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Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Bar allowed to operate after appeal to inspector
A bid to prevent a town centre bar from operating has been overturned by a government inspector. Hartlepool Borough Council had rejected an application for a bar at The Intro, on York Road, in November due to concerns from councillors over a potential increase in crime and noise. The venue, which has since rebranded as Screams Court 2.0, had already started operating as a coffee bar and live music venue without permission a month before the decision, when it relocated to the York Road premises from Hartlepool Marina. The Planning Inspectorate ruled the venue would have "an acceptable effect" on the living conditions of neighbours in terms of noise. A report added the development would not "unacceptably increase the potential for crime", reports the Local Democracy Reporting service. In July last year, a licensing application was approved to give the York Road site permission to sell alcohol and play live and recorded music. It also imposed conditions such as installing a noise limiter. Follow BBC Tees on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram. Bar appeal after permission to open rejected Bar operating without permission could face action Hartlepool Borough Council
BBC News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Hartlepool bar allowed to operate after appeal to inspector
A bid to prevent a town centre bar from operating has been overturned by a government Borough Council had rejected an application for a bar at The Intro, on York Road, in November due to concerns from councillors over a potential increase in crime and venue, which has since rebranded as Screams Court 2.0, had already started operating as a coffee bar and live music venue without permission a month before the decision, when it relocated to the York Road premises from Hartlepool Planning Inspectorate ruled the venue would have "an acceptable effect" on the living conditions of neighbours in terms of noise. A report added the development would not "unacceptably increase the potential for crime", reports the Local Democracy Reporting July last year, a licensing application was approved to give the York Road site permission to sell alcohol and play live and recorded also imposed conditions such as installing a noise limiter. Follow BBC Tees on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
Ya Biladi
4 days ago
- Business
- Ya Biladi
Xlinks requests pause in UK permit process as it awaits pricing decision for Morocco–UK project
Xlinks, the company behind the 4,000 km subsea cable to deliver solar and wind-generated electricity from Morocco to the UK, has paused its application for a Development Consent Order (DCO)—a legal authorization required for large infrastructure projects in the UK. Xlinks formally requested the pause in a letter to the UK Planning Inspectorate on May 14, explaining that it wants to wait for the outcome of its Contract for Difference (CfD) bid before proceeding. The CfD is a pricing mechanism that allows renewable energy developers to lock in a fixed price for their electricity over a set period, ensuring financial stability for large-scale projects. Xlinks expects a decision in late spring and is seeking a price of £70–80 per megawatt-hour (MWh), lower than comparable projects. Aligning project stages The Planning Inspectorate's answer was swift, granting Xlinks said pause on May 15. Sources close to the project told Yabiladi that the pause is not a suspension or cancellation, but a strategic move to align project stages. «The purpose of the pause is to allow the review process to proceed as efficiently and rigorously as possible, while ensuring that the DCO can then progress rapidly», they explained. It is worth noting that the Morocco–UK Power Project aims to deliver 3.6 gigawatts (GW) of dispatchable, clean energy from solar, wind, and battery facilities in Morocco to the UK. The project, which could cost up to £24 billion, is expected to cut UK carbon emissions by 10% and reduce wholesale electricity prices by 9.3%. In 2022, the project was included in the UK's strategic energy vision and recognized as a project of national significance in 2023. For the record, Xlinks has expressed frustration over delays in receiving UK government backing for the project, warning it could move the initiative to another country. Speaking to local media in March, Sir Dave Lewis, chairman of Xlinks, said that the delays in securing government approval are undermining investor confidence.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Company fined £4,200 after losing door move appeal
A company that failed to restore a building to comply with a council's instructions will have to pay £4,200. A retrospective application to move the front door at Hardware House, on The Green in Datchet, Berkshire, was refused in October 2023 by the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. An appeal against that decision lodged with the Planning Inspectorate was refused again in October 2024. MJM Property Investments Limited admitted it breached an enforcement notice issued in August 2024 and it was told to pay a £500 fine, a £200 surcharge and £3,500 costs by Slough magistrates on 16 May. You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram. Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Company fined £4,200 after losing door move appeal
A company that failed to restore a building to comply with a council's instructions will have to pay £4,200. A retrospective application to move the front door at Hardware House, on The Green in Datchet, Berkshire, was refused in October 2023 by the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. An appeal against that decision lodged with the Planning Inspectorate was refused again in October 2024. MJM Property Investments Limited admitted it breached an enforcement notice issued in August 2024 and it was told to pay a £500 fine, a £200 surcharge and £3,500 costs by Slough magistrates on 16 May. You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram. Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
