North East holiday park expansion approved despite locals branding it 'hideous'A further 33 lodge pitches will be created at Haystax Holiday Park, near Consett, as part of renovation plans by the site's new ownersView Image A further 33 lodge pitches will be created at Haystax Holiday Park, near Consett (Image: Copyright Unknown)Despite local residents criticising the "hideous" development, plans to expand a holiday park in the County Durham countryside have been given the green light. Haystax Holiday Park, near Consett, will see an additional 33 lodge pitches as part of renovation plans by the site's new owners. However, after the business failed, it has since been repurposed, a Durham County Council planning committee heard. The application also received backing from the regional tourist board, Visit County Durham, due to the potential benefits it could bring to the industry. It will keep you up to date with all the latest breaking news and top stories from in and around County Durham.