A caravan park in the Peak District is celebrating after it was given the go-ahead to improve its site and lengthen its opening season.
The Bakewell Camping and Caravanning Club Site on Hopping Lane in Derbyshire will now be able to open for an extra three months each year, on the condition that fewer caravans are permitted on-site through winter.
Permission has also been granted by the Peak District National Park Authority for the Caravan Club to carry out upgrades on the site, including resurfacing 22 of its existing pitches and building a new motorhome service point, the Buxton Advertiser reported.
The Youlgrave site also received planning permission to alter its track and construct a new caravan storage facility.
John Herbert, chair of the planning committee, told the local newspaper: “In approving the application we have put in place conditions that address some of the concerns of local people.”
“We have been able to advise the applicant on appropriate improvements that benefit people and the environment.”
Mr Herbert added that the improvements will create a less visually intrusive site.
Under the regulations imposed by the Park Authority, the Club has to begin the work within three years, while no caravan or tent is allowed to be occupied for more than four consecutive weeks.
