Further to his previous Part 1 posting dated 7th December 2020 (can be viewed HERE) and Part 2 posting dated 26th January 2021 (viewed HERE), Malcolm Kitchen has sent a further report on the work to recreate Tyer’s No.6 Tablet Instruments.
Following concerns raised by a Parracombe resident, investigations showed that there was evidence of ash die-back with the potential to cause risks to life and property.
Tree Surgeons carried out a survey between Cricket Field Lane and Fairview and an application was made to Exmoor National Park for planning permission to fell the trees which are in a conservation area.
We are pleased to announce that our submitted planning application has been approved by North Devon Council, allowing us to demolish the existing disused timber lodge which is in a poor state of repair. A new single-storey timber lodge will be built in its place, providing the railway with an insulated building offering modern overnight accommodation facilities.
Our thanks to L&B Member Ric Auger for not only producing the plans/drawings, but also dealing with all aspects of the planning application itself.
Following on from the Government announcement on 22nd February, the Ops Group and CIC Board have reviewed and assessed the guidance given as to how it affects the L&B.
The guidance indicated that theme parks and attractions may be allowed to reopen from 12th April 2021 if the reduction in Covid cases and hospitalisations continues as expected. This does mean that the Railway cannot reopen before that date.
Further to his previous posting dated 7th December 2020 (can be viewed HERE), Malcolm Kitchen has sent a further report on the work to recreate Tyer’s No.6 Tablet Instruments.