The move could make an additional £6 million for the council, but concerns have been raised about sending the wrong message to Islanders and promising something that may not happen .
Expanding housing allocations in Freshwater and Bembridge was just one of the recommendations debated and voted upon on at Tuesday's Corporate Scrutiny Committee. Read our report
The Planning Committee rejected the application for oil exploration wells in October 2021. Today's announcement means Isle of Wight campaigners can breath a sigh of relief