Will something like this go to isolating cyclists from the local community- not forgetting BPW was largely funded on the back of regeneration grants.
There was a fair amount of talk about exactly this locally when news of the application came to light. I know the Rhydycar Travelodge was earmarked to be sold off just before BPW opened as it was running at 1/3rd occupancy most of the time, the influx of bikers really did save it. They have seen a drop in numbers due to BPW opening later and finishing earlier meaning more people are driving there in one day, having accommodation on-site will hurt them. A few of the local B&B’s pretty much survive on bikers visiting in the winter!
Also these initial planning applications have a habit of slowly growing in size too. Does seem strange that where the main building is used to be the local drugs/prostitute/dogging site, now people will be paying decent chunks of money (when do BPW ever do cheap) to sleep at the same place.