East Lindsey District Council is reviewing a planning application that proposes an expansion of the existing Wood Farm Fishing Lake and Camp Site in Stickney, near Boston, Lincolnshire.
The application has been submitted by Dene Lingham of FJL (KENT) Holdings Limited and outlines a combination of new holiday accommodation, water-based recreation development, and supporting site infrastructure.
The proposal seeks permission to add 12 holiday lodges to the current caravan and camping operation. According to the submitted plans, six of the lodges would be positioned along the western side of a proposed new fishing lake, while a further six would be situated around the site’s existing fishing lake.
Two existing holiday lodges in the southwest corner of the site would be retained and repurposed to provide on-site accommodation for a bailiff and site manager.
Alongside the accommodation expansion, the application includes the creation of a new fishing lake. The lake would be stocked for recreational fishing and feature eight purpose-built fishing pontoons.
Landscaping measures are also proposed, including native wetland and marginal aquatic planting around the lake edges. These elements are intended to support biodiversity, improve habitat connectivity, and integrate the development more naturally into the surrounding landscape.
Additional infrastructure improvements are also included in the proposal. An outbuilding on the site would be converted into a toilet block, and 17 visitor parking spaces are planned. A network of pedestrian footpaths would be introduced to connect the lodges, fishing areas, and other facilities across the site.
The site currently operates under an extant camping and caravan site licence, allowing it to legally function as a caravan and camping destination. This licensing status is relevant in planning terms, as it establishes the site’s existing lawful use, which can influence how expansion proposals are assessed.
From an industry perspective, the application reflects a broader trend within outdoor hospitality toward diversification of on-site amenities and revenue streams, particularly the integration of fishing and nature-based activities alongside accommodation.
It also highlights operational considerations such as staff accommodation on-site, visitor flow management through parking provision, and internal circulation via footpaths, all of which are increasingly relevant in planning assessments for similar developments.
In a statement, the agent, SJM Planning, told LincsOnline: “This layout has been designed to respond to the site’s existing features, maintain appropriate spacing between units, and create an attractive and low-density holiday environment.”
“The use of the fishing lakes is to be in conjunction with the tourism use and not run as a separate entity.”
East Lindsey District Council will assess the application and issue a decision at a later date.