Green light to erect 7m memorial beacon in village park near Worksop
and live on Freeview channel 276
Bassetlaw District Council has approved the plan to erect the beacon in the playing field on Spital Road, Blyth.
The application for the seven-plus metre beacon was made by Blyth Parish Council.
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide AdA report states: “The proposed development comprises the erection of a brazier beacon on the recreation ground adjacent to the skatepark. The timber post would be 6.2m high topped with a metal basket 1.4m high, giving a total height of approximately 7.6m.
"By virtue of the proposed design and scale, the proposed erection of a brazier beacon within the established recreation area is considered to be acceptable in principle.
“It is considered that the proposed erection of a brazier beacon would be generally in-keeping with the overall character and appearance of the existing recreation area and the wider locality.”
The application was approved with conditions.