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UPDATE
29th July 2011
"THE
APPEALS ARE DISMISSED"
The Inspector, Miss Olivia Spencer, made her decision that residential
development, in such close proximity to Richmond Dry Dock, should not be
allowed as it would seriously impede any future use of the Dock for
its original purpose.
The
Inspector's main concern was that 'the special architectural and historic
interest' of the site, which is grade II* listed, would be placed in jeopardy
by allowing this planning application to proceed.
Alongside the jubilation the overriding feeling was one of relief - relief
that this precious maritime asset had once again been protected against
unsuitable development.
Thanks go out to all those who worked so tirelessly to this end, both within
the village of Appledore and around the UK.
However, now is not a time to stand on our laurels.
The Dock is still in a state of neglect and decay and the threat of future
planning applications still hangs in the air.
CASH are hopeful that they can use the support gained in recent months and
work alongside English Heritage and organisations such as the Landmark Trust
and the National Historic Ships Unit, to investigate further the future
possibilities which were uncovered during the Appeals procedure.
We are keen to liaise with Torridge District Council over Richmond Dock's
future as a maritime enterprise.
CASH will once again be working towards achieving a sustainable and
appropriate maritime future for Richmond Dock.
In association with all the interested parties and supporters, they hope to
protect the site for the enjoyment of the present villagers of Appledore and
for future generations to come.
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CASH is very encouraged to
have received in recent weeks a number of enquiries from individuals and firms
interested in using the dry dock and yard for ship building, maintenance and
repair. There is also huge potential for it to service all manner of vessels.
CASH would be very interested to hear from other possible users so that we
can build up a case to the owner and local council to show that maritime
commercial purpose and activity are a more suitable and viable use for the
site than the provision of waterside flats and luxury homes.
Dimensions of the Dry Dock:
Gate opening width: 12 metres
Total length: 95 metres
Depth: 5.8metres
For further information
about the plans or to offer help please Contact Us.
Our
Aims:
CASH is a
community based organisation formed to protect and remember Appledore's unique shipping heritage. This charitable
body has a particular interest in preserving Richmond Dock- a Grade 2* listed
structure of extreme local and even national importance. The Dock is
strategically situated in the heart of Appledore and once formed the
heartbeat of the village. It was once at the centre of a thriving
shipbuilding industry. Sadly, that industry is in decline but it is still
important to remember the unique maritime history that Appledore has to
offer.
 CASH was formed partly as a response to a recent planning
application to build houses on the listed Richmond Dock site. There was
strong local opposition to these plans and they were defeated. However new
proposals have been submitted for planning permission and there is much work
still to be done if we are to preserve this unique site in some meaningful
way.
Our aim is the restoration of the Dry Dock to full working order
and to have a development that will reflect the proud maritime heritage of
Appledore.
Thomas Girtin's view of Appledore from Instow
in 1798
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