Loss of flying site

[G-DAVE]

We learned last week that after 24 years we are to loose our flying site -- a cement plant is to be built -- planning is well advanced and will? be granted by September, the land was always earmarked for industrial developement so all appeals will fall on deaf ears.

Don't know if this is news to you Stu as I haven't seen you since the news broke.
Dave

[jimbob]

Bummer - did you contact the BMFA? They have a guy who fights for such things... (although people who dont read the paper wouldnt know that ;) )

It could be worth a go - I think he's called the development officer or something...

[Ade_Law]

damn that sucks

Ade

[Disc]

[QUOTE=G-DAVE]We learned last week that after 24 years we are to loose our flying site -- a cement plant is to be built -- planning is well advanced and will? be granted by September, the land was always earmarked for industrial developement so all appeals will fall on deaf ears.

Don't know if this is news to you Stu as I haven't seen you since the news broke.
Dave[/QUOTE]

Did you have a rental aggreement for the land you use? Its the best way
for clubs to try and protect themselfs. We have a 3 year fixed price contract then we can renew it after that or not as the case maybe. I think a few Clubs fall foul of farmers selling up or wanting the land back etc. A
3-5 year agreement fixed rental is a good idea.

If you have flown there 24 years and can prove it actually you could try and
put a protest in saying that 24 years the site has been used by a Club etc...

Unless you missed the part of planning where you can object.

[Fixxxer]

Sorry to hear that & I bet the guy who works for the BMFA has shares in blue circle :mad:

[Disc]

Well we found the BMFA not to be the best help when we wanted help with something. But the best advice we did actually get was: "do not talk to anyone about the planing permsion local papers/radio etc" The guy who's
name it was in got the calls and never returned them. If you do you can dig yourself quite a nice hole.....

[Stuart]

DAMN.....so when do we have to get off by ? or is it now.

[philiphenderson]

Until the fencing or any keep out signage goes up I think we'll still be flying there. :)

Mid October was mentioned before a final decision will be annouced.

[Carver]

Don't worry too much. The gypo's will hear of this and move in so the cement site can't be developed!

[Symon]

Nightmare...just as I was going to pop along :(

24 years too? Wow. I'm sorry to hear it guys.

[Stuart]

So do we have any alternative site options ?

[Disc]

Is it a bg Club or just a few mates?

Time to find a nice farmer and rent some land....

Although its the right time of year as the crops comming up you find
farmers easier when there in the field working. Also smaller farms
are more likly to rent the big boys don't really care.

[Raptorite]

Is the land council owned? if it is and you have been flying there as a recognised club for that long, then the council are obliged to find you an alternative site

This sort of thing is an ongoing saga at one of the clubs I fly at every once in a while.

Cheers,
Pete.

[philiphenderson]

Stuart:
The field next to the current one is an option. It's about a 3rd of the size though. It's park land so no chance of building on this bit. :)

Disc:
The club has around 45-48 members at the moment. Should it come down to renting a field we came no doubt afford it.

Phil.

[Disc]

[QUOTE=philiphenderson]Stuart:
The field next to the current one is an option. It's about a 3rd of the size though. It's park land so no chance of building on this bit. :)

Disc:
The club has around 45-48 members at the moment. Should it come down to renting a field we came no doubt afford it.

Phil.[/QUOTE]

Okay silly question the Club must have money already as people pay
to join it... 25 years old Club must have something in the Bank so
you should be good.