PLANS to extend a holiday centre with 27 static caravans and ten spaces for tourers would have an adverse impact on a rural riverside area and should be refused, say planning officers.
The application by the Camping and Caravanning Club would be an extension to a caravan park in Bar Lane, Roecliffe, and would also include a caravan rally area, a place set aside for dog walking, along with access roads.
Harrogate Borough Council planning officer Andy Hough is recommending refusal when councillors meet to discuss the issue on Tuesday. A similar application was withdrawn at the end of last year.
The Environment Agency has also voiced objections over the risk of flooding.
Mr Hough said: "The proposed development lies within an undefended area at risk of flooding. In the absence of appropriate flood protection, it is in conflict with Harrogate district's local plan policy."
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article