PLANS to redevelop a holiday park in Mawgan Porth in a protected area have been approved despite opposition.

The Park has received planning permission to remove 20 static caravans and construct 11 bespoke holiday properties on the western side of the site.

St Mawgan In Pydar Parish Council objected to the scheme due to concerns its “not appropriate” in scale, height, bulk and massing. The authority also argued the redevelopment, which lies within the Watergate and Lanherne Area of Great Landscape Value, would impact its landscape, character and setting.

Eleven bespoke holiday properties are due to be built
Eleven bespoke holiday properties are due to be built

But Laurence Associates, on behalf of the Park, argued in the planning statement the upgrade would improve the quality and range of tourist and recreational facilities on the holiday village.

St Mawgan In Pydar Parish Council, in its objection, stated: “Whilst respecting the need to upgrade, the proposal is not appropriate in the scale: height, bulk and massing.

“The replacement houses are much larger, two storey, holiday units, So although the area remains the same, the height and mass of these, particularly the six-beds, will give a much more urban feel '

“The use of stilts to protect from the flood risk will further elevate them.

“The location is within the Area of Great Landscape Value and in close proximity to the County Wildlife site, which virtually surrounds The Park and would impact on the landscape, character and setting.”

Laurence Associates said: “The proposal, in providing these properties, will remove the existing caravans, of which there are 20, and the parking area and reception building. This results In a net decrease in bedrooms from a total of 52, across the 20 caravans, to 46 across the 11 new holiday properties.

“The proposal involves the enhancement and rejuvenation of a site which is part of a wider holiday village in a popular and highly sustainable location.

“The proposal will improve the quality and range of tourist and recreational facilities.

“The proposed design and layout have taken great care in understanding the constraints of the site. Extensive collaborative working has been undertaken to ensure that existing trees to the south of the site and those more visually important on the site itself are retained by the design.

“The proposal has been designed in a manner which recognises the flood risk on-site, with the flood levels used as a guide for floor levels and location of development.

“The proposal exhibits appropriate scale, considered design and materials palette which will enhance the visual amenity, character and appearance of the area, and an elegant layout and scheme which respects and befits the surrounding landscapes.

“The construction of the holiday units would result in social benefits to the area through the supply of new, high-quality sustainable tourist accommodation, which should help bridge a gap between static caravans, cabins and very large, high-end houses in the Mawgan Porth area.

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“Developing a sustainable, year-round business is a core element of The Park's strategy. This in turn will secure year-round employment for The Park's team of 25 permanent, and up to 10 part-time or seasonal staff.”