A holiday park near a large Isle of Wight village could have 17 new lodges built as part of a phased transformation into an ‘upmarket and exclusive tourism attraction’.
Mike Haslin submitted a planning application to the council to replace 17 touring pitches at the Cheverton Copse Holiday Park near Lake with a ‘five-star scheme’ of ‘high quality holiday units’.
His proposal also includes the construction of a new amenity block within the park as well as associated parking and infrastructure.
A Design, Access and Planning Statement drawn up by the applicant’s agent, Robert Gray Design, said:
“The scheme would create employment and contribute a significant amount to the local rural economy which is heavily dependent on the tourist trade – and would help to support other local attractions, public houses, restaurants and convenience stores in the locality.
“The data for the all-important summer season paints a dire picture of the declining state of tourism on the Isle of Wight.
“This trend, continuing from 2023 through 2024 has had a noticeable effect on the number of enquiries received by Cheverton Park from visitors requiring touring and camping pitches for 2025, which in turn has a considerable adverse effect on the economic viability of this holiday venue.
“To seek to reverse this situation, the directors of Cheverton Park have decided to replace 17 of the approved serviced touring pitches with 17 two-to-three-bedroom holiday lodges, as this sector of the holiday market remains stable and from current enquiries is likely to increase going forward.”
County Hall’s public consultation on the proposal lasts until March 14 and a decision will be made on May 8.
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