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We live about 3 mls from the picturesque quay at Bawdsey .. it is a lovely spot to just sit and watch the world go by, do a spot of fishing and take the dog for a walk, we normally cycle there.
The quay has room for about 20 cars, no charge or time limit and no restrictions on motorhomes or overnight parking .. however..
During the school holidays a 30 ft RV parked up on the quay.. not illegal, there are no signs or by-laws banning it, but he was probably taking up at least 4 or 5 parking places and spoiling the view for others.
I remarked to Jan, this is the sort of person who makes motorhomes unwelcome, I wouldn't be surprised if there was some sort of complaint.
To see the location, please look at the Google map.
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Alderton,+Woodbridge,+Suffolk,+United+Kingdom&ll=51.990261,1.394751&spn=0.001046,0.00284&t=h&z=19
Today we had a letter from the council asking our views about parking at Bawdsey Quay, should it remain free and in particular about motorhome parking, also a petition from local residents asking for a complete ban on camper vans.
So the selfish actions of just one person has upset the locals who have got the Suffolk Coastal Council involved. I wouldn't be surprised if this led to a ban, such as was recently introduced at Aldeburgh.
When I completed the council survey I suggested that a motorhome parking facility could be provided..
I would be interested to hear your views on this..
The quay has room for about 20 cars, no charge or time limit and no restrictions on motorhomes or overnight parking .. however..
During the school holidays a 30 ft RV parked up on the quay.. not illegal, there are no signs or by-laws banning it, but he was probably taking up at least 4 or 5 parking places and spoiling the view for others.
I remarked to Jan, this is the sort of person who makes motorhomes unwelcome, I wouldn't be surprised if there was some sort of complaint.
To see the location, please look at the Google map.
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Alderton,+Woodbridge,+Suffolk,+United+Kingdom&ll=51.990261,1.394751&spn=0.001046,0.00284&t=h&z=19
Today we had a letter from the council asking our views about parking at Bawdsey Quay, should it remain free and in particular about motorhome parking, also a petition from local residents asking for a complete ban on camper vans.
So the selfish actions of just one person has upset the locals who have got the Suffolk Coastal Council involved. I wouldn't be surprised if this led to a ban, such as was recently introduced at Aldeburgh.
When I completed the council survey I suggested that a motorhome parking facility could be provided..
I would be interested to hear your views on this..