Agricultural and equine shed at Land At Pantcefn, Llanarth

What was proposed

The application proposed a mixed agricultural and equine shed, associated access, parking and turning, relocating an existing rural enterprise to the site.

“A250102). DETAILS OF DEVELOPMENT The application seeks full planning permission for the erection of a mixed use shed (agricultural / equine) & associated access. The shed is proposed to be located just to the west of the new access into the site, with parking and turning area to the front and either side. The shed measures just under 50 metres long and just over 18 metres wide, with a eaves height of approx 3.8 metres and ridge height of approx 6.2 metres.”

“The enterprise would comprise 102 acres that will be farmed, a beef calf to store enterprise, a breeding ewe enterprise, and an equine enterprise offering livery services. In terms of employment, the existing enterprise employs 1 full time member of staff and 2 part time members of staff. The proposal would allow for 2 full time members of staff and 1 part time member of staff.”

Officer report

Officers’ recommendation

Officers recommended approval because the relocation supported a rural enterprise and the proposal was acceptable in principle, subject to conditions and a Section 106 agreement.

“The development does not propose the removal of trees or hedgerows, and an amended site plan has been submitted offsetting the access track 7.5 metres away from the trees and hedgerows. The Council's Tree Officer has advised that a condition shall be imposed requiring the submission of a Tree Survey, Tree Protection Plan, and an AIA prior to any development taking place on site. A condition is also recommended to ensure the protection of retained trees.”

“The principle of development is considered acceptable, as it accords with Policy S04 of the Ceredigion Local Development Plan and national guidance in TAN 6, which support sustainable rural enterprises including agricultural and equine uses. Other material considerations, including scale, design, residential amenity, highways, ecology, trees, and land drainage have been assessed and raise no overriding concerns, subject to the imposition of appropriate planning conditions.”

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Consultation responses

The community council and Natural Resources Wales had no objection; other consultees recommended conditions or standard drainage advice.

“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 Llanarth Community Council - No objection Planning Ecologist - Recommended conditions Tree Officer - Recommended condition Local Highway Authority - Recommended conditions Drainage - Standard Advice - SuDS Approval required Public Rights of Way - No Public…”

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Public representations

No third-party representations were received.

“Third party representation - None received CONCLUSION Section 38 (6) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 states that: “If regard is to be had to the development plan for the purpose of any determination to be made under the planning Acts the determination must be in accordance with the plan unless material consideration indicate otherwise”.”

Officer report

Who addressed the committee

The agent addressed the committee under the procedure for members of the public speaking to the Development Control Committee.

The committee’s decision

The committee approved the application subject to conditions and a Section 106 obligation.

“A250102 Proposed TAN 6 dwelling (outline) in association with proposed adjoining rural enterprise (full sister application), Land At Pantcefn Llanarth…”

“To APPROVE the application subject to conditions and a Section 106 obligation .”

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