Temporary haul road at Land South Of Bedwellty Road, Aberbargoed, Bargod

“Description and Location of Development: Construct a temporary haul road for a period of 36 months, to the north-east corner of the proposed residential development, along the rear of properties off Y Ffordd Wen and linking onto Bedwellty Road - Land South Of Bedwellty Road Aberbargoed Bargoed CF81 9EE”

“Development: Planning permission is sought for the construction of a temporary haul road for a period of 36 months. This would allow vehicular access to construct the residential development subject of planning application 25/0717/FULL without having to access Y Ffordd Wen.”

“Location: The site is to the south east of Y Ffordd Wen, Aberbargoed.”

“Site description: The site is currently a vacant strip of greenfield land behind existing dwellings in Y Ffordd Wen.”

“However, it would not be appropriate for the haul road to remain in place once the development works have been completed as it would no longer be required and it is considered that then the soft edge to the settlement should be restored. The application form states that the haul road will be in place for 36 months. A restoration scheme has been submitted with the application to return the land to grassland.”

“Neighbour Amenity: In respect of concerns regarding neighbour amenity, it is acknowledged that the haul road would cause additional disturbance to neighbouring properties during construction and while in operation. However, it is considered that vehicles, particularly large vehicles using Y Ffordd Wen would have a similar impact and the use of Y Ffordd Wen would also conflict with other highway users.”

“Senior Arboricultural Officer (Trees) - Further information and conditions requested.”

“Ecologist - A holding objection is raised and further information is requested.”

“Response: Five representations objecting to the application were received.”

“Summary of observations: The objections raised are summarised below: Destruction of tranquillity and rural character; Noise and disturbance; Air pollution; Dust and debris; Loss of trees and habitat; Impact on land stability; Overlooking from people using the road, including in high level vehicles; Harm to visual amenity and landscape character; Possibility of accidents; Impact on mental health; Large lorries making it intimidating for people to use their gardens; An…”

“The Planning Case Officer presented the application, with it confirmed in the accompanying report that the recommendation in respect of the proposal had taken full account of, and was in conformity with, both Future Wales and Planning Policy Wales Edition 12.”

“Following consideration of the application it was moved and seconded that, subject to the conditions contained in the Officer’s report, the recommendation be approved. By way of Microsoft Forms and verbal confirmation (and in noting there were 12 For, 0 Against and 0 Abstentions) this was unanimously agreed.”

“(i) Subject to the conditions contained in the Officer’s report, the application be GRANTED.”

“(ii) The applicant be advised of the following advisory notes:”