Caravan site extension at Caer Mynydd Farm, Saron, Denbigh

“Ffurfio 18 llain carafanau ychwanegol, ail-leoli chwe llain carafanau a chreu ardal lliniaru bioamrywiaeth ar wahan; gan gynnwys adeiladu ffyrdd mewnol, gosod gwaith trin carthion a gwaith cysylltiedig / Formation of an additional 18 caravan pitches, re-siting of six caravan pitches and creation of a separate biodiversity mitigation area; including the construction of internal roads, installation of package treatment plant and associated works…”

“The application seeks permission for the Formation of an additional 18 caravan pitches, re-siting of six caravan pitches and creation of a separate biodiversity mitigation area; including the construction of internal roads, installation of a package treatment plant and associated works.”

“Description of site and surroundings 1.3.1 The site is located at a junction in Saron around 5 miles south west of Denbigh. The current caravan site, former farmhouse and outbuildings lie to the south of road and east of the junction. The proposed extension would be to the south of the existing caravan site within a designated area of species-poor semi-improved grassland.”

“Relevant planning history 1.5.1 Previous permissions relating to the caravan site and associated infrastructure including amendments to conditions relating to opening months and stay limitation.”

“The application site was amended to include a parcel of land to the north and to amend the scheme from 25 caravans proposed to 18. The layout has also been amended to remove units from the existing root protection areas of mature trees.”

“SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS: 5.1 Based on the amended scheme that would provide enhancements in protecting and improving the sites relationship with the existing boundary features, the provision of the land to the north as a biodiversity enhancement area including the lake, and the reduction in the number of proposed caravans from 25 to 18; it is considered that the conflicts with the previous scheme have been overcome and a net benefit to biodiversity would be achieved.”

“CONSULTATION RESPONSES: LLANRHAEADR YNG NGHINMEIRCH COMMUNITY COUNCIL First Response: The CC raised concerns with the following: - Discrepancy on the drawing, considered that the proposed Plan showed 13 No existing bases being relocated whereas the As Existing showed only 12No.”

“DWR CYMRU/WELSH WATER Confirm there is no main sewer connection in the area and that Waste Water Treatment Works do not have capacity to facilitate waste from the caravan park. This site is within close proximity to public watermains with their approximate positions being marked on the attached statutory public watermain record.”

“The Principal Planning Officer confirmed that policy PSE12 was the material policy referenced when a new caravan site was proposed. It cleared stated it only allowed additional extensions to existing sites where it would be an environmental improvement to the area. Members were guided to the images which illustrated the proposed site for the additional units, which in the opinion of officers was a logical extension.”

“One benefit of the proposed plan was the pond on site would be transformed to a wildlife area and not used as a fishing lake, adding to the enhancement of biodiversity and the environment. That element of the application would be controlled by conditions attached to the application.”

“Proposal – Councillor Peter Scott proposed the application be granted in accordance with officer recommendation SECONDED by Councillor Alan James.”

“RESOLVED: that the application be GRANTED in accordance with officer recommendation.”

“Notwithstanding the submitted scheme, within 3 months of the commencement of development a detailed scheme of hard and soft landscaping for the site, designed to deliver a net benefit for biodiversity has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.”

“No development shall take place until a Landscape and Ecological Management Plan has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The scheme shall be designed to deliver a net benefit for biodiversity and include full management details for all proposed new trees, hedgerows, shrubs or vegetation, including confirmation of species, numbers, maturity, location, height, spacing and timing of implementation.”