Permanent refreshments facility at Tonteg Playing Fields Tonteg, Church Village

“Full planning consent is sought for the installation of a permanent refreshments facility at Tonteg Playing Fields for Llantwit Fardre Football Club to serve hot and cold drinks during match days.”

“The application site forms a small section of Tonteg Playing Fields, with the proposed refreshment facility to be located within the grounds of the Llantwit Fadre Football club pitch area which is bounded by anti-climb perimeter security fencing. The proposed site area is irregular in shape on account of the proposed access for the development being via Ridgeway Place. The site consists predominantly of mown amenity grass.”

“Tonteg Playing Fields accommodates a football pitch (subject of this application) which occupies much of the site, tennis courts and children's play area at the north-western corner, an area of green space at the south-western corner, and a community centre, changing room block and car park at the north-eastern extent.”

“22/0826/ADV: Advertising boards to tennis court fencing and rear of spectator stand. Decision: Granted, 30/08/2022 2022-08-30”

“23/1234/FUL: Demolition of existing toilet and changing room facility and construction of new changing room facility. Decision: Granted, 11/07/2024”

“The proposed development is for a new refreshment facility at Llantwit Fardre Football Club. The proposal would see an enhancement of facilities at the football club and would consequently constitute an enhancement of a local community asset. Llantwit Fardre Football Club already includes a spectator stand as well as changing facilities and, as such, it is considered that the use of the area for leisure purposes is established.”

“Additionally, as the football club is considered a community asset, it is considered that the proposal would result in an enhancement of an existing community asset. As such, despite the proposal having an impact on an area of open space, as the proposed development is considered an enhancement of an existing facility on the open space, the proposal also accords with Policy AW7 of the LDP.”

“Highways and Transportation: No objection.”

“Public Health and Protection: No objection, subject to conditions.”

“Installation of a Permanent Refreshments Facility (portacabin) at Tonteg Playing Fields for Llantwit Fardre Football Club to serve hot and cold drinks during match days. Tonteg Playing Fields, Tonteg, CF38 1ND”

“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, Prosperity and Development.”

“Reason: To ensure compliance with the approved plans and documents and to clearly define the scope of the permission.”

“Prior to the first beneficial use of the proposed development, the scheme for the provision of biodiversity enhancement detailed within the approved document ‘Green Infrastructure Statement’ shall be implemented and retained and maintained for the designed purpose thereafter.”