Parcel locker at Clearway Texaco Petrol Station, Llantwit Fardre

What was proposed

Retrospective consent was sought to retain an InPost Parcel Locker installed within the petrol station forecourt.

“Retrospective planning consent is sought for the retention of an InPost Parcel Locker, which has been installed within the curtilage of the Clearway Texaco Petrol Station, Llantrisant Road, Llantwit Fardre.”

“The InPost Locker has been erected within the concrete forecourt of the filling station and positioned towards the north-eastern end of the site, adjacent to an existing modular laundrette facility and the rear boundaries of neighbouring receptors at Queens Drive.”

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The site and surroundings

The site is a filling station with other facilities, surrounded largely by homes, with nearby properties on Queens Drive sharing its rear boundary.

“The application site relates to a Texaco-branded filling station incorporating a large forecourt, a Londis Shop, car wash facility, jet wash facility, modular laundry units and the now recently installed InPost Locker. The site is located towards the centre of Llantwit Fardre and within the settlement boundary.”

“The closest neighbouring residential properties to where the InPost Locker has been placed are at Queens Drive to the rear (east) of the site, where a number of dwellings share a boundary with the filling station. Other dwellings within the vicinity are located approximately 30m away from the InPost Locker, on the opposite side of Llantrisant Road…”

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Earlier site applications

Earlier applications included approved laundrette facilities and a refused request to extend their operating hours to 23:00 daily.

“23/1279 Installation of 2no. modular self-service laundrette facilities and Approved associated works (Retrospective) 19/05/2025”

“23/1278 Variation of condition 3 of previously approved planning Refused application 17/0614/FUL to alter the operating hours of the 19/05/2025 self-service laundrette facility to between 07:00 – 23:00 daily…”

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Objections received

Three objections raised concerns about round-the-clock activity, noise, fumes, proximity to homes, parking, congestion and near-miss incidents.

“The application has been advertised via direct neighbour notification and the posting of site notices near the site. Three letters of objection were received as a result of this exercise and are summarised as follows:”

“Cars come and go from the site 24/7 and the constant traffic and associated noise is having a detrimental impact on our quality of life; • The development is retrospective and highlights that the application site now includes six industrial washing machines, three industrial dryers, a busy petrol station with kiosk shop, a jet wash that operates 24/7 and now a 24/7 InPost Locker; • Concern is raised in relation to toxic fumes from vehicles; • The InPost Locker is too close…”

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Who spoke

An objector addressed the committee, and the local member spoke against the development.

The committee’s decision

Following consideration, the committee resolved to approve the application in accordance with the director’s recommendation.

“The Head of Major Development and Investment presented the application to Committee and following consideration it was RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Housing and Regeneration.”

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Approval conditions

The locker must operate only from 07:00 to 22:00 daily, with its power supply switched off outside those hours, and must follow approved drawings.

“Notwithstanding the submitted details, use of the InPost Locker Facility shall not be carried out outside the hours of 07:00 to 22:00 daily. Furthermore, the power supply to the postal locker facility shall be switched off outside of these hours to prevent any residual noise, nuisance or light pollution from the equipment.”

“The development herby approved shall be retained in accordance with the following approved drawings:”

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