Category: News
Becky Moran the Communications Officer for South West Water states that they will be spending £23,000 in 2011/12 to assess the condition of the sewerage network in the Radford area of Plymouth and identify the effects of saline infiltration. When salt water enters the sewerage network it can cause unpleasant odours and damage mechanical equipment […]
Hooe Lake and Plym (Heavy Metals in mud sediments) With recent proposals to dredge the Plym for a new marina – and any future plans for Hooe Lake – an important environmental issue is the accumulation of toxic sediments in the mud notably Mercury, Tributyltin Tin (TBT), arsenic and lead. These ‘Heavy Metals’ can be […]
19th Feb 2010. 3:45 A Fire Brigade was called to a tyre fire in Hooe Lake Quarry. The entire site was supposed to have been cleared some years ago by order of the department of the environment but evidently not. This is the third call out in as many weeks. Due to the danger from […]
Regarding Radford Castle: On the 28th Feb 2010 Robin Blythe-Lord wrote to Vivien Pengelly, copy to Cllrs Mike Leaves, Ken Foster and David Holiday (Asset Management PCC), on behalf of Plym Valley Heritage Dear Vivien Pengelly On behalf of the members of Plym Valley Heritage I am writing to you express our concern over the […]
The Old Wharf Residents’ Association (TOWRA) have informed us of the following Inquiry into first Planning application appeal – Boston’s Boatyard The information which we have now received is that the Inquiry will take place over 3 days i.e. March 2nd – March 4th 2010 inclusive. This is to be held at the Council Chambers […]
In December 2009 Geosa Ltd made an appeal to the Secretary of State for the Environment against the City Councils refusal of planning permission… A notice on the gate to the boatyard advises that the date on which the Planning Inspectorate from Bristol will be hearing the evidence in a public meeting at the Council […]
You may have read in the Herald (6th January 2010) that the Civic Society was passing the Radford Park Arboretum over to the City Council. “It looks like all our good work is going to come to an end, Mr Fenn said. Most of our members are in their late 70s or early 80s and […]
Radford Historical Walk Saturday, 5th December at 13.00 Meet at the Beckly centre. Unfortunately refreshments will not be available at the Beckley Centre on this occasion as they have a prior function. Kevin Warley – local historian and arboretum co-ordinator has kindly offered to hold a historic tour and walk of Radford Park I […]
Due to the problems in administration and the lack of a fully functioning committee, the Radford and Hooe Lake Preservation Association was regrettably dissolved by majority vote at the EGM on the 12th Nov 2009. More details will be published shortly. This website will aim to continue the good work carried out by RAHLPA and serve […]
Whilst a second application has been put forward to Planning for merely 92 residential homes, we are still terribly concerned about the levels of traffic. We would rather see far fewer, higher value (to achieve Mr Boston’s financial target), executive type homes. This will certainly address the concerns regarding traffic and enhance the area generally. […]
Planning Application Radford Castle
Application Summary Application Number: 21/00261/FUL Proposal: Conversion and extension to form a holiday let and associated worksCase Officer: Mr Chris Cummings From: Hooelake.org Our main concern regarding this proposal is the impact that the development will have on the highly sensitive areas that surround it. Radford Castle is the focal point of FIVE County Wildlife […]
Kate Humble on Radford Quarry – What a relief, and great news for wildlife!
Friend of hooelake.org Kate Humble has had a fairly frantic start to the year with two – almost back-to-back filming trips in Australia and lots of tearing up and down to Scotland for Lambing Live in between. Kate, who is familiar with the area, kindly took the time out to offer a few words and comments …
Radford Quarry Housing Plans – Wain Homes
Just to recap on the latest: Plymouth City Council unanimously rejected the original planning application last year. Wainhomes appealed and we are now in the process of a public inquiry. The decision being made by the government inspectorate. Plymouth City Council have been vigorously defending their original decision. The appeal is now in recess and will […]
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