Medina Yard Planning Submission Information Hub

Following the hybrid planning submission to the Isle of Wight Council, the local community was invited to the Medina Yard Planning Submission Information Hub to view the submitted proposals before the Council’s public comments period closed on 12th August 2016.

Since 2013, the Medina Yard Regeneration Team has been working closely with the local community to develop proposals for the regeneration of the site. Following extensive consultation, the Harrison Trust has submitted a ‘hybrid’ planning application and an application for Listed Building Consent to the Isle of Wight Council for the comprehensive regeneration of Medina Yard – the island’s most important urban brownfield site. With the historic crane as an anchor point for the regeneration, the scheme will create a sustainable, waterfront neighbourhood for the community of Cowes and wider island to enjoy.

The application includes the delivery of 9,000 sqm of high quality, flexible and modern marine employment/industrial space; 1,200 sqm of office and flexible workshop space for Small Medium Enterprises; 2,500 sqm of flexible retail, restaurant and café uses; provision of 535 high quality homes of varying sizes to meet local demand; the creation of a new marine heritage museum and the careful decommission and refurbishment of the existing Grade II* Listed Hammerhead Crane to form a focal centre piece of the site’s regeneration. There will be extensive public realm including a new riverside walkway, improved flood management, new basement parking with more than 600 spaces and the incorporation of green, energy saving technology.

As part of its consultation, the Harrison Trust held a Community Planning Weekend in February 2013 to create a new vision for the site. The local community took part in workshops and hands-on planning groups and meetings were also held with local businesses, young people and community groups. The Harrison Trust subsequently arranged community forums and exhibitions throughout 2014 and 2015, providing regular updates on the proposals as well giving the community the opportunity to submit further feedback.

The planning application documentation could be viewed on the Isle of Wight Council's website. The reference numbers are: