Ella Henderson's dad linked to plans for holiday village

PLANS for a new holiday village submitted by the father of X Factor star Ella Henderson have been welcomed.

Sean Henderson is behind a scheme to build a complex of 44 timber holiday lodges on a seven-acre site adjacent to the motor dealerships on Hewitt's Avenue, Humberston.

The Tetney businessman first made the application 18 months ago. However, a more detailed application has now been submitted to North East Lincolnshire Council, which is likely to make its decision on the plans by late summer.

The proposed development would see the site being used for single-storey, timber-framed lodges, which the application states would be made by local contractors, using locally sourced materials.

The application does not make provision for any amenities within the site itself.

In a design statement submitted to NELC's planning department, Hodson Architects said: "The site is within walking and cycling distance of the centre of Cleethorpes, New Waltham and Humberston.

"There are also good public transport routes located nearby.

"There are a large number of tourist attractions located in the centre of Cleethorpes that would benefit from the additional tourism created by the scheme."

News of the proposed development has been welcomed by David Keenan, the owner of Clee House Hotel, in Clee Road, who said he "wished luck" to anyone setting up a new business in the resort.

Mr Keenan, who has voiced objections to plans for a Cleethorpes branch of Premier Inn, said: "This doesn't affect my business.

"About 90 per cent of my cashflow comes from the business and commercial sector – that's why the Premier Inn would affect me as it's that type of person that generally stays in them."

He did, however, question if there were enough facilities within the immediate area to keep families entertained for a week or more at a time.

But Pleasure Island owner Melanie Wood said: "This is great news and certainly something I would support 100 per cent.

"The more holiday beds we can have in the resort, the better.

"This is certainly a step in the right direction for Cleethorpes."