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Planning Permission Granted for New Bridge at Lingmell Beck
Haycock are very proud to announce that the design we developed for a new crossing at Lingmell Beck has been given planning permission after going to appeal. The inspectors comments recognised the benefits of the design proposed and accepted that the design would enhance the natural beauty of the landscape. This is a rewarding development for the Haycock team who together have invested a great deal to provide a solution for the National Trust that is good for the environment, supports the practical needs for the scheme and which is at the same time sympathetic to one of Britain’s most beautiful and unspoilt locations.
Inspector’s comments (published on 18 June 2010):
“6. The Authority is satisfied that the proposal would not harm either hydrological or, subject to conditions, nature conservation interests. On the contrary, over the longer term the scheme would result in benefits to those interests by allowing the beck to re-establish a natural and dynamic flow across the valley floor thereby removing any problems associated with fluvial deposition, including obstacles to the migration of fish upstream from the bridge.
Furthermore, the scheme would bring positive social and economic benefits by securing the only vehicular access serving the farm and National Trust campsite on the east side of Lingmell Beck. The Authority’s sole reason for refusal relates to the effect of the proposed replacement bridge on the character and appearance of the landscape.
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21. Nevertheless, I consider that the proposed structure would not appear utilitarian and it would not offend its natural landscape setting. On the contrary, in my judgement it would amount to a high quality design solution, which would conserve and enhance the natural beauty of the National Park. Furthermore, given the hydrological, nature conservation and social/economic benefits of the scheme, it would also conserve and enhance the wildlife and cultural heritage of the National Park.”
To read more about this project see links below:
Monday, 21 June 2010
Lingmell Beck Renaturalisation:
Permission Granted
