LASplanning LLP provided planning policy support, through the preparation of a Planning Policy and Design Statement for the erection of 2 no. glamping pods in Midlothian. The application (24/00212/DPP) has been granted planning permission and is an excellent example of collaborative working with local authority planning officers resulting in positive planning outcomes.
The work undertaken by LASplaning LLP, provided planning justification and supporting information for the erection of 2 glamping pods and associated works. The application site was formerly open land within the countryside, generally flat, and used for rough grazing.
The planning application was compiled and submitted in line with the Client’s brief and to ensure compliance with the National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4) and the Midlothian Local Development Plan (2017).
In recent years the Scottish holiday market has changed. Specifically, over the past 5 years, the demand for holiday accommodation, in the form of chalets, has increased. Most recently, with an emerging increase in staycations, due in part to the legacy of the Coronavirus pandemic, the demand has surpassed previous supply. The focus on wellness during the pandemic has now moved on to connecting with local communities and minimising environmental or health footprints in travelling in different ways. These trends have led to a rise in demand for new styles of accommodation such as glamping, cabins and eco-pods. The ongoing cost of living crisis for many UK residents has also exacerbated such behaviours and lifestyle changes, as people seek to find more cost effective ways of holidaying. In an effort to meet this surge in demand the Applicant secured planning permission for the erection of 2 no. glamping pods and associated infrastructure.
Following submission of the planning application…
Following submission of the planning application, LASplanning LLP worked with Midlothian, to achieve a positive outcome. This included working through issues identified with the submission of further technical information and in agreeing the type and nature of planning conditions. This collaboration enabled the applicant and planning authority to satisfactorily agree place and economic led outcomes in addition to monitoring the new use of the site.
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