NEWTON Abbot’s former GWR carriage & wagon repair shops are facing demolition after the local authority granted planning permission for a new supermarket on the site.
The well-known buildings – the backdrop to thousands of railway photographs over the last century – date from the early-1890s and are considered by many to be integral to the historic fabric of this important railway town.
Campaigners are seeking a judicial review to overturn the decision. The Save Our Shed campaign has been launched to raise funds to meet the required ‘community contribution’ of up to £10,000.
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Contributions should be sent to Save Our Shed by BACS payment (sort code 77-68-62, account number 01596660) or by cheque payable to: Save Our Shed, c/o 20 Forde Close, Newton Abbot TQ12 4AF.
Further information is available from [email protected]
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