Landscape Sensitivity Assessment of Additional Settlements in Tunbridge Wells
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Kent Rail Strategy 2021
Kent Rail Strategy 2021 Public Consultation Report January 2021 Kent Rail Strategy 2021 Consultation Report Table of Contents 1. Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 4 2. Consultation process................................................................................................................ 4 3. Consultation responses ............................................................................................................ 8 4. Kent Rail Strategy ambitions .................................................................................................. 10 5. Rail policy .............................................................................................................................. 15 6. Fares policy ........................................................................................................................... 20 7. Rail infrastructure enhancements ........................................................................................... 25 8. Rolling stock improvements ................................................................................................... 29 9. Passenger services ................................................................................................................ 33 10. Community Rail Partnerships (CRPs) ................................................................................. 37 11. Rail freight provision .......................................................................................................... -
Tunbridge Wells Weekly List – Produced 23Rd August 2019
Tunbridge Wells Weekly List – Produced 23rd August 2019 Attached is the latest list of applications received by the Council under the Town and Country Planning Acts. You may inspect a copy of any application on our online planning database or at the Weald Information Centre, The Old Fire Station, Stone Street, Cranbrook or at Gateway, 8 Grosvenor Road, Tunbridge Wells. You can make your comments online or by email to: [email protected] or in writing to Planning Services, Town Hall, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN1 1RS. Applications with the following suffix: ADJ, AGRIC, COUNTY, CPD, DEMO, SUB, TELNOT, TCA, NMAND, EIASCR or EIASCO are for information only. If an application is a householder application, in the event that an appeal is made against a decision of the Council to refuse to grant planning permission for the proposed development, and that appeal then proceeds by way of the expedited procedure under the written representations procedure, any representations will be passed to the Secretary of State and there will be no opportunity to make further representation. Please be aware that any comments and your name and address will be placed on file, which will be available for public inspection and published in full on the Internet. We will not publish your signature, email address or phone number on our website. If you make any written comments we will notify you of the outcome of the application. We will not make a decision on any application referred to in this list before 21 days from the date when the application was registered as valid except for those with the following suffix: ADJ, AGRIC, COUNTY, CPD, DEMO, SUB, TELNOT, TCA, NMAND, EIASCR or EIASCO. -
Tunbridge Wells Station (June 2019) I Onward Travel Information Buses and Taxis Local Area Map
Tunbridge Wells Station (June 2019) i Onward Travel Information Buses and Taxis Local area map Key A Assembly Hall Theatre TT Trinity Theatre M Museum, Library & Art Gallery SC SC Royal Victoria Place Shopping Centre Spa Valley Railway TC Tunbridge Wells Common M P The Pantiles - Shopping & Restaurants TT A Cycle routes Footpaths tion TC D C B P S T Key U A Bus Stop Tunbridge Wells Station Rail replacement Bus Stop Station Entrance/Exit Taxi Rank Tunbridge Wells is a PlusBus area Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2018 & also map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, CC BY-SA For rail replacement buses, all directions: replacement buses depart from PlusBus is a discount price ‘bus pass’ that you buy with your train ticket. It gives you unlimited bus travel around your the Station front at the Vale Road entrance. chosen town, on participating buses. Visit www.plusbus.info Main destinations by bus (Data correct at June 2019) DESTINATION BUS ROUTES BUS STOP DESTINATION BUS ROUTES BUS STOP DESTINATION BUS ROUTES BUS STOP Alderbrook (Crowborough) 228*, 229* S Isfield (Lavender Line Station) <<< 29# T 7, 77*, 222*, Tonbridge ^ D Ashurst Wood 291 U Jarvis Brook (Crowborough) 228*, 229* S 401, 402 6, 6A, 277, 283, { Barnetts Wood 281 C Kippings Cross 6, 6A, 296+, 297 C { Tunbridge Wells Hospital C Beltring (for Hop Farm Family Park) { Knights Park 277, 283 C 296+, 297 6, 6A C [ Lamberhurst 256 T Uckfield 28*, 29 T 7, 77*, 222*, Wadhurst ^ 254, 256 T { Bidborough Corner ## D { Langton Green 231, 282, 291 U 401, 402 Lewes 28*, 29 T Whitehill (Crowborough) 28*, 29 T Borough Green & Wrotham Station 222* D 7, 6(Mon-Sat Withyham 291 U Maidstone [ C Brenchley 296+, 297 C only) Brighton 28*, 29 T Mark Cross 251, 252 T Chiddingstone Causeway ## 231 U Matfield 6, 297 C Notes Coleman's Hatch 291 U Mayfield 251, 252 T Cranbrook 297 C Mereworth 7, 77* D { PlusBus destination, please see below for details. -
Railway Development Society Limited Is a Not-For-Profit Company Limited by Guarantee Registered in England & Wales No.5011634
railse no. 128 June 2015 Railfuture in London and the South East quarterly branch newsletter The independent campaign for a better passenger and freight rail network Terminal decline of diesels Refreshing electrification London terminals – a group of 14 mainline stations The most recent Network Rail strategy on electrification spread around Zone 1, all but one of which are fully was the Network RUS published back in October 2009. equipped for electric traction, yet half of them are still Since September 2012 the Network RUS Working invaded by noisy, smelly and polluting diesel trains. Group: Electrification ‘refresh’ remit has been to review That’s not to mention the diesels’ higher operating and options for further electrification over the next 30 years, maintenance costs, and generally poorer performance and consider a priority for delivery. A consultation draft in terms of reliability and acceleration. Railfuture has is expected imminently, postponed from pre-purdah. long advocated the various benefits of electric traction. The drivers for further electrification are seen as: ~ reduced rolling stock leasing, maintenance and operating costs; ~ reduced infrastructure maintenance costs; ~ improved rolling stock reliability; ~ reduced journey times and potential reduction in rolling stock requirement; ~ shorter freight routeings and potential release of capacity through more consistent train performance; ~ ability to haul greater freight loads; ~ enhancing capacity on un-electrified routes through cascade of diesel rolling stock; ~ increased network availability through provision of diversionary routes; ~ lower emissions and reduced noise; ~ compliance with environmental policy legislation. The shape of things to come – IEP train for Paddington The ‘Smelly Seven’ stations are: Euston – Virgin’s Voyagers King’s Cross – Grand Central and Hull Trains London Bridge – Southern’s Turbostars, to Uckfield Marylebone – the only all-diesel London terminus Paddington – all, except Heathrow Express/Connect St. -
PARISHES of HAWKHURST CRANBROOK GOUDHURST & BENENDEN
HIGH WEALD AONB KENT PARISHES KENT HISTORIC LANDSCAPE CHARACTERISATION: REVISION OF PHASE 1 (2000) PARISHES of HAWKHURST CRANBROOK GOUDHURST & BENENDEN HISTORIC LANDSCAPE CHARACTERISATION REVISION OF KENT HLC (2000) August 2015 1 HIGH WEALD AONB KENT PARISHES KENT HISTORIC LANDSCAPE CHARACTERISATION: REVISION OF PHASE 1 (2000) METHOD & TYPOLOGY Dr Nicola R. Bannister ACIFA Landscape History & Conservation Ashenden Farm Bell Lane, Biddenden Kent. TN27 8LD TEL/FAX (01580) 292662 E-mail: [email protected] 2 HIGH WEALD AONB KENT PARISHES KENT HISTORIC LANDSCAPE CHARACTERISATION: REVISION OF PHASE 1 (2000) CONTENTS GLOSSARY 04 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 05 PERIOD TABLE 05 HOW TO USE THE GIS PROJECT 06 1. INTRODUCTION 08 2. OBJECTIVES 09 3. METHOD 09 4. RESULTS 14 5. CONCLUSIONS 15 6. REFERENCES 15 7. MAPS 18 Appendix I – Extracts from Sussex HLC Typology 30 Appendix II – Kent High Weald HLC Typology Gazetteer 33 Appendix III – A Discussion on Enclosures in the High Weald 80 3 HIGH WEALD AONB KENT PARISHES KENT HISTORIC LANDSCAPE CHARACTERISATION: REVISION OF PHASE 1 (2000) GLOSSARY (Sources: Adams 1976; Everitt 1987; James 1991; Richardson 1974) Chase Unenclosed area which was hunted over and could be held from the crown by magnates. Chases often included farmed land as well as woodland, and wood pasture. There were no special laws attached to a chase. Common A piece of private property upon which a number of people have legal rights over the surface, which they exercise in common. The rights were generally managed by a manorial court. Fair Usually held annually or biannually at specified dates in the year on greens or areas of common. -
Smugglers Trail Smugglers for Over See Please
www.visithawkhurst.org.uk www.visithawkhurst.org.uk endorsement by HCP. by endorsement inaccuracy can be accepted. Inclusion of any business or organisation does not imply its imply not does organisation or business any of Inclusion accepted. be can inaccuracy ensure accuracy in the production of this information, no liability for any error, omission or omission error, any for liability no information, this of production the in accuracy ensure © 2011 The Hawkhurst Community Partnership ("HCP"). Whilst every effort has been made to made been has effort every Whilst ("HCP"). Partnership Community Hawkhurst The 2011 Supported and funded by funded and Supported Kent & Sussex & Kent April 1747. 1747. April Goudhurst Band of Militia in Militia of Band Goudhurst www.1066country.com reduced after its defeat by the by defeat its after reduced www.visitkent.co.uk though the Gang’s influence was influence Gang’s the though Smuggling in Smuggling For more on the wider area please visit: please area wider the on more For Goudhurst assumed leadership, assumed Goudhurst www.visithawkhurst.org.uk Thomas Kingsmill from Kingsmill Thomas surrounding attractions go to: go attractions surrounding Lydd and executed in 1748. in executed and Lydd further information on the village and village the on information further captured, tried at the Old Bailey for smuggling at smuggling for Bailey Old the at tried captured, and and For accommodation, current events and events current accommodation, For Eventually, Hawkhurst Gang leader Arthur Gray was Gray Arthur leader Gang Hawkhurst Eventually, Further Information Further Hastings to Hawkhurst, Rye to Goudhurst. to Rye Hawkhurst, to Hastings Hawkhurst Islands in the local pubs still running today, from today, running still pubs local the in Islands brandy, rum and coffee from France and the Channel the and France from coffee and rum brandy, www.nationalexpress.com. -
Cumulative Index to Vols. 121 To
Archaeologia Cantiana On-line Index GENERAL INDEX TO VOLUMES CXXI 2000 (121) to CXXX (130) Letter C Back to Index Introduction This index covers volumes 121–130 inclusive (2001–2010) of Archaeologia Cantiana. It includes all significant persons, places and subjects. Volume numbers are shown in bold type and illustrations are denoted by page numbers in italic type or by (illus.) where figures occur throughout the text. The letter n after a page number indicates that the reference will be found in a footnote. Alphabetisation is word by word. Women are indexed by their maiden name, where known, with cross references from any married name(s). All places within historic Kent are included and are arranged by civil parish. Places that fall within Greater London are to be found listed under their own name i.e. Eltham etc. Places outside Kent that play a significant part in the text are followed by their post 1974 county. Place names with two elements (e.g. East Peckham, Upper Hardres) will be found indexed under their full place name. This cumulative index was compiled by Mr Ted Connell. T. G. LAWSON, Honorary Editor Kent Archaeological Society, July 2014 Abbreviations m. married Ald. Alderman E. Sussex East Sussex M.P. Member of Parliament b. born ed./eds. editor/editors Notts. Nottinghamshire B. & N.E.S. Bath and North East f facing Oxon. Oxfordshire Somerset fl. floruit P.M. Prime Minister Berks. Berkshire G. London Greater London Pembs. Pembrokeshire Bt. Baronet Gen. General Revd Reverend Bucks. Buckinghamshire Glam. Glamorgan Sgt Sergeant C Century Glos. Gloucestershire snr. -
Hawkhurst the Moor Highgate and All Saints Church Iddenden Green (Sawyers Green) Hawkhurst Conservation Areas Appraisal
