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Coastal erosionPitch banking is another approach put forward in the 2003 reportwhere sites would be available, not for a single park to relocate, butfor park owners losing pitches to erosion to develop a number ofreplacement pitches on that site. Whilst this in part addresses someof the financial concerns, it means that park owners have to adopta different operational approach to managing their units and bringsoperational problems such as how would the occupants of the pitchbank site access the facilities that they would normally expect fromthe main site.Despite the recognition of the problem and the Council’s stated aimsto work towards a resolution, many site owners feel that they have norealistic way forward.One client particularly frustrated by the current approach toapplications for site extension under rollback policy has a parksituated directly on the coastline and has suffered significant lossesas a result of coastal erosion. Around 80 static caravan pitches havebeen lost since 1980, 44 of these in the last 17 years. Recent stormsin October 2007 led to further cliff collapse as the photographsdramatically illustrate.Seeking to address the problem by approaching the Council forplanning permission to re-site the caravans at risk, he applied todevelop land to the west of the park and this application was refusedon the grounds that the distance between the cliffs and the re-sitedpitches was less than that required (based on the current rate oferosion) to last the life time of the caravans. He then amended hisproposals to reduce the number of pitches to be re-sited in orderto achieve the required distance of 165m (equivalent to 61 years).The Council did not support these proposals, stating that they werenot sustainable as they sought to extend the park laterally alongthe coastline and therefore did not strictly represent a roll backproposal. A further alternative to re-site the caravans on land outsideand to the north of the town was also turned down being deemedunacceptable due to its location in the open countryside, the lack offacilities close by, the need for extensive screening, and the possibleimpact on adjacent land use.This leaves the site operator in the unenviable position of havingtried all avenues to re-locate lost and at-risk pitches, and now havingto watch the southern half of the park crumbling into the sea.There is little evidence in this tale of the Council’s support forrollback policy and recognition of the importance of the holidaycaravan parks to the local economy. It would seem that the restrictiveapproach of the old, adopted Local Plan policies are still very muchto the fore.There are many parks affected in this way and we have a number ofclients experiencing difficulties tackling the issue of erosion of their sites.Effect on the local economyThe effect on the local economy of these lost pitches is massive andit is important that the Council is made to recognise this. Takingthe numbers at our site above, for example, using data providedby the UK Tourism Survey of 2006 for the Yorkshire Region, it iscalculated that the most recent loss of 44 pitches will result in a lossof £198,145 in visitor spending each year, increasing to a loss of£360,264 each year if calculated on the basis of the total numberof 80 pitches lost since 1980. Couple this with the damage to otherholiday parks along this coastline and is it is clear that the localeconomy is losing millions of pounds in tourism revenue with furtherimpact on the viability of local retail businesses and the demand forlocal jobs.Local Development Framework consultationConsultation on the Issues and Options for the Core Strategy DPDis currently underway. The Council will be including discussion ofthe general approach to rollback policy for caravan sites in the CoreStrategy so this will be an important opportunity for operators tomake their views known to the Council during this first stage of theprocess. More detailed consideration of the actual rollback policieswill form part of the Development Control Policies DPD and workon this document is not scheduled until 2009.SummaryDespite the problems of coastal erosion and loss of settlements tothe sea dating back to Roman times, the move to develop a planningpolicy approach to deal with the issue is very recent.East Riding of Yorkshire Council has endorsed the 2003 reportcommissioned on rollback policy and stated its support for theholiday park industry in this area. However, there is currently apolicy vacuum with applications being determined each case on theirmerits using adopted Local Plan policies which do not reflect thecurrent thinking, and the timescale for adopting new developmentcontrol policies to tackle the issue at least two years ahead. Withthe coastal erosion rates averaging 1.5m a year, this is time manypark operators simply do not have and we can only hope that theCouncil’s initial work on the Core Strategy DPD will lead to a morepositive approach for those operators needing to relocate now.ContactRachel Whaley BSc(Hons) DipTP MRTPI, Skiptone: rachel.whaley@humberts-leisure.com t: +44 (0)1756 799 271Simon Davis BA(Hons) DipTP MRTPI, Skiptone: simon.davis@humberts-leisure.com t: +44 (0)1756 799 27142 Summer 2008
