kalifire Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 I’m glad they did. The crane in its original colours would have been an eyesore in the valley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthbanKen Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 Rather than a single large Moon on the end, why not hang multiple fixed planets of varying sizes of the arm of the crane at various points along it, smaller but perhaps more manageble in high winds if they are fixed with a stiff arm. Also with a fixed arm you could presumably have them rotating so that they spin as they rotate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smash1984 Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 Anyone got a link to the planning application for what they've applied for/got permission for? As far as I can see there hasn't been one submitted yet. The most recent permission being an infill extension to the festival offices Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbilly Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 Get your ideas here! pangea@arcadiaspectacular.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dukeicon Posted July 17, 2019 Report Share Posted July 17, 2019 (edited) Planning Application has just gone up on the Mendip website. 20.4m is the bit that is left up. Partial erection of crane structure for a temporary period until 1st August 2023https://publicaccess.mendip.gov.uk/online-applications/centralDistribution.do?caseType=Application&keyVal=PT8E5OKPI7900 Edited July 17, 2019 by Dukeicon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filthy Posted July 17, 2019 Report Share Posted July 17, 2019 Obviously completely impractical but we were saying if they had something like the spider underneath the crane you'd have the best of both worlds. I miss being underneath the DJ booth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sawdusty surfer Posted July 17, 2019 Report Share Posted July 17, 2019 On 6/18/2019 at 1:51 PM, stuie said: Can't find anything on Mendip Planning website. /geek. Submitted 18th June as I posted on 18th June Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
incident Posted July 17, 2019 Report Share Posted July 17, 2019 17 minutes ago, Dukeicon said: Planning Application has just gone up on the Mendip website. 20.4m is the bit that is left up. Partial erection of crane structure for a temporary period until 1st August 2023https://publicaccess.mendip.gov.uk/online-applications/centralDistribution.do?caseType=Application&keyVal=PT8E5OKPI7900 Not bothered about the specifics of the application, but for me that further confirms that the next fallow year is pencilled in for 2024. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madyaker Posted July 17, 2019 Report Share Posted July 17, 2019 2 minutes ago, incident said: Not bothered about the specifics of the application, but for me that further confirms that the next fallow year is pencilled in for 2024. Probably a good shout, 6 years sounds about right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watsonjm Posted July 17, 2019 Report Share Posted July 17, 2019 Steanbow Farm? Not on the ME land then. Or do they own Steanbow farm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeo-vile idiot Posted July 17, 2019 Report Share Posted July 17, 2019 (edited) 34 minutes ago, watsonjm said: Steanbow Farm? Not on the ME land then. Or do they own Steanbow farm? Steanbow is owed by the Christensons Edited July 17, 2019 by Yeo-vile idiot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bombfrog Posted July 17, 2019 Report Share Posted July 17, 2019 It's no secret when the next fallow year is. EE and ME have said repeatedly that we're at the start of a 5 year run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sawdusty surfer Posted July 18, 2019 Report Share Posted July 18, 2019 Nice vid here, not sure if it has been posted already, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dukeicon Posted August 21, 2019 Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 Some nerdy info about the Pangea fog. Also interesting, that the dome that was projected on at the bottom is an ex-military radome. https://www.eventindustrynews.com/news/mdg-partners-with-arcadia-spectacular-for-pangea-at-glastonbury 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfool01 Posted December 19, 2019 Report Share Posted December 19, 2019 I do love a great Arcadia video ... superbly put together ... helps excitement build although we have moved to the crane now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dukeicon Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 On 7/17/2019 at 12:38 PM, Dukeicon said: Planning Application has just gone up on the Mendip website. 20.4m is the bit that is left up. Partial erection of crane structure for a temporary period until 1st August 2023https://publicaccess.mendip.gov.uk/online-applications/centralDistribution.do?caseType=Application&keyVal=PT8E5OKPI7900 Application to keep part of Pangea up all year around has been refused. Reason for Refusal Quote The site lies in the countryside outside any development limit where development is strictly controlled as a matter of principle in the interests of the character and appearance of the countryside and to ensure a sustainable pattern of development. The proposal by reason of its siting in the middle of a field in an open low lying agricultural landscape; excessive scale; and alien industrial design and material would result in an unacceptable visual intrusion into the countryside that is incompatible with the characteristics of, and thus degrade the quality of, the sensitive agricultural landscape it falls within. The proposal is therefore provided in a manner and of a scale inappropriate to the locality. No compelling argument for the need (including its manner and location), mitigation nor benefit of the proposal has be justified that may override the visual and landscape harm identified and the encroachment into the countryside, the principle of development is unacceptable. The proposal is therefore contrary to policies CP1, CP3 and CP4 of the Mendip District Local Plan 2006 - 2029 Part 1 Strategy and Policies (adopted December 2014); the National Planning Policy Framework 2019, particularly sections 2, 6, 12and 15; National Planning Policy Guidance 2014; and the Landscape Assessment of Mendip District (May 1997). Full Decision Notice: https://publicaccess.mendip.gov.uk/online-applications/files/0D7FEB122965166B3A5EAA404B6629DC/pdf/2019_1505_FUL-DECISION_NOTICE-381719.