Issue - meetings

Application for the change of use of agricultural land to form part of an extension to an existing graveyard together with associated works to extend existing car parking area, create pathways and erection of fences/gates

LOCAL MEMBER: Councillor Gruffydd Williams

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To approve the application

1.          The development to which this permission relates shall be commenced not later than FIVE years from the date of this permission.

2.          The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in strict conformity with the details shown on plans  submitted to the Local Planning Authority on 06/05/20, and contained in the application form and in any other documents accompanying the application, notwithstanding any condition(s) to amend those plans included in this planning decision.

3.          All burials in the cemetery shall be:  • a minimum of 50 metres from a potable groundwater supply source;  • a minimum of 30 metres from a water course or spring; • a minimum of 10 metres' distance from field drains;  • No burial into standing water and the base of the grave must be above the local water table. 

4.          Surface water and/or land drainage are not permitted to be connected either directly or indirectly to the public sewerage system.

5.          The car parking area will be completed in total accordance as shown on the enclosed plan prior to the commencement of the use herein approved

a)    The Planning Manager elaborated on the background of the application, and noted that this was a full application to create an extension to the existing cemetery by changing the use of agricultural land located off Ffordd Dewi Sant in Nefyn. It was noted that the site was located outside, but adjacent to the Nefyn development boundary near the back of the Business Park. It was considered that the location, size and setting of the extension was logical and that it would be an effective addition to the existing community service.

As the groundwater matters had been resolved, it was considered that this proposal complied with all the relevant planning considerations and policies.

b)    It was proposed and seconded to approve the application.

RESOLVED to delegate powers to the Senior Planning Manager to approve the application, subject to the following conditions;

1.         The development to which this permission relates shall be commenced no later than FIVE years from the date of this permission.  

2.         The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in strict conformity with the details shown on plans submitted to the Local Planning Authority on 06/05/20, and contained in the application form and in any other documents accompanying the application, notwithstanding any condition(s) to amend those plans included in this planning decision.

3.         All burials in the cemetery shall be:  • a minimum of 50 metres from a potable groundwater supply source;  • a minimum of 30 metres from a water course or spring; • a minimum of 10 metres' distance from field drains;  • No burial into standing water and the base of the grave must be above the local water table. 

4.         Surface water and/or land drainage are not permitted to be connected either directly or indirectly to the public sewerage system.

5.         The car parking area will be completed in total accordance as shown on the enclosed plan prior to the commencement of the use herein approved