Planning lodged for new caravan park on Mayo island
Planning application has been lodged to develop a caravan park for 61 mobile homes in Keel on Achill Island
A planning application has been lodged with Mayo County Council for a new caravan park on Achill Island which will consist of 61 mobile homes and facilities for short-term stays.
Achill Shores Ltd lodged an application for planning permission with Mayo County Council for the development located on a 16 acre site in Keel village.
The site of the proposed development is located across the road from the current Keel Sandybank caravan and camping site. The proposed development will consist of 61 mobile home pitches and 20 pitches for campervans as well as a site reception and office, communal building and toilets and shower block.
The new caravan park will also have an Aire which is a designated, overnight parking spot for self-contained motorhomes and campervans. This facility which is popular across Europe will allow motorhome users the opportunity to avail of electricity, fill up with fresh water and dispose of their grey water and chemical toilet waste in a safe manner.
As part of the planning application, a Natura Impact Statement has been prepared by planning and environmental consultants.