A caravan park has gained planning permission to extend its opening period.

Maldon district councillors gave the go ahead to an application from Mill Beach Seaside Resort last Thursday, April 9.

The proposal was to extend the permitted holiday season at Mill Beach Caravan Park in Goldhanger Road from nine months to 11 1/2 months a year.

The request had been recommended for approval by planning officers.

The plan was passed on condition that “no caravan shall be used as a person’s sole or main place of residence”.