A glamping business in Northumberland that previously featured on Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes is seeking approval to modify its existing accommodation plans as part of an effort to diversify its offering.
Bamburgh Under Canvas, located near Glororum Farm, has submitted a planning application to replace five approved yurt pitches with five wooden pods. The site currently holds planning consent for up to ten yurts, along with a shared toilet and shower block.
According to planning documents submitted on behalf of applicant Cameron Rodgerson, the proposal reflects operational experience and guest feedback gathered over several years. The application states: “After operating for a number of successful years, and reflecting feedback received, our client would like to offer a different range of accommodation.
“The introduction of the pods would build on the existing business, allowing the site to accommodate a variety of different types of holiday accommodation in a sensitive and appropriate way, whilst also benefitting the local economy.”
The submitted report emphasizes that the proposed change would not increase the overall scale of the site but would instead represent a modification to the existing approved scheme.
It states: “The proposed development represents a continuation of the established glamping use at Bamburgh under Canvas, diversifying the accommodation offer through the introduction of timber-clad pods.
“The proposal involves a modest amendment to the consented scheme, replacing five approved yurts with five pods. The scale of activity on the site is unchanged.
“The pods adopt a simple, contemporary design using natural materials such as timber cladding and green roofs. They would be no more noticeable than the yurts which are currently consented.”
In addition to the accommodation changes, the application includes an amended site layout and infrastructure upgrades. While the site is already connected to a mains water supply, plans indicate that a mains electricity connection will be introduced as part of the development.
Wastewater would be managed through a packaged sewage treatment plant to be installed along the southern boundary, with treated discharge directed to the nearby Crackerpool Burn.
According to the Northumberland Gazette, no decision date has been confirmed at the time of writing, and the proposal remains under consideration by local planning authorities.
For business owners in the outdoor hospitality sector, the application reflects a broader trend toward diversification within established glamping sites, particularly through the integration of more permanent or semi-permanent structures such as pods.
These units can extend the operating season, appeal to a wider demographic, and offer improved insulation and utility integration compared to traditional canvas structures.
The proposal also highlights the importance of aligning product mix with guest feedback while maintaining compliance with existing planning permissions and environmental considerations.