Re: A Worrying Development At The Fleece.

[Chris Sharp <chris.sharp4@vi...net>]

Hi Abi

That's great. Please post your objection!

cheers

Chris

On 21 May 2014, at 02:21, Abi Marchant <abi_rock_chick@ya...co.uk> wrote:

> 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.  
> 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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