Objections are once again mounting to the 900-house Pennyfeathers development in Ryde.
In a bid to determine final details of the scheme at the top of Ryde, a revised reserved matters application has been submitted setting out specifications for the layout, landscaping, appearance, access and scale.
Permission granted in 2017
Permission for the development was originally granted in September 2017 but has been quiet, with only minor applications before now.
Concerns are still being raised about the lack of information in the application, which is similar to one submitted in 2020.
Objections to the plans
A number of objections have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council against the plans, including from Island Roads, Ryde Town Council and Nettlestone and Seaview Parish Council.
Ryde Town Council is calling for a new planning application to be submitted as a result of the delays and as a way for the developers to address all the concerns raised.
Infrastructure issues
The town council highlights the highway infrastructure as one of the most contentious points as the proposals are not backed up by a traffic report which identifies the capacity required for the new development.
It says the Nicholson Road business park carriageway changes on Smallbrook Lane will have a direct impact on the application but are not identified in the plans.
Island Roads recommend refusal
Island Roads has recommended refusal of the scheme due to insufficient information on the onsite road layout, parking and highway improvement, as well as the traffic impact.
The Ryde Society has said it will continue to oppose the scheme until the development is of good design and layout, is mindful of the Island’s biosphere status and dark skies aspirations, and address the infrastructure issues.
The public consultation period has now closed.
What’s planned
The plans include:
- 904 residential units
- a school and community centre
- commercial buildings
- relocation of Westridge Garage
- community energy centre
- sports building and changing rooms
- play areas
- highway improvements (introducing a roundabout on Brading Road)
This article is from the BBC’s LDRS (Local Democracy Reporter Service) scheme, which News OnTheWight is taking part in. Some alterations and additions may have been made by OnTheWight. Ed
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