8-home housing development at Bryngwyn Road Campus Bryngwyn Road, Six Bells, Abertillery

“This application seeks outline permission for 8 residential units on the former Bryngwyn School Site, Bryn-Gwyn Road, Six Bells. The school was demolished circa early 2021 and the site is currently vacant. With the exception of access, all other matters are reserved for future consideration.”

“Indicative plans have been submitted which illustrate provision for 8 residential units with access, private drive, turning area and capacity for 4 parking spaces per unit.”

“Conclusion In summary, It is considered that subject to the imposition of conditions and submission of reserved matters applications, the development would not have an unacceptable impact on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, the amenity of the surrounding properties or the safe, effective, and efficient use of the highway network.”

“It is considered that the development proposal is acceptable and complies with relevant national and local planning policy. Accordingly, it is recommended that planning permission be granted subject to the conditions and informatives detailed below.”

“No objections. The proposed access junction details (drawing reference 897.001 – Site Plan) are acceptable. Drainage: No objection. The development is over 100 square metres in floor area and will therefore separate consent for surface water drainage will be required from the Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) Approval Body (SAB).”

“Mining Remediation Authority (formerly Coal Authority): No objection to the proposed development subject to the imposition of conditions requiring an intrusive site investigation and verification report.”

“Concerns of overshadowing and overlooking to properties along Richmond Road which are set below Bryn Gwyn Road level and have private amenity space fronting the site. • The site is already much higher than Bryn Gwyn Road and building on top will be result in properties along Richmond Road being hemmed in by high buildings. • The proposal would result in a loss of green views (as the school was set further back into the site) and existing residents will now be ‘boxed in’.”

“Concerns of surface water flooding. There is a stream at the top of the top of the hill that goes into the garden of [Longeuville] that regularly overflows onto the road – where will all the water go? • Concerns of site stability – the lower plateau has only ever had demountable buildings and there are concerns of the site being able to take the weight of 3 bungalows in this area. There is no evidence provided in the application to reassure residents.”

“RESOLVED that Planning permission be GRANTED subject to the conditions detailed in the report.”

“Councillor J. Holt did not take part in the vote.”