by Arash Hekmat
Proposals have been submitted for a new caravan park in the village of Llanberis, in Gwynedd, North Wales.
According to the Caernarfon Herald, the plans involve building a 59-pitch site for caravans and tourers on Glyn Rhonwy, with reception area and shower blocks also set to be constructed.
Local resident Eric Baylis, who submitted the plans, said that they will bring important trade into the village, which is attractive to visitors as a result of its proximity to Snowdon and location in one of Wales’ most popular national parks.
He told the newspaper: “It’s going to benefit the businesses in the village. It will be of benefit to climbers that come over for the weekend.
“I fully believe Llanberis is really short of this kind of facility, it’s at the right end of the village, so it’ll get tourists to walk through the town.”
Before caravannes start booking off their next holiday to check out the park, it is worth pointing out that not everyone is as enthusiastic, with some residents concerned that a holiday park could harm local wildlife.
The council’s planning authority will look over the plans and come to a decision later this year.
If this does go ahead, the new park will provide a convenient way for caravanners to see the tallest mountain in Wales, since the village of Llanberis boasts a train service that takes you to within yards of the summit.
