NRA Estate Development Plan 2024 to 2028

Published on:
Sep 06, 2024

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NRA Estate Development Plan 2024 to 2028

Bisley Camp and Ranges

Having reviewed the helpful and interesting responses to the consultation on the draft plans earlier this year please find below the final Estate Development Plans for Bisley Camp and Ranges for 2024 to 2028.

I can report the following progress and planned works for 2024:-

Bisley Camp

Caravan sites serviced and un-serviced

1. Works to develop 28 serviced caravan pitches on Wharncliffe Site (formerly Site 5) were completed in April and new caravans are available for viewing on site. For the latest schedule of available pitches and further details see https://nra.org.uk/about-the-nra/wharncliffe-caravan-pitches/
2. Six electrical hook ups and an Elsan point will be installed on Sit Pep field by the end of 2024.
3. Grab rails and drop down seats have been installed in one male and one female shower on caravan sites 2, 7, 8, and the Royal Marines ablutions to improve accessibility.

Clubhouses and tenanted property

1. Contractor quotes for the exterior decoration of Exhibition Hut are being assessed with work scheduled in the autumn.

Accommodation

1. In the Pavilion eight rooms have been refurbished including one wheelchair accessible room; the car park to the side has been upgraded and a bin store constructed. A breakfast room has been introduced to extend the offer to include breakfast. Weekday occupancy is increasing as a result of the new website https://www.thepavilionbisley.com/ and listing on booking.com.
2. 18 bedrooms in A line (Crawford cabins) have been refreshed ahead of a trial listing on booking.com to assess the mid-week demand for basic accommodation.

Residential

1. Hut C21 will be refurbished and offered to let by tender later this year.

Site 103

1. The buildings and ground has been measured and mapped; architects have produced draft designs and layout to facilitate discussions with potential tenants and explore utilisation by the NRA / NSC.

Car parking, services, electricity and broadband

1. Two new bespoke bin stores will be installed this year in prominent locations to reduce the visual impact of the blue wheelie bins.
2. Plans are progressing to install EV charging points alongside the electricity substation by the Lord Roberts Centre.
3. A review of the utilisation of the three main sub-stations has confirmed two are operating near capacity. We are exploring options to upgrade their capacity and/or redistribute the loadings.

Bisley Ranges

1. The Century range 300 yard firing point at butts 18 and 19 has been widened to accommodate a rear all-weather surface. This trial will inform future improvements to firing points to reduce the wear and tear caused by year round use of electronic targets. The car park has also been extended to maintain capacity.
2. Plans are progressing to develop police firearms training facilities on Short Siberia range.

Bisley Camp – Estate Development Plan 24 to 28

Bisley Camp – Estate Development Plan (Plan)

Ranges Projects – Estate Development Plan 24 to 28

Ranges Projects – Estate Development Plan (Plan)

Andrew Mercer
Secretary General