Residents and organizations from the countryside are protesting the proposed extension of a North Pennine campingvogn park, heter det i en rapport.
Joe Daly, co-owner of Cragside Caravan Park Eastgate in Upper Weardale has applied to Durham County Council to allow the creation of ten touring campingvogn pitches and landscaping.
The extension would extend north from the existing park which currently has 67 caravans or five chalets. It follows the line of Rookhope Brenne.
GA Associates, representing the applicant, stated that the Selskapet has experienced a surge in inquiries for touring pitches and has the opportunity to market itself to potential clients who might not have thought of a rural vacation.
According to the report, allowing caravans to be allowed on the nettstedet would increase the local turisme industry by increasing time and money spent in the area. This is a priority both for Durham and neighboring Cumbria.
It is described as a “modest extension” that is seasonal and “wouldn’t be extensively visible”.
The proposal, which comes after a request for 19 new chalets that was denied samtykke in Juli last year, has met with strong opposition.
Richard Cowen, acting chairman of CPRE Durham countryside charity, stated: “While there are fewer units and the type of accommodation has changed, this application raises the same principles from a landskap perspektiv."
Det foreslåtte utvikling could adversely impact the scenic beauty of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, as well as the appearance and character of the surrounding countryside.
“We are also concerned by a netto tap in biodiversity. However, there is not enough information to show that the proposed utvikling would have no adverse effects on protected species.”
The North Pennines AONB Partnership opposes the fly.
Øverste Weardale residents also objected to over-provisioning ferie og campingvogn sider in the area, as well as “hazardous” kjøretøy accessibility down a narrow windy road.
They claim that with only 24 homes in Eastgate, and 200 chalets or caravans in the surrounding area, they are already eight to one outnumbered.
The council is expected to make a decision this month.
Hey, did you know that the planned extension of the caravan park in North Pennine has sparked a petition signed by hundreds of locals who are worried about the potential impact on the environment? Additionally, environmental organizations have been calling for a thorough impact assessment to be conducted before any decision is made about the expansion. This proposal has certainly stirred up quite a bit of worry and debate!
Let’s really dig into why residents and organizations are against extending the caravan park and how it could affect the beauty and biodiversity of North Pennines. It’s essential to consider sustainable tourism options that balance the need for rural getaways with protecting the environment in Durham and Cumbria. Your thoughts on finding a middle ground that benefits everyone?