Luxury shepherd's huts glamping site complete with roaming sheep planned for Ayrshire beauty spot

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Arran could soon be home to a new luxury glamping site.A proposal has been submitted to North Ayrshire Council to transform overgrown land in Whiting Bay into a year-round shepherd's huts holiday retreat.Applicant Suzanne Sell is seeking planning permission for a change of use to accomodate three shepherd's huts that would cater for couples and singles.

The plans also includes on-site parking, bicycle storage and hire and a recycling area.Documents supporting the application say the proposed development would be situated on 1715 m2 of land at Burn Brae - on the edge of the village.

The site has not been used for any purpose for more than 20 years.A design and access statement prepared by architects Glampitect as part of the application says: "The proposed site, owned by a local Arran resident, will provide an exciting new accommodation option whilst remaining small-scale."It is intended by the site operator that this site will be amongst the best available in the area, with exclusive facilities and privacy."The proposal would be providing an exciting new alternative to the area, providing guests with a secluded, high-quality Shepherd hut experience."The units would be rented out on a three-night minimum and up to one-week basis.

Guests would be couples, or single people. Party groups will not be permitted."The site will offer contemporary accommodation to visitors which is within a suitable travel distance from Glasgow, other areas of the central belt and further afield across the country, thus being suitable for weekend trips and short breaks."The owner has advised that the ground has become overgrown with large bramble patches,so these would be cleared and reseeded with grass and wildflowers to encourage biodiversity."