Issue - meetings

Re-configuration of existing touring caravan pitches, creation of 5 additional touring pitches and siting of 8 static caravans to replace existing touring pitches.

LOCAL MEMBER: Councillor Elwyn Jones

Link to relevant background documents

DECISION: To delegate powers to the Senior Planning Manager to approve the application.

1.    Five years.

2.    In accordance with the plans/documents.

3.    Holiday season regarding the additional 5 touring caravans – 1 March until 31 October.

4.    Landscaping scheme.

5.    Mitigation measures within the Preliminary Ecology Assessment.

6.    Condition to restrict occupancy of the static and touring units to holiday use only.

7.    Limit the number of static units to 8 (except for the manager/staff accommodation) and the touring units to 50. 

8.    No storing of touring caravans unless the Local Planning Authority's permission has been received.

9.    No tree felling.

Re-design existing touring caravan pitches, create 5 additional touring caravan pitches and locate 8 static caravans to replace the existing touring caravan pitches

a)    The Senior Development Control Officer that this was a full application to re-design existing touring caravan pitches, create 5 additional touring caravan pitches and locate 8 static caravans to replace the existing touring caravan pitches at Tros y Waen Caravan Park established back in 1979.  It was reiterated that the proposal also included the following elements:-

•  Improve the existing washing facilities/toilets on the site.

•  Install private sewage treatment equipment on the western edges of the site.  

•  Undertake landscaping work (trees and bushes) within the site. 

•  Widen the private driveway that serves the caravan park where required. 

The application had been submitted to Committee as the size of the development was greater than that which could be dealt with under the delegated procedure.

It was reiterated that amendments to the application that was originally submitted included minor landscaping amendments including retaining trees and confirming the materials for the pitches.

It is reported that the site is located to the south-west of Rhiwlas village in open countryside with a screen in the form of Tros y Waen Woodland on the eastern, southern and western edges of the site. Although the northern verges were more open and visible from the north-west a stone wall along with the topography of the local landscape reduced the view. It was noted that the site shared access with nearby residential dwellings.

Having considered all the relevant planning matters including the local and national policies and guidance, as well as the observations received, it was considered that the proposal was acceptable based on the matters noted in the report and that it would not have a substantial detrimental impact on the landscape, the amenities of the neighbourhood or road safety. 

b)    Taking advantage of the right to speak, the Local Member made the following points:

·         That he supported the scheme provided the applicant complied with the requirements / conditions listed

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

RESOLVED:  To delegate powers to the Senior Planning Manager to approve the application.

1.    Five years.

2.    In accordance with the plans/documents.

3.    Holiday season regarding the additional 5 touring caravans - 1 March until 31 October.

4.    Landscaping plan.

5.    Mitigation measures within the Preliminary Ecology Assessment.

6.    Condition to restrict occupancy of the static and touring units to holiday use only.

7.    Limit the number of static units to 8 (except for the manager/staff accommodation) and the touring units to 50. 

8.    No storing of touring caravans unless the Local Planning Authority's permission has been received.

9.    No tree felling.