by Chris Malone
The likelihood of an extension to a borders caravan site getting the go ahead may have been reduced after a petition and letters of objection were submitted to the local planning office.
Residents in Eyemouth are concerned about a number of issues, including a potential rise in traffic, litter and noise, as well as the loss of green space, amenities and decreased property values.
According to the Berwickshire News, the proposed extension to the site has drawn 11 letters of complaint and a petition containing 11 names to be submitted to planners.
However, the Scottish Borders Council has recommended that the plans are given the green light, explaining that the current roads and sewage systems were capable of supporting the 48-caravan extension.
It also noted that the owners plan to take steps to reduce the visual impact by embarking on an extensive planting campaign to help shield the caravans from view.
Eyemouth is located on Scotland’s east coast in the borders to the south of Edinburgh.
