| Topic: | Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Objection to Benches | |
| Posted by: | Nicholas Evans | |
| Date/Time: | 06/04/18 11:28:00 |
| @ Alex You mention that you believe erecting a marquee for weddings would be enclosure, if only temporary. I think I agree. The LFF nursery also use tents for their temporary encampments. Is this OK? @ Jane I think the Conservators need to look at each example on a case by case basis. I believe there is historical precedence for visits by funfairs and circuses, probably going back to before the Act was passed. Having said that, it may be that some pubs adjacent to the Common have been setting out beer gardens for a long time. But John is right that the exclusive right granted to the Spencer and reinforced by planning approval does clash both with historical precendent, if it exists, and the Act. The Spencer used to have a beer garden, but it was sold off for development. They now want a right to use the Common. I would have preferred the benches to be provided by the WPCC as a general picnic area, and then for the pub to be able to sell beer only on the basis that the Spencer clears up. But in all this what I really object to is the way the Conservators’ management have behaved. Underhand and both financially and professionally illiterate. And that’s even before we look at our glorious WBC planning department in action. Nick |