Christine Animal Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Is this true, or is it some kind of joke ?http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080125/od_uk_nm/oukoe_uk_britain_castle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 It's absolutely true. I can give you the full address if you want to see it [:D]There is a picture (and a more comprehensive article) here: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2008/01/24/nhouse124.xmlThis is far from a one-off breach of planning regulations, the site has a history of enforcement notices (under 'green belt' rules) and appeals (which have got as far as the main court of appeal before being rejected) concerning large-scale industrial use of the 'farm'. It is currently the subject of a public enquiry, scheduled to last for about three weeks. The site is also used by a rather strange-sounding religious group which helps peple explore their minds through go-karting, quad-biking and health spa treatments. The farm contains many small industrial units, including activities such as plant hire, events management, farm shop and various motor and motorsport businesses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Animal Posted January 25, 2008 Author Share Posted January 25, 2008 Thank you will. [:D] I had a look, but couldn't find anything. It seems amazing that noone saw it during all that time, even from the other side. He built a nice house, hope they don't knock it down. It should become a landmark ! It's certainly better looking than bales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Yes, I happen to know the place well - but didn't know about the 'castle' until it came out publicly a day or two back during the public enquiry, as one of the more spectacular breaches of planning control. The planners have known about it for ages, and knew something was going on when it was being built, despite Mr Fidler's denials. The council wants it demolished, as it, and many other things on the same site, breach 'green belt' regulations.A search for 'honeycrock farm' will reveal a lot of interesting stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSA Aude Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Know the area too, is it in Honeycrock Lane off the main Redhill - Horley road, if so whereabouts? - thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 It's a bit further along that road, where it becomes Axes Lane. See here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSA Aude Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Thanks Will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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