Warehouse and domestic garage at Land Adj To Blaenllaw Bethania, Llanon

“Rhif y Cais / Application Reference A240804 Derbyniwyd / Received28-10-2024 Y Bwriad / Proposal Proposed change of use of agricultural land to be included within domestic curtilage and erection of proposed stores warehouse building and domestic garage.”

“Mae llawer o’r cloddiau wedi tyfu'n wyllt. At ei gilydd, bro wledig ei chymeriad yw hon. Ei Hanes o ran Cynllunio Rhoddwyd Caniatâd Cynllunio ar sail amodau a chytundeb adran 106 ar gyfer annedd marchnad agored a fydd yn cynnwys mynediad i gerbydau, o dan gais A201005 ar 19 Medi 2021.”

“The wider locality includes small farms, small-holdings and cottages set in a landscape of small, irregular fields. Fields have generally reverted to rough grazing. Many of the hedges are overgrown. Overall, the locality is rural in character. Planning History Planning Permission was granted subject to conditions and S106 for an open market dwelling to include vehicular access under application A201005 on the 19 th of September 2021.”

“The result of the negotiation would then be reported back to Members at the June committee. The SIP meeting was subsequently closed. The applicant has again been invited to consider an alternative siting for the shed but has declined that offer and instead seeks to provide reasons as to why they consider that the shed cannot be relocated, which relate to the cost of re-profiling the site and the need for retaining walls to facilitate the relocation.”

“RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the application be refused for the following reasons: Due to is scale, mass and external finishes the building is of an industrial/agricultural which is considered incongruous with the proposed domestic curtilage in which it is sited and those of neighbouring properties. As such the proposed development is considered to detrimentally impact the character and visual appearance of the locality contrary to DM06. 2.”

“In reaching the recommendation, the Council has sought to ensure that the needs of the present are met without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. CONSULTATION RESPONSES Cyngor Cymuned Dyffryn Arth Community Council – No Objections 36 / 76”

“Highways – No Observations Land Drainage – SUDs approval required Ecology – No Objection STC Public Protection – No Objection One third party objection has been received in respect of the application. Rasing concerns with the proposed design, scale, and siting of the proposed development as well as noise associated with a warehouse.”

“A240804 Proposed change of use of agricultural land to be included within domestic curtilage and erection of proposed stores warehouse building and domestic garage, Land Adj To Blaenllaw Bethania, Llanon…”

“To DEFER with powers to approve or refuse in order to negotiate with the applicant the colour of the warehouse building, screening and to reduce the height of the floor by a foot and a half, the Corporate Lead Officer, Economy and Regeneration be authorised to REFUSE the application if no agreement could be reached.”