An up-and-coming caravan site in Somerset has been given the green light to expand over the next couple of years.
At present, the site at Stonebridge Farm, located in the village of Banwell, in the north of the county, can welcome a maximum of 15 caravans.
However, with demand soaring as more Britons look to enjoy affordable ‘staycations’, both in the south-west and elsewhere in the UK, the owners applied to North Somerset Council to significantly expand their business.
Now, having looked into the proposal, council chiefs have given the green light to plans to make 55 caravan pitches available over the peak summer season, noting that the expansion plans would not have a detrimental impact on the local ecology or landscape.
Announcing the decision, Councillor Tim Marter told the Weston Mercury: “This is an example of a successful caravan site which is using land well and bringing extra trade to the nearby village.”
At the same time, however, the Scotland Courier newspaper has reported that a caravan park in Brechin, Angus, could be forced to close for business on the back of a long-standing row with local officials over flood alleviation measures.
