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Search the Public Notice PortalA row has emerged over plans for a temporary campsite and the removal of an ancient hedge.
The application, submitted for land at The Springs, Edburton Road, Edburton, seeks to allow camping for 60 days between July 3 and August 31, 2026.
However, the application has been met with strong opposition from locals, who have raised concerns over a range of issues - with more than 50 objections on the planning application.
Among them was concerns that the developers of the site removed an ancient hedge which locals say was done without permission.
Colin Warburton expressed concerns about the impact on the tranquillity of the national park.
He said: "The proposal is fundamentally incompatible with the quiet, rural nature of Edburton and the National Park's statutory purposes.
"The introduction of seasonal camping would bring significant noise, light pollution, and general disturbance, particularly during evenings and peak summer months."
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The plans outline using non-mains water and self-contained portable toilets, which would be emptied by a licensed contractor.
Power would be sourced from solar or biofuel, with diesel generators explicitly prohibited.
The proposal claims to be "fully water-neutral" and suggests a significant reduction in pollution risk, with ecological improvements expected from the conversion of the historic smokery site.
Commenting on the application, Claire Jones claimed that developers have acted without consulting neighbours and accused them of removing an ancient hedge when they should not have done.
Ms Jones also raised concerns over the narrow rural road leading to the site, which she claims is prone to accidents.
Other objections highlighted the campsite's proximity to residential properties, potential traffic increases on narrow roads, and the impact on local wildlife due to previous site activities.
Further concerns were raised about the site's infrastructure to handle waste, water and sanitation effectively.
A previous application to introduce a temporary campsite on the land for 2025 was refused in August over concerns that the proposal could have an adverse effect on the environment.
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