Application for the provision of site for 15 touring caravans together with leisure room and toilets.
LOCAL MEMBER Councillor Aled Lloyd Evans
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Minutes:
Application to
provide a site for 15 touring units including a recreation room and toilets.
(a) The Development Control Manager elaborated
on the background of the application, noting that it was a full application to
create a touring caravan site. It was explained that the proposal involved
creating an independent site to locate 15 touring caravans, and planting native
hawthorn, blackthorn and holly trees with a timber fence to provide a boundary
between the site and the existing silage pit.
It was noted that the site lied in open
countryside and within the boundaries of an existing farm with holiday units.
It was reported that an agricultural shed with existing facilities bordered the
site and it was proposed to use this building to provide toilet and shower
facilities. It was highlighted that the site had been hidden by a hedge and
trees on the boundary between it and the highway, which would ensure that the
site was hidden quite well from the wider landscape. It was explained that the
plans submitted as part of the application include additional landscaping along
the site's southern boundary, that separates the site from the nearby silage
pit. It was added that these plans included mitigation measures for the
proposed development that would reinforce the existing landscaping work. It was
considered that the design, layout and appearance of the proposal were
acceptable and they would not cause substantial harm to the visual quality of
the landscape.
In respect of proximity to the road
network, it was noted that the site had direct access to a first class highway,
the A497, and there had been recent improvements to the access as a result of a
scheme to improve the road. It was not
considered that further alterations would need to be undertaken to the access in
order to serve the proposal, and it was added that the Transportation Unit had
confirmed that the proposal would not cause a detrimental impact in terms of
road safety.
Attention was drawn to the consultation
in the report, and it was highlighted that no responses were received from the
public. In response to the objection received from the Community Council that
there were too many sites within one confined area, it was noted that paragraph
6.3.81 followed Policy TWR 5 within the Local Development Plan which requested
to ensure that no excess of touring units within one area would add to problems
for services, and would not harm the natural character or resources of the
area. As the site was located outside the AONB, it was not considered that it
would add to the problem for services or harm the character of the area,
therefore the proposal was acceptable.
(b) It was proposed and seconded to approve the
application.
(c) When discussing the application, one of the
members noted that the Community / Town Councils had refused the application on
the grounds of excess
RESOLVED to approve the application
in accordance with the recommendation.
1.
Commence within five
years.
2.
In accordance with submitted plans.
3.
The number of units
on the site at any one time to be restricted to 15.
4.
Restrict the season
to between 1 March and 31 October.
5.
Holiday use only.
6.
A register to be
maintained.
7.
No storing of
touring caravans on the site.
8.
Carry out the
landscaping plan.
9.
Septic tank to be
installed and be operational prior to site use
10.
The units to be set
out in accordance with plan 1515/03 (amended
26/11/2018)
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