PLANS have been submitted for more than 100 luxury holiday cottages near Bude.  

Seasons Holiday Plc has applied to establish up to 140 luxury holiday lodges on land at Bude Coastal Resort. 

The application explains: “The development is set across seven landscaped parcels of land and the proposals will incorporate bases for siting the accommodation, decking, new access roads, pedestrian and cycle infrastructure, landscaping and water features”. 

The proposed site measures 17.3 hectares and adjoins the existing estate which includes 32 luxury self-catering accommodation units, in addition to 16 recent lodges with a further 11 due by the end of the year, and a club house with restaurant and spa. 

The application has been submitted in hybrid form, with three of the land parcels and the site access delivered in full, accounting for up to 58 units, and the remaining four land parcels and associated public open space delivered in outline - up to a further 82 units. 

Many residents have expressed their concern at the application.  

One response said: “As a local resident who is seeing the changes to Bude and its habits I object most strongly to this proposed development. Bude is being consumed by development and any natural habitat is being lost. 

“Do we have the infrastructure to support this extra accommodation? The answer is no we don't. Our services as they stand are already overwhelmed.”