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grilladelphia Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 29 minutes ago, Dukeicon said: Application to keep part of Pangea up all year around has been refused. Reason for Refusal Full Decision Notice: https://publicaccess.mendip.gov.uk/online-applications/files/0D7FEB122965166B3A5EAA404B6629DC/pdf/2019_1505_FUL-DECISION_NOTICE-381719.pdf interesting! does this just mean a bit more agg taking it all down? (im assuming they can leave the foundatons?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuie Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 The officers report states 'it will be used during the Glastonbury Festival but does not state how' Clearly they didn't go to the festival then! 2019_1505_FUL-OFFICERS_REPORT-381720.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sawdusty surfer Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 They'll put in an appeal and that will take at least until past this festival to be heard. It will be able to stay there until appeal decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatyeti24 Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 41 minutes ago, Dukeicon said: Application to keep part of Pangea up all year around has been refused. Reason for Refusal Full Decision Notice: https://publicaccess.mendip.gov.uk/online-applications/files/0D7FEB122965166B3A5EAA404B6629DC/pdf/2019_1505_FUL-DECISION_NOTICE-381719.pdf I don't live anywhere near Worthy Farm so have no vested local interest, but it seems hard to argue with that. Pangea's incongruousness to the landscape is interesting during festival time; it's plain fucking ugliness isn't as appealing for the rest of the year, and I only have to see it if I look on the webcam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalifire Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 (edited) I was amazed they kept the base up before they painted it green. It was an inarguable eyesore in the valley. Even painting it green seemed a stretch. I’m sure this will cause headaches but what were they thinking? Just bring back the goddamn spider for the 50th. Edited January 17, 2020 by kalifire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4519dennis Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 Permission was sought for the crane base structure at 20.4 metres in height so not just the below ground foundations. However, reading the officer's report it looks like the case presented for retaining the structure wasn't particularly compelling i.e. 1. Why does the structure need to stay i.e. why can it not be removed each year - does all 20.4 metres need to stay?; 2. Why does it need to be in this specific location? and 3. What benefit does in effect Pangea bring to the festival. Quote from report - "Whilst the crane base is proposed for use as part of the well-established Glastonbury Festival, which the Council accepts provides benefit to the local economy. The specific need for the proposed crane base has not been justified; nor has it been justified why it needs to be provided in this manner and in this sensitive location; nor how the negative impact of this development has been minimised. The crane base would serve no purpose throughout the year other than the operational period of Glastonbury Festival thus questioning its need to be fixed in the landscape as opposed to a mobile structure or one that can be dismantled and removed." I would have thought that if the above had been fully explained that there might have been a chance of getting permission rather than appealing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartbert two hats Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 22 minutes ago, kalifire said: I was amazed they kept the base up before they painted it green. It was an inarguable eyesore in the valley. Even painting it green seemed a stretch. I’m sure this will cause headaches but what were they thinking? Just bring back the goddamn spider for the 50th. No, don't. Keep making Pangea better. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avalon_Fields Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 I have to say I agree with the report, it's ridiculous to have a permanent, industrial crane sited in the Somerset countryside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero000 Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 38 minutes ago, fatyeti24 said: I don't live anywhere near Worthy Farm so have no vested local interest, but it seems hard to argue with that. Pangea's incongruousness to the landscape is interesting during festival time; it's plain fucking ugliness isn't as appealing for the rest of the year, and I only have to see it if I look on the webcam. Can't disagree. It is essentially a big fucking crane in the middle of beautiful countryside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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