People living in apartments on the Harbourside in Bristol have raised concerns about noisy boats as plans for a new pontoon were approved. Up to 34 boats could soon be moored on the new pontoon planned for south of Capricorn Quay in the Floating Harbour.
Residents living metres away from the pontoon objected to the plans, and claimed that the potential noise from boats, like halyards slapping sailboat masts, would be an 'excessive cacophony'. One said he was previously forced to move away from Brighton Marina due to noisy boats.
Bristol City Council now has planning permission to install the new pontoon south of Hotwell Road, as well as a small toilet and shower building. Councillors on the development control B committee narrowly voted to approve the plans.
