The council finally withdrew the proposal for the trail that threatened the tracks. This has been a long and draining fight but our persistence kept the corridor protected for the future of the railway. I am going to rest for a while but I will be watching to make sure …
November 3, 2012
Objection to the Cornwall Council Planning Application which will prevent extension of the Launceston Steam Railway
Final supporters
The LSR is a long established business which brings many visitors into Launceston and has a significant economic benefit to the local area. The trail proposed in the planning application would have a significant impact on the LSR and its long term future.
Local Planning Policy SAF7 states that former railway trackbeds should be protected for reinstatement of railways. The Cornwall Structure plan states that developments should not harm or undermine the value of facilities whichcontribute to Cornwall’s attraction
for tourism and recreation. The National Planning Policy Framework states that established businesses should be allowed to 'consolidate, grow and prosper' and that developments should support sustainable rural tourism and leisure developments that benefit businesses in rural areas. This planning application, which removes the potential railway reinstatement and significantly affects an established business' ability to grow and prosper, is contrary to all these policies.
Updates
October 10, 2012
Reaching one thousand signatures has been a heavy, grounding moment in what has felt like a long uphill battle. I am exhausted by the constant pushback, yet seeing this level of public support reminds me why we cannot let the railway's future be paved over.
Reached 1,000 supporters
October 7, 2012
October 6, 2012
The climb toward one thousand signatures has been exhausting and progress is slower than I hoped. We need to push harder to ensure the council recognizes the weight of our opposition before they finalize their decision.
Reached 100 supporters
September 6, 2012
September 5, 2012
The climb toward one hundred signatures has been grueling but we must reach this threshold to gain any real traction with the council. I am drained by how long this fight is taking yet I refuse to let the railway's future be paved over. Please send this link to your neighbors so we can finally hit our target.
17 Comments
I am firmly of the opinion that the railway be allowed to extend as I believe that the resultant increase in tourism will be of great benefit to the area. Cornwall's life blood is tourism. Don't let this trail happen - there are plenty around already.
Launceston Steam Railway offers the locality a sustainable business/ tourism opportunity. It is a wonderful attraction encouraging people from far and wide regions of the UK, It provides educational and transport possibilities that could and does enhance local business in the area. The County Council should embrace this chance to work in partnership with the LSR organisation which offers so much in terms of meeting all that the Localism Act strives to deliver. Come County Council get your act together. Let the LSR extend and do something positive for the people.
Once it is built on it can never be retrieved for its original purpose. The Cornwall Structure Plan is at odds surely with this notion of surrendering the rail corridor for development. Councillors need to be more aware of their own authority guide-lines before announcing suspect plans.
Once infrastructure has gone it is a hundred times harder to put it back. Historic investment should not be thrown away lightly.
The proportion of elderly population is rising. Many older people can't ride bicycles, but they still need transport. The roads are often unable to cope with increased traffic volume and closures associated with accidents and roadworks. The railway was closed at a time when road transport was just becoming fashionable and there was still plenty of room on the roads. By all means have a cycle route running alongside the railway, but put it in only after the railway has been re-instated. A new cycle route is far more flexible to establish, so it makes sense for the railway to use its original route, which was designed for it in the first place.
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A Wonderfull enterprise that deserves its extension, and since they own the trackbed at Egloskerry how dare the council threaten to block the extension! they should be grateful to the Bowmans for giving the area a superb tourist attraction and help there endeavours in every way possible
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The council finally withdrew the proposal for the trail that threatened the tracks. This has been a long and draining fight but our persistence kept the corridor protected for the future of the railway. I am going to rest for a while but I will be watching to make sure …
November 3, 2012
Objection to the Cornwall Council Planning Application which will prevent extension of the Launceston Steam Railway
Final supporters
The LSR is a long established business which brings many visitors into Launceston and has a significant economic benefit to the local area. The trail proposed in the planning application would have a significant impact on the LSR and its long term future.
Local Planning Policy SAF7 states that former railway trackbeds should be protected for reinstatement of railways. The Cornwall Structure plan states that developments should not harm or undermine the value of facilities whichcontribute to Cornwall’s attraction
for tourism and recreation. The National Planning Policy Framework states that established businesses should be allowed to 'consolidate, grow and prosper' and that developments should support sustainable rural tourism and leisure developments that benefit businesses in rural areas. This planning application, which removes the potential railway reinstatement and significantly affects an established business' ability to grow and prosper, is contrary to all these policies.
Updates
October 10, 2012
Reaching one thousand signatures has been a heavy, grounding moment in what has felt like a long uphill battle. I am exhausted by the constant pushback, yet seeing this level of public support reminds me why we cannot let the railway's future be paved over.
Reached 1,000 supporters
October 7, 2012
October 6, 2012
The climb toward one thousand signatures has been exhausting and progress is slower than I hoped. We need to push harder to ensure the council recognizes the weight of our opposition before they finalize their decision.
Reached 100 supporters
September 6, 2012
September 5, 2012
The climb toward one hundred signatures has been grueling but we must reach this threshold to gain any real traction with the council. I am drained by how long this fight is taking yet I refuse to let the railway's future be paved over. Please send this link to your neighbors so we can finally hit our target.
17 Comments
While fully supporting the idea of a cycle path, this should be in partnership with the steam railway & it's aims for expansion. There must be room for the railway & facilities.
I am firmly of the opinion that the railway be allowed to extend as I believe that the resultant increase in tourism will be of great benefit to the area. Cornwall's life blood is tourism. Don't let this trail happen - there are plenty around already.
Launceston Steam Railway offers the locality a sustainable business/ tourism opportunity. It is a wonderful attraction encouraging people from far and wide regions of the UK, It provides educational and transport possibilities that could and does enhance local business in the area. The County Council should embrace this chance to work in partnership with the LSR organisation which offers so much in terms of meeting all that the Localism Act strives to deliver. Come County Council get your act together. Let the LSR extend and do something positive for the people.
Once it is built on it can never be retrieved for its original purpose. The Cornwall Structure Plan is at odds surely with this notion of surrendering the rail corridor for development. Councillors need to be more aware of their own authority guide-lines before announcing suspect plans.
Once infrastructure has gone it is a hundred times harder to put it back. Historic investment should not be thrown away lightly.
The proportion of elderly population is rising. Many older people can't ride bicycles, but they still need transport. The roads are often unable to cope with increased traffic volume and closures associated with accidents and roadworks. The railway was closed at a time when road transport was just becoming fashionable and there was still plenty of room on the roads. By all means have a cycle route running alongside the railway, but put it in only after the railway has been re-instated. A new cycle route is far more flexible to establish, so it makes sense for the railway to use its original route, which was designed for it in the first place.
Hey - I was checking out your site and I’m impressed with how clean and professional it looks. Adding video to your website has become an absolute MUST. Even something basic that clearly defines exactly what it is you're offering & why work with your company vs competitors... My team, based out of Toronto, Canada, creates quality animated explainer videos. Our award-winning videos are proven to increase customer engagement and decrease user bounce rate. Email me back for some explainer video samples, pricing, or just to say hi! John Mathews Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.explainyourbiz.com
A Wonderfull enterprise that deserves its extension, and since they own the trackbed at Egloskerry how dare the council threaten to block the extension! they should be grateful to the Bowmans for giving the area a superb tourist attraction and help there endeavours in every way possible
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While fully supporting the idea of a cycle path, this should be in partnership with the steam railway & it's aims for expansion. There must be room for the railway & facilities.