Here we explore purchasing a 40m Spitz Barge, Animo (£85k). Animo is not in such good condition and I am exploring purchasing her or moving her and splitting revenue with the owner from operating her. This represents the lowest cost project.
Animo would require us to put in a planning application with the Port of London Authority (PLA) for a new midstream mooring.
The below graphs project Animo at 25% occupancy to pay for herself even and 100% for reference:
We are presently conducting a feasability study for a large barge to operate commercially in the tidal thames between Albert and Chelsea Bridge. Our draft plans revolve around creating an accomodation space at the aft of Animo, aclassroom space (for yoga, meditation etc) in the bow portion of the hold, a workshop / studio / office space for The Big Green Machine and CNC table and mezanine work floor for some hot desks for Green Campus Ltd and her investments. We would be working with Architect Kristoffer and his bubble system we can cut for custom fit to the vessel to create a bubble that can increase the useable space and light in the hold (see the concept art).
Key factors of the equation we are looking to balance include:
1. Which vessel (exploring options various brokers)
2. Which mooring (exploring various options)
3. Commercial lisence from PLA
3. Access to the vessel if midstream.
The issue has beenfinding a mooring for Animo or a similar vessel in central London. We are in touch with different brokers and those renting moorings re midstream and moorings at Cadogan Pier. We are also in touch with the same regardning Applications have been made at many moorings but they have not been very successful.
Presently the agents for Belle Orchidee are helping us apply for a mooring by The Buddha at Battersea Park
We would, of course, explore, adding the Solar Power Train from our friends at www.silentyachts.com and the propellers we are developing a brokerage with.
The vessel would need a full time caretaker to look after guests and ferry them back and forth.
I would like to partner with a group that has experience in this spae and ideally not spend more that $100k CAPEX and £25k p/a OPEX before labour.
references
BOSCO
https://www.themodernhouse.com/journal/listing-of-the-week-1950s-dutch-boat-thames/
VEGA
https://www.idesignarch.com/bespoke-luxury-floating-penthouse-in-london/
L'LALLIANCE
http://labarchitects.com/lab_project/lalliance/
We need planning permission from:
(If any one reject the planning application we won’t get a green light for the project).
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Good afternoon Charles
Lovely to meet you on Friday and apologies for the delay in getting back to you.
As discussed if you would like a pre-application meeting these are organised via our licensing team (lic.app@pla.co.uk) who will be able to help. If you can have as much information ready for them as possible, in line with the new works guidance, this will help smooth the process. This guidance can be found at New Works or Variation to Existing Works (pla.co.uk). Charges for this service can be found under 'Pre-application Advice' on page 31 placharges2023.pdf. Initial advice and guidance can be offered by them for free. This could help to determine if the paid for service with officers from the various departments is necessary.
As to mooring fees for PLA assets or to discuss costs for new moorings then you're probably best speaking to our Marine Services department directly about your requirements, MarineServices@pla.co.uk.
I also promised some info on our latest autonomous vessel project the PLA are involved with as part of the ZEVI funding Port of London Authority Newsletter, Tidal Thames News, Week 3, 21 Sep 2023. Our hydrographic team have been leading on this - hydro.commercial@pla.co.uk if you want to discuss further (www.pla.co.uk/Safety/Hydrography)
I hope that is of some use to you.
Kind regards
Lydia
Lydia HutchinsonMarine ManagerPort of London Authority
We are looking at various incredible locations for where to set up the next Green Camps. The following site pages have some basic info and feasability study pertinant to that site.
Green Campus Grew out of Arundel Forest Garden, it was the home of the first camp. It is now very overgrown and this is an application to Duke Edward and The Norfolk Estate to establish a self contained unit there, the rent from which will manage the land and earn a handsom sum for the estate.
A hidden glamping gem set in 7 acres and surrounded by stunning Dorset countryside.Bloomfield was purchased by the owners approximately five years ago and has since been run as a thriving family business, with an enviable occupation rate with around a 70% rate of returning business. Approached via Common Drove, the site comprises just over 7 acres, within which five yurts and a safari tent are strategically placed to give privacy and seclusion within the land. At the entrance of the site is a gravel parking area where guests leave their cars and check-in at the reception hut and honesty shop, which stocks essential items and local gifts.
Agricultural land for sale through local agents belonging to a local farmer, Piero. A planning application with the local authorities is necessary. Extensive planning laws are explored on the page. Presently the idea would be to establish a fresh water pool and then see if we can do canvas domes after the planning laws change. Ongoing work with the local sales agent Christine and her planning experts Silvia and Antonio (see detailed info below) reveal that current planning laws do not allow for development but future planning laws coming into effect next year are very favorable. My own research reveals various opportunties too that need to be reviewed with the Architect Kristoffer.
A beautiful site where we are exploring the joint deliver of a Green Camp with the custodians of the site. They have just won the property and any plans would have to wait two years for aproval by the local council.The project was started by a group of young professionals, Matthew & Chiara as the sole signatories, were looking for a place outside of the main cities to go back into contact with the environment and live sustainably and publicise this idea to others. They found the land through a regional program and made a project application and won (from many applicants) the land for 9 years with the option to renew for a further 9 at the end of each term if they wish. They have just started the project four months ago and we are building up connections with people around the site and starting to clear the land of invasive species and fix the place up generally.
Rubino beach is part of a 47 Hectare estate owned by Mr Antonio Rubino and his wife and comprises two parts. The part of particular interest is the only part I managed to scan on the day: three areas of land above their own private beaches. There is another part that is on a much more littered beach that has beach houses, a restarant and parking where Mr. Rubino showed us the surrounding fields that might be suitable for development.
This beautiful estate is owned by Gregorio and Agynes Di Lione who inherited it from their father who sadly passed away quite suddely last year. The property overlooks the Northern Coastline of Sicily about 40km to the East from Palermo and 15km away from the highly saught after tourist and holiday town of Cefalu (see the pictures below).
Two acres of fields owned by John Henry Pounds on the Western Gate of Siena
Our draft plans revolve around creating an accomodation space at the aft of Animo, a classroom space (for yoga, meditation etc), workshop and mezanine work floor for some hot desks. Kristoffer's construction panel system would provide additional bubbles of space and light. The issue is finding a mooring for her in central London.