Crich Quarry water park: Developers update controversial plans for new resort near Sheffield
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www.thestar.co.uk— BMET Limited submitted its plans to turn Crich Quarry into a water park resort more than two years ago, with several years before that involving further development and negotiations. The site is less than an hour’s drive from Sheffield. Now the firm has submitted a flurry of new documents responding to Derbyshire County Council’s formal notice requesting more information – or face the application being rejected – which the authority issued in June 2022. The developers, who unveiled their plans...
www.thestar.co.uk—Parking: New pay machine at Stanage Edge near Sheffield broken amid teething problems for Peak Park. A new parking machine was ‘out of order’ at a beauty spot near Sheffield amid teething problems at the Peak District National Park. The machine at Hook’s Car - also known as Stanage Popular End - was out of action on Tuesday April 23, allowing motorists to park all day free. The Peak Park introduced charging at a string of car parks recently. Last week, The Star revealed how a machine at nearby Burbage Bridge car park has no signal and can only take coins. Follow the latest from Sheffield...
www.northantstelegraph.co.uk—Mixed opinions as plans submitted for new skate park in Wellingborough's Bassetts Park. A proposal has been submitted for a new skating facility in Wellingborough’s Bassetts Park, which has been met with a great deal of support by locals, but not without its fair share of hesitation. The plans were validated by North Northants Council (NNC) on April 17, and could see the existing skate park demolished with a new one built to the rear of the park. It would mean that the current site would be demolished, but many believe this is the best solution, ensuring local skaters can enjoy...
www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com—Midlothian planning: Straiton Retail Park expansion plans would see four new large commercial units built. Plans to expand Straiton Retail Park onto land behind the Asda store have been put before councillors for the first time. The application by Lansdowne Investment will see four new large commercial units built on the land at the popular retail park. Midlothian council’s planning committee heard the new premises may be home to retailers, but could also be food and drink or business premises. The meeting this week heard concerns about the access to the new buildings, which are proposed to be...