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One councilor seemed to be playing with his phone throughout the meeting. I concluded he had already firmly made up his mind on how to vote on both submissions before the meeting and wasn't interested in anything said about either during the meeting.

peedee

P.S. the camper is a member of the C&CC so there was representation from both Clubs on the committee.

Good to hear the detils from you.

I've been involved in lots of planning issues over the years and things can turn on the proverbial sixpence!

Well that's the main hurdle gotten over 👍 Just the Secretary of State to come onside regarding the Green belt (questionable), and the Flood risk which is the same category 3 as Baltic Wharf is where housing will develop by a developer owned by the Council itself  . So I'm thinking that won't be a problem, and that leaves two trees to sort out.

Good news and I actually watched it for over an hour 

The original poster in their last paragraph said "We will keep you posted on developments", it seems news comes faster from its members rather than via the Club itself.

We have just got back from Cromer today but I tried to watch the proceedings on my small laptop but unfortunately the sound was not so good but it was interesting to watch. I thought the Chair kept a fairly tight rein on things. 

So a good result and interesting because the proposal doesn't seem to have changed massively from the first submission. I suspect the Secretary of State would have been more influenced against the proposal if there was a ground swell of local discontent about the plan but given that Councillors voted in favour by such a large margin hopefully it won't be a problem. I must ask my eldest son what actually happens when a submission goes to the Secretary of State, I wonder if it is all just written evidence?

David

I was surprised to hear it described as a greenfield site when it already has substantial buildings from the 60s/70s on it, to me it's a mixture of brown and green including a paddock area, previously for the horses. The Secretary of State will see all the representations in writing. I guess if it was a huge development visits might be incorporated etc. I wonder if the Baltic Wharf development will get called in, I guess not?! 

Sounds like positive news. We have never stopped in Bristol, but I really fancy it. Not good with dogs in past, so we gave it a wide berth.

In my working days, I attended a lot of Council meetings. Before they were recorded. Some fell asleep, some didn’t have a clue, some had their own agendas. Funniest memory is of going to one just after local school, a big comprehensive was set on fire. Our Amenities and a Recreation Committee were involved because campus had a public swimming pool on it, so I was there to explain what was happening, as the pool had been emptied of water to help fight the fire. Somewhat to my astonishment, they had a go at the Fire Service, who had at least had the foresight to leave enough water in the pool to safely keep our pumps and filtration system working rather than burning out. (Lots of grumbling about who was going to foot the bill for filling it up again.) When asked how did I know this, I told them that it was my husband who had emptied the pool, as Officer in charge of the incident, and he considered saving a school more economic than refilling a tank of water! 🤣🤣🤣

My son has sent me this link https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/7674/circularconsultationdirect.pdf which sets out the framework for referral to the Secretary of State. In the case of this proposed site it seems to revolve around two issues 1) Risk of Flooding and 2) Redevelopment in the Green Belt. Should we remain hopeful? Well given the Club have a lot of experience of dealing with the likes of the site in York hopefully that will influence the decision. As to the Green Belt surely they have to take into account that what is propose is far less intrusive that what currently occupies the site. So perhaps it is more positive? Bet the Club is glad it doesn't have to jump through so many hoops every time they open a new site!!!

David

Its hard to believe that permission would not be given when you look at the state of the current site and you consider that at some point in the not too distant future, Network Rail will also want to "build" in the same area. Their requirement is for a maintenance area with access from Clanage road. If ithe proposed Club site was turned down because of the flood risk then one wonders if the planned buildings at Baltic Wharf would ever be approved because, while it is not Green Belt, it is also in a zone 3 flood area?

peedee

No one objects either when hundreds of cars use the adjoining Bedminster Cricket club grounds as an overflow car park for Bristol City football at Ashton Gate.  

Now the new site has got over the main hurdle ,will the City Fathers allow Baltic Wharf to remain open until the new site is opened ?