The owner of a caravan park in Dalbeattie is facing overwhelming opposition from the public as he bids to extend the tourist attraction.
Gordon Hoey, who operates Dalbeattie Forest Lodges and Caravan Park, is seeking permission to install another 31 static caravan pitches at the popular holiday spot within the Solway Coast Regional Scenic Area.
Mr Hoey, who operates several other businesses under his Morecambe-based company Hoeys Leisure Limited, has submitted a formal planning application with Dumfries and Galloway Council.
However, there have been 142 objections raised to the plans, along with a petition containing 152 signatures against the proposal.
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