A while back, the new Chair of the Ventnor Plans Committee, Cllr Brian Lucas, proposed a new award scheme to the Town Council.
To help encourage quality development, he thought it would be a great idea to have a scheme that recognised and acknowledged high quality renovations, refurbishment or new builds.
We reckon it’s a fantastic idea too and and can think of several properties we’d consider nominating immediately.
There have been some beautiful refurbs of Victorian properties as well as 1950s homes recently in the town and surrounding area.
The Ventnor Town Building Awards will consider properties that have been built, developed, or substantially completed in the period between April 2009 and April 2010.
Cllr Lucas tells us that suggestions from residents are welcome, but these would have to be endorsed by a councillor as a nomination.
Purpose of awards
The purpose of the awards are to “recognise excellence in enhancing the public face of Ventnor and to stimulate debate about our built environment.”
There will be four categories comprising: New build; Refurbishment or traditional extension; Landscaping and Commercial or retail.
Nominations will be accepted by the Town Council up to March 2010 and after they have been considered and chosen, the awards (in the form of a certificate) will be presented at the Annual Town Meeting in April.
The purpose of the scheme is “not to seek the opinions of architects or planners, but to let the choice be a Councillor layman’s view of what has particularly improved the Town, and its street scene.”
We love the idea and if you do too, why not take a good look around you next time you’re wandering around town.
Make your nomination
If you can see a property that you think deserves the award (remember the majority of work has to have been completed during between April 2009 and April 2010).
Get in touch with your local councillor to make your nomination.
Image: Custom postcard created by Peter Gander for Vintage Vacations, the team responsible for some fantastic renovations across the Island.
Artist, Peter Gander is on the lookout for shops that might like to stock his fabulous seaside postcards. If you’re interested, get in touch with him through his Website.
