Burrington inn planning application

[bagpuss]

I've saw that Yeo Valley have put in a planning application for the Burrington Inn site. Has anytime trawled through the plans to see if there's likely to be any impact on being able to park for caving in the future? The site will contain a cafe/ farm shop/ bike hire/ Holiday accommodation.
Planning app reference - 24/P/2470/FU2
Enter here to bring it up https://n-somerset.gov.uk/my-servic...ning-applications/search-planning-application

 

[bagpuss]

This link gives a better idea of the plans:

https://burrington-pc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/YEO-VALLEY-PRESENTATION-BORDS-Sept-2024.pdf

 

[spelfish]

Not sure why they've included a photo of Cheddar Gorge...

 

[mikem]

They don't own the car park by the toilets or the other massive layby other side of avelines hole

 

[cap n chris]

About time too.

 

[cap n chris]

They don't own the car park by the toilets or the other massive layby other side of avelines hole

Which is another way of saying there will be zero effect on the ongoing current/future recreational caving.

 

[Dingley Dell]

I know this is a caving forum, but surely we should all give it a bit more thought than "will i stil be able to park to go caving?" My biggest concern is the increased recreational pressure on this special place. I wouldn't object to a farm shop and small scale cafe, but the scale of this proposal and the future scope for expanding commercial adventure activities concerns me. I see that there are also concerns about effects on ground water, if you read the consultation responses

 

[PeteHall]

My biggest concern is the increased recreational pressure on this special place

You mean more people enjoying the area that you enjoy?

 

[Tricky Dicky]

I guess it might relieve the pressure on cheddar gorge..............

 

[mikem]

Unlikely

 

[Dingley Dell]

You mean more people enjoying the area that you enjoy?

Is there no limit to the number of visitors to any given area that could be considered harmful? In planning terms there is a reason that Recreational Disturbance Avoidance and Mitigation Strategies (RAMS) are required for development in designated sensitive areas like the Mendips..These places are enjoyable and afford special protections exactly because of how they are. It is that that which should be protected, it's not about me wanting it all to myself.