Thorness Bay Holiday Park Could Get New High Ropes Course And Entertainment Area

An Isle of Wight holiday park could soon benefit from a major upgrade to its outdoor leisure facilities, with plans including a high ropes course, entertainment stage and a new multi-use games area.

Parkdean Resorts has submitted proposals to enhance facilities at Thorness Bay Holiday Park, near Porchfield, in response to what it says is continued demand for high-quality UK holiday accommodation with on-site attractions.

The application also includes plans for a hat-tricks building with a canopy, an adventure course, escape room tents, a bounce park and an activity tent.

Planning documents, prepared by A&M Architectural Partnership LLP on behalf of the applicant, say ongoing investment is needed to ensure the park remains an attractive destination for visitors, while also helping to bring more holidaymakers to the wider Isle of Wight.

The documents state:

"Parkdean Resorts UK propose to provide enhanced leisure and activity facilities within an established holiday park that would satisfy the aims of council and national policies and meets the future needs of visitors to the holiday park.

"It is evident that the proposals will not cause any detrimental visual impact to the surrounding areas or to the visual appearance of the countryside.

"The proposed leisure facilities will be located close to the existing main complex building, within controlled areas and will therefore be both easily managed by the holiday park and easily accessible by guests."

Members of the public have until 7th September to comment on planning application 26/00940/FUL. A decision is expected by 24th September.