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RichardPitman
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edited February 2016 in UK Campsites & Touring #1

Whilst looking through documents related to the South Worcestershire Development Plan I discovered this interesting letter, which starts as follows,

"Dear Sirs

Representation to the South Worcestershire Development Plan (SWDP) – Main Modifications

Consultation.

This representation seeks the consideration and inclusion of Broadway Caravan Club within the housing allocations for the South Worcestershire Development Plan

Broadway Caravan Club is located to the west of the settlement of Broadway, immediately adjacent to the settlement boundary. The site has an approximate area of 4.85ha. The site constitutes a sustainable location for residential development to meet the needs of the settlement of Broadway and the wider District.

Broadway Caravan Club

The site is located on the western boundary of the settlement of Broadway, to the west of Station Road outside but adjacent to the settlement boundary. The site is currently used for touring caravans. This site isnow not meeting the need of members, therefore it is surplus to the requirements of the Caravan Club, who are seeking to redevelop the site. The Caravan Club are committed to providing a replacement site within the local area which is more suitable for their members, this will ensure that there is no overall loss in tourism accommodation or to the local economy."

Seems odd to me, as I always thought what a nice site it was, within easy walking distance of Broadway centre.

Rest of article can be read at http://www.swdevelopmentplan.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Caravan_Club_SWDP_MM15_Redacted.pdf

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  • JVB66
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    edited February 2016 #2

    Richard ,How old is the document ?was it before it was developed? as it is now 11.5 acres

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  • JVB66
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    edited February 2016 #4

    I still work in English sizes,I wonder where that came from, I dought if we will get any constructive reply from Grimstead if any reply?,or is there a hidden agenderSurprised

  • volvoman9
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    edited February 2016 #5

    "Surplus to requirements" surely that cant be true.Its one of the best sites on the network IMO and a firm favourite of ours.

    peter.

  • Dawn F
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    edited February 2016 #6

    I hope this doesn't go the same way as Bristol!  Long battles to keep excellent sites.  Would love to hear from CC about their commitment to providing a replacement site more suitable to their members, wouldn't the first place to start be by asking the members? 
    No doubt end up with a site called Broadway that is no where near Broadway, something all too regular with the CC

  • JVB66
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    edited February 2016 #7

    Its one of our favorite sites also ,It is as far as we are concerned far better than Moreton in Marsh,,althouhg I have just checked the availability and it is not full at any time this year?

  • Dawn F
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    edited February 2016 #8

    That's strange I have just been checking for this weekend and neither Broadway or Moreton in Marsh are showing availability

  • JVB66
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    edited February 2016 #9

    Even more strange as I looked just now at every month from this to oct and it did not show any booked but it does now?

  • TonyCSolihull
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    edited February 2016 #10

    The full PDF linked from the OP is dates November 15 and was a response to a consultation going on then on the local development plan so would appear to be current and under consideration.

  • JayEss
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    edited February 2016 #11

    That'll put some money in the coffers.  Broadway is a club owned site I guess

    I wouldn't have thought it was in the interest of members to develop a popular site for housing.  Not impressed at all

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited February 2016 #12

    It's in an old railway goods yard and I believe the rail line that runs behind the site is being re-opened.

  • ADP1963
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    edited February 2016 #13

    All that have been to Broadway think of it's location!.............a prime building site with class houses all around. What would this fetch on the market?. Would Planning permission ever be granted now for a caravan site had it not been already established.I
    don't think so. £££££s  Sad

  • JVB66
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    edited February 2016 #14

    It's in an old railway goods yard and I believe the rail line that runs behind the site is being re-opened.

    ...Before it was developed it was quite small and leased i think,but it is now owned and will become even more popular when the railway arrives in a,couple of years it must be worth a fortune as building land (shades of Baltic Wharf) ? 

  • JayEss
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    edited February 2016 #15

    Baltic Wharf is leased and the Club is not promoting development to the planning authority.

    Development at Broadway is being put forward by the Club because it is 'surplus' and 'not meeting needs'.  It's a completely different scenario.

    We need more sites like Broadway not fewer

  • volvoman9
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    edited February 2016 #16

    It's in an old railway goods yard and I believe the rail line that runs behind the site is being re-opened.

