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Major New Accommodation in 2014 - Themed Lodges (Cancelled)
Re: Major New Accommodation in 2014 - Themed Lodges
Indeed, in one of the documents it talks about meetings with the local council and how quite a few things have been changed after discussions with local planning officers.
Which basically *kind of* agrees it in principal, as it it looked likely it wouldn't get approved they simply wouldn't submit the final planning application.
Sazzle said:
Indeed, in one of the documents it talks about meetings with the local council and how quite a few things have been changed after discussions with local planning officers.
Which basically *kind of* agrees it in principal, as it it looked likely it wouldn't get approved they simply wouldn't submit the final planning application.
djtruefitt
TS Team
Re: Major New Accommodation in 2014 - Themed Lodges
They said at TTF@10 they have no end of meetings with the council before they even think about submitting a planning application for anything. I think thats the case for most big companies really.
They said at TTF@10 they have no end of meetings with the council before they even think about submitting a planning application for anything. I think thats the case for most big companies really.
Rob
TS Team
Re: Major New Accommodation in 2014 - Themed Lodges
I'm pretty sure they now only ever submit applications that are at least 95% certain of being approved. They will work closely with the council to come to and end product that is going to be acceptable.
I'm pretty sure they now only ever submit applications that are at least 95% certain of being approved. They will work closely with the council to come to and end product that is going to be acceptable.
josht
TS Member
Re: Major New Accommodation in 2014 - Themed Lodges
This has been published today by the sentinel, it's looking good so far
Alton Towers to build 'fairytale' holiday village
Wednesday, November 21, 2012The SentinelFollow
By Dave Knapper
ALTON Towers has revealed multi-million pound plans to build 150 accommodation lodges as part of a new 'fairytale' holiday village.
Seventy-five jobs will be created by the latest development at the theme park.
TOURISM: An artist's impression of one of the proposed lodges.
The accommodation – which includes lodges and huts – will be designed on a fairytale theme.
Play areas and a restaurant will also be included in the sprawling holiday village to the north of the theme park's two hotels.
The planning application comes as the attraction prepares to open its new £18 million rollercoaster in March.
Latest figures show 20,000 people are visiting Alton Towers every day during its busiest periods.
An Alton Towers spokesman said: "The accommodation is based on myths and legends and the increasing popularity of children's adventure stories and fairytales.
"It will conjure up images of accommodation in a far-off magical land."
Alton Towers – which employs around 2,000 people during its peak summer season – has 391 rooms at its two hotels. Its planning application is aimed at meeting demand for additional overnight accommodation.
Tourists will be ferried to the accommodation by staff in golf-style buggies to ensure the area remains a vehicle-free zone.
The first phase of the scheme will see the creation of 16 double lodges, 64 huts and five 'holes'.
The second part of the development will see an additional 18 double lodges and 47 huts.
The planning application states: "As with the existing established hotels, the new lodge accommodation within the theme park environment has allowed a great deal of flexibility in terms of the design.
"In this case a totally new concept in the resort's accommodation by providing individual lodges in a virtually car-free environment, within the resort."
Tourism leaders today welcomed the planned development. Staffordshire's tourism sector employs more than 46,000 people directly and indirectly in the county.
County Councillor Pat Corfield, who is also involved with the Destination Staffordshire tourism scheme, said: "The proposed expansion presents a great opportunity to grow Staffordshire's tourism and increase employment."
WaterWorld owner and Destination Staffordshire ambassador Mo Chaudry said: "This is very positive and a real shot in the arm during these economic times.
"For sometime Alton Towers has been branding itself as a resort.
"In this scheme it is combining Disney and Center Parcs and broadening its appeal to as wide a market as possible."
This has been published today by the sentinel, it's looking good so far
Alton Towers to build 'fairytale' holiday village
Wednesday, November 21, 2012The SentinelFollow
By Dave Knapper
ALTON Towers has revealed multi-million pound plans to build 150 accommodation lodges as part of a new 'fairytale' holiday village.
Seventy-five jobs will be created by the latest development at the theme park.
TOURISM: An artist's impression of one of the proposed lodges.
The accommodation – which includes lodges and huts – will be designed on a fairytale theme.
Play areas and a restaurant will also be included in the sprawling holiday village to the north of the theme park's two hotels.
The planning application comes as the attraction prepares to open its new £18 million rollercoaster in March.
