Glamping pods plan for south Corriegills
Planning permission is being sought for a new glamping pod site near Brodick.
The proposal is for three handmade timber glamping pods with hot-tubs, paths, landscaping and a parking/ turning area at The Sheilin, south Corriegills.
The pods, manufactured and supplied by MiPod, would be finished in faux slate in pewter grey and heritage grey with a timber finish to gable and front elevation.
According to the design statement, submitted to North Ayrshire Council planning department, the proposed glamping site would provide subtle and discreet countryside accommodation for tourists visiting the island’s attractions on short breaks and weekend stays.
The site, which has been under the operator’s ownership since 1969, has a site area of approximately 966m2, about two fifths of the greater ownership site boundary. Prior to the purchase of the overall site, The Sheilin was run as a country hotel and has been operating commercially on and off for many years as a tearoom, B&B and self-catering business.
The land intended for the pod glamping site was previously granted outline planning permission for a one and a half story permanent dwelling in September 1989.
The consent was reinstated in February 1994 after it had expired. At present the land is a large grassy field, bordered by a road on the south west boundary with existing hedgerow.
The statement adds: ‘The pods will offer contemporary accommodation to Arran’s tourists. The proposed site will be on a tranquil green area. Glamping installations require minimal ground works and harmful construction practices. Through use of ground screws to mount pods, concrete may not be required at all.
‘We therefore believe pods provide an ecologically viable accommodation solution, suited to the area. At present there are no sites on Arran offering this kind of accommodation, therefore we feel the site would be contributing a positive alternative for visitors to Arran.
‘Luxury glamping is gaining popularity throughout the UK, with standards and guest expectations on the rise. It is intended this site will be amongst the best available.’
The application is under consideration by North Ayrshire Council planning officials.