Six holiday accommodation units at Land north of Cwm Plysgog, Cilgerran

What was proposed

The application sought six self-catering holiday units, access, parking, a shower and toilet block, and associated landscaping and paths.

“The application seeks permission for the siting of six self-catering units of holiday accommodation which include decking areas, proposed access track from the highway into a car parking area, a shower/toilet block and associated landscaping including the creation of pathways.”

“The geodesic domes would have a height of approximately 4.2 metres and a diameter of approximately 6 metres. The yurts would be of a typical design with a height of approximately 3.3 metres and a diameter of approximately 6 metres. The bell tents would have a height of approximately 3.3 metres with a diameter of approximately 5 metres.”

Officer report

The site

The site is grazing land beside Cilgerran’s settlement boundary, north of Cwm Plysgog, with hedgerow boundaries and homes to the south.

“The application site is an irregular shaped parcel of grazing land located adjacent to the settlement boundary for Cilgerran. The land sits to the north of the unclassified road known as Cwm Plysgog. The site is generally level with hedgerow boundaries to the east, south and west. Dwellings located within the settlement are located to the south of the site with agricultural outbuildings addressing an established yard area located to the north of the site.”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval, subject to conditions, finding the development compatible with the site and acceptable for amenity, highways, ecology and heritage.

“It is recommended that the application be APPROVED subject to the following conditions:”

“Standard time limit for commencement • Development in accordance with submitted and additional plans • Holiday occupancy only • Stock proof fencing to the northern face of proposed hedgerow to northern boundary • Details of finishes to paved area and mown paths to be submitted for approval • Lighting Mitigation Strategy to be submitted for approval • Surface water disposal details to be submitted for approval • Grampian condition time limiting connection to Cilgerran…”

Officer report

What people said

Seventeen letters raised concerns including access, parking, noise, privacy, drainage, ecology, consultation, fire risk, lighting and neighbouring land.

“Following publicity of the application seventeen letters of representation have been received in relation to the proposal, raising concerns in relation to the following matters:”

“Access road is too narrow, lack of parking, frequency of users 2. Noise 3. Loss of privacy, negative impact on residential amenity 4. New access to holding not necessary 5. Inaccuracies on application form 6. Foul drainage information inaccurate 7. Inappropriate use of the land 8. Surface water flooding issues 9. No public consultation or undertaken incorrectly 10. Ecological impact and impact from drainage 11. Limited public transport and potential use of it 12.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The planning officer presented the application; no public speakers attended, and the Local Member addressed the committee.

Why it was deferred

Members voted to defer the application so they could undertake a site visit and better understand the location and highway network.

“The Chair noted that they have heard from the two local Members that a site visit would be beneficial and then Moved that a site visit be undertaken to fully appreciate the location; seconded by Councillor Michele Wiggins.”

“That the application be deferred to allow a site visit to be undertaken…”

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