Design and Access Statement said:26no. Double lodges (52 keys)
Phase 2.1 consists of a mix of standard level access lodges (located for accessible units) and stepped access lodges. Of the 52 keys in this phase 3 are accessible.
The lodges have been laid out in clusters in a village style to resemble that of the existing Enchanted Village Development surrounding landscaped play areas.
2no. Service Huts
The proposed service huts will be independent buildings at each end of the site to best serve the new development. These will act as storage and intermediate points for cleaning and maintenance between the new Service Core and lodges around the site.
Service Core Buildings Phase I
As part of the phase 2 works a new maintenance centre is proposed. This centre will not only optimise the efficient operation of the new development but also serve to maintain the existing development and immediate landscape.
The core has been positioned off set from what will be a ‘Village Centre’ for the development providing a new looping maintenance/refuse/fire tender access route through the service core. This area will include maintenance storage, staff rooms, workshops, additional bar storage and refuse areas.
Landscaping will create a new Village Green and Village Centre for guest entertainment purposes.
Car Park J Works and associated landscape preparation for Phase 2.2
Car Park J (an existing hard surface tarmac car park) will be realigned and 6 new disabled car parking spaces will be provided. The car park will be accessed from the south via a new internal road that will adjoin the existing internal road network. Associated landscaping with this car park is detailed in section 5.0 alongside landscape proposals.
Design and Access Statement said:Tipi (3 bays)
These canopy structures will be located adjacent to the village centre/green and will be designed to act as cover for planned entertainment for guests. The Tipi’s will comprise an open sided structure made of fabric over a timber frame.
Service Core Buildings Phase II
As part of this phase the service core will be extended to integrate with the new Tipis to add additional services to facilitate the increased entertainment area. This will be the form of a courtyard to the rear with a small kitchen/food offering and bar facilities as well as new public WCs.
Design and Access Statement said:9no. Double Lodges (18 keys)
The final 18 keys will be constructed (of which there is one additional accessible unit). These will also be, arranged in a cluster in a similar manner to that of the existing Enchanted Village and earlier stages of the Phase 2 development.
The final phase has been located in this corner to allow ease of access for construction traffic through Car Park J and general works to progress with minimal disruption to guests using phases 2.1 and 2.2 of the scheme.
New Reception Building
Reception and check in facilities will be relocated from the existing restaurant to a new dedicated reception building. This will be built adjacent to the pedestrian access from car park J and will serve as the main entrance to the site, giving a clearly definable check in point for guests on arrival at the car park.
This reception will include an accessible guest WC, reception area and check in desk as well as a secure office and safe store.
1no. Service Hut
There will be an additional service hut constructed to the rear of the Reception building to support the additional lodge capacity.
Works to new Storage Area in north east corner
A new open storage and maintenance area will be cleared beyond the dividing line of trees to aid with the maintenance requirements of the increased development size.
More moronic developments.
Bang goes the last possible site for their 3rd hotel. I wonder how long it's going to take them to realise the financial drain the lodges are causing on the business? Never mind, just throw more money at it and keep building sub par lodges no one wants to stay in.
I think Merlin would be perfectly happy with this arrangement.Some people have joked on Facebook that the accommodation area will be bigger than the theme park in the future, and they may be right!