Read about our approach to external linking. .css-14iz86j-BoldText{font-weight:bold;}A dispute between farmers and a Cumbrian landowner could put businesses and landscapes at risk, according to a charity representing farmers. The introduction of any of (i) boats containing holiday sleeping accommodation, even if potentially or actually mobile or (ii) boats of the proposed size or (iii) any boats permanently or long term based on the water, even when not US election 2020 polls: Who is ahead - Trump or Biden? He said when he first heard about the Lowther Estate’s proposals, he thought they must be “an April Fool’s joke”. "As local planning authority we must decide whether this is the case or not as a matter of law. Campaigner Mr Astle said he was “confident” planners would “make the right decision”, and a law firm was helping with a formal response to the proposals. Cllr Ella Footit, who also represents Grasmere on Lakes Parish Council, described the proposals as “ridiculous”. 'Houseboats OFF Grasmere' say it would ruin the tranquility of the area, and set a precedent for other, smaller lakes. © 2020 BBC. "If other landowners take the same view, then we are at risk of farmers going out of business and landscapes being at risk.". The Chief executive of Lowther Estates says the ten yachts they wish to put on Grasmere will "fit in with the landscape just as they do on Ullswater and Windermere". In a statement the Lake District National Park Authority stressed this was not a planning application. Andy Astle, from the group Houseboats Off Grasmere, said: "In terms of difference, 10 houseboats and six people on each boat at the height of summer that's 60 people, mooring anywhere on the lake as they're not going to be statically moored. North Korea: What we know about the 'massive' new missile on parade, Turkish ship at centre of Greece row to return to Mediterranean, NBA Finals: Los Angeles Lakers beat Miami Heat with LeBron James MVP, Uplands Entry Level Stewardship (Uplands ELS) scheme. Angela Clarke, who owns a guest house in the area, believes the plans should not be allowed to go ahead. Now, campaigners are preparing to gather on Grasmere’s shores this Saturday at 11am to show their strength of opposition. It is going to destroy the main reason that people come and enjoy the beauty of Grasmere.". She said: "People are at a loss to understand why Lowther will not sign. “We are going to be a theme park if we carry on,” she said. Tel: 01931 712577 Email: [email protected] Lowther Estate Office Lowther Castle Lowther Penrith Get involved with the news in your community, This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Editors' Code of Practice. Join the Grasmere Protest on Feb 1st John Bainbridge Uncategorized January 22, 2020 1 Minute Meet at Moss Parrock at 11 to support the protest against the plan by Lowther Estates to commercialise Grasmere. But the landowner, the Lowther Estate Trust, must sign a form to consent to … "They can move around at will, the noise, the potential pollution it could be horrendous. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. Three principal dwellings have come and gone since that first settlement and today, the Estate is presided over by the ruined Lowther Castle – a Gothic building completed in 1812, deroofed in 1957 and today, a thriving and prize-winning visitor attraction. “Today it’s Grasmere, next it could be Buttermere or Crummock Water.”. “We are not opposed to change, but any change has to be in the context of the beauty of the Lake District and not destroy the very reason why the majority of people love, live in and visit this area.”. In just over a week, around 1,000 people have viewed the Facebook page from as far afield as Italy and Australia. PLANS to moor up to ten boats on Grasmere for holiday accommodation have been submitted by the lake's owner. Top US scientist says Trump ad quote misleading, China to test entire city for Covid-19 in five days, 'Loudspeaker and motorbike schools' beat Covid fears. The Lowther Estate Trust is seeking a certificate of lawful existing use or development from the Lake District National Park Authority to determine if planning consent would be needed to moor the “gentleman’s yachts” on the lake. Julia Aglionby, from the Foundation for Common Land, which is representing the farmers, said the agreement was simply a "consent form" and did not involve any liability for the Lowther Estate Trust. We are pleased to announce that David Bliss, CEO of Lowther Estates has recently been appointed as non-executive director of Lowther Forestry Group Ltd. With over 30 years experience in… Read More Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. “We live here because it’s beautiful and tranquil.

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