Hennie Hoogeboom, 91, has lived at Camping De Westeinder in Rijsenhout for nearly 15 years. He is partially sighted and hearing impaired and depends on neighbours for help with household tasks and maintaining his independence. He wants to remain there for the rest of his life.

The campsite’s new owner wants to turn it into a luxury holiday park and has told the dozens of current residents to leave. Hoogeboom’s children live too far away to take him in, and neighbours say alternative housing would not suit his needs. A judge was due to decide again on the future of the campsite, while Hoogeboom and other residents hoped they would not be forced onto the street.