Originally Posted by
Howie
After the meeting,
British Waterways spokesman Martin Clarke would not rule out an appeal against the council's decision.
He said: "We are confident that the canal link
will go ahead, but we will have to review our options now.
We believe that the grounds for refusal were not met and we maintain that West Waterloo
Dock is not a world heritage or conservation site and contains no listed buildings.
West Waterloo is inside the Buffer Zone. The buffer
zone has conditions. These people should read the UNESCO agreement, which says..
"Many of the former docks survive to the form of now
redundant water bodies. These are an important aspect of the Site's significance and character and their conservation and use requires consideration within
future sustainable regeneration schemes."
That is clear that the docks water spaces are kept intact.
"4.17.4 Docks
with standing water in the site and Buffer Zone support a range of marine life and habitats. Of particular note are the colonies of marine life attached to
the dock walls and other structures. In the Mersey itself, these colonies tend not to have become established as the high silt load of the river suffocates
the organisms. The docks are therefore an important habitat."
It is clear that the docks cannot be touched because of the marine life, even in
the buffer zone.
"2.5.9 policy ER3 - Built Heritage states that: "Planning authorities and other agencies in their plans, policies and
proposals will identify, protect, conserve and, where appropriate, enhance the built heritage of the region"
The planning people must make
sure "protect, conserve and, where appropriate, enhance the built heritage of the region". It clearly says that above.
I wish
the likes of British Waterways would piss off and run some 3 foot deep canal around Birmingham. They are out of their depth in deep water Liverpool.
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If the SS Manxman was eventually restored, they wanted to berth her in Princes Half-Tide or Princes Docks. They are now glorified duck ponds, so
that is out. British Waterways/Peel should be made to deepen those docks to their original depth.
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