Urban development

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28 Archival description results for Urban development

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"Don't hide windmill, say planners"

Cutting from 'Grimsby Evening Telegraph' describing Grimsby Rural District County Planning Committee's protest of developing a housing estate in order to preserve the view of Waltham Windmill.

"Village's historic mill preserved"

Cutting from 'Lancashire Evening Post' describing the preservation of Lower Dolphiholme, including Dolphinhilme Mill, by Wyre planning officials. The article also provides details about specific developments planned for the area.

"On the village green"

Cutting from 'Liverpool Daily Post' describing the delay in development on the village green of Wavertree due to height restrictions placed on building projects so as to not obstruct the flow of wind to the windmill. The article also mentions changes made to the agreement over time.

"Landmark may go"

Cutting from 'Lancashire Evening Post' describing the potential demolition of Cragg's Row Mill, approved by the local Town Planning and Development Committee due to interest in the development of the area by the North-Western Electricity Board. The article also mentions that the mill was presently used by a local miller to store cattle feed.

"Just going up..."

Cutting from 'Lancashire Evening Post' describing the development in Preston, and the preservation of the local windmill as an ancient monument. The article also identifies the miller and owner as Mr. F. Bamber.

"Britain's first Co-op in Portsmouth?"

Cutting from 'Hampshire' of an article by Robert Sutherland Horne describing the history of Britain's first co-operative movement, and the involvement of the windmill in an effort to produce cheaper bread. The article focuses on the role of the Dock Mills, from their being built in the 1800s to its demolition to make way for a housing development in 1968.

"Windmill to stay"

Cutting from 'Yorkshire Post' describing the decision made to keep a windmill in Whitwell despite a proposal to convert the land into council housing.

"Old timber windmill's days are numbered"

Cutting from 'Derbyshire Times' describing the planned eventual destruction of a timber-built windmill in South Normanton by field owner Mr. J. W. Andrews. The article mentions the mill is owned by Mrs. H. F. Sampson, whose family has had it for 100 years. It also mentions the last miller was called Mr. Frank Wass.

"Challenge of a derelict windmill"

Cutting from 'The Daily Telegraph' describing the challenges of preserving a windmill in Whitwell. The article describes the conflict between Clowne rural council, who wish to develop the area, and the local residents, who wish to preserve the mill.

"Ancient watermill is saved"

Cutting from 'The Sentinel' describing the rejection of Prospection Ltd.'s application to develop Park Mill in Brereton into luxury dwellings by Congleton Borough Council. The article contains details about technical features of the mill designed by Sir William Fairbairn, and mentions plans to conserve the building as an historical landmark. It also provides a brief history of the mill.

"New lease of life for two ancient mills"

Cutting from 'West Sussex County Times' of an article by Yvonne Habgood describing the preservation of part of Prewett's Mill and all of Provender Mill in Worthing as part of urban development. The article mentions the sale of Provender Mill to Rev. Paul Brant for conversion into a private home, and the sale of Prewett's Mill to Crest Estates Ltd. for development into an office block. It also contains a brief history of the mill and further plans for development.

"Sussex firm's plan to build wind farm are welcomed"

Cutting from 'West Sussex Gazette' of an article by Jane Luscombe describing the support environmental organisation Arun Friends of the Earth showed towards Vectis Energy Systems' plans to build wind turbines on farmland in order to decrease Britain's dependence on oil. The article also contains statements from Mr. Frank Adsett, spokesman for Arun Friends of the Earth.

"New home for old windmill"

Cutting from 'West Sussex Gazette' of an article by John Richards describing the plans to relocate and restore Lowfield Heath windmill after being granted permission from local authorities. the article includes a statement from Mr. Brendon Sewill, a member of the Lowfield Heath Windmill Trust, as well as details of the project.

"Wind power"

Cutting from 'Building Design' describing restoration and relocation efforts at Lowfield Heath windmill. The article explores the reasons for relocation, and mentions Lowfield Heath Windmill Trust, the English Toursit Board, and Gatwick Airport as providers of funding for the project. It also includes details of the restoration project and a brief history of the mill.

"Swift destruction of mill"

Cutting from 'Kentish Gazette' of an article by Paul Crampton describing development in Canterbury after the destruction of Hooker's Mill in a fire on 9 June 1954. The article gives a brief history of the mill, as well as mentioning two other fires: one in Aboott's Mill in 1933, and one in Barton's Mill in 1951.

"House plan near mill gets thumbs down"

Cutting from 'West Sussex Gazette' describing the rejection of plans to build a house in the Barnham Mill grounds due to long-term aims of Arun councillors to restore the mill and turn it into a museum. The article provides details of the particulars of planning permission received by the owner of the mill, as well as organisations who opposed the granting of the application for conversion.

"Famous landmark saved"

Cutting from 'Brighton and Hove Herald' describing the cancellation of plans to sell West Blatchington windmill and replace it with bungalows. The article mentions Mrs. Bately, honorary secretary of the Society of Sussex Downsmen, had written to the owner of the mill, the Marquess of Abergavenny, to be given the opportunity to purchase the mill should it be put up for sale.

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