12 apartments and two homes at Former Dinas Inn Dinas Inn Pontneddrechan, Pontneddfechan

What was proposed

The application proposed converting the former inn into 12 apartments, building two semi-detached homes, and providing parking, landscaping and associated works.

“Site Address: Former Dinas Inn Dinas Inn Pontneddrechan SA11 5NE Proposal: Full planning application for redevelopment of former Dinas Inn to create 12no apartments with associated works, including landscaping and parking and construction of a pair of semidetached dwellings. Community: Ystradfellte…”

“The site is located within 15m of the Coedydd Nedd a Mellte Special Area of Conservation (SAC) / Dyffrynoedd Nedd a Mellte, A Moel Penderyn Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). The other following ecologically sensitive sites are located in close proximity to the site: - Cwm Gwrelych and Nant Llyn Fach Streams SSSI - located approximately 780m southwest of the application site - Neath Port Talbort Ancient Semi-Natural Woodland Site of Interest for Nature Conservation…”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The brownfield site was in the centre of Pontneddfechan, in a mainly residential area, and the existing building was in poor repair.

“Site & Surroundings The development site is a brownfield site, located within the level 3 settlement of Pontneddfechan as shown on the proposals maps within the Brecon Beacons National Park Authority Local Development Plan (adopted 2013). The site is located in the centre of Pontneddfechan, towards the corner of Dinas Road and Mellte Avenue.”

Officer report

Earlier planning history

Earlier applications involved extensions and alterations to the former hotel, with some permissions granted and others refused between 1981 and 1985.

“App Ref Description of Development Decision Date of Decision K5132 Full planning application for extension to existing building to provide guest accommodation Permit 01.05.1981 K7051 Extension to hotel Refuse 03.09.1984 K7190 Extensions to existing hotel comprising porch, bedroom block and carpark Refuse 01.01.1985 K7516 Alterations and extension to existing hotel Permit 25.10.1985”

Officer report

Who spoke

Members received a presentation from the case officer, and no public speakers addressed the committee.

The committee vote

Members voted on the officer recommendation with an added requirement to include the landscaping plan in condition 2, and agreed it.

“Proposal The officer recommendation that Members delegate powers to the Director of Planning and Place to grant planning permission subject to planning conditions in paragraph 11 of this report and the addition of 807.01 REV B Landscaping plan to condition 2, was put to Members. Proposed: Cllr E Roderick Seconded: Prof J Hunt…”

“Decision The officer recommendation that Members delegate powers to the Director of Planning and Place to grant planning permission subject to planning conditions in paragraph 11 of this report and the addition of 807.01 REV B Landscaping plan to condition 2, was agreed.”

Minutes