Plans for holiday park on farm land
TOURISM: Plans to turn a farm into a holiday park featuring shops, a fishing lake, bakery, craft spaces and 49 lodges are set to go before councillors this week.
East Riding Council’s Planning Committee is set to decide on the conversion of Yokegate Farm, off Holme Road, Spaldington, at a meeting tomorrow.
PLANS TO turn a farm into a holiday park featuring shops, a fishing lake, bakery, craft spaces and 49 lodges are set to go before councillors this week.
East Riding Council’s Planning Committee is set to decide on the conversion of Yokegate Farm, off Holme Road, Spaldington, into a holiday park at a meeting tomorrow.
MM Planning, the developer’s agent, said the plans would see buildings, under- used since the farm’s purchase four years ago, converted into facilities for the park.
The proposed site covers 33 acres and includes craft workshop space, an artisan bakery and delicatessen and a 3.7 acre fishing pond.
But nine objections have been lodged over noise disturbance which could be generated from park guests and events, with some also worried it could bring more traffic onto rural roads.
Plans also include an exhibition and event space, shops, workshops and storage.
A mix of two and three bedroom log cabins would house four, five or six guests each.
The agent said the development would bring long- term benefits to the local rural economy, with most of the goods sold on site made in the craft spaces and workshops.
They estimate 10 full- time and five part- time jobs could be created if the park is approved.
Developers also plan to plant trees and hedges around the area proposed for the log cabins which would screen it within 10 years.
Developers said: “This re- use of existing buildings is sustainable, and issues raised on highways and visual impact have been addressed in the application.
“The right development in this location could make a significant contribution to the local rural economy.”
“The nearest dwelling to the proposed development is The Bungalow, located to the west of the existing farmstead. The proposed layout is such that the amenity currently enjoyed by the adjacent residents would not be harmed.”
The occupier of The Bungalow claimed in their objections the park would make access to her property more dangerous due to poor visibility.
They added their privacy could be lost.
A neighbouring farmer has also claimed the park would have a “detrimental” impact on his cattlerearing business. Developers stated the council refused to back a similar development in 2016 over concerns traffic increases could make the road routes to the site more dangerous.
They added that although council highways officers initially told them access could be a “major concern”, they were now satisfied the A614 could bear the extra traffic following surveys.
Issues on highways and visual impact have been addressed. Statement by developers behind the proposal.