Latest news... (Paigle's deadline to buy Dreamland)

The Save Dreamland Campaign was launched by Joyland Books in January 2003 and is now supported by several thousand people. This is the place to discuss all aspects of saving Margate's famous amusement park and its iconic , Grade II listed Scenic Railway, Britain's oldest roller coaster.

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Postby DaveD » 08 Feb 2008, 10:05

Backed by local developer Paigle Properties, it includes sea-front leisure space arranged around a listed rollercoaster ride, a retail boulevard lined with palm trees, a 250-bed hotel and 1,800 new homes.

Practice partner Jonathan Collins said: “It represents a shift in attitudes to the British summer holiday.” Supporters say the project would provide a needed boost for the town.


So, a retail boulevard, a 250-bed hotel and 1800 new homes - I am amazed that apparantly there is room for even just the scenic on a development of that scale.

I love the "Supporters" (i.e. Paigle Properties) - almost like the "reliable source or "close friend" - the writer always has a job at The Sun if the plans don't come off.

There is absolutely no way that Paigle will purchase Dreamland - if a reasonable sized amount of area has to be retained as a theme park, then Paigle will not do it, no question.

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Postby vince69619 » 08 Feb 2008, 11:02

You have only got to look at the sketch to see that the designer has not got a clue as to the size of the plot.

The street goes miles into the distance, are they proposing ripping out the railway and buying most of Margate?

Don't think that idea is getting anywhere.

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Postby EAS » 08 Feb 2008, 23:42

Well, BD doesn't always get it right, and since then of course there has been a planning brief prepared for the site...
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Postby Becks045 » 12 Feb 2008, 14:08

A 250 bed hotel, thats so funny! Why on earth would anyone want to visit Margate when there are no toursit attractions. All thats happening is Paigle and other developers are buying sites up and turning them into flats. What a pity about the Lido, as well.
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Postby porterm » 13 Feb 2008, 16:25

Just out of interest did anyone else note the pertinence of the given deadline? - being Valentines Day it did make me wonder about that old saying "all is not lost in love and war". (Think I got it right anyway)

I will apologise in advance at the possible chance of sounding at all sarcastic, however I normally believe any forum has the right to lighten up a bit at times. Obviously the Campaign is very important but I think it is fairly healthy to retain some sense of humour.

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Postby Jim Douglas Jr. » 13 Feb 2008, 20:46

No laughing young man, or Sister Mary Kyle will get out the ruler.
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Postby Jim Douglas Jr. » 15 Feb 2008, 21:51

Well, the 14th has come and gone. Any news?
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Any news?

Postby alco804 » 15 Feb 2008, 23:21

Any news on wheter the sale went ahead, and the park saved?
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Postby vince69619 » 16 Feb 2008, 08:20

It's not actually clear if the park would be 'saved' if they buy the land, if it was Phillip Miller we would know, but anyone else is an unknown.

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Postby uvegotmale2000 » 16 Feb 2008, 20:01

i think if paigle had bought the property we would have heard by now on local news and newspapers.
it looks considerable more likely that we are still stuck with waterbridge for the time being.

i wonder if philip miller has a spare £29 million to buy the site.

hopefully nick or sarah may have news on whats happening but i dont expect anything has changed to be honest
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Postby Nick » 17 Feb 2008, 12:59

I don't have any news at the moment, but I will try to find out. I expect there will be an official announcement when the buyers/sellers are happy for it to go public.
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Postby dave771 » 20 Feb 2008, 00:34

According to todays Thanet Times, Paigle have not gone ahead and purchased the Dreamland site. MTCRC are going ahead with their plans for the site. Full news article will be on news page soon.
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Postby EAS » 20 Feb 2008, 17:06

They may not, of course, get planning permission.
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