A proposal to place a residential caravan and stables near Nafferton in north Humberside has hit a snag after local councillors objected to the idea.
According to Nafferton Today, the parish leaders are concerned that it might set a precedent for building on greenbelt land in the area.
The applicant’s agent Fennel, Green & Bates had argued that the caravan was similar to those seen on many commercial sites and would offer low-cost accommodation for agricultural workers.
Approval would mean the Quinn family, who made the application, would be allowed to live a “nomadic” lifestyle in their caravan, while operating the stable block and pony paddock.
However, council chairman Andrew Oliver reportedly said the plans were “not in keeping” with the area – a statement backed up by councillor Fiona Trewarha, who added that it could encourage others to apply to build on greenbelt land.
Meanwhile, one News and Star reader has come up with a novel idea for helping flood-hit Cumbria residents avoid spending Christmas in a caravan.
Len Moore suggested that home insurance companies could send elderly, disabled or unemployed residents to Spain, Malta or Cyprus, where he claims alternative accommodation will be cheaper than in the UK.
