| 1. | Policy TR15 of the Borough-Wide Local Plan (adopted on 23rd February 2001) states that development proposals for the comprehensive upgrading of existing holiday accommodation on chalet and caravan parks will be required to be of a high standard of layout and design and will be considered against the certain criteria. Criteria (A) and (C), which are as follows, are relevant in this case:-
(A) Inclusion of a landscaping scheme that would integrate the development into the countryside, minimise intrusion and create a high quality environment throughout the site.
(C) Provision of an informal layout with residential units arranged in small groups as part of an integrated design, allowing for reasonable privacy and spacial separation betweeen units, and with open space to cater for the recreational needs of the occupiers.
The proposal is contrary to these objectives by virtue of the relatively high density and regimented layout of the caravans, and the lack of adequate landscaping. |
