Members against the plans for 165 homes in East Cowes call on others to join them outside County Hall before the planning meeting to show their strength of feeling against the application
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Cllr Michael Lilley is calling for a moratorium on all large scale planning applications in Ryde until there is a fit-for-purpose road infrastructure plan and a new Island Plan which has realistic housing targets and recognises climate change, farming needs and the Island's status as UNESCO Biosphere reserve
Following a two-day visit to the Island, the Historic Places Panel declared the Isle of Wight faces a number of problems including empty shops, buildings in disrepair and traffic congestion. They make several recommendations to the council.
The Isle of Wight MP said, “It’s really important that we protect our beautiful wildflowers on the Island. Not only do they enhance the beauty of our Island, but they also provide a vital habitat for wildlife.”
With our wildlife at a crucial tipping point, the Wildlife Trust needs help from local communities to prevent further decline and tip the balance in nature’s favour.
Leader of the council said that given a climate emergency has been declared by the IWC, "I think it is important we make changes where and when we can".
Following the meeting, the spokesperson for the Isle of Wight Green Party said what was most concerning was the poor quality of the debate in the council chamber.
Cllr Lilley and residents say their comments are being ignored, but the chair of planning says there are no material planning issues with the application that was approved under delegated decision.
Climate change campaigners are mobilising in Ryde this coming weekend (6th July) for a further public demonstration of support for action to tackle the Climate Emergency.