Menu
05/08/2010
Kent International Gateway Bid Refused
A proposal to build a huge road-rail freight interchange in Kent have been refused by the Government.
The decision, made by Communities Secretary Eric Pickles, has delighted many campaigners who have been protesting to stop the building of the Kent International Gateway (KIG).
Developer Axa Real Estate Investment Managers (REIM) wanted to site the project comprising a distribution park, warehouses and offices, across more than 280 acres north of Bearsted, near Maidstone.
A spokesperson from the campaign group, www.stopkig.org said: "We are absolutely delighted the Secretary of State has refused the appeal by Axa to build KIG.
"Although desperate to celebrate this outcome, we are aware of the risk of future applications on this site, and we need time to analyse the full report and the reasons behind the refusal before we celebrate."
Following an 11 week public inquiry last year, planning inspector Andrew Phillipson recommended that planning should be refused.
A revised proposal submitted to reduce the size of ware house and office space was also rejected.
(CD/BMcC)
The decision, made by Communities Secretary Eric Pickles, has delighted many campaigners who have been protesting to stop the building of the Kent International Gateway (KIG).
Developer Axa Real Estate Investment Managers (REIM) wanted to site the project comprising a distribution park, warehouses and offices, across more than 280 acres north of Bearsted, near Maidstone.
A spokesperson from the campaign group, www.stopkig.org said: "We are absolutely delighted the Secretary of State has refused the appeal by Axa to build KIG.
"Although desperate to celebrate this outcome, we are aware of the risk of future applications on this site, and we need time to analyse the full report and the reasons behind the refusal before we celebrate."
Following an 11 week public inquiry last year, planning inspector Andrew Phillipson recommended that planning should be refused.
A revised proposal submitted to reduce the size of ware house and office space was also rejected.
(CD/BMcC)
Related UK National News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
23 July 2008
Man Dies In London Blaze
A man has died following a blaze at a block of flats in south-east London. Firefighters found the man collapsed on the fourth floor of the seven floor building at 11.30pm on Tuesday. London Fire Brigage (LFB) said that three engines and around 15 firefighters were deployed to tackle the fire at the building in Steadman Street, Walworth, Southwark.
Man Dies In London Blaze
A man has died following a blaze at a block of flats in south-east London. Firefighters found the man collapsed on the fourth floor of the seven floor building at 11.30pm on Tuesday. London Fire Brigage (LFB) said that three engines and around 15 firefighters were deployed to tackle the fire at the building in Steadman Street, Walworth, Southwark.
26 September 2007
Man Arrested Over Kent Doctor's Murder
A 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a doctor in Kent. Consultant paediatrician Dr Victoria Anyetei, 54, was found in her car in the driveway of her home in Dartford on August 14. She had been stabbed to death. Kent Police said that the man was arrested on suspicion of murder at an address in Dartford.
Man Arrested Over Kent Doctor's Murder
A 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a doctor in Kent. Consultant paediatrician Dr Victoria Anyetei, 54, was found in her car in the driveway of her home in Dartford on August 14. She had been stabbed to death. Kent Police said that the man was arrested on suspicion of murder at an address in Dartford.
22 August 2005
‘Piano Man’ returns home to Germany
The mysterious ‘Piano Man’ has been identified and has been discharged from hospital, it has emerged. West Kent NHS and Social Care Trust, which had been caring for the man since April, confirmed that he had been discharged from their care following a “marked improvement” in his condition.
‘Piano Man’ returns home to Germany
The mysterious ‘Piano Man’ has been identified and has been discharged from hospital, it has emerged. West Kent NHS and Social Care Trust, which had been caring for the man since April, confirmed that he had been discharged from their care following a “marked improvement” in his condition.
09 October 2006
Police search CCTV footage in hit-and-run inquiry
Police in Scotland are examining CCTV footage in a bid to catch the hit-and-run killers of 10-year-old Edinburgh schoolboy Jack Anderson. Jack was knocked down by a green Peugeot close to his home last Thursday afternoon. The car was initially spotted in St John's Road and was later abandoned at Saughton Prison.
Police search CCTV footage in hit-and-run inquiry
Police in Scotland are examining CCTV footage in a bid to catch the hit-and-run killers of 10-year-old Edinburgh schoolboy Jack Anderson. Jack was knocked down by a green Peugeot close to his home last Thursday afternoon. The car was initially spotted in St John's Road and was later abandoned at Saughton Prison.
26 March 2015
Two Mines To Close With Loss Of Up To 1,300 Jobs
Two deep coal mines in Yorkshire have been refused government funding and will be closed with the loss of up to 1,300 jobs, UK Coal has announced. UK Coal had applied for funding in an effort to keep the Kellingley pit in North Yorkshire and the Thoresby pit in north Nottinghamshire open for another three years.
Two Mines To Close With Loss Of Up To 1,300 Jobs
Two deep coal mines in Yorkshire have been refused government funding and will be closed with the loss of up to 1,300 jobs, UK Coal has announced. UK Coal had applied for funding in an effort to keep the Kellingley pit in North Yorkshire and the Thoresby pit in north Nottinghamshire open for another three years.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
