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The motion was not seeking to overturn the Planning Committee's decision, but was focused on the process leading up to that decision being made, said Cllr Jarman
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Plans to set up a Working Party to review the Code of Practice of members of the Planning Committee have been approved, despite some resistance
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Tensions escalated further after the meeting when angry words were exchanged resulting in security escorts for both councillors
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Cllr Jordan explained the entire Ryde Interchange project has to be completed by March 2023, including placing public toilets in the station
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Isle of Wight Council Planning Committee deliberate variations to development at former holiday camp
The recommendatiom was for members to agree to conditional permission for the many variations submitted by the developer
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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
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The Isle of Wight Council’s regeneration director said the housing was being put back to keep all options open, but a spokesperson for IWC said they did not intend to bring back the rejected plans
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At a time where ‘every penny counted’, the owner of Skates said they were trying to build up customer confidence, but a lack of communication from the festival has left him dreading its return
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Some councillors said they thought the motion was like a NIMBY Charter but it was voted through and so the Leader will write to the Government asking for the 'tilted balance' to be suspended
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Local councillors say the changes could cause huge disruption and would be deeply disturbing and devastating for residents
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Planning Committee members raised several issues during the consideration of the application
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Members of the planning committee said the opt out clause was critical and a safety net for residents
