We have contacted the planning case officer at county hall today to express local concerns and to ask for the site to be once again made secure against trespass. We have published full details below:
Last night, at the monthly meeting of Castle Eden parish council, members raised concerns about open access to the old A19 which also serves as access to the site of the proposed Castle Eden crematorium.
Last night, at the monthly meeting of Castle Eden parish council, members raised concerns about open access to the old A19 which also serves as access to the site of the proposed Castle Eden crematorium.
It is
reported that two 2-ton stone slabs, placed in that location to prevent access
to the site, have been moved aside thereby leaving access to the old A19 open
to the public. As you are aware this site has historically been associated with
serious illegal sexual activities. Members of the parish council, along with
the residents of Castle Eden, are understandably alarmed at this development so
soon after assurances were given that the site would remain
secure against such activities.
I would be grateful if you would contact Dignity plc to remind them of their responsibility to the people of Castle Eden
in ensuring that access to this site remains fully secured at all times. I
understand that the parish clerk is to contact the police today about this
problem.
In addition,
members of the parish council also raised questions last night about the
timescale involved in Dignity plc meeting the conditions attached to planning
permission granted on appeal to construct a crematorium at a location adjacent
to the site mentioned above. I would be grateful if you could advise
accordingly.
We will report on developments with this matter in due course.
