The developer behind plans for 27 homes on Colwell Road, Freshwater is seeking feedback from potential applicants for the affordable housing element of this project.
Colwell Bay View Ltd recently submitted an outline planning application (24/01896/OUT) for the development of the greenfield site at Brambles Corner.
Now the firm is seeking feedback from locals to establish whether they wish to purchase or rent, and whether flats or houses are most desired.
David Stroud, Company Director, says:
“We have dedicated several years to preparing this planning application, with a strong emphasis on meeting the needs of the local community. We have engaged local planning experts, designers, and specialists, investing over £40,000 into the local economy so far.
“Our plans include ample green spaces, with the intention of preserving and enhancing views along Brambles Chine. We propose extending the pavement along Colwell Road to improve safety, eliminating the need for residents to cross the road twice at a hazardous bend to reach the bus stop. While not part of the planning application, our land purchase agreement includes a clause that restricts any further development on the fields between this site and the coast.
“We aim to provide high-quality, affordable living options tailored to the needs of Isle of Wight residents. Our design includes a mix of houses and bungalows, and only four of the 27 houses proposed would have four bedrooms. The application features ten one or two-bedroom houses, and we are eager to hear from potential residents of these affordable homes. We need to know if local people would prefer to purchase or rent, and if they would favour flats or houses.
“We encourage all interested parties to review the plans and share their feedback and support with us, Freshwater Parish Council and the Isle of Wight Council’s planning department. Your input is essential in shaping a community that reflects the aspirations and needs of its residents.”
Local people seeking affordable housing for themselves or family members can email agents for the development Plan Research on [email protected] or leave a phone message on local rate number 0845 508 3085 with any questions, or to provide feedback.
It would be interesting to know how many planning applications for new homes there are across the Island right now, and how many, say, in the past 12 months they’ve been?
It seems like every other day we read about 2 or 3 new houses in one location and then, like this, 27 somewhere else. And that leaves aside the big estates planned for Ryde etc.
So, I’m wondering what the total is? Perhaps some journalist could look into it?
Another farce development,there are NO affordable houses here,to buy one ,you would have to be a couple,both working,there are no decent paid jobs on the island(if any) to afford these,so,as usual they will become second homes,just like the so called affordable ones that it will back on to,the cul de sac it backs on to is mostly second homes owners,its on agricultural GREEN BELT land!
this must be refused,just like heathfield road and camp road and birch close,all green belt land.
if this goes through.its smacks of backhanders and of a corrupt planning department
this is just utter greed.
but our dopey council will no doubt pass it,like it does all the others,because of one thing,extra council tax!
nobody on the island can afford these houses!
these are not needed or wanted!
Sounds like the normal ‘affordable’ smokescreen to me.
Will the developers really build a few houses for rental in the middle of the development that will be high priced and aimed at second home owners. B
The salient point though is it is green belt land and runs alongside what is currently an attractive part of the IoW coastal path.
Also it was not shown on the council Development plan.
Why not make use of old holiday sites and hotels etc.
there are plenty of empty sites, not forgetting site of
the old ice rink.
Given that 4 bed homes are not in short supply (the money to obtain one implies choice) scrap that idea and make them all affordable, and a mixture of rent and buy. AFFORDABLE rent that is, not a portfolio investment designed to squeeze as much as it can from poor people who have to live somewhere. It’s often way over and above what the mortgage would be on say, a small one bed 150k property. Just because they can. The ridiculousness of this is that people have enough in full time wages to pay for either rent or mortgage, but will never be able to GET a mortgage because the rent they pay leaves nothing to save for the MASSIVE deposits needed. Capitalism is fine….provided people have capital to start with. Most don’t these days. Except investment companies of course….
Have they really exhausted all the brownfield sites? I think not. I would like to see any planning permission contain a requirement that, in the event of developers wanting to vary the terms of the permission, the permission would be withdrawn and the developers must start the process all over from the start. Too often, developers promise all sorts in the outline application then seek variation to remove the less profitable elements. This practice needs to be stamped out.