Laceby Manor Resort holiday lodges to putt proper 'wow' factor into area
THE creation of 36 holiday lodges at Laceby Manor Golf Club will bring the "wow" factor to the area, according to the owner.
The development, due to start at the end of this year, will also create six new jobs and boost the attraction of North East Lincolnshire to visitors.
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SUCH A PAR-FECT DAY: Roger Burnett of Laceby Manor Golf Club is happy at getting planning permission for 36 holiday lodges. Picture: Jon Corken
Roger Burnett, owner of Laceby Manor Resort Ltd, which runs the site and is investing £3 million, welcomed the overwhelming approval of the holiday development.
It was granted by nine votes to one by North East Lincolnshire Council planning councillors.
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They agreed the 36 holiday lodges, to be built on two separate sites, would enhance the area for those wanting golfing holidays and promote the area for tourists.
Mr Burnett, a former motorcycling legend, said he was passionate about promoting his home area.
He said: "I am always trying to put Grimsby on the map and employ local people.
"It will be a wow factor destination."
The golf club owner said the infrastructure and construction work will begin following the completion of the clubhouse extension which was approved in September last year.
That has created four new jobs.
Councillor Christina McGilligan-Fell said she was heartened by the amount of nature conservation work to be carried out in order to protect wildlife, especially the rare greater-crested newts.
She said she saw her first swallows of the summer at the golf course on a site visit at the weekend.
"The golf course is managed superbly," she said.
The councillor urged the owner to consider creating ponds and using the lodges for fishing holidays.
Planning chairman, Councillor Philip Jackson said: "It is good to see someone having faith in this area. This is not just six jobs, it is about supporting business and bringing extra visitors to the area."
Councillors said they were concerned about the access to the site from the A18. Committee members heard new signs would be erected to warn motorists of the entrance on the bend.
Councillor Peter Mills said a caravan site owner had been refused permission for an extension to his site near the golf club several years ago because of the difficulties over access.
Comments
by ellie61
Friday, May 11 2012, 5:10AM
“Sounds lovely. Can anyone use the restaurant .. or do you have to be a member?”
by YerButNoBut
Friday, May 11 2012, 12:06AM
“Always trying to employ local people?
That should read "Advertising jobs that don't exist in order to fleece ideas and keep the current work force in check"”
by lashbaby
Thursday, May 10 2012, 8:13PM
“Clueless comment, sit on that balcony with a pint in your hand on a sunny day and you would not realise you were only three miles out of town, step inside and sample the steak or fish and chips the ambience of the bar the courteous bar staff and compare it to the tripe served up as pub food in tatty surroundings in town before you make comparisons.
Roger has created a gem and keeps on improving the place.”
by havntone
Thursday, May 10 2012, 4:24PM
“'wow', a holiday in Laceby, must be nearly as bad as one in Grimsby.”