AN application to extend Betty Cottles holiday complex at Meldon will be discussed by West Devon planners next Tuesday.

Applicants Mr and Mrs Wilson are applying to change the use of land to provide ten more static caravans, to replace tent pitches.

Okehampton Hamlets Parish Council has supported the proposal because it says it will encourage tourists to the area.

Planning officers, who originally recommended the application for refusal because of the detrimental effect upon the ecology, biodiversity or protected species of the area, will change their recommendation to approval, should the ecological issues and tree/landscaping issues be resolved prior to the meeting.