There will be a Radford walk and Talk on Wednesday 22nd May from 1pm to 3pm. Meet outside the Beckly Centre. Mayers Way. Radford Dip. Join local historian and Vice-Chairman of the Plymstock Forum, Brian Steele on this guided walk through the historic Radford park and arboretum. The talk includes the first Elizabethans, Tudor pirates, Civil [...]
The revised plans for the redevelopment of Hooe Barn as a retail unit, cafe, craft shop/studio, with the addition of an MOT garage to the East, were put before PCC Planning Committee on Thursday 4th April. The committee agreed after 1hr 25mins discussion to award a deferred decision so that further information could be provided [...]
On the 27th March,Wainhomes held a Public Exhibition regarding use of the land at Radford Quarry. The proposal is regarding the building of residential homes within the Quarry. Radford Quarry is a designated County Wildlife Site – CWS and is situated off the South Eastern shore of Hooe Lake just behind the Castle. Note: The [...]
We have put together a Discovery brochure/poster for Radford Park & Hooe Lake, that cover a little of the history and the wildlife of the area, and highlights the reasons for keeping it in it’s natural state. To Raise awareness and help prevent this area from further building development please download the brochure, print it [...]
The remains of hulks, or abandoned watercraft, located along the river edge and the intertidal zone are an important component of our maritime past. Often they represent the only remains of types of boats that are no longer afloat or very rare. In this article we look at those at the eastern end of the Lake
Another fine example of how the area of Hooe Lake captivates & inspires! Local artist Richard Allman has been painting the Hooe Lake wrecks for a number of years, and as they are such a prominent feature we couldn’t help but highlight them here. Richard writes – Over the last 15 years or so I’ve [...]
It has long been believed that Oreston had up to five pubs at times over the centuries. It is now thought that there could have been seven. These pubs could have been a formal public house or inn, as we know them today, or simply a room set aside in a private house where refreshments [...]
Fond memories of Hooe Lake and Radford by Alison Hanson… My great grandad, Caleb Carder (d.1970 aged 94) had an allotment on the left hilside above radford quarry in Lower Saltram, Radford, just before what is now Knigfisher Quay. The access to it was a pot-holed gravel path and on the opposite side another chap [...]
The remains of hulks, or abandoned watercraft, located along the river edge and the intertidal zone are an important component of our maritime past. Often they represent the only remains of types of boats that are no longer afloat or very rare. In this article we look at those at the eastern end of the Lake
A total of 199 higher plant species were recorded on the Hooe Quarry site and the fore shore (181 native species, 18 non-native). The site was considered to have a relatively high botanical diversity. Amongst the many notable species of which one in particular the Toadflax-leaved St. John’s-wort exists in only 17 sites in England. All [...]
Radford Duck Ponds welcomed 6 new cygnets that hatched sometime between Friday night and Saturday the 7th of May 2011. They are pictured here newly hatched and then at approximately 6 weeks old. The name ‘mute’ derives from it being less vocal than other swan species. It is recognisable by its pronounced knob [...]
I have been watching this nuthatch site at the Radford Dip Reserve for around three years this is the closest I have come so far in trying to record a good image or two of their habits. After going inside to feed the chicks the parents will bring the food waste out and dispose of [...]
The revised plans for the redevelopment of Hooe Barn as a retail unit, cafe, craft shop/studio, with the addition of an MOT garage to the East, were put before PCC Planning Committee on Thursday 4th April. The committee agreed after 1hr 25mins discussion to award a deferred decision so that further information could be provided [...]
On the 27th March,Wainhomes held a Public Exhibition regarding use of the land at Radford Quarry. The proposal is regarding the building of residential homes within the Quarry. Radford Quarry is a designated County Wildlife Site – CWS and is situated off the South Eastern shore of Hooe Lake just behind the Castle. Note: The [...]
Wain Homes will be holding a Public Exhibition regarding use of the land at Radford Quarry. Radford Quarry (a designated County Wildlife Site – CWS) is situated off the South Eastern shore of Hooe Lake just behind the Castle. The proposal is regarding the building of more residential homes within the Quarry. Date & Time: Wednesday [...]
There will be a Radford walk and Talk on Wednesday 22nd May from 1pm to 3pm. Meet outside the Beckly Centre. Mayers Way. Radford Dip. Join local historian and Vice-Chairman of the Plymstock Forum, Brian Steele on this guided walk through the historic Radford park and arboretum. The talk includes the first Elizabethans, Tudor pirates, Civil [...]
The revised plans for the redevelopment of Hooe Barn as a retail unit, cafe, craft shop/studio, with the addition of an MOT garage to the East, were put before PCC Planning Committee on Thursday 4th April. The committee agreed after 1hr 25mins discussion to award a deferred decision so that further information could be provided [...]
We have put together a Discovery brochure/poster for Radford Park & Hooe Lake, that cover a little of the history and the wildlife of the area, and highlights the reasons for keeping it in it’s natural state. To Raise awareness and help prevent this area from further building development please download the brochure, print it [...]
