‘Major investment’ plan at Presthaven Sands Holiday Park

Presthaven Sands Holiday Park, in Gronant, which is run by leisure company Haven, has applied to Flintshire Council for planning permission to carry out the works at its site.

It proposes the introduction of new equipment at the park, including an aerial adventure and zipwire, climbing wall, bungee trampolines, an inflatable arena, a “kids and tots” play area, and a “bark yard” for dogs.

The proposed new aerial adventure and zipwire (Image: Flintshire Council) Extracts from a supporting statement from agents Planware read: “The proposal represents a major investment by Haven into the Presthaven Sands Holiday Park to enhance existing facilities and the customer experience.

“The existing site comprises a number of existing features and play equipment including crazy golf, play area and activity range, located between the existing entertainment complex serving the park and the swimming pool facilities.

The proposed new climbing wall (Image: Flintshire Council) “In summary, the proposal represents sustainable development and investment into an existing operational holiday park.”

Haven operates more than 50 holiday parks across the UK, employing approximately 17,000 people and attracting in excess of four million visitors a year.

Presthaven Sands caters to thousands of visitors annually, meanwhile.

The supporting statement added: “As part of the constant review of improvement, Haven are seeking to upgrade the existing adventure area between the entertainment complex and swimming pool complex.

“The site of the proposed development lies at the centre of the holiday park, and comprises an existing limited activity range, crazy golf range, play area and show area for new caravans.

“This area is currently underutilised given its prominent location within the park, and accessibility to main facilities.”

The proposed new kids and tots play area (Image: Flintshire Council) Previous planning applications at the site which were approved included a “jump tower” and a “junior ropes course”.

If successful, the application will also the introduction of seating areas with LED screens, a sand pit, a briefing room, and storage areas

Existing features at the park will be retained, including the mini golf area, container bar, and Sweet Treats and Chopstix food outlets.

The refurbished adventure village would solely be for the use of holidaymakers already visiting the park.