Yorkshire farm could be turned into holiday park with fishing lake and lodges under new plans

East Riding Council’s Planning Committee is set to decide on the conversion of Yokegate Farm, off Holme Road, Spaldington, into a holiday park at a meeting on Thursday, October 22.

MM Planning, the developer’s agent, stated the plans would see buildings, underused since the farm’s purchase four years ago, converted into facilities for the park.

The proposed site covers around 13.5 hectares and includes 100sqm of craft workshop space, 78sqm for an artisan bakery and delicatessen and a 1.5 hectare fishing pond.

But nine objections have been lodged over noise disturbance which could from park guest and events, with some also worried it could bring more traffic onto nearby rural roads.

Plans also include a 150sqm exhibition and event space, 380sqm for shops and a further 190sqm for workshops and storage.

A mix of two and three bedroom log cabins would also cover 1.5 hectares, accommodating a maximum of between four and six guests each.

The agent said the development would bring long term benefits to the local rural economy, with most of the goods sold on site made in the craft spaces and work shops.

They estimate 10 full time and five part time jobs could be created if the park is approved.

Developers also plan to plant trees and hedges around the area proposed for the log cabins which would screen it within 10 years.

Developers stated: “This reuse of existing buildings is sustainable, and issues raised on highways and visual impact have been addressed in the application. The right development in this location could make a significant contribution to the local rural economy.

“The nearest dwelling to the proposed development is The Bungalow, located to the west of the existing farmstead. The proposed layout is such that the amenity currently enjoyed by the adjacent residents would not be harmed.

“The visiting public and passing trade would be expected to be on site between 9am and 6pm Monday to Saturday and 10am till 4pm on Sundays and bank holidays.

“The land surrounding the three main elements of development would be landscaped to provide open areas for leisure activities walking, cycling and for children to play.

“Visitors making use of this new tourism facility would make a positive contribution to the local economy through spending at the site and in the wider locality.”

The occupier of The Bungalow claimed in their objections the park would make access to her property more dangerous due to poor visibility.

They added their privacy could be lost due to their home being six metres away from the park, with close proximity also a concern because of their shift work.

A neighbouring farmer has also claimed the park would have a “detrimental” impact on his cattle rearing business.

Developers stated the council refused to back a similar development in 2016 over concerns traffic increases could make the road routes to the site more dangerous.

They added that although council highways officers initially told them access could be a “major concern”, they were now satisfied the A614 could bear the extra traffic following surveys.

Council highways officers backed the applicant’s traffic management plans, stating no accidents or injuries had been recorded on that stretch of the A614.

But officers also requested the road be widened as part of the development and that a new ghost island right turn be created to improve access.

Environment and public protection officers also raised no objections, but the latter have requested conditions restricting noise from the planned event space after 6pm.

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