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Here's why the officers think the application for 473 homes at Westridge Farm should be approved next week
Westridge Farm
The land at Westridge Farm is recorded as having been farmed for centuries.
A planning application for 473 houses by Captiva Homes – named West Acre Park – loomed over the tenant farmers, The Hollidays, who have been farming the land for over 50 years.
The Isle of Wight council Planning Committee approved the plans on 27th July 2021.
Below are articles relating to the application.
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Captiva is looking to build the 475 houses over nine phases, which includes 116 social or affordable houses, a cafe, doctors’ surgery and office space
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The plans can be viewed via the Isle of Wight council's planning portal and comments can be left until 11th September
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The Holliday family say they will lose their home, livelihoods and everything they have worked for over the last 50 years if planning permission is granted for this development
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Residents' group, Greenfields (IoW) Ltd, files appeal over Westridge Farm housing development ruling
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Cllr Lilley claims that the recommendation to remove potential housing development sites from Bembridge in the Island Plan influenced the way members voted on the motion to call-in West Acre Park application
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Cllr Andre says a change in policy is needed and the economic climate of the Island demands a totally new, fresh approach to development. The Island Independent Group call for a stop on all large-scale developments prior to a review
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The landlord, Robert Ball, says the media coverage of about the tenant farmers is "not a fair or accurate representation of the situation". They refute the claims and counter it to "ensure total transparency"
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The Ryde Town Council planning committee heard the views of locals on Tuesday night and voted unanimously to recommend refusal of the proposed 80 home development on land by Westridge Farm.
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Cllr Lilley will present a 4,000+ strong petition to the Isle of Wight council planning committee today, and explain legal advice about infringement of the children on the farm's human rights
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An 83 year old resident who has lived next to Westridge Farm for 50 years has joined the fight to oppose a planning development to build 80 new homes in Ryde. A public meeting on Tuesday evening is expected to attract many residents.
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"The Save Westridge Farm campaign will continue until resolution can be found based on what local residents want, need and wish to do" says Cllr Michael Lilley
