Plans have been submitted for a new glamping development near Church Stretton in Shropshire.
Mr. and Mrs. Trachonitis have proposed the scheme for land adjacent to The White House in Hamperley. The application was submitted through Peter Richards & Co., with Charlotte Mason, a graduate surveyor at the firm, outlining the project’s details.
“The applicants wish to afford their land a functional use which aids tourists accessing the Shropshire Hills, whilst complementing its surroundings,” said Mason in a report by Shropshire Star.
The land in question was recently transferred to the applicants from their family and is currently used for low-intensity agriculture. The new proposal aims to introduce a principal glamping unit alongside a smaller ancillary cabin designed for leisure and hobby activities.
Mason stated that the primary cabin will serve as sleeping accommodation, while the ancillary structure will provide flexible space suitable for uses such as a golf simulator, relaxation area, or a painting and hobby room.
“Having researched it extensively, the applicants feel the proposal will afford a unique, low-impact tourism offering in the heart of the Shropshire Hills,” Mason added.
According to the submission, both cabins will be temporary structures meeting the definition outlined in the Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960.
Supporting infrastructure will include a modest area of decking, dedicated parking spaces, and a package treatment plant for waste management.
The access track and parking areas will be constructed from impermeable compacted hardcore to maintain durability and environmental standards.
The development is positioned to leverage its proximity to public rights of way leading into the Shropshire Hills, potentially attracting visitors interested in outdoor activities.
Mason noted that the cabins’ natural, muted colors and the site’s surrounding mature vegetation will help the units blend into the landscape.
“Due to topography of the area and the site being surrounded by mature vegetation, the proposal will blend into the landscape and will not adversely impact its surroundings,” Mason said.
Management plans include rules for guests regarding litter collection and external noise control to ensure minimal disruption to the local environment and community.
Mason emphasized that the project is intended to complement existing tourism accommodations in the area, such as Long Mynd Adventure Camp and Hamperley Camping.
For outdoor hospitality business owners, developments like this highlight the continued growth of glamping and experiential stays in rural areas.
Offering unique, low-impact accommodations near popular natural sites can enhance a destination’s appeal while diversifying the region’s tourism economy.
The attention to environmental integration and visitor management practices shown in this proposal may serve as a model for other operators looking to expand or enhance their offerings responsibly.