Latest figures show 20,000 people are visiting Alton Towers every day during its busiest periods.
An Alton Towers spokesman said: "The accommodation is based on myths and legends and the increasing popularity of children's adventure stories and fairytales.
"It will conjure up images of accommodation in a far-off magical land."
Alton Towers – which employs around 2,000 people during its peak summer season – has 391 rooms at its two hotels. Its planning application is aimed at meeting demand for additional overnight accommodation.
Tourists will be ferried to the accommodation by staff in golf-style buggies to ensure the area remains a vehicle-free zone.
The first phase of the scheme will see the creation of 16 double lodges, 64 huts and five 'holes'.
The second part of the development will see an additional 18 double lodges and 47 huts.
The planning application states: "As with the existing established hotels, the new lodge accommodation within the theme park environment has allowed a great deal of flexibility in terms of the design.
"In this case a totally new concept in the resort's accommodation by providing individual lodges in a virtually car-free environment, within the resort."
Tourism leaders today welcomed the planned development. Staffordshire's tourism sector employs more than 46,000 people directly and indirectly in the county.
County Councillor Pat Corfield, who is also involved with the Destination Staffordshire tourism scheme, said: "The proposed expansion presents a great opportunity to grow Staffordshire's tourism and increase employment."
WaterWorld owner and Destination Staffordshire ambassador Mo Chaudry said: "This is very positive and a real shot in the arm during these economic times.
"For sometime Alton Towers has been branding itself as a resort.
"In this scheme it is combining Disney and Center Parcs and broadening its appeal to as wide a market as possible."
LiamC
TS Member
Re: Major New Accommodation in 2014 - Themed Lodges
Lodge Article
Link to the above article for everyone
Lodge Article
Link to the above article for everyone
Andrew
TS Contributor
Re: Major New Accommodation in 2014 - Themed Lodges
They said that the lodges were to built around lakes, did they not?
Therefore, does anyone think that the small lakes could be used for small activities, such as fishing, to add a more relaxed atmosphere?
If you think about it, people could still go fishing after 6pm in the Summer when the park closes, which gives the guests an extra activity to do for little cost to Alton themselves.
The lakes could also be used during the Winter months just for added decoration, with hidden Halloween items in them for Scarefest, and simply frosted over for Christmas!
They said that the lodges were to built around lakes, did they not?
Therefore, does anyone think that the small lakes could be used for small activities, such as fishing, to add a more relaxed atmosphere?
If you think about it, people could still go fishing after 6pm in the Summer when the park closes, which gives the guests an extra activity to do for little cost to Alton themselves.
The lakes could also be used during the Winter months just for added decoration, with hidden Halloween items in them for Scarefest, and simply frosted over for Christmas!
Major New Accommodation in 2014 - Themed Lodges
There will be two ponds on the planned site, I believe, one of which has a nice little bridge over it, but I can't see something like fishing appealing to a family market (maybe that's just the vegetarian in me?) and from memory I'm not sure they'd be big enough!
There will be two ponds on the planned site, I believe, one of which has a nice little bridge over it, but I can't see something like fishing appealing to a family market (maybe that's just the vegetarian in me?) and from memory I'm not sure they'd be big enough!
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Anonymous
Re: Major New Accommodation in 2014 - Themed Lodges
Having a SEA LIFE too I don't think the park would condone fishing!
Having a SEA LIFE too I don't think the park would condone fishing!
Andrew
TS Contributor
Re: Major New Accommodation in 2014 - Themed Lodges
I didn't mean catch and cook!
I just meant catch and put back so they could swim around nice and happily...
Anyway, what events do you think could be put on for entertainment?
I highly doubt campfires will be allowed with health and safety, but what about sing-a-longs for children?
I was just thinking of temporary events whist phase two is being developed.
I didn't mean catch and cook!
I just meant catch and put back so they could swim around nice and happily...
Anyway, what events do you think could be put on for entertainment?
I highly doubt campfires will be allowed with health and safety, but what about sing-a-longs for children?
I was just thinking of temporary events whist phase two is being developed.
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Anonymous
Re: Major New Accommodation in 2014 - Themed Lodges
Personally I don't think there will be any kind of ''new'' entertainment untill the second phase is complete. During the building process of the second phase I can see them building the new entertainment complex or a different venue completely.
