Increase size of CLs?

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See you tomorrow DD. How many nights will you be with us for? EV

THe comment about space and 'aire naturelles' doesn't quite add up. That equates to a density of 10 vans per acre, which is about the same as a CC site which is usually about 10 per acre.

Write your comments here...you may be right CY but my suspicion is that the CC quote the total area of the site which would include non-pitching areas such as play areas, car park, reception, roadways and woodland. CLs don't usually have these sorts of areas so, in the main, the quoted area is the pitching area.

It does come down to space in the end.  If I was reviewing the legislation I would move from the numerical limit to one based on number of outfits per unit area. Perhaps four or five per acre, with no requirement for them to be adjacent.

I'd rather have four or five acres per caravan Nav but perhaps that's a tad unrealistic

When we first joined the Caravan Club we stayed on several club sites as we thought this was best until we discovered what a wonderful choice of C.L's there were, we have a favourite but have also visited many many more and will continue to do so, what more can you want other than great locations, reasonable rates and peace and quiet, if this is not for you and you want more facilities then maybe club sites are for you.

 

It does come down to space in the end.  If I was reviewing the legislation I would move from the numerical limit to one based on number of outfits per unit area. Perhaps four or five per acre, with no requirement for them to be adjacent. 

There are approximately 4046 square meters per acre. So let's say your CL is 80 X 50 M. Allow a pitch 12M square per unit. Most want a pitch around the boundary hedge or fence. How many can you comfodrably accommodat? If the guide lines were altered to this a farer and more viable standard could be achieve. EV

Based on your projected numbers and allowing for an entrance, you could get 13 vans which is a higher density than most CC sites. It also presupposes that CLs have neat rectangles without any impediments such as trees/bushes. This is seldom the case.

Yesterday had a positive response from the Club CL inspectors re. a site that had double the units it should have. Apparently they did check and the site was again oversubscribed and they are to discuss the situation with the owner. So does this mean the owner will:

(a) revert to 5 vans or

(b) go independant and we'll loose another Cl from the network?

We love Cls and don't want the latter but don't want the serenity of most Cls spoiled either!

Please, please, please don't go down the clinical route of measuring absolutely everything on CLs! Yes, maintain the safety requirements, but try not to destroy the naturalness and beauty of most of the little sites, that is their very appeal. Club Sites cater wonderfully for those with a straight line, mathematical fetish, even providing little colour coded sticks for those who love such details, but heaven is a little patch of grass, a few trees and shrubs, and the wonderful wildlife.