Cowes GPs would not be able to cope and patient safety would be at risk if 163 homes were approved for a site on the outskirts of the town.
That’s the message from Cowes Medical Centre to the Isle of Wight Council as it considers outline plans for a big development on the former dairy and beef-producing Somerton Farm.
The proposals have been submitted by the owners of the farm, Mr and Mrs Sam Biles, for a mixed-use development on Newport Road, which, along with flats and houses could see 43 commercial units built as well.
In the application, Mr Biles highlighted the need for housing due to the lack of delivery on the Island.
He said 35 per cent of the properties would be affordable.
During the public consultation phase, five people supported the plan, saying it was ideal, as the site had already been pinpointed for housing, was on the main bus route and close to employment opportunities, shops and schools.
Another said it was a logical infill development on the edge of Cowes that would have minimal impact but maximum returns for young families.
However, more than 60 others have objected, saying the development is too big for Cowes, especially with other large-scale schemes in the area, it would destroy the green belt and impact existing wildlife.
A common theme to the objections was a lack of infrastructure in the town which is already struggling to cope.
In a letter to the IW Council, Cowes Medical Centre said it understood the Island had a housing obligation but patient numbers already exceeding staff capacity.
It says given the current and predicted clinical staff shortages they are duty bound to object to the application, as the additional housing could detrimentally impact sustainability and safety.
Staffing is its key issue it says as it fears it would not be able to recruit extra staff to meet the needs of patients, already looking after 15,300 patients.
Both Northwood Parish Council and Cowes Town Council objected to the application, with concerns about the settlement boundaries merging, the increase of traffic and no need for the small business units as there are some already vacant units nearby.
Northwood Parish Council will be further discussing the application on January 3.
The timeframe for comments has closed but they can still be submitted although they may not be considered.
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