MattyH
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London Entertainment Resort: All Discussion
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Craig
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"In the best interests of London Resort" doesn't exactly endear this project to the businesses in the area who've been affected by this whole mess. I see they're still on with calling it a "contaminated brownfield site" as well. It doesn't matter what was on the land previously, the fact is there is wildlife and plant life there that Natural England have deemed necessary to protect. The designation was a result of a scientific survey, funnily enough said wildlife and plant life don't choose to actively avoid brownfield sites...
I'd have to question (as I had at the time) this project's continuing designation as a NSIP moving forward. With such a massive focus needed on actual infrastructure projects, I don't think the Planning Inspectorate should be tied up with a leisure attraction DCO. Especially when important things like transport infrastructure, ports, wind farms and power stations to support the UK's energy independence should be at the forefront of what they're dealing with right now. I have no idea if there's a possibility for the designation to be removed now it's been awarded, but if it can be it should certainly be considered. There's no way a private attraction should be gaining the benefits that a NSIP brings, especially when they've shown they're incapable of meeting the deadlines required since it was rewarded such status back in 2014.
The letter to the Planning Inspectorate withdrawing the application has also been published:
I'd have to question (as I had at the time) this project's continuing designation as a NSIP moving forward. With such a massive focus needed on actual infrastructure projects, I don't think the Planning Inspectorate should be tied up with a leisure attraction DCO. Especially when important things like transport infrastructure, ports, wind farms and power stations to support the UK's energy independence should be at the forefront of what they're dealing with right now. I have no idea if there's a possibility for the designation to be removed now it's been awarded, but if it can be it should certainly be considered. There's no way a private attraction should be gaining the benefits that a NSIP brings, especially when they've shown they're incapable of meeting the deadlines required since it was rewarded such status back in 2014.
The letter to the Planning Inspectorate withdrawing the application has also been published:
Skyscraper
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Yes but if the project somehow comes back to life, poor @Craig will have to turn the server upside down to find the key to unlock this thread...@Craig may I ask when this project is deemed a failure and the thread is locked or like the London Resort Holding Company we will keep it going forever.
It's the never ending thread.......
Themeparksandy1981
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I reckon they sacked everyone on the design team and asked Shawn for his design on planet coaster and they gonna submit that instead.
Matt.GC
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P&O Ferries style? Although at this stage, it looks like P&O has a leadership team that's more competent and less deluded than that of LR.
expeditionthemepark
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I actually have been following the London Resort saga for some time. Just waiting for the Wiki to be updated so I can make my video on it.
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I actually have been following the London Resort saga for some time. Just waiting for the Wiki to be updated so I can make my video on it.
Just a shame there isn't much footage out there for you to steal from others without appropriately crediting.
expeditionthemepark
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I always try and credit and link to the footage I use in videos if possible. I just share something I would find interesting myself and hope other people might too. I have learnt a lot since I started making videos and know it isn't always perfect but it is just me. I don't claim to be some kind of know all theme park historian that knows everything. I don't know or have any more info than anyone else and am obviously unable to get footage to use without the help of the people who have over the years filmed and uploaded footage/archives and they deserve the real credit for just being able to see into a different time frame in the park's history.Just a shame there isn't much footage out there for you to steal from others without appropriately crediting.
I am sorry if you think that is what I do, that is not my intention. I am just a fan of the parks like everyone else and try and find as much information as i can to share.
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So I wonder how much cash has been cleaned in this sharrard.
Call me cynical but I think the lack luster "submissions" to the authorities back up the theory that they never had any intention of building a park.
It is no secret that London, along with big banks is the.money laundering capital of the world. This seems to just have been a very elaborate way of cleaning money as strings got tighter.
In that respect, if that was their intentions, it seems like they have been very successful in their true venture...
Call me cynical but I think the lack luster "submissions" to the authorities back up the theory that they never had any intention of building a park.
It is no secret that London, along with big banks is the.money laundering capital of the world. This seems to just have been a very elaborate way of cleaning money as strings got tighter.
In that respect, if that was their intentions, it seems like they have been very successful in their true venture...
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I do wonder who the secret 'investor' is? Why remain anonymous until planning permission is granted, it makes me believe what @DistortAMG has said above. Perhaps it's somebody like Rishi Sunak's wife. Somebody sort of in the public eye who doesn't want to pay there taxes.
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And now the Department for Transport have got fed up with the London resort and have asked them to pay their costs. I hope they do but who knows if they have the money to! 
www.newcivilengineer.com
London Theme Park | Network Rail and DfT seek compensation for developer’s ‘unreasonable behaviour’ | New Civil Engineer
They are among dozens of businesses and transport operators who have applied for their costs to be covered, after developer London Resort Company Holdings
www.newcivilengineer.com
There are so many nails in the coffin I'm surprised there is any wood left.And now the Department for Transport have got fed up with the London resort and have asked them to pay their costs. I hope they do but who knows if they have the money to!
London Theme Park | Network Rail and DfT seek compensation for developer’s ‘unreasonable behaviour’ | New Civil Engineer
They are among dozens of businesses and transport operators who have applied for their costs to be covered, after developer London Resort Company Holdings
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I wonder how many people they have employed FT during this utter fiasco?
Must be some. What do they do all day?
Typical day in the life of a London Resort Employee:
Stay in bed till 10.30.
Check emails at 10.31. Finished at 10.32.
Board meeting to discuss daily updates at 11am. Finished by 11.01.
Long Lunch 11.01 - 1.30pm.
1.30pm - 3pm - Planet Coaster.
3pm - Early finish
Must be some. What do they do all day?
Typical day in the life of a London Resort Employee:
Stay in bed till 10.30.
Check emails at 10.31. Finished at 10.32.
Board meeting to discuss daily updates at 11am. Finished by 11.01.
Long Lunch 11.01 - 1.30pm.
1.30pm - 3pm - Planet Coaster.
3pm - Early finish
Themeparksandy1981
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where do I apply?