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Hear what Cllr Brodie, who was chairing the meeting where the decision was made, said in response to News OnTheWight’s questions about Solicitor's claims
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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The message from the Hollidays explains that "we as a family are broken and we have simply had enough". They thank their supporters, but say they cannot go on any longer
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Cllr Claire Critchison explains to News OnTheWight why she decided to withdraw her motion to recall the planning application back to the Committee
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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
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Calls are being renewed for the West Acre Park planning application to go back to the Planning Committee before formal permission is granted
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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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The fate of the West Acre Park planning application could be determined at Tuesday's committee meeting, or will it result in heated discussions once again?
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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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Campaigners believe they have a 'solid case' for Judicial Review and plan to move on this once the formal planning permission for West Acre Park has been granted
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Nettlestone and Seaview Parish Council say they are concerned the development would merge Ryde with Nettlestone and Seaview
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Jenna Sabine said that although the farm is sadly ceasing, it is still an historic and viable and sustainable farm and that the recent heatwave showed the importance of local food production
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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
