Save Penwith Moors has initiated an application to re-register a large part of Carn Galva as Common Land – the first of several such applications for West Penwith moorland. This will give the area far better protection from any future development (permanent fencing/gates, farm sheds etc) as any changes will require public consultation and consent from the Secretary of State.
Although four objections have so far been lodged against re-registration, the National Trust General Manager for this area has emailed me to say the Trust will not be objecting to this Common Land designation, “as they generally welcome any extra protection for these very special landscapes”.
We need individual letters of support so please send your views – quoting Application No. 2792 with your name and address – to
The Commons Registration Officer, Cornwall Council, Room F2.06, Circuit House, St. Clement Street, Truro TR1 1DT
or e-mail: commonsandgreens@cornwall.gov.uk
Thank you
Ian McNeil Cooke
(Co-ordinator Save Penwith Moors)
SPM Web site: http://www.savepenwithmoors.com/
Sample letter:
The Commons Registration Officer, Cornwall Council, Room F2.06, Circuit House, St. Clement Street, Truro TR1 1DT
I fully support Application No. 2792 to re-register part of Carn Galva [Galver] as Common Land since it is a prime example of beautiful open access heathland that should be protected from any unwarranted development in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
It is a popular area for recreational walkers and horse riders and represents Cornwall’s unique heritage as much as more obvious architectural and archaeological remains.
Signed:
Address:
See Cornwall Council web site:
http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=2621
See The Cornishman 17th May 2012
“Protection group fights to make moor common land” http://www.thisiscornwall.co.uk/Protection-group-fights-make-moor-common-land/story-16108802-detail/story.html
CARN GALVA: Application to re-register as common land
The final date for representations was on 8th June: there were 3 objections and 17 individual letters of support as well as support from the Open Spaces Society, Abbeylands, Penwith Kerrier Ramblers Association, and owners of the land – the National Trust.
A big thank you to our supporters!!!
SPM