Are you aware of what has been happening in Hooe Quarry over the past week or so? We have been made aware of recent activity in Hooe Quarry that may be detrimental to the nesting bird population and illegal. It would appear that the owner of the site has contracted people to cut back the [...]
Barratt Homes will shortly be applying for planning permission to build approximately 225 houses (original 300) in Hooe Quarry off Barton Road. This development will be situated in Hooe Quarry just across the water from The Old Wharf estate. Each affordable home will have two allocated car parking spaces within each property, plus 10 percent extra parking for visitors. There will be no parking on Barton Road. The land is currently owned by Hooelake Developments.
This year the Radford Heritage Group have linked up with Plymouth Tree Partnership to hold a Walk, Talk and Coffee Evening on Wednesday, 15th May, 2013, starting at 6.30pm at the Beckly Centre. Everybody is welcome. Tickets available on the door at 50p. The evening starts with a guided walk around Radford Park Arboretum to show what [...]
Hooe Lake & Radford Lake are in need of a clean! There is a beach clean this Saturday the 4th August at 10 -11.30 Meet at the Castle- we need all the help we can get, ideally we need 4 teams working at strategic points which would be most productive. Wear old clothes and no sandals as [...]
Cavanna Homes (Devon) Ltd have applied for a proposed development of 53 dwellings with associated roads, foot ways, access, parking, landscaping and drainage in the former Boston’s Boat Yard. Full details on all documents relating to this Cavanna Homes proposal can be found on the Plymouth County Council website - See Quick link here [...]
An exhibition of ‘The Village, a Display of Flowers and Oreston History’ is being held at Oreston Methodist Church, Plymstock Road, Oreston. Date: July 12th to 15th, 2012. Opening times: Thursday 2.00pm to 4.30pm Friday and Saturday 11.00am to 4.30pm Sunday 2.00pm to 4.30pm, followed by Songs of Praise. Guided talks around the village at [...]
Don’t forget Kevin Warley The Radford Park Arboretum Co-ordinator is holding a Walk, Talk and Coffee Evening on Tuesday, 15th May, 2011, starting at 6.00pm at the Beckly Centre. Everybody is welcome. The evening starts with a guided walk around Radford Park Arboretum to show what is currently flowering, new planting, and other points of [...]
Cavanna Homes will be holding a ‘Consultation Exhibition’ meeting to showcase the plan for 53 houses in the former Bostons’ Boatyard will be open for visitors on Wednesday the 15th February 2012 between 14:00 – 18:30 hours. Two planning applications for 222 homes had previously been refused. Update: Planning has now been applied for see [...]
Dear Tree Wardens and Friends, What have Kneele Gardens, Longfield Place, Pemros Road, St Paul’s School, Austin Farm School, Victoria Road School, Mill Ford School, Bickleigh Down School, St Peter’s School, High Street School, Drake Circus, Devonport Park, Moor View Park and Neswick Playground got in common? They are all places where local initiative led [...]
Planning application has been applied for the demolition of the Seawings Restaurant (at the beginning of Mount Batten Breakwater) to be replaced by a 5 storey apartment block and a commercial unit. Planning Application 11/01980/FUL Details Demolition of existing, vacant, residential and restaurant building and erection of new build, mixed use building comprising of 10 residential [...]
Notification of Proposed Development: Application No: 11/01250/FUL Site: LAND AT BARTON ROAD, HOOE LAKE, PLYMSTOCK, Development: Re-development of site by erection of 222 new dwellings, provision of new public open space, ancillary access roads, improvements to Barton Road and associated works. The above application will be considered by the Planning Committee on Thursday 12 January [...]
Chairman: Mr J.E. Wheeler Attendance: 21 people. Apologies on behalf of the following: Mr Brian Cooper, Mrs Yvonne Featherstone, Cllr Wendy Foster. Matters Arising Clovelly Boatyard – Chairman confirmed that the application has been withdrawn. Credit given to the efforts of the residents and Cllr leaves, both of whom played a significant part in maintaining [...]
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Radford Quarry Housing Plans – Wain Homes
On the 27th March,Wainhomes held a Public Exhibition regarding use of the land at Radford Quarry. The proposal is regarding the building of residential homes within the Quarry. Radford Quarry is a designated County Wildlife Site – CWS and is situated off the South Eastern shore of Hooe Lake just behind the Castle. Note: The [...]
Hooe Quarry Latest! Committee and Public Planning Meeting
Notification of Proposed Development: Application No: 11/01250/FUL Site: LAND AT BARTON ROAD, HOOE LAKE, PLYMSTOCK, Development: Re-development of site by erection of 222 new dwellings, provision of new public open space, ancillary access roads, improvements to Barton Road and associated works. The above application will be considered by the Planning Committee on Thursday 12 January [...]
NEW Planning Application Submitted for 222 Homes in Hooe Quarry, 11-01250-FUL
Notice for PLANNING IN HOOE QUARRY 222 houses has now been proposed. Re-development of Hooe Quarry site by erection of 222 new dwellings, provision of new public open space, ancillary access roads, improvements to Barton Road and associated works
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