Re: A Worrying Development At The Fleece.

[Abi Marchant <abi_rock_chick@ya...co.uk>]

I have major concerns about the application and the impact of the 
development on an adjacent music and arts venue, The Fleece.
I have many friends in Bristol and visit frequently.  The Fleece is a 
favourite of ours for the amazing  live music.  It is run by some truly 
passionate and talented people, which lends to its unique atmosphere.
The application, in my opinion, threatens to undermine this unique and 
special gathering place.  The main point I'd like to highlight is that 
live music makes noise.  If done properly, live music makes a lot of 
noise.  And live music is the backbone of this beloved venue.  As it 
stands, live music (and the volume) is not an issue as there are no 
residential areas close enough to be a problem.  But to place a potential 
living room/bedroom window within 20m of the stage seems preposterous.  I 
have no doubt that this will mean noise complaints being issued.  To a 
venue whose purpose is to make noise.  Whose money is made by playing live 
music.
I do not see how the proposed development is appropriate and, to 
reiterate, I have major concerns about the local business' survival if it 
were allowed to progress.  

With your blessing Chris I'll put this on in the morning.  Already 
registered so good to go when you give the nod.  Please edit if yiu see 
fit.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Chris Sharp
Sent: 20/05/2014 22:01
To: A Discussion list for The Blue Aeroplanes
Subject: [BluePlanes] A Worrying Development At The Fleece.

Hi again




I've had something on my mind for a while which I've decided I need to 
share with you all.




The Fleece is currently under threat from a London based property 
development company who have acquired the massive office block right 
outside the front door and have submitted plans to Bristol City Council to 
turn it into about 50 privately owned residential flats. Obviously this 
would be disastrous for the venue if it is approved. I have been fighting 
our corner for the last 6 months and things are now coming to a head. 
There is a link at the end of this email where anyone is free to browse 
the plans for themselves. Members of the public are invited to submit 
their objections by May 21st (tomorrow!). My solicitor has advised me 
against my suggestion of a massive social media/facebook campaign as it 
could do more harm than good with the possibility of hundreds of 
emotionally charged knee-jerk objections submitted without reasoned 
arguments or proper consideration.




The reason I have decided to post this here is because you are all fans of 
The Blue Aeroplanes and it's the band who own the venue. People who 
subscribe to this list also come across as an older, more intellectual 
group than the random 20,000 Facebook followers we have on the venue's 
social media network. If any of you have the time to read through some of 
the documents it would be really appreciated if a few of you could submit 
a couple of well reasoned and thoughtfully considered objections to these 
plans on the basis that the development opens the way for countless future 
noise complaints which would threaten the existence of a vibrant live 
music venue which is vital to Bristol's cultural development. The Fleece 
currently has no nearby residential dwellings which is why the council has 
not received a single noise complaint against it in the last 10 years. 
This proposed development will put people's bedroom windows 12.5 metres 
away from the stage! I have been advised that the council will take into 
consideration any objection received after the deadline as long as they 
are submitted before the date of the hearing on 29th May.



http://planningonline.bristol.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=documents&keyVal=N352F8DNGYW00



Thanks




Chris Sharp

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