The development of the Bay Place Plan has now begun, with a view to providing a shared vision and action plan that supports our local communities. This is a partnership project which seeks to unite Sandown with Lake and Shanklin, whilst recognising the distinct challenges and opportunities in each location and celebrating the unique characteristics.
Developing the plan we have the tri-consortium of Feria Urbanism, Støriie and the Place Bureau, who together presented an exciting and inspired consultancy application to representatives from the partnership councils earlier this year. The group are currently undertaking local research and horizon scanning to understand the work that has already been done on local plans and learn about ongoing projects impacting the area.
Bay Place Plan
The town and parish councils of Sandown, Shanklin and Lake, in partnership with the Isle of Wight Council, formally launched the Bay Area Place Plan at a public meeting at the Broadway Centre, Sandown on the 8th January 2024.
The 98-page
report comprises three main sections: principles and values, spatial strategy
and themes and topics, including highlighting potential investment and civic
opportunities for the three Bay area communities.
It also showcases data and feedback from the three-day think space delivered by Feria and Storii which saw residents and local businesses come together to share their visions for the future of the area.
The place plan
sets out its aims and objectives that focus around engagement and empowerment,
strategic thinking, economic growth, infrastructure investment, quality of life
for residents and visitors, and securing funds.
The Bay Place Plan 2024
Steering Group
The plan will be implemented by a steering group who have held their inaugural meeting to lay out ideas and themes in the plan. The steering group is made up mainly of members of the public, with two councillors from each of the town and parish councils of the Bay. They are joined by the Bay Regeneration Officer and Cabinet member responsible for regeneration from the Isle of Wight Council.
Tim Addison - tim@solent.co | 07790907499
Lawrence Bates - lawrence.bates@wildheartanimalsanctuary.org
Sally Beston - sally@thesnowdonhotel.co.uk
Claire Hector - claire@arc-consulting.co.uk | 07710363446
Ben Holbrook - benholbrook81@gmail.com
Richard Priest - richardpriest1@btinternet.com | 01983 867450
Julian Wadsworth - JWadsworth@actioniw.org.uk | 07535864622
Paul Wilson - paulatwilson@gmail.com | 07500864417
Alex Lightfoot - alexlightfoot@sandowntowncouncil.gov.uk | 07528578257
Paddy Lightfoot - paddylightfoot@sandowntowncouncil.gov.uk | 7812167466
Robert May - cllrmay@shanklintowncouncil.co.uk | 07958238194
Chris Quirk - Chris.Quirk@iow.gov.uk | 07802705831
Paul Brading - Paul.Brading@iow.gov.uk | 07719174690
Adrian Whittaker - awhittaker@lakeparishcouncil.org.uk | 07762084742
Laura Cansdale - Laura.Cansdale@iow.gov.uk
Julie Jones-Evans - julie.Jones-Evans@iow.gov.uk | 07886437688
To get involved in any of the project groups, email bayareaplaceplan@iow.gov.uk and your details will be passed on to the project group leaders.
Think Space July 2023
The Three-Day Think Space held in July was considered a big success. The Project Team now have a wealth of information to review and process as it prepares the Bay Area Place Plan. You can find images from the event and a copy of the final slideshow as shared at the end of the three days below. More information to follow soon.
Think Space Presentation (July 2023)
Think Space Presentation - Openings Remarks
Think Space Presentation - Day 1
Think Space Presentation - Day 2 - Part 1
Think Space Presentation - Day 2 - Part 2
Think Space Presentation - Day 3 - Part 1
Think Space Presentation - Day 3 - Part 2
Think Space Presentation - Closing Remarks
Think Space Pre-Event Materials Presentation (July 2023)
Event Invitation Pack
Pre-Event Worksheet for Participants