‘Unique’ tourism accommodation is planned for the edge of Newport.
Four Lakes Country Park on Staplers Road wants to become a highly sought- after destination site for holidaymakers, according to plans submitted to the Isle of Wight Council.
Based around four recreational fishing lakes
The site, near the former Isle of Wight Lavender Farm and round the corner from the Monkey Haven, will be based around the four recreational fishing lakes.
Owner Andrew Newman, of Wight Developments Ltd, is proposing six lakeside and fishing lodges of various sizes and capacities, with two further safari tents and a tea room.
Five of the lodges would be placed on a levelled shelf midway between the surface of the lake and the higher surrounding countryside.
Open to the public
The tearoom would be open to the wider public and, in planning documents, is said to be important in helping the business work all year round.
In a ‘sensitive regeneration of the site’, planning agent Andrew White, says, the holiday units would be marketed on the basis of complete escapism, tranquillity and integration with the natural environment.
According to Mr White, Mr Newman is passionate about providing a quality establishment, capitalising on the setting of the site and panoramic views towards the surrounding countryside.
Objection from Island Roads
Island Roads assessed the application and recommended it for refusal due to inadequate access visibility, an inadequate turning area, insufficient parking provision and pedestrian connectivity.
The highways authority argues the development is likely to encourage private car use and deter sustainable transport.
It said it would increase the potential for conflict between pedestrians and motorists along Staplers Road due to the lack of separate pedestrian links.
View the plans
To view the plans, 22/00209/FUL, you can visit the council’s planning register.
The public consultation is open until 1st April.
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