CURRENT CONCERNS

 

 

MAY 2008: PLAYGROUND IN THE CASTLE PARK?

• Response to Planning Application W2008/305. Warwick Castle, Warwick.

While not objecting to a children’s playground within the castle grounds we do strongly object to the proposed location of the playground which is the subject of this planning application.
Warwick Castle grounds are a grade one registered landscape. The view from the conservatory to the river is a very important, carefully contrived,18th century landscape and is clearly visible from the motte. Under no circumstances should this lovely setting be blighted by any sort of development. We would ask Warwick District Council to refuse planning permission for this application in its present form.

Speed Limit changes proposed for West St. & Stratford Rd.

• The Society, and various members, have written to object to the proposals, partly on the grounds that the County road engineers have still not grasped that lower speeds in the town are part of their own council’s policy.

St. Nicholas Park Funding

• The Warwick District Council (W.D.C.)are planning an application to the Lottery Fund to ‘improve’ the lovely St. Nicholas Park. As WDC views on ‘improving’ the park may not be shared by Warwick people I suggest you watch this space for up-dates.

The Warwick Castle Park

• The propery company owners of this Grade listed Park have hired a company called ‘Green Issues’ to investigate the historical background, and the ecological and environmental issues involved if they were to submit a planning application to Warwick District Council (WDC) for developement of any part of the 700 acre park. Warwick Society has taken an active part in attending meetings and visits to the park, and played a large part in getting previous applications for developement rejected (Various proposals have been submitted over the years by previous owners of the park). We will consult widely with members if any new proposals are made. Watch this space!