Bristol Site

RowenaBCAMC replied on 02/07/2020 16:53

Posted on 02/07/2020 16:53

Hi everyone, 

We wanted to keep you updated of the Club’s plan for a new site in Bristol. The Club bought a site in Clanage Road in 2016 as a replacement for the extremely popular Baltic Wharf campsite because the Club’s landlord, Bristol City Council, had been moving ahead with plans to redevelop the Western Harbour area of Bristol.

We would really like to be able to continue to offer a site in Bristol as we know many of our members love to visit Bristol and have fond memories of staying at Baltic Wharf. It will also have a great economic benefit in the local area with members visiting local attractions, shopping and eating out, as the City is easily accessible on foot and by public transport from the new proposed site. Having a Club Site will also extend the range of accommodation Bristol can offer.

We have resubmitted a planning application for a site on Clanage Road and would love it if any members can help this application by contacting Bristol City Council in support of the proposed new Club Site. 

For more information on how to support a planning application visit: https://www.bristol.gov.uk/planning-and-building-regulations/comment-on-a-planning-application or alternatively you can email the Council your thoughts: development.management@bristol.gov.uk

We would be very grateful for your support in this matter and thank you in advance for your help. Support from members could well help to secure a positive outcome. In the meantime members will still be able to stay at Baltic Wharf Club Site in Bristol up until the end of the year. 

We will keep you posted on developments and wish you a very happy touring season ahead.

peedee replied on 03/07/2020 10:36

Posted on 03/07/2020 10:36

An aire? would that make any diference?

Less visual impact, easier to evacuate during flood warnings?  It would all depend on why an application was recjected

peedee

Metheven replied on 03/07/2020 10:37

Posted on 03/07/2020 10:37

Yes by replying online with a 'Public Comment', your full name and address is shown on the view-able document. Reading the privacy terms says it is required by law to publish your details.

Emailing may be the better option if taken into consideration but not published online.

EDIT: Just read through the Privacy notice again, even if you Email it will be added to the site with all personal details, minus Email address and phone number.

Sorry CAMC, no can do.frown

Takethedogalong replied on 03/07/2020 10:40

Posted on 03/07/2020 10:40

It will be what it will be. I think of it as being another YRP. Just somewhere to ditch the MH, not particularly pretty, isn’t going to be quiet (with a road on one side and a railway line on the other.) 

But it will give the opportunity to stay in a City at a budget price, far cheaper than any Travelodge or PI. 

Note to Club.......please consider tarmac pitches rather than that ghastly stuff underwheel, foot and paw at YRP. Or at least something nicer that will withstand any flooding. Office and loos up on stilts of course😂

JVB66 replied on 03/07/2020 10:44

Posted on 03/07/2020 10:40 by Takethedogalong

It will be what it will be. I think of it as being another YRP. Just somewhere to ditch the MH, not particularly pretty, isn’t going to be quiet (with a road on one side and a railway line on the other.) 

But it will give the opportunity to stay in a City at a budget price, far cheaper than any Travelodge or PI. 

Note to Club.......please consider tarmac pitches rather than that ghastly stuff underwheel, foot and paw at YRP. Or at least something nicer that will withstand any flooding. Office and loos up on stilts of course😂

Posted on 03/07/2020 10:44

Tewksbury is not gravel on many pitches that may get flooded

JVB66 replied on 03/07/2020 10:47

Posted on 03/07/2020 10:36 by peedee

An aire? would that make any diference?

Less visual impact, easier to evacuate during flood warnings?  It would all depend on why an application was recjected

peedee

Posted on 03/07/2020 10:47

You mean a car parkundecided

MichaelT replied on 03/07/2020 11:19

Posted on 03/07/2020 10:34 by peedee

Not quite true MT, check it out.

peedee

Posted on 03/07/2020 11:19

mmm interesting, our local council only have your name...

eurortraveller replied on 03/07/2020 11:48

Posted on 03/07/2020 11:48

In my travels I have seen Aires in city centres - with no resident staff, automated entry with a bank card and that way for power and water too, but no other facilities.  

Then there are Campsites at city outskirts - with multi lingual receptionists, tourist information desks, bike hire, coffee and pastries at breakfast,  and public transport at the gate.

The proposal for Bristol seems to be neither one or the other, but just an ill judged attempt at compromise. 

JVB66 replied on 03/07/2020 11:56

Posted on 03/07/2020 11:48 by eurortraveller

In my travels I have seen Aires in city centres - with no resident staff, automated entry with a bank card and that way for power and water too, but no other facilities.  

Then there are Campsites at city outskirts - with multi lingual receptionists, tourist information desks, bike hire, coffee and pastries at breakfast,  and public transport at the gate.

The proposal for Bristol seems to be neither one or the other, but just an ill judged attempt at compromise. 

Posted on 03/07/2020 11:56

But as you should know most who use sites in the UK do not want that sort of place to staysurprised

Do not know how public transport is a problem in the UK with close to city centre sitesundecided

 An aire in a UK city centre would be well under used by UK Owners as it would be too expensivewink

 

MikeyA replied on 03/07/2020 11:58

Posted on 03/07/2020 11:58

Then there are Campsites at city outskirts - with multi lingual receptionists, tourist information desks, bike hire, coffee and pastries at breakfast, and public transport at the gate.

Not sure about the coffee and pastries ( can't remember) but all the rest (and lots of greenery) can be found at the Nantes site.

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