FINN(COM) DAILY RECORD FOR 18 NOVEMBER 2003
(With Relevant Articles from FIBS)
Compiled by J. Brock (FINN)
WIDEAWAKE AIRFIELD
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) visited the airfield earlier this year, following up a visit made in 1998 which made a series of recommendations of improvements needed to Wideawake Airfield to bring it in line with International civilian standards. More visits will almost certainly be necessary before the CAA will be satisfied that civilian standards will be met.
The Island Administrator, Mr Kettlewell told 'The Islander' that upgrading Wideawake is going to need a step-by-step process. The first step will be employ a consultant to advise the Island Council on the work needed to comply with civilian, rather than military standards. Once it is clear what work will be needed the Ascension island Government will need to look for the funding to undertake the work, which will be recovered through landing fees charged to charter flight operators who use Wideawake Airfield.
At present the Agreement only allows four "air movements" (either a landing or a take-off per week). This arrangement can be reviewed annually.
The island’s present infrastructure will only allow for small numbers of visitors so initially only small aircrafts or jets seating 50 passengers will be sought. An increase in the availability of accommodation will be needed before larger planes can be accommodated at Wideawake.
Mr Kettlewell also said that for tourism purposes it might be possible to attract flights not only arriving from the UK but a range of destinations such as Florida, South Africa or South America.
Incoming flights would see an influx of tourists, this means an increase in Ascension’s population that would place greater pressure on the Island as a whole. The task of creating a complementary infrastructure to accommodate the tourists highlights the need for investment and development. The future for Ascension is in creating a healthy tourist industry that can sustain the development of the Island and protect its most valuable assets.
This Agreement is seen as beneficial to the St Helena Air Access process and not just to Ascension and it's people.
(As Published in the Islander Newspaper)
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Please note that
application number 116/99/R03 for applicant Tansy F.Newman
has now been removed from the above public notice.
Please amend your records accordingly.
Many thanks and regards,
Kate Jennings
Environmental Planning Dept.
PUBLIC NOTICE
THE PLANNING ORDINANCE 1991
NOTICE OF PLANNING APPLICATIONS RECEIVED
Notice is hereby given that the following applications for planning permission have been received:
| Plan Number | Applicant | Development |
| 31/93/R03 | Historic Buildings Committee | Renewal of temporary planning permission for the siting of a Portakabin with mono-pitch roof at Plot 40, Lookout Industrial Estate, Stanley |
| 74/97/R03 | No.1 Electrical (Falklands) Ltd | Renewal of temporary planning for the use of one room of private dwelling as an office at 20 Eliza Crescent, Stanley |
| 97/96/R03 | FIC | Renewal of temporary planning permission for accommodation camp to house 40 persons between Homecare and Fitzroy Road, Stanley |
| 169/98/R03 | FIDC | Renewal of temporary planning permission to extract and remove calcified seaweed from the sandbed at Ruggles Bay, Lafonia |
| 116/99/R03 | Ms Tansy F.Newman | Renewal of temporary planning permission for siting of portakabin for use as retail shop selling materials and sewing accessories at 5 Jersey Road, Stanley |
| 160/03/DP | Falkland Islands Museum | Detailed planning permission for siting of "Charles Cooper" bow for display at Government Dockyard, Ross Road, Stanley |
| 167/03/P | FIDC | Permission to take down existing chain link fence and erect a bund at Lookout industrial Estate, Stanley |
| 169/03/P | FIG | Full planning permission for drop off zone for the disabled at FIC’s Sports Complex Parking area, Reservoir Road, Stanley |
| 170/03/P | Angela Baber | Outline planning permission to enlarge existing plot at 5 Narrows View, Stanley |
| 171/03/PB | Carl freeman | Erection of shed for secure lock up of gardening and maintenance tools, boating equipment at Land West of Beaver Hanger, Moody Brook Road, Stanley |
| 172/03/P | FIG | Full planning permission for relocation of communications Tower located at Megabid New Offices, Airport Road, Stanley |
| 173/03/P | M.T.Clark | Outline planning permission to relocate peat shed and change use to garage to reduce parking congestion at 7 Fitzroy Road, (Access from Davis Street), Stanley |
| 174/03/PB | FIG | Planning permission to change from a dwelling to residential and day care facility at "Wardens House", Thatcher Drive, Stanley |
| 175/03/PB | Pauline Sackett & Iain Thom | Planning permission to change roof on kitchen at 25 Ross Road East, Stanley |
| 176/03/PB | Tracy Freeman | Planning permission to erect dwelling at 26 Hansen Hill, Stanley |
| 177/03/PB | Mr I & Mrs S.Summers | Planning permission to erect dwelling at 1 Anderson Drive, Stanley |
| 178/03/PB | Nigel Bishop | Planning permission to build garage at 7 Eliza Crescent, Stanley |
| 179/03/PB | Fighting Pig Band | Planning permission to extend existing building at "The Trough", Airport Road, Stanley |
This application may be inspected during normal office hours at the office of the Secretary of the Planning & Building Committee, Environmental Planning Department, Malvina House Gardens, Stanley. Comments on the applications should be made in writing and should be sent to the Environmental Planning Officer, Environmental Planning Department, PO Box 611, Stanley, within 10 days of the date of this notice.
The next Planning & Building Committee meeting at which these applications will be considered is due to be held on Thursday, 4th December 2003 in the Liberation , Secretariat, commencing at 9.00 a.m. Members of the Public may attend to observe the workings of the Committee.
Environmental Planning Department
P.O. Box 611
Stanley
Public Notice No: 11/03
Dated this 18 November 2003
FIBS NEWS DIRECT: 18 NOVEMBER 2003
A BLEAK OUTLOOK FOR ENDANGERED SPECIES:
Thirty-eight species of plants and animals from the Falkland Islands have been named on a major international list of endangered and vulnerable species. The "Red List" was released today by the World Conservation Union (IUCN). The report says there is a bleak outlook for bio-diversity in the Islands. The list is published annually but this year, Organisers give the Falklands special mention. It says the Islands’ native species are suffering because of what it calls invasive alien species. The IUCN says have developed their own unique suits of animals and plants that are extremely vulnerable to human disturbance. Habitat disruption, introduced grazing animals and perdition by and competition with invasive species are unrelenting.
THE LATEST ON CAPE PEMBROKE PROTECTION PLANS:
Progress has been made on plans to consult Stanley residents about the future of Cape Pembroke. The Cape is a favourite spot for people heading out of Stanley, whether they climb the Lighthouse, drive around the dunes, or just do a spot of bird-watching. But conservationists and the Government say so many people are enjoying it that natural conditions at the Cape are beginning to suffer. Conservation Planning Officer, Andy Douse, is soon to launch a public consultation process to find out what the public really want. But, he said that controls didn’t have to be extreme.
Note: A complete Transcript of "One to One" will be transmitted under separate cover.
CRUISE SHIPS:
Despite the wind today, there are two cruise ships in the Islands. The Akademik Iofe is in Stanley Harbour and has 77 passengers who took a one-hour Stanley tour this morning. The Seven-Seas Mariner has landed her 430 passengers, who have gone off on shore excursions. She is due to leave around 1700.
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