning application was refused. A meeting’s been arranged with Enforcement Officers to ensure this matter is resolved.
e) In Gurnard…
Cockleton Lane was closed for 10 days to enable the laying of the replacement Gas Main, whilst I asked Highways Officers to visit 5 Shore Road, following scaffolding being erected directly on the road. I have passed on more concerns re: Solent Lawns. Meanwhile, appeals were dismissed at Cow Lane and Shore Road. More details will follow on Gurnard applications.
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