Ferry operator set to demolish homes and businesses for expansion.
Ferry operator Red Funnel has won the right to demolish homes and businesses in Dover Road, East Cowes and to move forward with its controversial plans for the town – ones originally turned down by the Isle of Wight Council’s planning committee.
The announcement, some five weeks after a public inquiry was held at County Hall, means Red Funnel can press forward with the scheme, subject to conditions.
The appeal gives the go ahead for:
“…full planning permission for demolition of Red Funnel Ferry terminal, industrial buildings, commercial buildings at Trinity House and properties on Dover Road; closure of Dover Road, western end of Church Path (to the rear of properties on Dover Road) and closure of public access to slipway adjacent to existing ferry link span; proposed Red Funnel terminal building with associated marshalling facilities with accesses off Castle Street; landscaping and fencing: Outline consent for redevelopment of a mix of uses comprising of up to 100 dwellings, up to 1850m2 of non-residential floorspace including retail, leisure and commercial premises (Use Classes A1-A5, B1 and B2) and 60 bed hotel at Venture Quays/Trinity House Depot & Wharf/Red Funnel Marshalling Yards located in the vicinity of Dover Road and, Castle Street…subject to the conditions”
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