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Major New Accommodation in 2014 - Themed Lodges (Cancelled)
Tim
TS Member
Re: Major New Accommodation in 2014 - Themed Lodges
If I remember correctly the application for The Smiler was delayed (I believe from Feb to March last year) because they didn't have enough applications that month to justify a full meeting? Seems an odd practice if this is the case but I swear I remember something like that slightly delaying the application process.
It is odd though that this has gone so long without approval/denial. I just assumed there wasn't any news as it had been approved and awaiting the better weather to begin groundwork.
If I remember correctly the application for The Smiler was delayed (I believe from Feb to March last year) because they didn't have enough applications that month to justify a full meeting? Seems an odd practice if this is the case but I swear I remember something like that slightly delaying the application process.
It is odd though that this has gone so long without approval/denial. I just assumed there wasn't any news as it had been approved and awaiting the better weather to begin groundwork.
Rob
TS Team
Re: Major New Accommodation in 2014 - Themed Lodges
Yes I think it was something along those lines in regards to SW7. So it could be something similar for this. It is strange though that the decision is now over a month overdue without any form of announcment or review of the target determination date. Hopefully we will hear something soon.
Tim said:
Yes I think it was something along those lines in regards to SW7. So it could be something similar for this. It is strange though that the decision is now over a month overdue without any form of announcment or review of the target determination date. Hopefully we will hear something soon.
Alastair
TS Team
Re: Major New Accommodation in 2014 - Themed Lodges
Probably attempting to locate some builders that will get it finished by 2025.
Rob said:Concerning! They can't have been forgotten. I hope there's not a more serious issue that we don't yet know about.
Probably attempting to locate some builders that will get it finished by 2025.
rightbackgranty
TS Member
Re: Major New Accommodation in 2014 - Themed Lodges
There was the opposition group that were kicking up a fuss too. Though I don't think they have a leg to stand on and I doubt it will have any impact on the outcome, they can often delay things by a few months.
Is strange though, I would have expected some ground work to happen early though. Especially as you would think they wouldn't want large scale construction work going on during the open season.
There was the opposition group that were kicking up a fuss too. Though I don't think they have a leg to stand on and I doubt it will have any impact on the outcome, they can often delay things by a few months.
Is strange though, I would have expected some ground work to happen early though. Especially as you would think they wouldn't want large scale construction work going on during the open season.
Re: Major New Accommodation in 2014 - Themed Lodges
My thoughts entirely, this is a hugh project as you have to put all the utilities in as well.
I guess with the poor weather and it generally being a quiet time of year for construction, not many applications have been put forward hence the lack of meetings.
Rest assured, it wont have been forgotten
rightbackgranty said:
My thoughts entirely, this is a hugh project as you have to put all the utilities in as well.
I guess with the poor weather and it generally being a quiet time of year for construction, not many applications have been put forward hence the lack of meetings.
Rest assured, it wont have been forgotten
A
Anonymous
Re: Major New Accommodation in 2014 - Themed Lodges
Still no sign of anything about this yet or even any news?
Still no sign of anything about this yet or even any news?
A
Anonymous
Re: Major New Accommodation in 2014 - Themed Lodges
I hope it does get approved! It looked like a unique project and a major boost for the Resort side of things.
I hope it does get approved! It looked like a unique project and a major boost for the Resort side of things.
rockportboy
TS Member
Re: Major New Accommodation in 2014 - Themed Lodges
I was at alton towers for the February half term and stayed in the alton towers hotel and when I looked out the window, it appears to be either ground works or drainage works also this was on the grass land to the west.i think the overflow car it is just curious I took a picture.
I was at alton towers for the February half term and stayed in the alton towers hotel and when I looked out the window, it appears to be either ground works or drainage works also this was on the grass land to the west.i think the overflow car it is just curious I took a picture.
josht
TS Member
Re: Major New Accommodation in 2014 - Themed Lodges
It's only just occurred to me that the lodges are being around the hobbit style and the new hobbit film has been on at the cinema this year, I maybe wrong but I would like to see a hobbit themed area on park with a possible new contracted for merlin.
It's only just occurred to me that the lodges are being around the hobbit style and the new hobbit film has been on at the cinema this year, I maybe wrong but I would like to see a hobbit themed area on park with a possible new contracted for merlin.
James
TS Founding Member
Re: Major New Accommodation in 2014 - Themed Lodges
Still no word on when the application will be looked at by the council.
Next meeting is on 25th April and Alton Towers Lodge development is not listed for this months meeting.
Rather worrying to say the least. The planned start construction date is from July so fingers crossed it will be approved by then!
Still no word on when the application will be looked at by the council.
Next meeting is on 25th April and Alton Towers Lodge development is not listed for this months meeting.
Rather worrying to say the least. The planned start construction date is from July so fingers crossed it will be approved by then!
IanB
TS Member
Re: Major New Accommodation in 2014 - Themed Lodges
Shame, no new hotels then With local elections taking place in May, the Councillors are not going to want to upset the general public.
Could be that they don't submit the plans until after May, or maybe that is why they are waiting?
Ian
Shame, no new hotels then
With local elections taking place in May, the Councillors are not going to want to upset the general public.Could be that they don't submit the plans until after May, or maybe that is why they are waiting?
Ian
