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Isle Of Wight MP Objects To Housing In Freshwater, 'Saying It's Not For Islanders'

Bob Seely MP

It's the last chance to comment on plans for 50 new houses on greenfield land in Freshwater - the Island's MP is among the objectors.

Bob Seely says the proposed construction of homes on land to the East of Birch Close would have a detrimental impact on the existing residents of Colwell Road.

In future, he says he copes to work with the local authority to ensure brownfield sites are prioritised for the construction of new affordable homes - that meet the needs of Islanders.

He went on to say that the homes are not planned with Islanders in mind and will destroy the lives of those who live in the area.

Mr Seely said:

“Squeezing more and more houses into the few remaining green fields within our towns will destroy the quality of life that residents seek.

“The privacy that the residents of Colwell Road currently enjoy will be removed by the construction of these dwellings. Plans for all new housing must consider existing residents and services as well as the impact on the environment and our visitor economy.

“I feel strongly that local voices must be heard and respected in the planning process and I urge decision-makers to refuse this application.”


He said:

“The houses proposed are not for Islanders. They are predominantly three- and four-bedroom houses which the Island has in abundance.

“We currently lack affordable one- and two- bedroom homes to accommodate Islanders young and old.

“The vast majority of these houses are not affordable. They are largely market houses targeted at people with money, likely those seeking to move to the Island as opposed to those already living here. They are not affordable to Islanders who need homes.'


Today (Tuesday) is the last day for comments on the application.

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