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« Reply #30 on: July 06, 2014, 20:28:07 » |
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If it was decided against the advice of the officers it would probably be worth an appeal.
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« Reply #31 on: July 06, 2014, 20:30:14 » |
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Christ. Is there a local election to be won?
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« Reply #32 on: July 07, 2014, 10:29:09 » |
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There seems little political will for heritage railways down in Cornwall, with the Bodmin & Wenford, Helston and Launceston all having problems extending their operations. Maybe it's because the peninsular is so narrow, with everyone living close to the mainline or a branch line, and so there isn't a sense of loss..?
Compare this to North Devon, a veritable railway desert - Tarka▸ line excepted - and how Exmoor National Park have been granting funds to the L&BR▸ to help them extend their line.
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« Reply #33 on: July 08, 2014, 18:24:03 » |
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Christ. Is there a local election to be won?
Or lost, more like. Time for a Huge Rant (see what I did there?) I agree with ellendunne that it could be worth an appeal, especially if there is strong local support and little local opposition. I do not know the state of play. It's a potentially expensive business, though, especially for the council. Another strategy could be a revised application with fewer parking spots. |
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Now, please!
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« Reply #34 on: July 08, 2014, 22:58:42 » |
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The opposition is mainly a few, vocal, 'NIMBYs'. The most vocal of the campaigners has actually built his house next to the railway within the last couple of years. Not only did the original railway come first in this case, but the preserved railway also came first.
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« Reply #35 on: July 08, 2014, 22:58:59 » |
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If it was decided against the advice of the officers it would probably be worth an appeal.
Yes. The Councillors' logic is that they can show the objectors that they have "clean hands" when the inspector allows the appeal. They can't play this trick with big applications as the applicant can claim costs. Good luck to the railway. OTC |
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From the West Briton: New plans for Helston Railway tabled with Cornwall Council A tourist attraction near Helston has submitted new plans which it hopes will finally settle its long-running planning problems.Helston Railway Preservation Company applied to Cornwall Council last week for a new platform and car park at Lower Prospidnick. The railway has spent the past two years trying to get planning permission for a new home. The group built a temporary platform at Prospidnick but failed to get planning permission. An earlier application was withdrawn after people living nearby complained and plans for a development at Trevarno Farm were refused last summer. Now the railway has reapplied for an extension to the track beyond the Prospidnick road bridge, a new platform behind Trevarno Farm and to retain a 60-space car park. Richard Barnes of the Helston Railway Preservation Society said the temporary platform would be removed if the new plans were approved. "This moves the platform as far away as possible from properties and takes into account all the comments made by the planning inspector," he said. The consultation period is still open and Cornwall Council has received one comment in support of the plans. Claircorrect Roberts said: "I support this excellent venture which provides much needed volunteering and community engagement opportunities for young people and others, as well as being an interesting and educational attraction for visitors from far and wide. The developments outlined can only improve this worthwhile initiative." Previously people complained about noise, traffic and fumes from the railway. A decision will be made later by Cornwall Council. |
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William Huskisson MP▸ was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830. Many more have died in the same way since then. Don't take a chance: stop, look, listen.
"Level crossings are safe, unless they are used in an unsafe manner." Discuss.
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« Reply #37 on: June 22, 2015, 10:53:16 » |
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From http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/england/cornwall: Railway Opposition
BBC» Radio Cornwall
A protest march has taken place as part of growing opposition to plans to extend the Helston railway and build a new platform.
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The historic railway first had trains running on the line in 1887 and is now operated by volunteers as a 'tourist experience' line.
Some residents of the Sithney Parish near Helston believe if the new proposal is approved, their lives will be blighted by extra noise pollution and increased traffic. |
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« Reply #38 on: June 22, 2015, 12:11:45 » |
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BBC» RC's Facebook this a.m. listed 34 comments, 33 in favour of the railway, most apparently from within Cornwall. The word "nimby" was in evidence.
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« Reply #39 on: June 22, 2015, 20:21:46 » |
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BBC» RC's Facebook this a.m. listed 34 comments, 33 in favour of the railway, most apparently from within Cornwall. The word "nimby" was in evidence.
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There is now 48 comments, 47 in favour, and the 48th is asking radio Cornwall to ensure both sides are heard in their coverage of the protest. |
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« Reply #40 on: July 01, 2015, 11:28:16 » |
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Alas: http://www.helstonrailway.co.uk/news-full?News-from-the-Planning-Application-189News from the Planning Application
Tuesday, 30th June, 2015 - By barbara barnes
So sorry to have to tell you all that our planning application was rejected yesterday by Cornwall Council. Our volunteers are naturally very disappointed - but we have instructed our planning consultants to submit an appeal. We will keep you informed......  |
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The Helston railway website reports that its appeal against the decision to deny planning permission for its proposed extension has been upheld. http://www.helstonrailway.co.uk/"Thursday, 2nd June, 2016 - By Barbara Barnes Just a short note to say we won our planning appeal. Thank you to everyone who helped, whether it was working on the application, raising funds, giving us support, writing letters, or holding our hands and telling us to keep trying. You have all been absolutely wonderful and we couldn^t have done it without you. Many, many thanks. " The railway will now be able to extend about 1/4 mile further north towards Gwinear Road and construct a permanent station. In addition, it has received a grant from the Helston Downsland Trust enabling it to proceed with the restoration of Truthall Halt at the southern end of the line, about 1.75 miles from the original terminus at Helston. |
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« Reply #43 on: June 06, 2016, 22:29:44 » |
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...........and the local councillors will be able innocently to commiserate with the protestor(s) while accepting the invitation to drink the railway's champagne at the formal opening of the extension!
Sante,
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« Reply #44 on: June 07, 2016, 00:14:42 » |
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Sante,
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