Variation of planning conditions at Cyffordd Star Crossroad, Star

“Description: Application under Section 73 for the variation of condition (11) (CTMP) a (17) (Detailed Report on Archaeology Work) of planning permission reference 41LPA1041/FR/TR/CC (Creation of Gypsie and Traveller site) so as to enable the CTMP to be submitted following the commencement of development and to enable the archaeology report to be submitted within a different timescale at…”

“The site is located in the open countryside of the Star area with access afforded via the A5 highway, which lies to the South of the site and defines its Southern boundary. The site is sandwiched between the…”

“A5 and A55 highways, with the latter forming the Northern boundary of the site. The remaining boundaries are shared with agricultural land. The site currently consists of a hardcore surface along with a widened vehicular access, with these works having been done in association with permission 41LPA1041/FR/TR/CC.”

“(11) The applicant shall submit a full comprehensive and robust Construction Phase Traffic Management Scheme including:- The parking of vehicles for site operatives and visitors Loading and unloading of plant and materials Storage of plant and materials used in constructing the development Wheel washing facilities (if appropriate) Hours and days of operation; and Management and operation of construction and delivery vehicles.”

“The requested variations were considered by the relevant specialist consultees who requested the conditions originally. Neither consultee objected to the proposed variations and had no concerns with the information which was provided. The variations would not materially alter the scheme nor would it alter the proposals compliance with policies which were considered as part of the original scheme by the Planning Committee.”

“Consultee Response Priffyrdd a Trafnidiaeth / Highways and Transportation No objection to contents of Construction Traffic Management Plan. Cynghorydd Sonia Williams No response. Cynghorydd Robin Wyn Williams No response. Cynghorydd Dyfed Wyn Jones No response.”

“Cyngor Cymuned Penmynydd a Star Community Council No response. GCAG / GAPS Satisfied with contents of Archology works report and that variation may be granted.”

“Publicity was afforded to the scheme via the posting of personal letters to occupiers of neighbouring properties, with the latest date for representations to be made being the 03/10/2025. At the time of writing this report,, no representations had been received from the public.”

“Councillor Robin Williams, and a Local Member said that he has been consistent in rejecting the applications on the site as he does not consider that the site is within a safe location for any encampment. The regulations regarding the definition of material start with putting hardcore and demolishing a wall is questionable as material start. He said that he would not be voting in favour of the applications and would abstain from voting.”

“Councillor Kenneth P Hughes proposed that applications 12.3 and 12.4 be approved in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation. Councillor Euryn Morris seconded the proposal of approval.”

“It was RESOLVED to approve applications 12.3 and 12.4 in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation subject to the planning conditions contained within the reports.”