A village hotel has launched a third attempt to get plans for glamping pods approved.

The Manorview Group has lodged another application to build 10 pods in a greenbelt field immediately north of the Bowfield Hotel and Country Club in Howwood after having similar proposals turned down last year by the council’s planning board and the Scottish Government following an appeal.

But the chain – which also runs the Lynnhurst Hotel in Johnstone – is now hoping elected members will be swayed by some changes that have been made to the blueprint.

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Planning bosses have recommended councillors give the application the go-ahead subject to conditions.

Concerns had previously been raised by Howwood Community Council about the effect the structures would have on the landscape, while village councillor Andy Doig said he thought the roads and sewage network would not be able to cope.

The Scottish Government reporter also deemed the visual impact of the development as “unacceptable” and expressed fears over the pods’ proximity to neighbouring properties.

But the Manorview Group has this time proposed to place the pods some 160m further south from the nearest residential property and house them nearer to the hotel.

Seven of the structures would be screened from the road by the hotel.

In its application, the Manorview Group said: “We believe through the engagement with our neighbours and community we have demonstrated consideration for all viewpoints.

“The community council took time to consider our proposals and have confirmed they see no objections to the application.

“We have taken on board all feedback, especially relating to the visual impact of the development and neighbour amenity.”

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In documents due to be presented to the planning board next week, head of economy and development Alasdair Morrison argued the development would help bring visitors to the area and would not have a significant impact on the landscape.

Mr Morrison said: “It is considered the proposal would offer a positive tourism development resulting in a well-designed site to encourage visitors to the area, all to the benefit of local businesses.

“The proposal will not result in a significant impact on visual amenity or local landscape character, while the road network is able to accommodate the development.

“The design of the pods is appropriate to the site. They are low-profile and finishing materials are considered to be acceptable.

“In terms of connection to drainage and water supply issues, the applicant has confirmed that in discussion with Scottish Water the proposal can be accommodated.

“It is considered the revised site layout has addressed the concerns set out by the Scottish Ministers.”

If the proposals get the green light, planning bosses intend to ask for evidence there is capacity in the water network to support each pod as a condition.

Each lodge would have a lightweight timber frame construction on concrete pads and suspended timber floors to minimise ground excavation.

Each one would be about four metres at the highest point over the central living area and would be stained in natural colours.

Visitors would use the existing hotel access and car park, with lit paths carved out to lead them to the pods.

Existing trees within the site will remain in place and the Manorview Group has proposed to plant a mature conifer hedge along the northern boundary of the lodges.

A decision is due to be made on the application at the planning board’s meeting next Tuesday at 1pm.