CHESHIRE County Holidays is hoping its decision to remove the need for an electricity supply in proposed glamping pods will win over councillors.

The company is seeking approval from Cheshire East Council for 10 glamping pods on land off Bomish Lane in Blackden Heath, along with a shower block and reception area.

The application site is owned by Cheshire County Holidays, but is currently used for agricultural purposes.

An application for a glamping site on the land was refused by the council in January because of the impact it would have on the Jodrell Bank radio telescope.

The scheme is aimed at expanding the applicant’s self-catering business, and the new plans have incorporated additional measures in respect of Jodrell Bank to reduce the perceived level of in respect of the effectiveness of the telescope.

A report with the application said: “The proposals, due to their scale, nature and orientation, would have a very limited impact on the Jodrell Bank telescope efficiency and setting.

“[They] have been modified from the previous submission to reduce their impact upon efficiency, predominantly be removing the need for an electricity supply within the pods and replacing this with gas-fired barbecues and log burners to provide heating and hot water.

“Reorientation of the pods also removes opening windows which faced Jodrell Bank to again reduce any impact upon efficient from interference.

“Glamping pods are potentially likely to only be partially occupied during the year. The office has been reduced in size and is now proposed as a reception area only.

“All other administration will be located at the other business site. The applicant would be willing to enter into a planning obligation to limit the electrical use at the site.

“The glamping site will create countryside tourism and leisure and support the Cheshire tourist industry in the local area whilst recreational fishing will remain active at Bomish Pool.

“The design of the glamping site is sensitive to the characteristics of the surrounding area.

“The development achieves a sense of place through the use of timber cladding to complement the woodland to the north and surrounding agricultural properties.

“The ridge heights of the glamping site pods and associated structures will be kept low to maintain the views of the open countryside throughout the site.”

Comments can be made on the scheme, reference 19/5491C, on the council’s planning website until January 9.