What is the future of the railway goods yard?

Car park or motel?

Car park, trading estate or site for holiday accommodation? What is to be the future of former railway goods yard at Bideford, pictured here?

24 February 1967 What is future of railway goods yard

Some time ago the Town Council agreed as a matter of policy that they should consider acquiring land by the river as it became available should this be practicable. In the meantime planning permission for change of use to a car park was sought. British Rail then applied for a certificate of alternative development, enhancing the value of the site, which they suggest is suitable for a motel, holiday chalets and a petrol filling station.

The latest move has come from the Town Council, who are seeking planning permission for parts of the goods yard to be used for industrial and commercial purposes.

Gazette article 24 February 1967

 

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