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Holiday Park Plans In Woodhall Spa Scrapped

Plans for a holiday park near Woodhall Spa (United Kingdom) have been withdrawn after locals complained that it could ruin the countryside.

The 88 lodges were to be built in a disused quarry in Kirkby-on-Bain, but 46 objections were received from local residents, according to East Lindsey District Council’s planning website.

Many complaints warned about damage to the natural environment and issues from increased traffic.

The original designs by Boston-based Tribe Assets Ltd set out plans “develop a quality leisure park while showing respect for the distinctive rural character of the landscape.”

No reason is given for the withdrawal of the application, according to a report.

The plans were originally submitted in July, but the council hadn’t decided yet.

“What does it bring to the local people living here? Noise, pollution, and increased traffic,” said a Wellskye Lane resident in a written objection. “It also eradicates any wildlife living there and a significant loss of trees.”

Another resident said she feared the “gentle natural scenery and peacefulness” which people currently enjoyed.

“While the expansion of tourism is a local aim, this should be done in a sustainable way. This development risks degrading the natural assets that draw people to the area in the first place,” they said.

They added that Wellsyke Lane, in particular, is very narrow with a dangerous blind bend. The local lanes are not built for this increase in traffic.

Another resident argued there was already a surplus of leisure parks in the area.

“Woodhall Spa and the surrounding area already offer lots of accommodation of all types including log cabins and these places are already expanding rapidly,” they said. “Therefore, I see no need for this development in such an unspoilt location.”

Artists’ impressions of the site showed lodges built around two ponds in a wooden area, with an access road created off Kirkby Way.

This article originally appeared on Lincolnshire World.

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