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 […]
With thanks to Kevin Warley for his Radford Walk and Talk of the 5th December 2009. The following notes are provided for the purpose of interest only, as recalled by a member of the group attending the walk. Accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Part 1. In 1973 Plymouth City Council applied for listed building consent to […]
Does anyone remember when the Breakwater Quarry (where the Royal Mail is now) was a liquid petrol/gas conversion plant? There was a pipe link to where the oil tanks were at Turnchapel, and there was an accident circa 1970/80 involving a leak of gas somewhere. Any info would be welcome to aid research about this […]
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 […]
What have you spotted on or around Radford & Hooe Lake? This is an ongoing log of activities of what’s been seen in the area. Please post your sightings of any Wildlife spotted, strange goings or anything of general interest. Simply fill out the details in the comments box and click ‘Submit Comment’
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 […]
The following is PCC officers report regarding the planning application 09/01060/OUT it discusses & raises reasons for and against the proposal but ultimately recommends refusal. It gives a good insight in to the proposal and covers some interesting points. AGENDA & OFFICERS REPORT Site Description The application site is a`C’ shaped piece of land approximately […]
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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