Glamping holiday pods are planned near Langham and at Wing Hollow in Rutland

Holiday pods could be popping up in two rural locations if plans receive the go ahead.

Landowners at Rocott Lodge Barn near Langham and Station Road at Wing Hollow have applied for planning permission that could benefit tourism.

Each party aims to build glamping pods for holidaymakers. Both proposals will be decided in the new year.

The land at Rocott Lodge Barn is currently used as a paddock. Owner Mr K Wellman-Smith plans to build three pods on the 337 square metre site.

In a design and access statement for the proposed development, planning agent Stephen Mair said: “The site is ideally located for access to existing services and facilities within Rutland county as well as places of interest and tourist destinations. The development will support local hospitality businesses from cafes to farm shops to restaurants and public houses.”

Each pod would measure 3.3 metres by 8 metres and include a single bedroom, en suite, kitchenette and dining area. The pods would have a small decking area outside.

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The land in Wing Hollow is currently used for farming. Owner Fiona Cox wants to install one glamping pod for overnight use.

The 0.2 hectare site would be home to a holiday pod complete with decking. There would also be a parking and turning area.

A similar proposal was made earlier in the year, with the glamping pod in a slightly different location. It was refused due to “the impact on the character of the area and a lack of information in respect of biodiversity impacts”.

However, these problems are addressed in a document submitted to Rutland County Council with the planning application.

In it, planning agent Matt Taylor said the glamping pod has been moved further east, more in line with the existing access into the site and closer to a commercial unit.

He added: “The assessment finds that any loss of modified grassland will be compensated through the planting of additional native trees and the establishment of species-rich grassland. As a result, a biodiversity net gain in excess of 10% will be achieved.”

People can send comments on the applications to Rutland County Council.