Why choose HLL Humberts Leisurespecialistexpertise,professionalinsightHLL Humberts Leisure provides results-driven specialist propertyexpertise to clients across the UK and overseas, with dedicatedprofessionals working in ten distinct leisure-business sectors.HotelsLondon/City Centre HotelsResort HotelsCommercial/Business HotelsCountry House HotelsMotor Lodges and Budget HotelsGolfInternational Golf ResortsGolf Hotels and Country ClubsProprietary Golf ClubsPay and Play Golf CentresDriving RangesGolf AcademiesGolf Development SitesHoliday PropertyCaravan ParksLodge DevelopmentsHoliday VillagesCottage Letting ComplexesClub Membership ResortsPark Home EstatesSports Complexesand VenuesRacecoursesStadiaGrandstand Hospitality BoxesTennis CentresSquash ClubsDry Ski SlopesHealth & Fitness ClubsPlaying Fields/Sports GroundsGeneral Sports ComplexesShooting SchoolsUrban LeisureCinemas and TheatresNight Clubs and DiscothequesIndoor Bowling CentresSnooker ClubsIntegrated Retail andLeisure ComplexesChildren’s NurseriesWater-Based LeisureCoastal MarinasInland MarinasMulti-use lakesFisheriesVisitor EnterprisesTheme ParksTourist AttractionsHeritage CentresHistoric BuildingsFactory ShoppingChildren’s Play CentresPublic Houses andLicensed PropertyRestaurantsTheme BarsTenanted and ManagedPublic HousesWine BarsFreehousesFundingSale and leasebackIntroduction to sources ofequity and debt financeSpecialist VCT Leisure FundInstitutional PropertySchoolsCollegesHere are a few of the keypeople at HLL HumbertsLeisure who can help youmake the most of yourleisure propertyPubsPeter Constantine BSc(Hons) FRICS, t: +44 (0)20 7629 6700Richard Baldwin BSc(Hons) MRICS, t: +44 (0)1756 799 271Andrew Moore BSc(Hons) MRICS, t: +44 (0)1756 799 271Marcus Street BSc(Hons) MRICS, t: +44 (0)1291 627 813Charles Kaminaris BSc(Hons) MRICS, t: +44 (0)1291 627 813ConsultancyJohn Anderson BSc FRICS, t: +44 (0)1756 799 271Nigel Talbot-Ponsonby FRICS, t: +44 (0)20 7629 6700Nigel Mills MBHA, t: +44 (0)1273 325 911Peter Sharp BA(Hons) MBHA, t: +44 (0)1273 325 911Cherise Smith BA(Hons), t: +44 (0)1273 325 911Planning and Public Sector DevelopmentMartin Taylor BA(Hons) BTP MRTPI MIED MTS, t: +44 (0)1273 325 911Simon Davis BA(Hons) DipTP MRTPI, t: +44 (0)1756 799 271Aimée Cannon BA(Hons) MRTPI, t: +44 (0)1273 325 911Rachel Whaley BSc(Hons) DipTP MRTPI, t: +44 (0)1756 799 271Debbie Marriage BSc MA MRTPI, t: +44 (0)1273 325 911Hotels and General LeisureGavin Brent BSc MRICS, t: +44 (0)20 7629 6700Nigel Talbot-Ponsonby FRICS, t: +44 (0)20 7629 6700Tim Smith BSc(Hons) MRICS, t: +44 (0)20 7629 6700Andrew Bates MRICS, t: +44 (0)1962 835 960Luke Cutler BSc(Hons) MRICS, t: +44 (0)20 7629 6700Alex Campbell BA(Hons) MA, t: +44 (0)20 7629 6700Golf & Golf HotelsBen Allen BSc(Hons) MRICS, t: +44 (0)1962 835 960Martin Brister FRICS, t: +44 (0)1962 835 960Tim Smith BSc(Hons) MRICS, t: +44 (0)20 7629 6700Holiday PropertyJohn Anderson BSc FRICS, t: +44 (0)1756 799 271Martin Reed MRICS IRRV, t: +44 (0)1273 325 911John Mitchell BSc MRICS, t: +44 (0)20 7629 6700Peter Smith BA(Hons) MRICS, t: +44 (0)1756 799 271Peter Boghurst MRICS, t: +44 (0)1273 325 911Stephen Morgan FRICS, t: +44 (0)1291 627 813Paul Barnes BSc(Hons) MRICS, t: +44 (0)1962 835 960Emma Carling t: +44 (0)1756 799 271Charlie Mason BA(Hons) MSc, t: +44 (0)20 7629 6700CEOJane Ker BA FCA, t: +44 (0)20 7629 6700What can HLL do for you?ValuationsFor all types of leisure property, for balance sheetpurposes, purchases, sales and for raising financefor acquisition or further development.Professional servicesRent reviews and lease renewals for bothlandlord and tenant, rating, litigation, dilapidationclaims and all other professional matters for alltypes of leisure properties.AgencyAcquisition, sale and leasing of leisure relatedproperty in the UK and overseas.MarketingIntegration of mailing, advertising, publicrelations and other publicity material to achievethe widest exposure and the optimum sale.ConsultancyFeasibility studies, viability testing anddevelopment option appraisal on a full rangeof leisure business and property proposals toensure correct conceptualisation and successfulimplementation.FinanceFunding for leisure industry schemes. Advice onavailability of funding packages, together withintroductions to sources of equity including theLeisure and Media VCT plc and debt finance.Development/InvestmentArrangement of an integrated service includingsite acquisition, valuation, planning, funding andultimate disposal, together with advice on theselection of other professional intermediaries.PlanningPlanning appraisal, planning history research,planning applications and appeals, expertwitness, enforcement notice, licensing andtechnical advice in the pursuance of leisurerelatedproperty development proposals. Sitefinding and assessment.ResearchProperty market appraisal, leisure marketresearch and trends monitor, competitor analysis,demographic catchment and visitor profiling,economic impact measurement.Humberts Leisure Ltd. Registered in England & Wales No. 2567699. VAT No. 761 451 929.Registered Office: 12 Bolton Street, Mayfair, London W1J 8BD. e: contact@humberts-leisure.com
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