Steamer Quay Upgrade

Takethedogalong replied on 21/01/2023 12:12

Posted on 21/01/2023 10:01 by Cornersteady

Well on club sites that have SP with MH on them some do use the service points as I assume (and it looks) far easier and quicker than attaching a waste pipe from the MH's outlet to the pitch drain. Some MH on SP do have the waste pipe attached but then have to detach it and store it when leaving.

And I've seen MH use SP and all they do is fill up their fresh water tanks every few days or when needed so not connected all the time even to the tap.

I don't think it's a flimpy reason at all, MHs (I assume) will expect every club (and comparable) site to have a MVSP, isn't it a standard item?

If I were to have a MH (which might happen) I'd certainly not use the drain on the pitch, it's not effective (as I posted above) and much quicker on the service point.

Posted on 21/01/2023 12:12

It sort of depends Corners. Some of the Club Site MVSP are a nightmare to use, as they are badly sited and you do get queues in the morning where you have lots leaving, and Caravans in the mix trying to back out and hitch up. YRP is one of the very worse, we never use MVSP there as you can stand for ages blocked by either a queue, or vans hitching up to leave. Even newer sites such as Barnard Castle aren’t good. Certain pitches, past the facility block (the MVSP is just outside) mean that you have to drive out and then back into and round the Site to use it🤷‍♀️ We can’t grasp the concept of connecting up to a service pitch with a motorised outfit, but then we go out in it every day, so a serviced pitch is wasted, an additional faff and more expense for us, one we don’t need. We simply hang a collapsible bucket on our rear bumper, open drain tap, and periodically empty bucket down grey waste. We are both short haired, so showers are a quick splash. You get used to what suits you personally, so serviced pitches are wasted on us, we just have to remember to fill water tank up on our way in, every so often. CLs are a doddle, you ask, and most will be bucket and chuck it for waste water. 

Pubbiepair replied on 03/11/2023 17:09

Posted on 17/01/2023 14:30 by peedee

I have noticed that planning permission has been submitted and the documents can be read >here<

peedee

Posted on 03/11/2023 17:09

We have just walked past the Steamer Quay, Totnes site which currently looks overgrown and unloved.

Does anyone know what progress is being made on developing the site further to planning approvals being granted?

ScreenNameF407C5A994 replied on 03/11/2023 17:24

Posted on 03/11/2023 17:24

Hi, I was also in the area a few months ago and spoke to local people walking dogs who say it's being sold for housing. 

The days of Steamer Quay are gone. It was a nice site, quiet and local to the town but as always, money talks. 

JollyKernow replied on 03/11/2023 19:13

Posted on 03/11/2023 17:24 by ScreenNameF407C5A994

Hi, I was also in the area a few months ago and spoke to local people walking dogs who say it's being sold for housing. 

The days of Steamer Quay are gone. It was a nice site, quiet and local to the town but as always, money talks. 

Posted on 03/11/2023 19:13

 Sorry but your information is wrong. You only have to look at the south hams planning website to see what the club is intending. There are times planning takes an age but finally when the green light goes on it will be a brilliant all year site. 

JK

peedee replied on 04/11/2023 11:14

Posted on 04/11/2023 11:14

I am assuming that because of this notification "Application re-advertised - within consultation/publicity period" on the South Hams site that plans have altered sufficiently for the council to re-advertise for comments, hence the delays?

peedee

peedee replied on 10/12/2023 15:41

Posted on 10/12/2023 15:41

Conditional approval to go ahead with the site development has been given.

peedee

DavidKlyne replied on 10/12/2023 18:46

Posted on 10/12/2023 15:41 by peedee

Conditional approval to go ahead with the site development has been given.

peedee

Posted on 10/12/2023 18:46

That is good news. Just need to know the timetable now.

David

peedee replied on 11/12/2023 08:56

Posted on 11/12/2023 08:56

The council web site indicates it is still pending, I may have jumped the gun and it might only be a recommendation to the committee that conditional approval be given. Even so its progress and if finally approved, I cannot see the site opening until well into 2024.

peedee

Frank Gill replied on 17/12/2023 18:58

Posted on 16/12/2023 10:17 by DavidKlyne

Just come across this very enthusiastic YouTube video about Steamer Quay suggesting that approval has been given for the redevelopment of the site. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qI2UwYCem0s Thought I would share.

David

Posted on 17/12/2023 18:58

Looked on South Hams planning portal and still show's pending. Hope they can soon push on with the work's with ehu will be a local site to us we would make good use of.

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