Opposition is mounting to plans for a woodland holiday park as fears remain that the site could be used for second homes. 

Developer Forestscape applied in September 2021 to build the attraction, including lodges, in 25 acres of woodland at Pentney, near King's Lynn.

The application has still not been decided, amid concerns over whether it will pave the way for more second homes in the area and its ecological impacts.

Forestscape said in a planning statement it proposed to "change the use of an area of unused and poorly maintained woodlands to a holiday and recreational site".

But planners have requested more information on how developers will prevent the lodges from becoming second homes.

East Bilney Parish Council, which objected to the application, feared "it would quickly turn into another residential development with potential for unchecked growth."

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The development's impact on its surroundings has also been raised by the Norfolk Wildlife Trust.

It said: "We have no objection in principle to the use of the woodland for the siting of holiday lodges, but remain concerned at the scale of the proposal and the lack of supporting ecological assessment.

"Without further assessment and determination of mitigation and compensation measures, there is the potential for significant impact on protected species and priority habitats, and we object to the proposal."

Some 18 people living near the woods have objected to the plans on grounds including the scheme's impacts on wildlife and increased traffic on Common Road.

One writes: "Having read all the documents relating to this application, I am very surprised that valuable habitat is being destroyed for the sake of yet another holiday park.

"Norfolk is fast disappearing under a swathe of concrete development and congested roads. When do we call a halt?"

Others claim there are otters, voles and kingfishers living near the site. 

Planning officers have asked Forestscape to provide more information regarding its proposals.