Aggregates recycling facility at Land adjacent to Old Stormy Down Quarry Heol-y-Splot Stormy Down

“PROPOSAL: Engineering works to construct processing areas, storage areas, acoustic bunds and visual screening bunds, erection of aggregates recycling plant and acoustic barriers, construction of a weighbridge office, ancillary works and landscaping (part-retrospective)”

“The proposed development is specifically described as: ‘Engineering works to construct processing areas, storage areas, acoustic bunds and visual screening bunds, erection of…”

“The site forms part of the former Stormy Down Quarry, located on land to the immediate south of Heol-y-Splot and to the west of the A48 highway. The site lies directly adjacent to, and forms part of the existing Waste Transfer Station, operated by Nolan Recycling Limited. The site is accessed via the existing entrance into the Nolan Recycling site, from Heol-y-Splot, on the northern boundary of the site.”

“There are a number of designated sites within 2km of the Application site including Stormy Down Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), which is positioned 0.32m to the northeast of the site. Penycastell, Cefn Cribwr SSSI contiguous with Cefn Cribwr Grasslands Special Area of Conservation (SAC) is positioned 1.2km north from the site. Waun-Fawr, Cefn Cribwr SSSI, contiguous with Cefn Cribwr Grasslands SAC is positioned 1.6km northeast from the site.”

“This Application is recommended for approval because the development is in accord with the policies of the Replacement Local Development Plan 2024 and will deliver and contribute a positive waste management facility in line with Local and National Policies and provide an essential supply of reused and recycled construction minerals to businesses located in and around the surrounding area.”

“The effect of the proposal on the character and amenities of the area, specifically, those enjoyed by existing residents, has been carefully considered and, subject to control being imposed through the grant of planning permission, the impacts on the living conditions should not be so adverse as to warrant refusing planning permission, as also advised by the Council’s Shared Regulatory Services Officer.”

“This development will be an additional noise nuisance to local residents who are already subjected to high levels of noise from Nolan Recycling's existing business • The extension to working hours from 16:30 hrs to 19:00 hrs, would extend the noise nuisance that the local community is already subjected to • There does not appear to be any plans to plant trees or shrubs that would create a buffer zone to reduce the level of noise, be aesthetically pleasing and also…”

“Increased noise levels from the site. • High levels of dust affecting properties, people and parked vehicles. • The number and size of the lorries going to and from the site would pose a serious risk to traffic safety along with the lorries connected with other facilities in the area which must use this road junction. • The amount of traffic at the junction of Heol-y-Splot would increase.”

“RESOLVED: That the above application be granted, subject to the Conditions contained in the report of the Corporate Director – Communities:-”