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Planned footpath near caravan park labelled as dangerous

A public right of way near Snettisham Caravan Park in Norfolk caravan park has come under fire

by Chris Jefferies

A proposed footpath next to a Norfolk caravan park has been described by the site’s director as a “potential safety risk” for children.

John Roser, director of Snettisham Caravan Park, told Lynn News that the plans, currently being considered by Norfolk County Council, would not be “desirable”.

“The owners come down here because it is a safe area and they don’t want a public right of way through the park,” he added.

Mr Roser also said that many of his site’s regulars fear that the path would breach their privacy, be a potential safety risk for children and potentially lower the value of their holiday retreats.

Snettisham Caravan Park has been used as a children’s play area since the 1960s, he added, as well as housing up to 30 caravans at a time.

However, Eric Langford, chairman of the local parish council, said that the footpath is on public land and has always been used to access the nearby beach.