H W Land Holdings has submitted a new application to Westmorland and Furness Council to convert 10 hectares of agricultural land near Whitbarrow Farm (close to Penrith) into a 100-caravan park. The previous project, submitted in 2025, was withdrawn after local residents complained about traffic and congestion on narrow roads. The new application features a "very different layout": caravans are grouped along the contours of the site, planting is added to reduce visual impact, and access is via an existing entrance with "excellent visibility." A transport assessment forecasts 254–290 trips per day and a 2% increase in traffic on the A66. Public consultation runs until 18 July.
Separately, Hastings Council rejected an application by Haven Leisure Ltd to install 15 new static caravans at Combe Haven park in St Leonards. The project would have developed a green area previously used as a golf course, drawing 89 objections from local residents and environmentalists. Concerns included noise, impact on wildlife, and flood risk, given the proximity to Filsham Reedbed and the Combe Haven Site of Special Scientific Interest. A similar application was already refused in 2017 after public protest.