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Search the Public Notice PortalPlans to put static caravans for holiday rental on a County Durham campsite have been submitted to the council.
The application by Harrop Leisure Ltd seeks to transform the Hammer and Pincers Caravan and Camp Site, located on Preston Lane, Preston-le-Skerne, into a site for static caravans all year round.
Proposals involve the installation of 20 static caravans, intended for holiday use, replacing existing touring caravans on the site.
The application, submitted via agent Wendy Sockett from WS Planning, is for a Lawful Development Certificate.
This certificate would confirm that static caravans can be placed on the land throughout the year for holiday use without breaching planning conditions.
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The Hammer and Pincers site, which is approximately 2.44 acres, currently operates under permission granted on March 22, 2017.
Existing planning permission allows for a 20-pitch touring caravan site, 10 tent pitches, and a portable toilet/shower block, and the new application seeks confirmation that 20 static caravans for holiday use can be located in place of the touring caravans without breaching existing planning conditions.
According to a supporting statement submitted to Durham County Council, the proposed changes do not increase the number of caravans, which remains at 20.
Therefore, the application argues it does not conflict with planning condition number five.
The change from touring to static caravans does not alter the nature of use (holiday use only), so no conflict arises.
Condition six, part two, states that caravans cannot be left or stored on site when not in use.
However, it does not clearly define "not in use."
The supporting statement argues that static caravans can remain if they are continuously available for short-term holiday lettings, provided they are not used as permanent residences.
The application concludes that the use of up to 20 static caravans for holiday purposes aligns with existing planning conditions.
According to the applicants, the proposal does not increase the number of caravans or breach conditions, and therefore, the statement argues that the certificate should be granted.
Durham County Council will make a decision on the application in the coming weeks.
