PLANS to build 30 glamping pods in Langbank have been submitted to Renfrewshire Council.

Bosses at Gleddoch Hotel, in Old Greenock Road, are hoping to construct the lodges near the golf course at their resort.

As well as the glamping pods, the hotel also plans to build an access road and associated works at the site.

A statement in the planning documents read: "One of the popular trends that has emerged after the Covid pandemic is that of rural, self-catered stays.

"There is now strong demand for domestic holidays and there is a new market for trips which are not in hotels but are in isolated, self-contained spaces, whether that's a lodge, shepherds hut, or center-parcs style villa. The location and setting at Gleddoch is ideal for such concept.

"Hence, the addition of glamping pods enables Gleddoch to provide an offering for this new emerging/growing market."

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The planning documents also state that the glamping pods will create new jobs related to housekeeping, maintenance and groundskeeping.

The document adds: "The clientele using the glamping pods are not likely to use the hotel facilities very often during their stay. 

"It is aimed at a different target market who are more likely to explore the local area and be self-sufficient in regard to food and beverage.

"The scheme will be sympathetic to the natural environment and lots of planting etc to make guests feel at one with the local nature/surroundings."

The pod plans are expected to be considered by Renfrewshire Council in due course.