by Arash Hekmat
Council planners from Cornwall have granted approval to proposals for the creation of a new touring caravan site at Connor Downs, a small village in the west of the county.
According to This is Cornwall, there had been objections to the plans for the seasonal park, which will consist of 29 pitches on graveled hard standings, as well as a toilet and shower block and a reception building.
Gwinear-Gwithian Parish had argued that there were already enough holiday parks in the region and that the access road to the site was dangerous.
It also expressed fears over levels of traffic congestion during peak season, adding that the site would be an “unnecessary development in the countryside” that also set a dangerous precedent for the use of Cornwall’s greenfield land.
Despite these protestations, and objections from residents with similar issues, the council decided to approve the project, rejecting complaints that the development would affect neighbouring properties or cause road safety issues.
The park will be constricted to operating between the start of March and the end of October.
Because of its proximity to the coast, the area around Connor Downs boasts several parks, including the Higher Trevaskis Caravan Park, the Beachside Holiday Park, the Godfrey Caravan Club Site and the Calloose Caravan and Camping Park.
