Four holiday cabins at Land South Of Bwlch Y Ffridd, Newtown

“Application Number: 25/1690/FUL Grid Ref: E: 308172 N: 294901 Community Council: Aberhafesp Community Valid Date: 15.01.2026”

“Proposal: Proposed tourism of 4 holiday cabins, new access, package treatment plant and all associated works…”

“Based upon the LANDMAP classifications and information, the proposed design and layout of the units, that the site would be relatively well screened by existing vegetation and that landscape planting is proposed, it is not considered that the development would have an unacceptable adverse impact upon the identified public rights of way as recreational assets or the valued characteristics and qualities of the landscape or detract from the overall character and appearance of…”

“Noise Generally, tourism accommodation developments are not considered to be incompatible with neighbouring permanent residential uses. Although it is appreciated that the development would generate some additional noise in terms of additional persons on site and additional traffic, it is not considered that this would be at a level which would create a statutory noise nuisance.”

“Natural Resources Wales (Mid Wales) DPAS 4th Feb 2026 We have no objection to the proposed development as submitted and provide the following advice. Foul Drainage We understand that the development is not served by the public foul sewer and that the application form indicates that foul drainage is to be discharged to a private sewerage system.”

“- Publicity of the application - Lighting (external, and internal light spill) - Impact upon amenity of neighbouring properties (noise, overlooking, light) - Height and number of units - Ecology - Number of parking spaces - Electricity supply - Highway safety - Risk of livestock worrying - Potential for future development - Visibility of the development from wider area - Overdevelopment - Pollution from swimming pool chemicals - Management of the holiday units - Land…”

“Members sought clarification on the proposed relocation and adequacy of the passing bays, together with wider highway safety concerns, Officers confirmed that the detailed location of the passing bays would be subject to further approval through the discharge of conditions process and that the Highway Authority maintained no objection to the proposal.”

“A member queried the inconsistencies on flooding between local evidence and National Resources Wales, the Officer noted that the NRW flood maps do not identify the site as being at risk of flooding, and that the development would require Sustainable Drainage Approval Body (SAAB) approval.”

“It was moved and duly seconded to approve the application as recommended by the officer.”

“RESOLVED: Reason for decision: That the application be granted consent, subject to the conditions set out in the report which is filed with the signed minutes and to include a signage scheme condition with authority to be delegated to the Chair and Vice Chair, in consultation with the Lead Professional. As officer’s recommendation as set out in the report which is filed with the signed minutes.”