Full application to revise the layout of the caravan park to accommodate a total of 92 static caravans, comprising 30 static caravans (8 relocated within the site) in lieu of 35 touring caravans, a reduction in the density of the permitted static layout, together with environmental improvements.
LOCAL MEMBER: Councillor Elwyn
Edwards
Minutes:
A full application to modify the layout of a
caravan site in order to site a total of 92 static caravans, including 30
static caravans (8 relocated within the site) which will replace 35 touring
caravans, a reduction in the density of static caravans, and environmental
improvements.
(a) The Planning
Manager elaborated on the background of the application, noting there was existing permission for 70 static caravans, and 35 touring caravans. The static and touring caravans
were sited on two different
fields within the site; this application
would not involve extending the site's boundaries. It was noted that the site was located in a natural
narrow valley, and trees and mature hedgerows grew along the boundaries.
It
was noted that an increase of 10% to the existing static units was considered
acceptable. In addition, it was also
considered that replacing 35 touring units with 15 additional static units was
an improvement to this specific site; as it would lead to a decrease in general
traffic flow along the narrow back roads leading to the site. Attention was
drawn to the fact that the proposal would not create an additional visual
impact, and the standard of provision on offer would be a great improvement.
It was noted that the proposal would improve the
layout of the site by making it more orderly and attractive compared with its
current form, which was more restricted and dense. It was also considered that
the proposed landscaping and planting work would substantially improve the
existing situation.
The development
was acceptable in terms of relevant local and national
policies for the reasons noted in
the report.
(b) The
local member (a member of this Planning Committee) supported the application
and noted that the proposal would entail improving amenities and reducing the site's
density.
(c) It was proposed and seconded to approve the application.
In
response to a question from a member, the Planning Manager confirmed that the
condition "Lighting plans for the site must be submitted for approval, and
this must then be implemented within a specific time-scale" was in
accordance with the condition recommended by Natural Resources Wales.
RESOLVED to approve the application.
Conditions:
1.
Five years in which to commence the development;
2.
In accordance with the approved plans;
3.
Holiday
use only
4.
Restrict the number of static caravans on the site to 92 only, no touring
caravans;
5.
Lighting plans for the site must
be submitted for approval, and this
must then be implemented within a specific time-scale;
6.
Landscaping and planting plan to be implemented within the first planting season following completion of the development or before the static caravans that are the subject
of this permission are occupied (whichever
comes first);
7.
Details to be submitted for the play area
within a month of work commencing, and completed prior to occupying the static caravans that are
the subject of this permission;
8. The development to be carried
out in strict
accordance with the measures and recommendations
of the submitted ecological
report;
9. Colours of the static caravans
to be agreed in writing prior to being sited on the site
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