Conservation Areas Appraisal Hawkhurst The Moor Highgate and All Saints Church Iddenden Green (Sawyers Green) Hawkhurst Conservation Areas Appraisal The Moor Highgate and All Saints Church Iddenden Green (Sawyers Green) Tunbridge Wells Borough Council in Partnership with Hawkhurst Parish Council and other local representatives N G Eveleigh BA, MRTPI Planning and Building Control Services Manager Tunbridge Wells Borough Council Town Hall, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN1 1RS September 1999 Printed on environmentally friendly paper Acknowledgements The Borough Council would like to thank Hawkhurst Parish Council and other local representatives for their participation in the preparation of this guidance Contents Section Page 1 Introduction 1 2 Policy Background 3 3 Perceptions of Hawkhurst 10 4 The Evolution of Hawkhurst 11 5 The Evolution and Form of The Moor 12 Pre-1400 12 1400 – 1800 12 1800 – 1950’s 13 1950’s – Present Day 13 6 Character Appraisal for The Moor 14 Context 14 Approaches to the Village 14 Eastern Area 14 North Western Area 18 7 Summary of Elements that Contribute to The Moor Conservation 22 Area’s Special Character 8 Summary of Elements that Detract from The Moor Conservation 24 Area’s Special Character and Opportunities for Enhancement 9 The Evolution and Form of Highgate and All Saints Church 26 Pre-16th Century 26 1500 – 1800 26 Nineteenth Century 26 Twentieth Century 27 10 Character Appraisal for Highgate and All Saints Church 28 Context 28 Approaches to the Village 28 Eastern Approach – Rye Road 28 Western Approach -
Report Format Including Decision Notice for Cabinet
Swale Rail To: Swale Joint Transportation Board By: Rhiannon Mort – Principal Transport Planner, KCC Environment, Planning and Enforcement Date: 7 September 2015 Classification: For recommendation Summary: This report updates Members on the activities of the Kent Community Rail Partnership, in relation to the “Swale Rail” line between Sittingbourne and Sheerness - on - Sea. 1.0 Introduction and Background 1. Introduction 1.1 This report provides background and an update on the activities of the Kent Community Rail Partnership in relation to the Swale Rail Line. 2.0 Background 2.1 The Kent Community Rail Partnership (CRP) was established in 2003, to support less frequently used rail lines in Kent, including the Medway Valley Line and Swale Rail. 2.2 The Swale Rail extends from Sittingbourne to Sheerness - on - Sea providing a half hourly service to passengers. The Medway Valley Line extends from Strood to Paddock Wood, with the extension to Tonbridge currently being considered. 2.3 The Kent CRP aims to bring together widely varied partners in order to bring social, economic and environmental benefits to the communities served by rural and secondary rail services. 2.4 Core funding is provided by Kent County Council, Medway Council, Southeastern and Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council. The partnership is also supported by a number of public and private sector organisations. 2.5 In 2014 Sustrans were appointed as the host organisation. Two part time officers currently work on behalf of the Kent CRP; a Project Officer and Engagement Officer. 2.6 The Swale Rail Line Group meet on a quarterly basis to bring together local stakeholders to help drive forward Kent CRP initiatives for the Swale Rail Line 3.0 Activities 3.1 The Kent CRP undertakes activities to promote the use of rail by local residents, businesses and visitors through community and school engagement work, marketing and communication. -
Access and Movement DRAFT POLICY HEADINGS
Access and Movement DRAFT POLICY HEADINGS INTRODUCTION During public consultatons Access and Movement draf policies received the majority of the postcard comments from residents of the Cranbrook and Sissinghurst Parish. Concerns are for pedestrian safety, signifcant increases in heavy goods trafc, the possibility of losing the historical lanes, public rights of ways (PROWs) and essentally the rural character of the parish during development. Conversely aspiratons were expressed for improvements in sustainable transport, green infrastructure, recreaton, tourism, health and general well-being. The aims of the Access and Movement policies are: to ensure that the neighbourhood area is safe and pleasant place to move around to provide a range of movement choices that are convenient, sustainable and safe and which enable healthy lifestyles and well-being to support changes to streets, spaces and the public realm that can deliver lastng benefts for the local economy, the local environment and local communites 1 Cranbrook & Sissinghurst NDP Task Group Access and Movement Draf Policy readings v3 7.12.18 ACCESS AND MOVEMENT DRAFT POLICY FRAMEWORK DRAFT POLICY HEADINGS NDP OBJECTIVE POLICY OBJECTIVE / RATIONALE AM01 – Shared Spaces 1,3, 6,7, 9 Themes of pedestrianizing Stone St and part of the High Applicatons by developers should maee a Street in Cranbrooe, safety of children, shared space were contributon that would contribute towards our aim gathered from public engagement with parishioners of creatng shared spaces on the following: Stone -
