Bristol Site

I you remember the first "reason?"for terminating the lease on Baltic Wharf was because the ground was needed ,to build a "primary school?" Which the City Fathers seem were hoping would cover up the real reason for wanting the ground which I think also encompasses the boat yard next door? Of building luxury flats at a huge profit 

It doesn't affect the boat yard (or Cottage Inn) JVB and the site has to provide a mixture of private and social housing with affordable rents. The plans have been available to view for a long time. Whether the new flood prevention scheme will alleviate predicted river rises remains to be seen. The river Avon is affected by the massive tidal range in the Bristol Channel, one of the highest in the world.

Maybe the club will find a better and less controversial site in the end?

Baltic Wharf was certainly unique.

I see from the November magazine page 24 that the Club has a years extension on the Baltic wharf lease which makes the site available until December 2024. They also state they intend to re-apply for planning permission for the development of the Police Training ground site which they now own. If they get it, it will be much better than Baltic Wharf for some, including me, because it is outside the Clean Air Zone.

peedee

I hope they can get an alternative site if/when Baltic wharf closes, but I would prefer the Baltic wharf site simply because it is inside the clean air zone.

Metheven it a £100 charge for me to enter the clean air zones. Currently when visiting Bristol I use Oakham Treasures a C&CC CS.

peedee

Peedee

We have not had our November magazine yet, seemingly with a lot of others if Social Media is to be believed!

That aside I think it very good news that the Club are not giving up on Clanage Road. Having read through the objections I thought most of them could have been overcome with a more robust planning advocate and a specialist Barrister? OK Baltic Wharf could survive another two or three years depending on the current housing market but as soon as that market improves the pressure will be on to redevelop the site. So if things go well and they have success with Clanage Road it could work out rather nicely.

David

We have not had our November magazine yet, seemingly with a lot of others if Social Media is to be believed!

If you have a tablet it is easy to read on line with the App. Doesn't seem to work from the web site on a PC.

I hope they sucede with re-applying as it puts the Centre within walking distance.

peedee