Demolition plans deferred

A DECISION on redevelopment plans at The Broadway Centre, Sandown, was postponed by Isle of Wight councillors last night (Tuesday).

Sandown Town Council wants to demolish the 19th century Broadway Centre and Los Altos building, which they claim are expensive to run and in poor condition.

It wants to build a new single-storey community centre and five houses, however officers have recommended refusal.

Members of the Isle of Wight Council planning committee agreed at last nights meeting that they needed more information on the proposed housing and whether any would be offered as affordable homes.

A deferment would also enable further negotiation on lay-out, car parking and landscaping arrangements, they said.

Reporter: martinn@iwcpmail.co.uk

@ Neil unless you are meaning the wages part? Then I would agree that needs to be backed-up as I do not believe that is the case?

I still struggle to see the need to demolish this building. Agree converting to housing would maybe slightly more expensive than rebuilding. But what cost is the loss of another fine old island stone constructed building. Come on Planning Comittee - get real start to insist on integrating our history into new developments instead of the soft option !!!!!!

@ Roger - yes the connection from the island to the mainland is very expensive, but that might work the other way form people who want to leave the mainland behind them. If the island was attached to the mainland it would be a disaster and trust me if would be facing many other problems by now!

@Neil I feel Barbara is speaking from experience and current costs Neil, I visit the island to see family and I do agree with her statement. Do you not live on the island?

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Demolition plans deferred