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Planning Application Radford Castle

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 […]

March 22, 2021 | By | Reply More
Hooe Green awarded Village Green status

Hooe Green awarded Village Green status

HOOE GREEN AWARDED VILLAGE GREEN STATUS. At their meeting on the 30th May 2019 PCC Planning Committee agreed unanimously that the land known as Hooe Green should be given Village Green status and included in the register of Village Greens. Mr Robin Blythe-Lord, Chairman of Plym Valley Heritage, said “I am absolutely delighted that it […]

June 12, 2019 | By | Reply More
Arboretum Map

Arboretum Map

Why not enjoy a visit?The Radford Park Arboretum Committee hopes that all interested people, including the serious student may benefit from and enjoy the Arboretum, which is situated in Radford Park at Ordnance Survey Grid Reference SX506528. The Erme-Plym Way goes through the Park and the South West Coastal Footpath passes by at the confluence […]

May 16, 2019 | By | Reply More
New for 2018! Plymouth & Devon Walking Book 4

New for 2018! Plymouth & Devon Walking Book 4

Plym Ramblers present a NEW walking book – “ON THE BEATEN TRACK 4” An ideal gift for walkers and an excellent way of keeping fit and agile. The entire proceeds from this book will be donated to local charities. The walks chosen for this book are a great selection of circular walks, all within 25 miles of Plymouth. They cover […]

January 3, 2018 | By | Reply More
Nominate your local green space in Plymouth by 8th January 2016!

Nominate your local green space in Plymouth by 8th January 2016!

We’ve recently discovered that there is a new initiative called Local Green Space whereby local people can nominate areas they love like wildlife sites, for inclusion in the new Plymouth plan, and if accepted, they will be provided a higher level of protection from development. This would be a great opportunity to help save Radford […]

November 29, 2015 | By | 5 Replies More
Kingfisher Quay News & Information

Kingfisher Quay News & Information

We no longer post information on behalf of Kingfisher Quay Management Company (KQMC).

October 30, 2015 | By More
Annual Radford Park Arboretum Walk and Talk – Tuesday 5th May

Annual Radford Park Arboretum Walk and Talk – Tuesday 5th May

The annual Radford ‘Walk & Talk’ and Coffee Evening will be held on Tuesday 6th May 2014. Meet outside the Beckly Centre, Mayers Way, Radford Dip, Hooe Road, Plymstock, Plymouth., starting at 6.30pm at the Beckly Centre. Everybody is welcome. Tickets available on the door at 50p.

April 8, 2015 | By | Reply More
‘Beach Clean’ Saturday 18th April!

‘Beach Clean’ Saturday 18th April!

Hooe Lake & Radford Lake are in need of a clean! There is a beach clean on Saturday 18th April at 9 – 9:30 am – Meet at the Castle If you enjoy the area, and use it, please come and help, we need all the support we can get.  Wear old clothes and stout shoes. Rubber gloves, […]

March 19, 2015 | By | 4 Replies More
Latest on Radford Quarry Appeal + Hooelake.org Presentation

Latest on Radford Quarry Appeal + Hooelake.org Presentation

UPDATE 9th JUNE 2015: The Appeal against the initial refusal to build in Radford Quarry has been dismissed. The Inquiry sat for 8 days on 20-22 and 26-28 January and 30-31 March 2015. Summary of Decision: The appeal is dismissed.  SEE THE APPEAL DECISION HERE   This is one of the powerpoint presentations that we put […]

February 1, 2015 | By | Reply More
Help Save Stamford Wildlife

Help Save Stamford Wildlife

Far too many natural habitats, nesting grounds and wildlife havens are being destroyed in the area!  Please help support Lynn Armstrong in her quest to save an important area which has been set aside for local wildlife. My name is Lynn Armstrong and I live in Stamford Close.  As I am sure you know, at […]

June 23, 2014 | By | 3 Replies More