MP Bob Seely is backing Niton residents who want to see a planning application for over 50 new homes on greenfield land rejected.
If approved, the plans for housing on land at Ladyacre Farm would see a new access road built and junction created from Newport Road.
Mr Seely, who attended a meeting of the Niton & Whitwell Parish Council Planning Committee on Monday evening said he had heard the views of residents loud and clear.
He said: “I have listened to what villagers are saying and I agree that a development of this scale, on unspoilt greenfield land, is not right for this location.
“The village is surrounded by beautiful AONB and has naturally dark skies. This area should not be viewed as a prime site for development, rather it should be targeted for greater protection.
“This size of the proposed development will put pressure on infrastructure, and I am particularly concerned about the risk of flooding to properties with increased run-off, especially during periods of heavy rain such as we have seen recently.
“I’m also concerned about the additional volume of traffic this development would put on a narrow rural road.”
Mr Seely said he did not want the recent approval of the development at Westridge Farm to set a precedent across the Island and said he hoped that this application would be considered and determined in its own right.
He said: “I was disappointed that the West Acre development in Ryde was given the green light by the IW Council. The sooner the Council can agree on a new Island Plan that puts the needs of communities first, the better.”
