Potential sites on the Island are to be identified for a new ‘brownfield’ development register.
The Isle of Wight Council is asking landowners, developers, businesses, parish and town councils and local interest groups to come forward with suggested locations.
Brownfield sites are those that have been previously developed.
The register, required by government, is due to be published on 31st December – and the possible sites will also be assessed for housing suitability. This will then feed into a new-look Island Plan.
Council leader, Councillor Dave Stewart, said:
“A full review of the Island Plan has been one of our key pledges, as we seek to have a blueprint which can take the Island into the future – with a view to balancing regeneration and growth with the protection of our beautiful landscapes.
“We need to understand exactly what land is available for development – so we can be realistic and clear about the approach for the new Island Plan.
“The call for potential sites invites a wide range of stakeholders to contribute and play their part in helping to shape our future, and all sites will be rigorously assessed.”
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Suggested sites for both the register and housing assessment process can be submitted from Friday 20th October to midday Monday 20th November.
Information can also be submitted after the end date, but the council will not be able to guarantee that it will be included in the next version of both documents.
To submit details online visit www.iwight.com/callforsites . Paper copies are available by calling 821000. Useful information is available at www.iwight.com/planningpolicy.
Brownfield Land Register – National planning guidance on brownfield land registers can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/brownfield-land-registers.
