Developer appeals Lake District caravan site refusal

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 06:08 · Archive

A developer has appealed a refusal to replace a Lake District touring caravan site with 44 static caravans.

Eurotrading NE Ltd is appealing the Lake District National Park Authority's June refusal to convert Dockray Meadow Caravan Park, near Lamplugh, from 53 touring pitches to 44 static caravans.

The Caravan and Motorhome Club closed the touring park at the end of 2024, citing poor performance and a lack of members. The planning consultancy Lichfields, acting for the developer, argues the touring site 'has already been lost' and claims any loss of touring caravanning would have a 'minor impact' considered 'low'.

The Lake District National Park Authority's development control committee voted eight to one in favour of refusal, questioning whether the closure demonstrated insufficient demand for touring accommodation. The refusal notice said the former operator's decision was 'not considered to be a fair indication of the demand for this type of accommodation in the locality'. Committee members also raised concerns about how individually owned static caravans would be prevented from becoming permanent homes.

Lichfields says the proposals are 'for short-term holiday use only'. A newly submitted operation and management plan promises a site manager, maintenance arrangements and a register recording visitors' home addresses and lengths of stay.

How it is being reported

• Lake District appeal over 44 caravans claims touring site 'already lost'A developer has appealed the refusal of plans for 44 static caravans in the Lake District, arguing the loss of a former touring site would have little impact.News & Star · 27 Oct, 05:00
• Lake District appeal over 44 caravans claims touring site 'already lost'A developer has appealed the refusal of plans for 44 static caravans in the Lake District, arguing the loss of a former touring site would have little impact.Whitehaven News · 27 Oct, 05:00

In this story: Eurotrading NE Ltd · Lake District National Park Authority · Caravan and Motorhome Club · Dockray Meadow Caravan Park · Lamplugh · Lichfields

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