Portrush:150-caravan extension proposed for holiday park would mean 'significant investment' of £30 million in the area
Causeway Coast and Glens Council has received plans for a new 154-caravan extension to Skerries Holiday Park in Portrush.
Council’s planning department recently received a planning application for 154 new static caravan pitches, associated amenity spaces, parking and landscaping, on lands at and to the south west of the existing park at 126 Dunluce Road in the town.
According to an accompanying Design and Access Statement, the site consists of the access and front portion of the existing caravan park to Dunluce Road and encompasses two parcels of two agricultural fields to the south west of the existing caravan park, straddled on two sides by the existing caravans.
The statement noted the development will deliver a number of benefits by boosting the tourist industry and represents a “significant investment” of £30 million in the Portrush area, while delivering a “variety of new pitches”.
The proposal will also support around 50 construction jobs on site over the build period.
“The proposed site is located within the countryside, outside of the settlement development limit on the eastern side of Portrush,” the Statement added.
“Skerries provides a range of accommodation choices on site, including static and touring caravan pitches and camping pitches, making it a highly desirable and popular destination throughout the year.
“The proposed extension is well-located to make use of the surrounding public transport network. Existing footpaths link the site to Portrush town centre and the surrounding shops and services.
“The proposal will deliver an attractive and discrete holiday park extension in a more informal clustered layout, delivering a high level of landscaping and in an area with minimal visual impact.”
Andrew Balfour, Local Democracy Reporter