Tried for several weeks now to get permission to place some caches in Hamsterley Forest, NE England. The initial contact with the FC rangers was really positive, however when the 'pen pushers' got involved everything changed.

FC reply to my letter - 'Yes, we are happy for you to lay some Geocaches in Hamsterley Forest, subject to receipt of a map with locations and as long as the geocaching code of conduct is followed. Permission will be granted via a formal permit, the cost of which is £25 plus VAT'

After further consultation and various emails back and forth, debating the cost issue, the FC have pulled the plug on the permit.
I quote - Dear Mr ***** thank you for your email I have discussed the matter with the Recreation Manager & write to inform you that North East England Forest District stand by the decision to charge an admin fee on all permissions I am therefore cancelling the permit.

If anyone can help please let me know, as I seem to have come up against a brick wall.