Bristol Site

Not to worry. Rowena posted on behalf of CMC

'We wanted to keep you updated of the Club’s plan for a new site in Bristol.' 

Have sent this comment in support of application.  It would be a great pity if we didn't have a site with easy access to Bristol. and particularly the harbour front.

I would imagine the process has slowed up since the Covid outbreak, many councils are operating via Zoom meetings etc. Looks like the waiting will have to continue as this application is fairly recent.

Possibly Brue but is is becoming an excuse for everything. All the main comments were in by the end of July.

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Plans for the development of the site have been publised here

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Meeting to discuss amended planning  application from cc is on Wed 14th OCT from 1800hrs via virtual methods by Bristol council 

PS planning officers recomendations not available to read

Recoomendation is now available and it does not look good for the 14th inspite of a lot of support from the Bristol Community and business. This is their conclusion

"Although there has been a small change in circumstances since the previous refusal (progression for the plans to redevelop Baltic Wharf) this does not override the previous assessment. The proposed development would detract from the openness of the Green Belt and, in the absence of very special circumstances, would constitute inappropriate development. The proposal would also fail to preserve or enhance the Bower Ashton Conservation Area and the setting of the Ashton Court Estate, a registered historic park and garden. Furthermore, the development would be at high risk from flooding. Finally, the proposed use would have a detrimental impact on trees. Therefore the application is recommended for refusal."

Perhaps if it fails, there is an opportunity to establish a motorhome Aire without effecting the existing site, i.e. just use the existing facilities? Surely there can be no objections to that?

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So something that would hardly be noticed by those passing and would replace what is effectively a brown field site, would fail to enhance the Bower Ashton Conservation area.🤔

Basically they don't want another campsite.☹️ Seems strange in the current climate, where you would  think they would want to encourage as many folk back to Bristol as possible once the pandemic is behind us.

So something that would hardly be noticed by those passing and would replace what is effectively a brown field site, would fail to enhance the Bower Ashton Conservation area.

It is difficult to believe especially when you look at the street views on google. The site looks a right eye sore as it is now.

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The area that was the Training school ,is it really in an area that the "inspector?" has mention ?,it may be in the "boundary" but certainly not what most people of Bristol would agree 

It does make one wonder what agenda is being followed by some ,

When the council first "advised"  they needed Baltic Wharf site ground for a much needed Prmary school? (to get public support that was not forth coming)  i understand that has now changed and the ground is for more housing similar to the other luxury flats in the area as was probably the plan in the first place (Money)

Thinking about the grounds the clubs second now amended application is it seems likely to be again refused (unless the commitee are more aware of the inpact on the city)do the club now own or have a lease the ground? and if so who was it bought /leased from? as it will be difficult to get rid of