Carlisle Viaduct fences to remain

By Julian Whittle

Last updated at 12:59, Monday, 21 January 2013

Steel security fences that keep people off Carlisles disused Waverley railway viaduct look set to stay for another year at least.

Security fences on the Waverley Viaduct

British Rail Board (Residuary), which is responsible for the Grade II-listed structure, put up the fences in 2009 as a temporary measure to stop vandalism.

It reapplied in 2011 to keep them for another three years but was knocked back by the city council, which granted permission only for 12 months.

British Rail is now asking for a further temporary consent for three years.

Again, planning officers say it should be given one year until January 31, 2014 in the hope that a trust might take on the viaduct and reopen it as a pedestrian route.

Their report says: Whilst the current fencing is unsightly, its retention for a further temporary 12-month period would be acceptable whilst a long-term solution is sought.

Councillors have the final say when the development control committee meets on Friday.

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