Captain Beeky wrote:
> Snipped from elsewhere . . . .
>
> Moorings Dispute
> =================
> Kennet District Council is taking action against British Waterways over
> the establishment of moorings in an area known as Lady Bridge, as the
> result of complaints by a local wealthy landowner who regards the
> moorings as unsightly. The landowner has recently gained planning
> permission for a development near the moorings, much to the surprise
> and outrage of many local residents, who consider that he appears to
> have undue sway over the Council. British Waterways is challenging the
> action being taken by the Council at a planning inquiry, as it believes
> that it does not require planning permission for the establishment of
> moorings on waterways that it runs. BW is concerned that should the
> Council’s Enforcement Notice be upheld, it might set a precedent that
> would challenge the legality of many more moorings on the BW network,
> and leave many boat-owners with no where to moor their vessel. BW has
> therefore signified that it will escalate the matter to the High Court
> if necessary. Local boaters have given evidence to support BW.
>
> . . . . . end of snip.
I also read this earlier. Seems to me that the importance of this case
cannot be overstated. I'm sure many people here recall smaller scale
disputes in the likes of Nantwich and Ansty about moorings near to
property. The concept that boats can be prevented from mooring in a
"pretty" location by property developers is a scary one.
Steve
NB Bream
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