A major revamp of Whixall Marina has been approved by Shropshire Council.
David Grocott, of Whitchurch haulage firm Grocontinental, set out his ambitious plans last summer.
The redevelopment will include creating a waterside cafe, glamping pods, additional parking, plus a workshop for narrowboat repairs and maintenance at the site on Alders Lane.
The under-utilised marina can hold up to 150 boats.
Planning officer Sue Collins said: “The proposed development will provide additional tourism and canalside facilities to the existing marina and will utilise an existing previously developed site and existing buildings.
“The proposed changes to the buildings are acceptable and they will not have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the canalside area.
“While there maybe an impact on the residential amenities of neighbouring properties, condition will be imposed in order to minimise any potential noise issues.”
The marina is located on the arm of the Shropshire Union Canal which connects Whitchurch and Ellesmere.
The proposal will see the development of an existing haulage yard and workshop to provide boat maintenance.
The camping pods will be on wheels so they can be moved around the site, while the existing buildings adjacent to the marina will be converted into the cafe with showers and facilities for users of the marina, while the shop will be extended.
The plans received the backing of the parish council, while the Canal and River Trust had no objections.
Ms Collins added: “This is a large scale development which will be visible within the rural landscape.
“However it is mainly being created through the use of existing buildings and other commercial land. As the haulage company ceased trading a number of years ago this area of the site has become an eyesore and therefore its re-use in connection with an existing tourist business would be of benefit to the area.”
The Grocott family took over the running of the marina in April 2017, before submitting the plans in July.
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