Residents of Swillington and Allerton Bywater, East Leeds, have successfully mounted a campaign to stop the development of a new 80 place touring caravan site at Mount Pleasant Copse.
Increased traffic through local villages and fears that the park may attract gypsy and traveller communities were cited as objections to the plans submitted to Leeds City Council.
The proposed site is situated in designated green belt land. Plans were submitted by Simon Wood, of nearby Kippax but have been rejected on the grounds of limited access.
Kevin Butler a resident of Great Preston voiced opposition to the plans and said in his letter of protest to the council: “I would like to object in the strongest possible terms… the plan would lead to a loss of woodland habitat, an increase in traffic at an already difficult and dangerous junction.”
A spokesman from Leeds City Council said: “The council is unable to support the application for the caravan park in its current form, as following an examination the proposed access arrangements are unacceptable.”
Kippax and Methley Councillor James Lewis who has been involved with the objection was thrilled at the news. He said: “I am absolutely delighted to hear that the council’s Parks and Countryside department has refused to lease the land to the applicant.”
Mr Wood now has the opportunity to appeal the decision with a revised application.
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