slowhand

Having looked at North Norfolk council website there appears to be no planning applications submitted or approved for new development on this site. They can of course refurbish the existing chalets without the need for planning permission, but they couldn't sell off the units for permanent residential use if they have only got permission for holiday use. . Lots of talk on forums about what MAY or MAY NOT happen to all sorts of buildings /sites , but it should be remembered that all new development needs planning permission and that this must be given on the basis of the local council or national govt planning policies...contrary to general belief developers cant simply do what they want! Any one can check on any council website exactly what has been submitted and what the decision was for anything anywhere. Beats guessing!

Hi again Thanks for the very kind welcomes... I owned a Hampton 25 called Layla for a few years then went upmarket to a Broom skipper called Santorini...always been my dream boat. However house moves and need to fund new kitchens forced sale! However I had many good years as a owner and many before that as a hirer I live in Colchester so it isn't THAT far away to visit every now and again. I was a TOWN PLANNER ....ARRRRGH! in real life and still sort of take an interest in what goes on...not sure about the BA "re-branding" the broads as a National Park as technically it isn't one. The lake district seems to manage the balance between the environment and leisure. After all National Parks were originally created for leisure use for the urban masses in "natural " landscapes...of course not that the broads are "natural"!!! Enough of the planning nonsense! Will keep any eye on various things as time moves on. Guess the link between "Layla" and "slowhand" ...easy for those of a certain age

Hi all I`m new here but used to have a Broom Skipper...sadly had to sell!! Anyway, re the Lord Nelson, as I far as I can see from the Heritage England website...they keep THE STATUTORY LIST..the pub isn't listed. So this means that you can do pretty much what you like inside and probably out as well. As far as I know Reedham isn't a Conservation Area either so there should be no issues for the BA with regards any sensible alterations outside except if they want to do something really OTT. I would have thought that it ought to do well here given the numbers of boats that stop going up and down river right at the front door!. The other pub [ The Ship I think] seems to do ok and it hasn't any moorings, and the Ferry is always busy. I think if a pub offers good wholesome food at sensible prices and a decent range of drink in pleasant surroundings it should do ok. Oh yes and the staff should have half a brain as well!! Looking forward to seeing the LN in operation at last.