Proposals for caravan and camping site sparks opposition from all sides
Plans submitted by a construction company for a new caravan site near the M5 in North Somerset have caused over 90 objections, including those from two parish councils and the local police.
The idea proposed by Oakdale Design Services Limited (ODSL) was to develop land in St George’s into a site that caters for 40 touring caravans and camping pitches. Issues raised by local residents include the thought that plans for such a site may act as a ‘smokescreen’ for an unofficial travellers site, the suggestion of which has since been refuted by ODSL.
St George’s Parish councillors have also raised issues pertaining to access to the site, the environmental impact on the river and rhyne courses as well as the frequency of which the area floods.
Avon and Somerset Constabulary has also objected saying that roads close by are too narrow to allow for caravans, as well as raised concerns regarding the impact the site would have on local residents owing to an increase in traffic within the surrounding area.
The Environment Agency highlighted the flood risks in the area, saying: “The above proposal falls within floor zone three, which is an area with a high probability of flooding.”
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