PLANS to revamp a seaside holiday park adjacent to Spurn have sparked controversy.
Mr M. Bucholtz wants not just to redevelop his
Sandy Beaches Caravan Park at Kilnsea but also to relocate part of it in such a way that it would border
Church Field - recently enhanced by the local bird observatory group to the tune of
£50,000.
He claims his initiative is prompted by an
imperative to safeguard the park and its visitors from the threat of coastal
flooding.
However, in advance of his proposal being
determined by East Riding Council planners, birdwatchers from all parts of the
country have lodged objections.
Among them is former RSPB conservation
director Dr Mark Avery who writes : “I visit Spurn regularly to see birds.
“When there, I spend my money locally on
fuel, food, papers etc. I am less likely to visit if this application is approved.
“It's a long way from Northamptonshire - I
don't come to see a caravan park.”
Meanwhile, Dr Stuart Cox, of Merseyside,
says: “The visual impact will be horrendous in this unspoiled picturesque
landscape which is part of the Heritage Coast.
“Considerable habitat loss will occur. · it
will without doubt have an adverse effect on a nearby little tern colony.
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| Little tern - threat to local colony? (Photo: JJ Harrison, Wikipedia Commons) |
“In addition, increased light and noise pollution will have a profound effect on migrating birds.”
Although most of the comments lodged with
East Riding Council have been opposed to the application, about half of those
who attended a public meeting in Easington village hall on October 18 were supportive
Among those in favour is Peter Martin, a
Kilnsea resident for the past 13 years, who says: “During the tidal surge in
December last year, I witnessed the distress of some of those who had to be
evacuated from their caravans by the
Fire and Rescue Service - I hope this never happens again. “
He continues: “In addition, I am aware that,
if Kilnsea is to survive in the long term, it will need to be a
thriving community - one where businesses can flourish safely and generate
employment and where visitors can enjoy good facilities.
“The plans for the proposed site allow for the retention of the current hedges and
include tree planting and the provision
of new lakes which will enhance the site and should help deal with future
flooding.
“It is clearly sensible to site the proposed
club house as far away as possible from the rapidly eroding coastline.”
The application is likely to determined at
an East Riding Council planning committee meeting early in the New Year.
The comments so far submitted on the contentious application are listed at :
http://www.eastriding.gov.uk/publicaccessdocuments/default.aspx?folder1_ref=14/02595/STPLF
* The application seeks: (a) Full planning permission for siting of 97 static holiday caravan pitches and associated operational development including roads and lakes; (b) Full planning permission for the phased clearance of the existing Sandy Beaches holiday caravan site including demolition and removal of all above ground infrastructure and restoration of site as open space; and (c) Outline planning permission for the erection of a clubroom building with associated infrastructure
* The application seeks: (a) Full planning permission for siting of 97 static holiday caravan pitches and associated operational development including roads and lakes; (b) Full planning permission for the phased clearance of the existing Sandy Beaches holiday caravan site including demolition and removal of all above ground infrastructure and restoration of site as open space; and (c) Outline planning permission for the erection of a clubroom building with associated infrastructure
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