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The workshops will focus on draft strategic objectives, identify key harbour assets to be retained and enhanced for future generations and hear a summary of the conversations already gathered.
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.
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This reader says he believes the Harbour Revision Order will, in his opinion, allow the Council to cause the final ruin of ‘our’ harbour in Newport.
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The masterplan will "visualise and provide a framework for a waterfront reinvigorated by mixed use development, reinforcing Newport’s role as a county town and a visitor destination".
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The council say this is not a final blueprint for every detail, but the plan shows what’s possible and what isn’t. Watch the video showing where development is possible.
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The plans have been shaped by harbour users, residents and businesses. They do not include plans for a vehicle bridge.
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A new masterplan has been produced setting out proposals for an iconic new cultural centre, hotel accommodation, waterside apartments, affordable housing and new business units
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Cllrs Craven and Price are calling on their fellow community councillors to oppose proposals in the draft Newport Harbour Masterplan to build housing on Seaclose Park
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Cllr Matt Price sets out why he is opposed to houses being built on part of Seaclose Park and why he'll be trying to seek support from other councillors
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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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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"
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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"
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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
