THE man behind a ‘sustainable tourism model’ hopes to make his Sarnau development official with planning permission for 16 ‘glamping domes’ (pictured).

However, an application from James Lynch for the domes, a number of which are already on site at Manorafon without permission, was deferred for a site visit.

A report from planning officers to Ceredigion County Council’s development control committee states that the current application “is a result of the past refusals for a certificate of lawfulness of an existing use or development”.

A change of use is now being sought for the fixed tent (dome) pitches in pasture land, as well as a replacement toilet and shower block and is said to be basically a glamping proposal.

The dome design is a “more contemporary alternative to the bell tent, tipi or Kata” adds the officer’s report.

There were 36 objections, the majority from the neighbouring holiday park Maesglas, with concerns including toilets too far from pitches, earth bank obscuring view of sea from caravan park, increased traffic and noise and smoke pollution from log burners and outdoor cooking.

Penbryn Community Council also objected to the application.

One objector, Rhodri Davies said at committee that the “structures” would have a “deleterious effect on the community” and would have a significant impact.

Noise was an issue said Mr Davies, adding: “We live on the adjoining property and in summer the sound of children even talking and laughing can be heard within 100 metres.”

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