LETTERS against a proposal to turn a former golf course near Caersws into a huge caravan site have been received by Powys County Council.

Landowner Trevor Bebb has submitted plans that could see 100 static caravans, five chalets and an amenity building built on the land in Maesmawr, on the outskirts of Caersws.

A swimming pool, indoor fitness studio and a spa are included in the plans.

Carol Thomas was concerned that the number of extra vehicles in the area would cause problems: “I would ask for re-consideration of this proposed application as the area is reaching leisure accommodation saturation point.

“I have no doubt that a development on this scale will have a detrimental effect on the local area.”

James and Cate Manyoni said: “We are unable to see how a hundred caravans associated buildings can be anything other than a blight on a relatively pristine hillside and create high volumes of traffic on a quiet single track lane.

“We appreciate the need for economic activity in the region to sustain and develop communities, but this proposal destroys the very essence of what makes this area one of the jewels of Wales.”

Jane Snow added that she objected as there were already “three major” tourist sites within two miles of each other.

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