    Correct Tinners and its well on the way too getting steam trains back at Broadway.I always check on progress when we visit and i have posted pics of the work.

    peter.

  • SteveL
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    edited February 2016 #17

    Perhaps they think that they can get enough for it to provide perhaps two new sites. If that is the thinking, that could ultimately be to the benifit of members, depending on the location of the replacement Broadway.

  • JVB66
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    edited February 2016 #18

    Baltic Wharf is leased and the Club is not promoting development to the planning authority.

    Development at Broadway is being put forward by the Club because it is 'surplus' and 'not meeting needs'.  It's a completely different scenario.

    We need more sites like Broadway not fewer

    ...Money talks whoever is after it 

  • marchhare
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    edited February 2016 #19

    I would love to know how the site is " not meeting the needs of members". We have used this site many times and I fail to see any way that it does not meet the needs of members, except perhaps when it is full in late November, early December for the Broadway
    Christmas event. Gosh if this site is failing members what hope for the remaining CC sites.

  • ADP1963
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    edited February 2016 #20

    I would love to know how the site is " not meeting the needs of members". We have used this site many times and I fail to see any way that it does not meet the needs of members, except perhaps when it is full in late November, early December for the Broadway
    Christmas event. Gosh if this site is failing members what hope for the remaining CC sites.

    Write your comments here.. Agreed,a lot of the time it is fully booked.

  • peedee
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    edited February 2016 #21

    Who is Savills acting for? Not the Club I hope. Broadway is a prime site for members and surely statements like not meeting the members needs are not being made by the Club? If it is a leased site then I guess there is little more that can be said but if it is in fact owned, the Club should let us know more. I would be strongly against its sale.

    peedee

  • statusMoty1
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    edited February 2016 #22

    We too love Broadway and are booked in this year again. Fingers crossed it stays.

  • JayEss
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    edited February 2016 #23

    Who is Savills acting for? Not the Club I hope. Broadway is a prime site for members and surely statements like not meeting the members needs are not being made by the Club? If it is a leased site then I guess there is little more that can be said but if
    it is in fact owned, the Club should let us know more. I would be strongly against its sale.

    peedee

    See page 7 of the representation.  Savills are the agents acting for the Caravan Club

  • peedee
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    edited February 2016 #24

    So why are they pushing for its sale? It is a key site and I can hardly think it is in the interest of the majority of members.

    peedee

  • JayEss
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    edited February 2016 #25

    They seem to be wanting to get it allocated for future housing development.

    I've been reading the various reports and I don't think they were successful but I've still got a few to trawl through yet

  • CameoVan
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    edited February 2016 #26

    Would not a statement from the Club be appropriate about now?

  • DavidKlyne
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    edited February 2016 #27

    I have alerted this thread to Admin in the hope that we might get some further information. I can't imagine for one moment that the Broadway site is "surplus to requirements" as its such a popular site. 

    David

  • Pliers
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    edited February 2016 #28

     I can't imagine for one moment that the Broadway site is "surplus to requirements" as its such a popular site. 

    David

     

     

    Totally agree, David, it's a brilliant site in a wonderful location.

    Really hope we don't lose this one.

  • nelliethehooker
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    edited February 2016 #29

    Perhaps the club are looking to build another site on the flood plane where the council will not allow housing. Then we'd have a site that's prone to flooding, like a number of other club sites eg Rowantree & Tewkesbury.... the way forward???Undecided

  • Wherenext
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    edited February 2016 #30

    Perhaps the club are looking to build another site on the flood plane where the council will not allow housing. Then we'd have a site that's prone to flooding, like a number of other club sites eg Rowantree & Tewkesbury.... the way forward???Undecided

    Write your comments here...Maybe rename ourselves "The Caravan & Yachting Club". At least CY will be pleased. 

    Don't our views count? Who, if it is indeed true, makes these decisions? I would have thought that such a hugely unpopular decision (to sell it) would have to be put to the members first and not taken unilaterally by HO.

  • Wildwood
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    edited February 2016 #31

    I would be surprised if it was surplus to requirements or unsuitable for members/. It is a very busy site in a very popular area and having been there it seemed perfectl for its current pupose. It would be nice to see something from the club on this.

    Given the value of housing in the area I suspect the land must be worth a small fortune.

    We are short enough of sites and pitches now and this is one site that the club should fight to the end to retain.

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