DOZENS of villagers are supporting plans to use a field as a campsite during the warmer months of the year.

A change of use application to turn agricultural land in Bradfield into an 120-pitch campsite has been lodged with Tendring Council.

If the application is approved the campsite would be on land west of Shore Lane and made available for camping between April 1 and October 1.

Each pitch would have a Covid-19 secure space of 14 metres by 11 metres.

The design and access statement for the application, sent to Tendring Council’s planning website, said: “It is concluded that the proposed scheme to change the land use to that of leisure and tourism, and creating an 120-pitch camping site, would increase and diversify the types of accommodation available within the Tendring district and Suffolk Coast and Heaths AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty).

“It would give visitors a wider choice and a new holidaying experience in Tendring which in turn would support growth in the local economy.”

So far 88 people have submitted their comments of support to the council about the plans, with no objection comments being lodged.

Barry Hewitt, of Chaplin Road, East Bergholt, said: “What a wonderful idea and fantastic location for an environmentally friendly campsite.

“Having worked for ten years in countryside conservation I am only all too aware of how important it is to enable individuals access and freedom to enjoy these special places.”

Justine Hughes, of Harwich Road, Bradfield, said: “I believe it will be a positive enhancement and contribution to the local economy.”

Tendring Council has the final say on the plans.