Two shipping containers and parcel locker at Penygraig Boys And Girls Club, Williamstown, Tonypandy

What was proposed

Retrospective permission was sought to keep two shipping containers and one parcel collection locker at the community club.

“Retrospective planning permission is sought the retention of 2no. shipping containers and 1no. InPost locker at Penygraig Boys and Girls Club, Brook Street, Williamstown, Tonypandy.”

“The shipping containers are located towards the northern (rear) boundary of the property and consist of 2no. typical shipping containers which measure a width of 2.4 metres by a depth of 6 metres and a height of 2.6 metres.”

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The site and surroundings

The site is a community facility with a large building, hardstanding, yard and parking, in an mainly residential area with some commercial properties.

“The application site relates to Penygraig Boys and Girls Club which is a community facility located along Brook Street. The site consists of a large building located towards the western boundary and areas of hardstanding and yard to the west. Access is made centrally from Brook Street with several marked parking bays.”

“The area surrounding the site is predominately residential in nature, however there are several commercial properties of various uses located along Brook Street.”

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Objections from neighbours

Four neighbouring occupiers raised concerns about flooding, boundary height, noise, pollution, traffic, safety, appearance and commercial use.

“4no. letters of objection have been received from neighbouring occupiers following consultation.”

“Storage containers have had an adverse effect on garage which now retains water and floods. • Containers are situated alongside fence which has created a boundary treatment of approximately 8ft tall. • In-post lockers will cause noise and pollution. • Highway safety concerns due to site access across pavement. • Concerns around the contents stored in the containers which could be hazardous.”

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Who addressed the committee

An objector addressed the committee for five minutes, while another objector who had requested to speak was absent.

The committee’s decision

The committee approved the application in accordance with the Director’s recommendation.

“The Head of Planning presented the application to Committee and following consideration it was RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development.”

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Conditions on the permission

The permission limited locker hours, required storage-only use of the containers and restricted their operating hours.

“The use of the storage containers hereby approved shall be restricted to between the following hours:”

“Monday to Saturday: 08:00 hours - 20:00 hours. Sunday and Bank Holidays: 09:00 hours- 16:00 hours.”

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