Aqua Park near Scarborough could be in line for a major expansion
![The Dawnay Estates has applied to Scarborough Borough Council for planning permission to expand the North Yorkshire Water Park, based on Wykeham Lake.](https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/webimg/legacy_ash_105899466.jpg?crop=3:2,smart&width=640&quality=65&enable=upscale)
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The Dawnay Estates has applied to Scarborough Borough Council for planning permission to expand the North Yorkshire Water Park, based on Wykeham Lake.
The park opened in 2017, offering visitors two aquatic challenge tracks alongside pedalos and open water swimming.
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Hide AdNow, the estate is looking to expand its operation to include the creation of an “aqua park zone” which will consist of inflatable equipment that will form an aquatic obstacle course.
The expansion will also include the installation of two 240m long wakeboarding lines, the redesign of a toilet block, the building of a new reception building and the erection of a café on the site.
Wakeboarding includes people being mechanically pulled along the line and performing tricks while on a short, wide board not dissimilar to a surfboard.
The parking on site will also be redesigned to give spaces for 96 cars.
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Hide AdIn the application, it states that the water park currently employs eight people, five of which are full time. If the expansion is approved that number will increase to 23.
The success of the trial period of the water park since 2017 has led to the expansion plans, the Dawnay Estates says in the planning documents.
It adds: “The existing on-site facilities have evolved and developed in a relatively simple and rudimentary fashion.
“The appeal of the site to visitors has increased following the temporary trial of water inflatable activities. This includes families with children, keen water sports enthusiasts and small family events.
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Hide Ad“The estate, therefore, wishes to obtain permanent full consent to use the lake as an aqua park and for wakeboarding, and in connection with this, improve and redesign the associated facilities on site, including facilities for the proper management and supervision of the site (reception, office, toilets, changing rooms and car parking), combined with a dedicated venue for families, friends, work colleagues and participants to meet before, during and after the water-based activities for a snack and a drink.
“The proposed café provides a facility from which to spectate and the associated children’s play and picnic areas complement the overall offer.”
The plans are now out to consultation.