The park really do now need to consider what they have to offer at the hotels with the lodges being built and how they can build upon they're current ones. With the capacity increasing not only on resort could we see the water park being even more rammed than it already is today? I know the park said in the TTF 10 meet that it wasn't on the cards to extend it but could it be potentially on the cards now?
Personally I don't think there will be any kind of ''new'' entertainment untill the second phase is complete. During the building process of the second phase I can see them building the new entertainment complex or a different venue completely.
The park really do now need to consider what they have to offer at the hotels with the lodges being built and how they can build upon they're current ones. With the capacity increasing not only on resort could we see the water park being even more rammed than it already is today? I know the park said in the TTF 10 meet that it wasn't on the cards to extend it but could it be potentially on the cards now?
queenofspeed
TS Member
Lodge project being held off??????
Just been reading some other theme park sites and apparently someabsolute miserable idiots local residents have complained about the lodge proposal! Apparently the Whiston action group are making a formal presentation against the project for no apparent reason. I am really annoyed by this and I am sure other TTers and TTFers feel the same. Sharpen your pitchforks!
Source: http://www.themeparktourist.com/news/20121122/12293/theme-park-news-round-22nd-november-2012
Just been reading some other theme park sites and apparently some
Source: http://www.themeparktourist.com/news/20121122/12293/theme-park-news-round-22nd-november-2012
James
TS Founding Member
Re: Major New Accommodation in 2014 - Themed Lodges
Yes that is indeed correct. More information can be found on the Whiston Action Group website: http://www.whiston-action-group.co.uk/category/alton-towers/
It makes for an interesting read so is worth looking through the objections.
Yes that is indeed correct. More information can be found on the Whiston Action Group website: http://www.whiston-action-group.co.uk/category/alton-towers/
It makes for an interesting read so is worth looking through the objections.
Martin
TS Member
Re: Major New Accommodation in 2014 - Themed Lodges
I think fishing would be a rather cool thing for them to offer. Obviously catch and put back, not keep.
Could get a bit of money from renting out equipment, and it'd be a cool way to spend a summer evening for those who are that way inclined.
I think fishing would be a rather cool thing for them to offer. Obviously catch and put back, not keep.
Could get a bit of money from renting out equipment, and it'd be a cool way to spend a summer evening for those who are that way inclined.
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Anonymous
Re: Major New Accommodation in 2014 - Themed Lodges
Reading that artical about the complaints wont the council take into consideration how much tourism Alton brings to the village and town as a whole and this could boost that further to keep people coming back surley?
If this does get disapproved I will not be happy!
Reading that artical about the complaints wont the council take into consideration how much tourism Alton brings to the village and town as a whole and this could boost that further to keep people coming back surley?
If this does get disapproved I will not be happy!
Tim
TS Member
Re: Major New Accommodation in 2014 - Themed Lodges
I have a feeling we've heard from the Whiston Action Group before? Not sure if they were one of the groups against SW7 (listed on the notes of the full planning document) or I might be thinking of another occasion.
Anyway I'll read what they've got to say If I get the chance and post a list of the key points if I do. I seem to remember them being a fairly decent group that are worth listening to (that is assuming if they are the people I am thinking of).
I have a feeling we've heard from the Whiston Action Group before? Not sure if they were one of the groups against SW7 (listed on the notes of the full planning document) or I might be thinking of another occasion.
Anyway I'll read what they've got to say If I get the chance and post a list of the key points if I do. I seem to remember them being a fairly decent group that are worth listening to (that is assuming if they are the people I am thinking of).
siralgenon
TS Member
Re: 2014: Family Developments
Do we know how much the Lodge development is proposed to cost?
Do we know how much the Lodge development is proposed to cost?
Sazzle
TS Administrator
Re: Major New Accommodation in 2014 - Themed Lodges
I pored over the documents over the course of a few days, and I actually didn't see a mention of cost. Was there anything mentioned in the LTDP about budgets for 2014 in general? Though I actually expect the Lodge development to have a seperate budget, as its Resort side and nothing (neccessarily) to do with the park's 'pot'.
I pored over the documents over the course of a few days, and I actually didn't see a mention of cost. Was there anything mentioned in the LTDP about budgets for 2014 in general? Though I actually expect the Lodge development to have a seperate budget, as its Resort side and nothing (neccessarily) to do with the park's 'pot'.