CAMPING pods could be added to an established holiday lettings site near Ulverston to meet ‘growing demand’ for smaller types of accommodation.

Mr S Parr has submitted a planning application to Westmorland and Furness Council to construct 12 camping pods and set up a camping area on Ewe Dale Farm in Pennington.

The proposed pods will be constructed out of timber and clad.

Proposals also involve dedicating an area for camping, with an existing building being converted to provide for toilets and washing facilities.

According to planning documents Ewe Dale Farm is an established site comprising of five holiday cottages and three timber lodges.

The design and access statement says: “The proposal involves the siting of 12 pods within the site to increase the range of accommodation offered at the site.

“Most notably there is a growing demand for smaller units of accommodation (for short stays), and pods are an ideal form of accommodation. Additionally, the proposal involves an area of land to be dedicated to camping, with an existing building being converted to provide for toilets and wash facilities.”

It is proposed the existing stable building will be converted into ladies and gents facilities, a separate disabled facility and a laundry facility. The remainder of the building will continue as a store for the site.

The planning application is under consultation until March 28.