When is a CL not a CL?

etchacan
etchacan Forum Participant Posts: 1
edited August 2017 in Certificated Locations #1

Looking for a bit of feedback here, when is a CL not a CL any more? We returned to a CL we visited last year, which was quiet, peaceful and very returnable-to. So we returned...

This year, the front end of the field the CL is in has approx another 12 units in it, separated by a row of low shrubbery. All sharing the same toilet/shower, waste, water etc with the CL. 

Add to it the fact that the owners friends rocked up Saturday and Sunday night in 2 campervans onto the CL, bringing the number of units on the "CL" to 7 was the icing on the cake.

I feel it's now a nice small caravan site, rather than a CL, but anyone booking it expecting peace and quiet is in for a nasty shock!

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  • harryb
    harryb Forum Participant Posts: 1,536
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    edited August 2017 #2

    These situations have been voiced before. There is no definitive answer so until HO get involved and carry out their cl rules then things will continue as they are.

     

     

  • JVB66
    JVB66 Forum Participant Posts: 22,892
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    edited August 2017 #3

    Send a site reprt in

  • Pippah45
    Pippah45 Forum Participant Posts: 2,452
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    edited August 2017 #4

    Abuse of the 5 van permission could result in withdrawing of the permit for CLs - I think they should be reported and stopped.  Or all of us could suffer. 

  • harryb
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    edited August 2017 #5

    This cl seems to fit in perfectly with the subject and it obviously has the clubs blessing, probably because of a hedge.

    http://www.riverside-tourer-park.co.uk/4601.html

  • Metheven
    Metheven Club Member Posts: 3,987 ✭✭✭
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    edited August 2017 #6

    Similar to 'Cross Farm' CL near Burton upon Trent.

    We stayed there a few weeks ago, when we arrived he gave us the choice of the adjacent field (CL with no view) or the bigger site (not many there) with a fantastic view overlooking the village below, same price of £12, shared WC and shower block, with EHU and dog walk.

    We chose the view rather than the small, high hedged CL field.

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited August 2017 #7

    There are a lot of CL sites with licensed private sites adjacent, we have stayed on some lovely ones. Private site often with better pitches than CL section. We stayed on an Absolute cracker a couple of months ago, near Bridlington. Chose to be on private bit there as pitches were nicer!

    The Riverside one looks very nice.

  • Fisherman
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    edited August 2017 #8

    Its the 5 rule that makes the owners diversify. Getting the planning is a nod only and they keep the Cl for the advertising. I don't blame them.and its the only way to justify the outlay. 

  • CLMaddie
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    edited August 2017 #9

    Hi etchacan

    A CL Site should only have 5 pitches on it at any one time. Any more than that is a breach of the CL Certificate. Please could I ask you to write to us at clresponse@camc.com with more information and any pictures if you have any so we can look in to this further?

    Thanks

    Maddie

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