Provision of 1 cattle grid.
LOCAL MEMBER: Councillor Dilwyn Lloyd
Minutes:
Installation of 1 cattle grid
(a) The
Senior Development Control Officer elaborated on the background of the
application and noted that the applicants explained that the intention was to
close a gap between existing obstacles surrounding the common land of Uwchgwyrfai to restrict sheep and cattle from wandering off
the common to nearby villages, roads and land.
It was noted that the main planning policy relating
to changes to the transport network was Policy TRA 1 of the LDP. It was
explained that this policy approved improvements to the infrastructure of
existing roads if a series of criteria could be met, including that the
selected site had the least possible impact on the built and natural environment,
the landscape and property.
Due to the relatively small size of this
development, together with its location in an area agricultural in nature,
neither the grid itself nor the surrounding fences, gate and walls would be
considered as incompatible features in the landscape.
Reference was made to the objections received. It
was noted that it was not believed that the noise levels resulting from the
grid would be likely to be significantly different to what was generated by
normal traffic in terms of its amenity impact. It was therefore considered that
the proposal met with the requirements of Policy TRA 1 relating to protecting
local property in addition to PCYFF 2 in terms of protecting the health, safety
and amenities of local residents.
Attention
was drawn to the fact that the Transportation Unit had no objections to the
proposal in terms of highway safety, although they emphasised that it was
necessary to receive additional permission via an order under Section 82 of the
Highways Act 1980.
The
development was acceptable in terms of relevant local and national policies for
the reasons noted in the report.
(b) Taking advantage of the right to speak, an objector
noted the following main points:-
·
That he represented the residents who were concerned
about the impact of the development;
·
They were not against the principle but objected to
the location and the design;
·
Concerns regarding the safety of walkers.
(c) Taking advantage of the right
to speak, the applicant’s representative noted the following main points:-
·
He was the Chair of the Uwchgwyrfai
Grazing Association, and the association was recognised by the Welsh Government
and the members had signed to confirm that they would comply with the
requirements;
·
There was an increase in the use made of the Common
Land by walkers who caused livestock to be moved down and created difficulties
with livestock management;
·
A grid would prevent stock from roaming towards the
villages of Carmel and Groeslon.
(ch) It was proposed and seconded to approve the
application.
An
amendment was proposed to undertake a site inspection visit. A member noted that a solution was required
and it was necessary to consider what was best. The amendment was seconded.
A vote was taken on the amendment and
it fell.
A
vote was taken on the original proposal to approve the application and it
carried.
RESOLVED to approve
the application.
Conditions:
1. Time
2. Compliance with plans
3. Agree on the exact location,
materials and design of the fences / walls / gate
Notes
Permission required under the Highways Act to install a cattle grid
Permission required under the Highways Act to undertake work within the highway
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