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As if the landlocked residents of Undercliff Drive who have been in a "living hell" for the last 18 months hadn't been through enough, the possible discovery of rare bats brings further delays.
Undercliff Drive
The Undercliff links Bonchurch with Niton on the South coast of the Isle of Wight. The five mile stretch travels through Ventnor and St Lawrence and has several points along it that are subject to land movement.
Below are a selection of articles we’ve published about Undercliff Drive.
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Papers leaked to the CP apparently suggest the council is negotiating a land-swap deal with the Wildlife Trust. The leak is nearly two weeks in advance of the next Executive meeting and doesn't appear to have even been seen by all Executive members yet.
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The Isle of Wight council won't reveal what type of asbestos, nor how much was found in the rubble used by Islanders to re-patch the land-slipped Undercliff Drive. Some are suspicious of the claims, saying that a reputable building supplier was used.
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Post-site visit, Natural England have gained commitment from Island Roads to properly consult them before any further work is carried out in the legally-protected SSSI area.
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Natural England were so concerned that Island Roads had started work in a legally-protected SSSI area without permission, they've told them to stop. We've got the detail.
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For the record, here's the official word from the council on Undercliff Drive plans.
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Work on reinstating the road from Niton to the landlocked properties on Undercliff Drive starts this week. Residents can expect to be able to use the road to their properties later this year.
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The council have issued plans to the public today, but it looks like there's some really glaring errors in them. Not only that but even council officers admit they haven't even done costings yet. How can they say they're starting in just two months?
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The Isle of Wight Council has today (Tuesday 19 May) confirmed details of work to create vehicular access to properties affected by last year’s landslip along Undercliff Drive, near St Lawrence.
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Fourteen months since Undercliff Drive suffered a significant landslip, OnTheWight has been talking to those closest to the situation to find out where progress is, including when the public and residents will be able to gain access again.
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A cheeky public artist with a sharp implement and a pot of black paint had some fun at those who have cut landlocked residents' access off from Ventnor.
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After a year of pedestrian access through the barriers, the residents now have to drive a near-nine mile round trip just to visit friends and the post office a few hundred yards away from their homes. Haven't they suffered enough?
