St Leonards caravan park expansion plans met with objections

Combe Haven Holiday Park, in St Leonards, has submitted a proposal to install 15 caravans on a former golf course on its site.

The park already has around 900 static caravan pitches.

However, the new plans have triggered a wave of disapproval, with 56 objections and no letters of support submitted.

The objectors' main concerns stem from the security of residents' homes, noise and antisocial behaviour, and flooding issues.

The proposed layout of the additional caravans (Image: Laister Planning Ltd)

Many of the objections come from residents of Reedswood Road, which borders the former golf course where the new caravans are proposed.

Several objections also raised concerns about alleged antisocial behaviour linked to the park.

Figures obtained by some of the objectors show that Sussex Police recorded 605 incidents related to Combe Haven Holiday Park between 2012 and 2017.

Anthony Brooks, a local, wrote in objection: "An extra 15 caravans is of no benefit whatsoever to this area and its residents.

"It can never be justified to blight the lives of so many residents for the sake of a slight profit increase for one company."

The triangular green patch is where the caravans would go, backing onto Reedswood Road (Image: Google)

Katie Beckett, another resident, added: "The thought of 15 caravans being erected is preposterous. They will be unsightly, noisy, and with possible antisocial behaviour."

Sarah Haines echoed similar sentiments, writing: "This development would place an unacceptable strain on local infrastructure, increase traffic and noise, and negatively affect the character and safety of the surrounding residential area."

Shannon Pilkington said: "My greatest concern is for the privacy and safety of the homes that directly back onto this boundary.

"There is little coverage between the proposed site of the caravans and the back gardens of some of the residents.

"Having a large volume of people come and go within such a short distance of our homes is concerning."

The entrance to the holiday park (Image: Google)

Nicola Podmore also objected, writing: "I am extremely concerned about the noise pollution this would bring, which could continue into the early hours of the morning.

"I have witnessed numerous instances of anti-social behaviour and foul language from guests playing on the golf course, which is deeply concerning.

"This has been heard by my children in our garden, which is totally unacceptable."

Many of the houses on Reedswood Road back onto the former golf course (Image: Google)

Paul Holland wrote in his objection: "My main concerns, as a father of two young children, are the safeguarding issues.

"Hundreds of unvetted holidaymakers will be very close to our garden, and will be able to see our children whilst they play - which is completely unacceptable."

The application can be viewed using the reference HS/FA/25/00639.