CRO Depot Extension

The existing building is cramped and inefficient. Ideally, CRO would like a new purpose built facility (like some nearby teams), but finances will not run to that, even if much more time and efort were to be devoted to fundraising. Therefore the Team has taken the decision to extend the existing building.

On the ground floor, the extension will extend the garage, providing space for several equipment trailers (now stored elsewhere), while maintaining space for the vehicles.

On the first floor, the extension will provide a new control room suite (labelled New Office), enabling the old control room and stroage spaces to be converted to a Lecture Room that can accommodate the whole team. A double height rope training space is created in the triangle between the new offices and the meeting room.

From the front, the building will look much the same, which is important in the Conservation Area of Clapham village within the National Park. The National Park Planning Authority were sympathetic to CRO's requirements, recognising the essential service that the Team provide. Discussions with the Planning Officer quickly led to a viable proposal and Planning Permission. Building Regulation Approval has also been granted, and the Team is now actively seeking the funds that will be required to construct the extension. The overall cost is expected to be in the region of £100,000, so any donations will be gratefully received.