Gym in depot at Wheelabout Park, Spring Gardens, Whitland

“The application seeks planning permission for the change of use of part of an existing building and associated land from a depot for a tree-felling business to a gym.”

“The submitted floor plans indicate the creation of a gym facility comprising a main gym space of approximately 209m² together with ancillary office and WC accommodation. An existing mezzanine floor is to be retained and part of the building would remain as a separate unit.”

“The application site comprises part of an existing commercial depot known as Wheelabout Park, Spring Gardens, Whitland. The site is occupied by a tree-felling business and contains a large single-storey steel-clad building together with associated parking and operational areas.”

“The site lies at the edge of the settlement of Whitland and is accessed via an established vehicular access serving Wheelabout Park. The surrounding area comprises a mix of commercial and residential development and the site is immediately adjacent to the Whitland rugby and football pitches.”

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“D4/26397 - Siting of Petrol Station Restaurant Car Parking to Facilities New Garden Centre to Replace Existing 1 - Outline Granted - 28/6/1996”

“After careful consideration of the scheme as submitted, it is concluded that the proposal represents an acceptable change of use of part of an existing commercial building to a gym within a sustainable location in Whitland.”

“The proposal is therefore considered to comply with the relevant policies of the Carmarthenshire Local Development Plan together with national planning policy and guidance and is recommended for approval subject to conditions.”

“Head of Public Protection - No objection subject to conditions relating to:”

“Local Member - Councillor Sue Allen member of Planning Committee has not commented to date.”

“The parking spaces and layout shown on the plans herewith approved shall be provided prior to any use of the development herewith approved. Thereafter, they shall be retained, unobstructed, for the purpose of parking only. In particular, no part of the parking or turning facilities is to be obstructed by non-motorised vehicles.”

“A detailed description of noise-generating activities within the application boundary; • Measures to minimise breakout noise; • Procedures for ensuring user behaviour and conduct during unmanned hours; • Staff awareness procedures; and • A procedure for responding to noise complaints.”

“PL/10747 Change of use of part of building from depot for tree felling business to gym at Wheelabout Park, Spring Gardens, Whitland, SA34 0HR”

“Following a presentation by the Senior Development Management Officer [Aman Gwendraeth], the Committee was advised that the Head of Place and Sustainability was recommending approval of the application, subject to the conditions, for the reasons detailed within the written report.”