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Newport Harbour Masterplan

The Newport Harbour Masterplan has been in planning since 2017, after a two-year consultation process.

Options under consideration include restaurants, housing, commercial space, new car parking, higher education resources, a rebuild of the existing Riverside Centre, a new hotel and a cultural venue.

Below are articles covering The Newport Harbour Masterplan.

Artist's impression of the Newport Cultural Centre

3, October 2022·2 min read

Isle of Wight council unveil ambitious vision for new river-side cultural centre

A detailed feasibility study on funding and timelines has yet to take place, but the council explain what the new cultural centre could include

traffic light showing green walking person

17, January 2022·2 min read

Newport Harbour: Public consultation given the green light

The consultation has been given the go-ahead for a plan that could see a footbridge over the River Medina, a new hotel, multi-storey car park and other big projects in the harbour

5, January 2022·1 min read

Newport Harbour: New masterplan for development to be discussed

A range of options for the development of Newport Harbour were suggested

7, June 2021·1 min read

Harbour walls to be restored, seven years after significant works highlighted in survey

Seven years after a survey found that significant amounts of works were required to the harbour walls, work is about to begin on the restoration

Artists impression of Newport Harbour regenerated

23, February 2021·2 min read

Newport Harbour regeneration plans move to next stage

The changes mean investors will be able to negotiate longer leases with the Isle of Wight council, and it takes the brakes off the proposed plans for the Harbour

16, November 2020·4 min read

Understanding the Newport Harbour Plan, what will happen and when

Louise Hill sets out in this explainer article much of what you need to know about the Newport Harbour Masterplan - what will happen and when

13, November 2020·2 min read

Newport Harbour Masterplan approved by Isle of Wight council cabinet members

Cllr Wayne Whittle said the site has the the potential scope for enhancing Newport, extending the town centre and bringing the derelict buildings back into use. Details within

9, November 2020·2 min read

15-year Newport Harbour development set to be approved this week

Officers are recommending the Isle of Wight council Cabinet approve the Newport Harbour Masterplan this week. It would see 15 years of development over three phases

14, August 2020·2 min read

‘Hopeful common sense will prevail’ says Cllr Price after productive Seaclose Park discussions

The discussions with senior council members and officers at County Hall have been productive and they recognise the strength of feeling locally, says Cllr Price

22, July 2020·1 min read

Newport and Carisbrooke Community Council vote on plans for housing on Seaclose Park

Cllr Price said, "The community, young and old and irrespective of party politics, is uniting against this awful proposal. We are seeing local democracy in action"

dave stewart during full council meeting

16, July 2020·2 min read

Isle of Wight council leader says plans for Newport Harbour have been ‘well received’

Despite there being close to 3,000 signatures on a petition to stop housing on Seaclose Park, the leader of the council said that the feedback he's had was that "Newport Harbour Masterplan has been well-received"

Newport Harbour Masterplan showing cultural centre

9, July 2020·1 min read

Decision on Newport Harbour Masterplan deferred

The Masterplan was due to be voted upon at the August Isle of Wight council Cabinet meeting but has now been pushed back

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