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Search the Public Notice PortalPLANS for an outdoor learning school and campervan site beside the former East Links Family Park have been withdrawn.
Details were revealed earlier this summer for the site, near West Barns.
However, East Lothian Council’s planning department has now confirmed that the scheme is no longer before them.
Shore Break at Belhaven and Dunbar Outdoor Learning had submitted plans for the facilities on land near the John Muir Country Park car park.
Supporting statements for both aspects of the proposals were included with the application.
According to the document for Dunbar Outdoor Learning, the location was “an ideal position” given the easy access from the A1 and public road.
It was hoped that the space would be used by children up to the age of 12.
They said: “Activities will be based exclusively outdoors and will consist of bush craft, nature exploration, backwoods cooking, shelter building and developing environmental awareness.
“The activities would involve a maximum of 117 children and will be carried out by experienced and fully qualified outdoor staff.”
Meanwhile, a similar document relating to the campervan site noted that campervan tourism was “experiencing rapid growth”, with the project aiming to meet “the rising demand for high-quality, dedicated campervan parking while promoting sustainable tourism”.
It was hoped that 30 dedicated campervan bays would be created and solve the problem of people parking in unsuitable places in the county.
The supporting document said: “Dunbar, one of the most visited towns in East Lothian, currently lacks adequate, designated campervan parking — especially during peak tourist seasons.
“This leads to ad hoc overnight stays in inappropriate areas such as residential streets, natural heritage sites and beach car parks, which causes friction with residents, environmental strain and visitor dissatisfaction.”
A spokesperson for the applicants confirmed that the application had been withdrawn.
Additional information was needed for the proposals to progress.
Further discussions are expected to determine if a fresh application is submitted in the future.
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