Town Council rejects Alexandra Road development proposal

Posted on November 28, 2014 by lymsoc

27 Nov 2014; land North of Alexandra Road
Lymington & Pennington Town Council last night recommended refusal of an application by Pennyfarthing Homes for a development of 95 new dwellings on a site north of Alexandra Road, which was released from the Greenbelt in order to provide much needed new homes, of which 70% are intended to be ‘affordable’ homes. At a meeting with residents, chaired by Cllr Rogerson, the council reached a unanimous recommendation to refuse the application following discussion and after hearing objections which Mrs Jill Vallance summarised on behalf of local residents. Nic King of the Lymington Society added that the proposed development failed on policy grounds namely it was out of character with its surroundings, had inadequate SANGS (accessible natural green space) provision and was not a ‘sustainable’ development. The developers, Pennyfarthing Homes, chose not to speak at the meeting other than to answer residents’ questions.

The deadline to make a comment on this proposed development is: 03.12.2014.
You can submit a comment online to NFDC at: http://planweb3.newforest.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=makeComment&keyVal=_NEWFO_DCAPR_189949.

ENDS.

Social Event – Christmas Drinks Party 16th December

Posted on November 16, 2014 by lymingtonsociety

December 16th Christmas Drinks Party – Stanwell Hotel 6.00 – 8.00pm

Once again our big social event of the year will be held at Stanwell House Lymington High Street. As usual Stanwells will be serving a delicious selection of canapés and wines and the Committee look forward to meeting as many members as
possible.

Members are welcome to bring quests.

Tickets £7.50 with a limited number available on the door

All Tickets available from:

Solent House Dental Surgery, Cannon St, Lymington, Hampshire SO41 9BR
or
Clive Sutton Solicitors, 3 The Old Printworks, 85b High St Lymington, SO41 9AN

Social Event – ‘Nocturnal Encounters’ St Barbes Museum

Posted on September 29, 2014 by lymingtonsociety

October 14th St Barbe Museum – Nocturnal Encounters

Members are invited to a guided tour of this fascinating exhibition of wood engravings by the world famous print maker and artist Colin See-Paynton.

Colin uses his knowledge and meticulous observational skills to construct engravings that link species and their natural habitats.Meet at 6pm in the Gallery for refreshments before our guide for the evening Steve Marshall gives us an in depth tour of the exhibition.

Starts 6pm. Tickets £5.00

All Tickets available from:

Solent House Dental Surgery, Cannon St, Lymington, Hampshire SO41 9BR
or
Clive Sutton Solicitors, 3 The Old Printworks, 85b High St Lymington, SO41 9AN

Chairman’s Address from AGM

Posted on September 12, 2014 by lymingtonsociety

Lymington Society AGM March 2014

Chairman’s Address

Thank you all for coming. Last year I described 2012 as a welcome rest from all those major controversial issues such as the Ferries, Redrow and Wetherspoons. In 2013 again the business of the Society has been more routine.

One feels a bit guilty for not being in a maelstrom of controversy with public meetings being called to resolve important planning issues, but really the business of an amenity society should normally be a programme of watchfulness over planning matters and keeping up the interest of its membership and the population of the town generally in preserving and maintaining what we feel best reflects Lymington itself.

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Latest Planning List July 2014

Posted on August 4, 2014 by lymingtonsociety

Here is the latest planning list that was discussed at the July Committee Meeting. To view it click here.

Solent Music Festival 11th-14th September 2014

Posted on July 1, 2014 by lymingtonsociety

The 2014 Festival taking place in St Thomas Church in Lymington this September. Sam Haywood, the artistic director and resident pianist has invited exceptional musicians to perform with him. The Endelion Quartet will play on Friday and on Saturday. On Saturday the programme includes a festival commission from child prodigy Alma Deutscher. On Sunday we welcome back clarinetist Katherine Spencer and the Galliard Ensemble. Fringe events include late jazz at Stanwell House Hotel, no tickets are required for this BUT a reservation is necessary for the dinner.

Tickets are available from The Solent Cellar.

To view the programme click here

LymSoc planning list Mar 2014

Posted on March 24, 2014 by lymsoc

Planning list 04 March 2014

Lymington Society AGM 24th March 2014

Posted on February 24, 2014 by lymingtonsociety

Lymington Society AGM, Plus Illustrated Talk by Colm McCarthy
Lymington and Pennington Economic Development Officer
7.00 pm – 9.30 pm Monday the 24th of March 2014 Lymington Community Centre

The Lymington Society AGM is the main business meeting of the year when Members get a change to stand for the Committee or nominate fellow members to the Committee. Election of officers takes place for the year ahead and following a report from the Chairman on the Society’s activities in the year; current important issues are debated and discussed.
Following the business section of the meeting, we are pleased to announce that Colm McCarthy the Lymington and Pennington Council Economic Development Officer will give a Talk. Originally brought in to boost the Sea Water Baths, Colm has now been given the task of helping to revitalise the economy of the town and will set out his plans for achieving this task. No charge for this meeting. Refreshments from 7.00pm. Meeting starts at 7.30pm

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