Network Shrinkage

Posted on 22/01/2018 19:23 by Tinwheeler

So why doesn’t the CL owner seek planning permission and convert his CL into a full blown commercial site if the demand is there? Instead, he risks losing his current exemption and losing the club it’s right granted by Natural England to issue exemption certificates, as well as the Council being on very shaky ground by exceeding its authority. The right to breach the regs is not within their remit.

Posted on 23/01/2018 11:22 by JohnM20

By becoming a full blown site will still remove another members only CL from those available to us. Things change over the years. The five van rule was established 60 years ago (I believe) when caravans were  not very common at all. It just needs the will of those involved to make changes happen.

Posted on 23/01/2018 10:19 by Cherokee2015

 Would you like to share SELL, always interested in new places to try.

Posted on 23/01/2018 11:22 by JohnM20

By becoming a full blown site will still remove another members only CL from those available to us. Things change over the years. The five van rule was established 60 years ago (I believe) when caravans were  not very common at all. It just needs the will of those involved to make changes happen.

Posted on 23/01/2018 14:24 by eurortraveller

The other Club is losing them too - a CS on a farm down here in Cornwall which won awards when a member of the C&CC has expanded to become a fully fledged campsite open to all. They now have 5 hard standing pitches plus 30 on grass spread over 5 acres, so are not cramming them in, plus caravan storage behind the farm - all legal and properly licensed and fully equipped - and it still scores 10 out of 10 on UKCS reviews. It's an obvious progression for farmers who want to diversify.

Posted on 23/01/2018 13:38 by SELL

Of course Moonstone, site is Woodside Caravan park, Bonby nr Brigg DN20 0PL, has 5 hard standing and 5 grass pitches, fishing lake and toilet block no showers though £15 per night.

Posted on 23/01/2018 17:13 by Fisherman

Tinwheel - That's why we think the CC should be making enquiries etc of the right people to see if a change is possible without any risk. As we know the Govment want to free up planning so this could be the right time before we loose even more sites.  Likewise the local authorities have no wish to get involved in policing the 5 rule so whats the risk/problem

Posted on 23/01/2018 13:38 by SELL

Of course Moonstone, site is Woodside Caravan park, Bonby nr Brigg DN20 0PL, has 5 hard standing and 5 grass pitches, fishing lake and toilet block no showers though £15 per night.