DOES THIS PHOTO RECORD SUGGEST BEMBRIDGE HARBOUR IS WELL MAINTAINED AS THE OWNERS CLAIM IN THE ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY PRESS 02.04.2021? Bennett’s point erosion and debris , taken after the Harbour say they had cleared up and where the erosion is due to the failure to maintain the groyneThe narrowing and shallowing harbour entrance channel due to a failure to dredge and … [Read more...] about Misleading BHA announcement
Planning Update
Damaging planning permission granted
We have to report that the outline planning application for 13 houses and replacement of harbour facilities has been granted. The terms upon which the application has been granted disadvantage the Statutory Harbour Authority. This is because the directors of the Authority have promoted the commercial interests of a separate property company they also own at the direct … [Read more...] about Damaging planning permission granted
Updated pros and cons analysis of the harbour planning scheme
Planning Update July 2017 : Questions raised
BHT UPDATE ON BEMBRIDGE HARBOUR PLANNING ISSUES 13 JULY 2017 Introduction On 4 July 2017, Malcolm Thorpe widely circulated a paper that he had prepared in which he covered a number of matters that we had raised in our 23.12.06 professionally drawn up report for the Planning Officers on the finances of the Harbour Company and its group companies. The need for this … [Read more...] about Planning Update July 2017 : Questions raised
Planning update June 2016: Three paces forward
Three paces forward towards a better outcome for the Harbour (Message to Members 23.6.16) Planning Officers acknowledge concerns about likely profits from the residential planning scheme and instruct District Valuer’s office for an independent viability appraisal.The housing application to go back to the Planning Committee for a new vote, acknowledging flaws in the … [Read more...] about Planning update June 2016: Three paces forward