The variety of objections were raised at the meeting, and the Isle of Wight MP explained how he and the council were currently fighting national planning policies
The Alliance Group say the primary consideration for planning applications has become whether a refusal could be legally challenged, rather than whether it's appropriate for the Island
Two Saints say that with the three-year limitation on the planning permission they are unable to qualify for the Homes England grant subsidy allowing them to purchase the property
The ward councillor for Westridge Farm says he believes there was a concerted effort to stop him talking at the Planning Committee. The Monitoring Officer argues he was following external legal advice
Unlike some other areas on the Island, residents in Pan and Barton did not object to the homeless shelter and recovery service in any way, said Cllr Brodie
Ahead of next week's planning committee, the Save Westridge Farm Community Action Group are urging Islanders to get in touch with councillors to share their thoughts on the plans