Unrestricted residential use at Maes Yr Awel, Crymych, Eglwyswrw

What was proposed

The application sought removal of an agricultural occupancy condition so the dwelling could be used without that restriction.

“This application is made under Section 73 of the Town and County Planning Act 1990 and seeks to remove an agricultural occupancy condition imposed on the Outline planning permission granted by local planning authority (LPA) reference D2/89/1717. The subject condition, as approved by decision D2/89/1717 reads:”

“The occupation of the dwelling shall be limited to a person wholly or mainly employed, or last employed prior to the retirement in the locality in agriculture (as defined by Section 290 (1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1971) or in forestry or a dependent of such person residing with him/her or a widow or widower of such a person.”

Officer report

The site

The bungalow is in the countryside, north of a minor road, beside a farmhouse and agricultural buildings in separate ownership.

“The site is located within the Pembrokeshire County Council administrative area, approximately 2km north-west of Eglwyswrw and 3km north-east of Felindre Farchog.”

“The property is located to the north of the minor county road that heads west from the A487 to Pengelli. The dwelling is a single storey bungalow located adjacent to a two-storey farmhouse and complex of agricultural buildings, which are in separate ownership.”

Officer report

Earlier permissions

The bungalow was approved in 1990, and a lawful development certificate was granted in 2025 for occupation breaching the condition.

“Outline Planning Permission reference D2/89/1717 (Erection of agricultural bungalow, Cippill, Eglwyswrw) - Conditionally approved 29/1/1990.”

“Certificate of Lawfulness reference 25/0243/CL (Occupancy of dwelling in breach of occupancy condition of planning permission ref. D2/89/1717) - Unconditionally approved 5 th August 2025.”

Officer report

Consultation and representations

Highways had no objection, while drainage, ecology and the community council had not responded; no third-party representations were received.

“A.2.4 No third-party representations have been received…”

Officer report

Speaking at the meeting

No public speakers attended the meeting.

Members’ consideration

Members asked no questions and proceeded to the vote without a debate.

“The Committee was advised that there were no public speakers in attendance at the meeting. As there were no questions from Members, they proceeded to the vote without a debate.”

Minutes

The vote

The motion to approve was carried by roll call, with nine votes for and none against or abstaining.

“The vote, undertaken by way of a roll call, was carried. The votes were recorded as follows:”

“There were no votes against or abstentions.”

Minutes

The committee’s decision

The committee approved the application subject to the condition set out in the recommendation.

“That the application be APPROVED subject to the condition outlined in Section 1.1 of the report.”

Minutes