CHIS News Archive 2012
The following news items are listed with the latest items first.
2012
Former Whiteladies Road Cinema 44 Whiteladies Road Bristol BS8 2NH
12/00067/F,12/00068/LA Alterations and extension to allow partial conversion of existing building to form 5 no. additional flats and to retain auditorium for use as a gym.
26 March 2013:The appeal has been turned down as has the application for costa against Bristol City Council.
- On 28 January 2013 H.M. Inspector heard Conditions and Closing Speeches
from the three barristers
representing the Appellant (the owner), Bristol City Council, and the Keep Cinema Local group.
It should be lively! On the day you can come and go as you please – it is truly a PUBLIC hearing!
The Keep Cinema Local group has been represented by a local barrister for free. He’s been a tour de force at the Inquiry, but he thinks it’s absolutely VITAL that as many people turn up to the Mansion House on Monday January 28th as possible, so that the Inspector leaves Bristol having seen, with his own eyes, that locals care about the building. The Inspector has heard evidence from local businesses who believe a cinema would be a far more powerful force for regeneration than a 24-hour gym and flats, evidence from the Appellant’s own witness that the restrictive covenant can be lifted, and evidence that cinema operators are keen to open here. PLEASE DO COME, BRING A FRIEND, AND SPREAD THE WORD.
Appeal by: Medinbrand
Site: Former Whiteladies Road Cinema 44 Whiteladies Road Bristol BS8 2NH
Proposal: Alterations and extension to allow partial conversion of existing building to form 5 no. additional flats and to retain auditorium for use as a gym. Appeal Refs: APP/Z0116/E/12/2180890/NWF & A/12/2180898/NWF An Inspector appointed by the First Secretary of State will attend The Mansion House, Clifton Down, Bristol, BS3 3LJ on 8 January 2013 at 10.00am to resume the adjourned Public Inquiry into the above appeal. The Inquiry is likely to last 4 days.
You may attend the Inquiry (personally or through a representative) and, at the Inspector's discretion, may present any evidence or give any views. See original planning application below
The appeal documents, including the statement by Bristol City Council can be viewed at Brunel House, St Georges Road, Bristol, BS1 5UY. Please telephone 0117 922 3000 to make an appointment.
You will be able to view the decision once it has been published on the planning portal http://www.pcs.planningportal.gov.uk
11/01883/F, 11/01884/LA: Proposed residential dwelling on the side of the Avon Gorge, with associated access onto Princes' Lane, car parking, amenity space and refuse storage.
A 5 double bedroomed residence on the side of the Gorge. "The secret garden" Invisible landmark building! This was strongly contested by CHIS.- 1 February 2013: Costs not reduced, but additional costs requested by the Council turned down. Pledges called in to pay £2186 to the Council and £1440 to the developer
- 17 December 2012: Application for reduction in costs. Pledges will be called in when the costs are known
- 6 Dec 2012: Application for hearing turned down
- 12 October: Responses received from the Council and developer to state they will contest the claim. Offers of pledges are still welcome to show support
- 21 September 2012: Submitted an application for Judicial Review. Should know if it has been accepted in 2 weeks time. Hearing may be in 6 weeks time
- September 2012: A new campaign group has been formed called Bristol Save Avon Gorge Environment (BSAGE).
The group will ask for a Judicial Review at High Court to get the permission quashed (which has to be done before the 20th of September) and to be able to apply for a Protective Cost Order, and will raise funds by asking for pledges in case it loses.
CHIS supports the formation of this group but is not directly involved with it.
For more detail, contact Maggie Shapland, 97 Princess Victoria Street, Clifton, Bristol BS8 4DD (Email address: Maggie.Shapland@gmail.com) - 27 June 2012, the Development Committee of Bristol City Council granted permission to build a five bedroomed house
on the side of the Avon Gorge, following a recommendation by the Planning Department.
This is land designated as Important Open Space and is also unstable.
Many irregularities have subsequently been identified.
Planners Report (June 2012)
What is the point of having planning policies protecting Important Open Space? CHIS statement presented at the Committee in June - Feb 21 The ground investigation report is now available to view on line (in addition to a sustainability statement) for the above site. . CHIS statement relating to stability Feb 2012.
- CHIS statement regarding the application May 2011.
- More detail.
British Empire Medal
16 June 2012: Maggie Shapland was awarded the British Empire Medal in the birthday honours list for services to conservation and to heritage in CliftonA board policy in Clifton village
- October 2011: Consultation on A board policy ratified. Enforcement will start in Clifton Village. 7 boards removed
- Jan 2012: All but 2 A boards have returned!
- June 2012: 9 boards confiscated!
Illegal Restaurant
- May 2012: An appeal has been made to the First Secretary of State against the City Council’s decision to issue an Enforcement Notice regarding an alleged breach of planning control at 52 The Mall. The breach alleged is without the grant of planning permission the unauthorised change of use from Retail Unit (A1) to Café/Restaurant (A3). More details
4 June: Queens Jubilee
The Suspension bridge was suitably patriotic with Union Jack.One Gas jubilee beacon lit Durdham Down, Sea Walls, Bristol BS9 1PG at 10pm – one of 2012 being lit around the world
Another official beacon lit at 10:15 in Mall gardens
There was then a firework display at the Avon Gorge Hotel to celebrate the Queens Jubilee.
Street party on all day in the Mall between West Mall and Portland Street.
26 May 2012 Plaque unveiling to Sir Archibald Russell
(British Aerospace Chief Engineer whose designs include the Blenheim, Britannia, Type 188. He also served as the vice-chairman of the BAC-Sud Aviation Concorde Committee that produced the Concorde). At Glendower House, opposite Christchurch crypt.Julian Russell his son and his wife came to unveil it
Olympic torch carried over the Suspension Bridge
Well worth watching! A historic momentMargaret Floyd memorial seat
MONDAY 14th MAY 2012 on the grassy slope above Goldney Hall the dedication of the seat given by CHIS in memory of Margaret Floyd.Friends of Margaret Floyd joined us when Dr Martin Crossley-Evans dedicated the seat donated by CHIS to her memory.
For many years Margaret was a very active member of the CHIS committee. As social secretary she organized some memorable events, but her spirit was very much into the improvement aspect. As a society we continue to support her main project which was to re-instate the swivel bridge in the Cumberland Basin.
Chesterfield Hospital
Newsletter May 2012 includes a picture of the Olympic torch firework display Vinci sponsoredMore details