Steamer Quay refurb removal of non EHU pitches

As a service pitch at peak is going to cost around £40 a night, even after a £5 reduction because the electricity is metered, would it make any difference to wether you stayed there CY?

I cannot find any planning documents on the South Hams council site, I assume they have not yet been submitted?????

peedee

I raised the issue on the awning or non awning thread I started on here. The new development at Steamer Quay is on the way now, it will be all serviced and non awning. Personally it's not something I consider to be on the average members "want" list. 

That doe not surprise me 

A site in.the Cotswolds had about 20 hardstanding pitches  installed then had to get retrospective planning permission after a neighbour queried the installation 

Probably the same vocal few that have as the club say "you asked we listened "

Sounds like the whole complexion of the site will change with a completely different demographic making use of it.

yes, probably more inclusive, as more need EHU, but possibly at the expense of those who use it currently for what it is...a cheap (ish) site in a good location.

the post refurb prices will certainly make current users think again about its change of 'value'.

I felt the site blended in well with the local residents, it was very low key although never cheap due to it's central position. It will be very different in the future! 

I have always shied away from Steamer Quay  because of the lack of EHU. I wonder how many others have for the same reason? It is such a good location that I am sure you could easily spend a week there, in fact depending on when the refurb is done I may well be a customer in 2023. The non awning bit doesn't worry me as we only use the Fiamma as a sunshade and it's always put in at night, I assume this will be allowed as seems to be the case for current non awning pitches assuming space rules can be met. We will have to wait an see about prices but I doubt they will be cheap and could probably come as a shock to those who regularly use the site in its current configuration. 

David

You'd be surprised how many enjoyed holidays there David, families with children, awnings up for extra space etc. It was a pleasant experience all round. We noticed last year that bigger motorhomes were arriving, I think it will disappoint those who appreciated the relaxed atmosphere, it will now be bright lights and music and doubled in price! 

If in that area, we would have used it in either configuration. However, I can understand the CC’s desire to upgrade it if they have a decent lease. Service pitches, where they have been installed,  are very popular, often selling out well before the standard version. Given it’s small size making  them all service seems a sensible decision. As with DK the non awning bit wouldn’t worry me. It will perhaps be more popular with touring MH’s as they only generally bother with wind outs.