Sprivers Mansion, Lamberhurst Road, Horsmonden, TN12 8DR Tel 01892 723722 Mob 07976 799606 Email [email protected]
Full Venue On-site Marquee Hire Ceremony Field Hire ONLY (Summer months are April Hire from April to October Only Venue (for external to October, winter months (additional cost to the Venue Hire) marquees only) are November to March) Hire SUMMER 2019 Saturday/Sunday £3,900 £2,900 £1,550 £1,500 (limited dates) Monday to Thursday £2,700 £2,400 £1,250 £1,100 Friday £3,200 £2,900 £1,350 £1,250 (limited dates) WINTER 2019 Weekend £2,400 N/A £1,350 £1,300 (Fri, Sat, Sun) Mid Week £1,900 N/A £1,100 £1,000 SUMMER 2020 Saturday/Sunday £3,900 £3,100 £1,550 £1,500 (limited dates) Monday to Thursday £2,700 £2,600 £1,250 £1,100 Friday £3,200 £3,100 £1,350 £1,250 (limited dates) WINTER 2020 Weekend £2,400 N/A £1,350 £1,300 (Fri, Sat, Sun) Mid Week £1,900 N/A £1,100 £1,000 SUMMER 2021 £1,500 Saturday/Sunday £3,900 £3,250 £1,550 (limited dates) Monday to Thursday £2,700 £2,750 £1,250 £1,100 Friday £3,200 £3,250 £1,350 £1,250 (limited dates) WINTER 2021 Weekend £2,400 N/A £1,350 £1,300 (Fri, Sat, Sun) Mid Week £1,900 N/A £1,100 £1,000 Sprivers Mansion, Lamberhurst Road, Horsmonden, TN12 8DR Tel 01892 723722 Mob 07976 799606 Email [email protected] SUMMER FULL VENUE HIRE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING: • Exclusive use of the 3 Georgian reception rooms, plus the formal gardens, for o an outdoor or indoor civil ceremony (if required) o a drinks reception o a wedding breakfast and evening reception if required (for up to 36 wedding breakfast guests and up to 34 additional evening guests) • Use of the back gardens for a marquee wedding breakfast (for up to 180 guests) and evening reception for up to 200 guests • Daytime use of the Bridal Suite for Bridal preparations from 9am • 24 hour use of the 4 acre field for unlimited car parking and overnight guest camping • Daytime coordination of suppliers etc by the venue manager and a night duty venue manager • Access to set up the marquee from 9am the day before the event. -
Parish Council Members As at 1St September 2005
Cranbrook & Sissinghurst Parish Council – December 2016 Councillor’s Contact Numbers Councillor Alison Bunyan Tel: 01580 713831 Councillor Brian Clifford Tel: 01580 713668 Councillor David Cook Tel: 01580 713310 Councillor Andy Fairweather Tel: 01580 712146 Councillor Trisha Fermor Tel: 01580 713577 Councillor Peter Goodchild Tel: 01580 712505 Councillor Linda Hall Tel: 01580 213468 Councillor Matt Hartley Tel: 01580 720511 Councillor Graham Holmes Tel: 01580 712653 Councillor Tim Kemp Tel: 01580 852558 Councillor Francis Rook Vice Chairman Tel: 01580 713169 Councillor John Smith Tel: 01580 712898 Councillor Brian Swann Tel: 01580 712732 Councillor Bridget Veitch Chairman Tel: 01580 715247 Councillor Nancy Warne Tel: 01580 720765 Tunbridge Wells Borough Council: Councillor Linda Hall (Benenden & Cranbrook) Tel: 01580 213468 Councillor James Hannam (Frittenden & Sissinghurst) Tel: 01580 852606 Councillor Sean Holden (Benenden & Cranbrook) Tel: 01580 714880 Councillor Tom Dawlings (Benenden & Cranbrook) Tel: 01580 241750 Kent County Council: Councillor Sean Holden Tel: 01580 714880 1 CHAIRMAN’S REPORT: Chairman Cllr. Bridget Veitch The autumn colours been magnificent this year and I am sure you have all enjoyed them as much as I have done. The leaves are now on the ground, and rain can make some areas slippery, so please take care. This is a lovely time of the year. The shops are full of Christmas fare, gifts, and decorations. The school nativity plays are being rehearsed, with costumes being found for the essential supporting cast of sheep, shepherds and angels. The signs are appearing for the Cranbrook Christmas Fair, which is on Friday and Saturday December 9 and 10. Do come and enjoy it. Coral Kirkaldie has been our Parish Clerk for 14 years, and has been a huge support to all the Parish Chairmen and councillors, not to mention the community, for all of those years.