New touring caravan park proposed for Addlethorpe rejected
A caravan site in Addlethorpe, Lincolnshire, proposed to provide “a luxury rural venue, not a holiday park” has been turned down by the East Lindsey planning committee.
The aforementioned pledge was made by Sally Hobbins at the East Lindsey’s planning committee on Thursday in support of her application for 33 pitches to be allowed on land to the rear of Ormsby Lodge, off Mill Road.
The application, as detailed on CaravanTimes previously, proposed for the caravans to complement an angling lake that is operated by Hobbins and her husband. The lake has increased in popularity among residents and visitors alike after being loaded with £30,000 worth of fish.
Despite the appeal of the caravan site and the added recommendation of planning officer Jane Parker, the committee turned down the proposal seven votes to five.
It’s believed that the council objected to the application because the residents of Addlethorpe have already seen their fair share of caravans with 573 pitches in a small village of just 123 properties.
In a written presentation, ward member Councillor Colin Davie said his opposition was because it risked “destroying the separation of the tourist coast of Ingoldmells and the agricultural and rural nature of Addlethorpe.”
Councillor Jim Swanson also argued that the “cumulative effect” of more caravans would be “too severe.”
On the other hand, Councillor Tom Ashton proposed postponing any decision until further discussions were held. His motion was shot down, however, and the resolve to turn down the park remained.
Hobbins now has the choice to submit a revised application or lodging an appeal which would be heard by an independent inspector at a later date.
