PLANNING permission is being sought to build four holiday-let cabins in a field just north of Nymet Rowland. 

They would be “of contemporary design”, built with timber and triple-glazed glass and be 134 square metres (about half the area of a tennis court) in size.  

The manufacturer of the cabins would be Kontio, a company “driven by the ethos of healthy living” that uses “sustainable Arctic pine”, planning documents say. 

The lodges would each have two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a utility area, an open plan kitchen, living and dining space, raised hardwood decking and a hot tub. 

They would each be targeted towards different types of holidaymakers, with the first cabin for walkers, the second having a fishing theme, the third for shooting and the fourth for cyclists. 

The first lodge would have two parking spaces and full disabled access and the other three would get designated off-road parking. 

The site, which is located just off the A377 south of Nymets Mill Farm and borders the River Taw, has been “unused for many years”. 

Two full-time and four part-time jobs would also be created if the plans are approved. 

One person has written to the council about the application at the time of writing. 

Mark Wooding, objecting, said: “The principle issue is one of access to the site, both during construction and thereafter for “visitors” or “occupants”. 

“The access lane is known colloquially as “Chicken Hill” or “Lucky Lane” as it is a single-track road (of some length) and meeting oncoming traffic presents a significant problem. 

“Additional traffic this holiday park would bring would exacerbate the current problems. 

“It is narrow, winding and steep with several blind spots and only two passing spaces along its length to Hele Cross.  

“Many locals therefore try to avoid driving this lane albeit with increasing problems of the road surfaces on other of the access roads into the village we are now being forced to use this as a route. 

“It is also the case that the junction with the A377 is dangerous as traffic is fast moving and the junction is on a bend so visibility is limited.  

“Indeed despite living here for over 20 years I still find accessing the road from the A377 junction a challenge – it really is difficult to see and people often “overshoot” necessitating reversing on what is a fast section of road, with the concomitant risks! 

“Highways should dismiss this application on these facts alone. 

“One also has to questions the availability of local facilities.  

“There are no facilities in the neighbouring village (Nymet Rowland) and holidaymakers would have to drive to access any facilities.  

“The nearest shop (three kilometres) and pub/restaurant (four kilometres) are both along the A377.” 

You can see the application on the Mid Devon District Council website under reference 24/01107/MFUL. 

Members of the public have until Thursday, September 19 to comment on the proposals. 

The council will decide whether to grant or refuse planning permission at a later date. 

To see more public notices and planning applications, visit: publicnoticeportal.uk.