Dear BHT Member, Mr Thorpe has requested that we advise you of the any corrections or clarifications we feel we should make after some comments he made about our report and accounts and last member update . Whilst the Trustees do not believe any corrections or clarifications are needed, we set out our response to Mr Thorpe’s comments below . Mr Thorpe raised no … [Read more...] about Letter to Members, November 2018
LDC
March 2016 Houseboats LDC
29th April 2016 by Bembridge Harbour Trust Application Ref: TCP/27560/D, P/00329/16Lawful development certificate for the continued use of harbour for the mooring of houseboats. THE HARBOUR COMPANY IS CLAIMING THAT IT IS LAWFUL FOR THEM TO COVER LARGE AREAS OF THE HARBOUR WITH HOUSEBOATS WITHOUT SEEKING PLANNING PERMISSION. The identified area, including a large … [Read more...] about March 2016 Houseboats LDC
Letter to members, May 2016
6th May 2016 by Bembridge Harbour Trust Houseboat fears realised as new houseboats begin to arrive Despite a statement from BHIC Director Malcolm Thorpe that the recent LDC application was for “use of land for the mooring of houseboats along the shoreline (adjacent to Embankment Road)”20/04/2016 and comments that the (legally critical) red line to low … [Read more...] about Letter to members, May 2016
Letter to Members, June 2018
Dear BHT members We write with an important update on all things Harbour. Harbour Housing Scheme Planning legal agreement (s106) and legal advice Since the December planning committee meeting Mr Thorpe has been negotiating the proposed planning agreement [s106] in connection with the housing scheme. You will recall the s106 effectively determines the apportionment … [Read more...] about Letter to Members, June 2018
Frequently asked questions
BHT Chairman, Jeremy Gully answers frequently asked questions in this series of minute-long videos. CLICK HERE TO WATCH Titles available: 1. Bembridge Harbour’s colourful history under private ownership 2. Can’t owners do as they like with Bembridge Harbour? 3. The problematic harbour company set up 4. Bembridge Harbour’s near bankruptcy in 2011 5. Is BHT obstructing … [Read more...] about Frequently asked questions