Thorness Bay Holiday Park could see the construction of an exciting ‘enhanced’ leisure and activity facility including a multi-use games area, entertainment stage and high ropes course.
David Kidd of Parkdean Resorts has proposed upgrades at the holiday park near Porchfield, citing a backdrop of ‘continued demand’ for high-quality UK-based visitor accommodation with on-site amenities.
A&M Architectural Partnership LLP, Thorness Bay’s agent, said the proposal to improve the park’s outdoor and leisure facilities will encourage guests to the site and, as a result, holidaymakers to the surrounding areas; however, the applicant needs ongoing investment.
Submitted plans also include a hat-trick building and associated canopy, adventure course, escape room tents, bounce park and activity tent.
Previous plans submitted by Parkdean Resorts in 2023 had similar visions. As previously reported by Island Echo, plans were put forward by Parkdean Resorts to transform the leisure facilities at Thorness Bay, including creating new play areas, a golf course, zip wire and a high-ropes course.
A&M Architectural Partnership LLP said:
“Parkdean Resorts UK propose to provide enhanced leisure and activity facilities within an established holiday park that would satisfy the aims of council and national policies and meet the future needs of visitors to the holiday park.
Article continues below this advertisement “It is evident that the proposals will not cause any detrimental visual impact to the surrounding areas or to the visual appearance of the countryside.
“The proposed leisure facilities will be located close to the existing main complex building, within controlled areas and will therefore be both easily managed by the holiday park and easily accessible by guests.”
Members of the public can comment on the application until 7th September, with a decision due on 24th September.
