Glamping Pods Proposed for Spey Bay Golf Club Pending Council Approval

A planning application has been submitted to Moray Council for the installation of six glamping pods at Spey Bay Golf Club, a coastal site in northeast Scotland. 

The proposal, lodged by glamping consultancy Glampitect, outlines the development of overnight accommodation units intended to enhance local tourism offerings in the area.

If approved, the glamping pods would be placed on-site with accompanying decking and drainage infrastructure. 

Each unit would be connected to an existing but currently unused private septic tank. The proposal indicates that the pods are to be manufactured off-site by Pod Factory and delivered fully assembled for installation.

According to Glampitect, the project aims to offer “high-end” lodging for short-term visitors and tourists seeking alternative accommodation options. 

In the firm’s design and access statement submitted with the planning application, the proposed development is described as a “small-scale, sustainable” initiative that would provide “luxury holiday accommodation for tourists visiting the area on short breaks and weekend stays.”

“The site location will be easily accessible from across the country,” the statement adds. “The site is proposed to be in operation for 11 months of the year, making it an excellent option for visitors to retreat and access everything the area has to offer in all seasons.”

The application is currently under consideration, with no definitive timeline yet for when a decision will be made, according to The Northern Scot. 

Should the project receive approval, the initiative could serve as a case study for small-scale glamping ventures seeking to leverage underutilized land in scenic or recreational locations.

For outdoor hospitality business owners, this proposal highlights several relevant industry trends: the growing appeal of modular, off-site manufactured accommodation; the strategic reuse of disused infrastructure such as septic systems; and the emphasis on extended-season operations. 

Operators exploring expansion or diversification may find similar opportunities in golf courses, campgrounds, or rural properties where year-round tourism potential can be supported by compact, self-contained lodging units.