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Full planning application for improvements to the site to include minor amendments to the location and design of the previously approved services building along with extending existing tracks and other environmental improvements.

Local Member: Councillor John Brynmor Hughes

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DECISION: APPROVED with conditions

1.       Time

2.       Compliance with plans

3.        Carry out the development in accordance with an ecological report

4.       Carry out the development in accordance with a Construction Environmental Management Plan

5.       Carry out the development in accordance with a lighting plan

6.       Restrict the number of caravans

7.       Restrict the period of site use

8.       Remove all caravans from the site outside the period of site use

9.       Restrict caravan/boat/vehicle storage outside the formal pitches

10.     Restrict the use of the caravans to holiday use only

11.     Bilingual signage

12.     Welsh name

13.     Materials.

14.     Landscaping plan

15.     Drainage matters

Fferm Fronhyfryd, Bwlchtocyn, Pwllheli, Gwynedd, LL53 7EU

Full application for improvements to the site to include minor amendments to the location and design of the previously approved service building along with extending existing tracks and other environmental improvements

  Attention was drawn to the late observations form.

a)     The Planning Manager highlighted that this was a full application involving improvements to a touring caravan and camping site, including amending the location and design of the previously approved service building along with extending existing access roads within the site and undertaking environmental improvements. There would be no increase in the number of touring caravans on site from the 24 that had previously been approved. The caravans would remain sited around the site boundary near the existing hedgerows that surrounded the site.

In terms of visual amenities, it was noted that it was intended to carry out additional landscaping by planting new trees and hedges on the land.  It was reported that the proposal was not likely to create an intrusive and prominent feature in the landscape within the AONB designation. Similarly, it was noted that the site was located within the Llŷn and Enlli Landscape of Outstanding Historic Interest and in terms of location and size, it would not have a wider impact on the historic landscape and would therefore comply with Policy AT1

In terms of the principle of the development, it was considered that the design of the services building was acceptable and in keeping with the area and that the proposals to improve biodiversity were acceptable and in line with relevant policies.

Reference was made to a letter of objection that had been received noting an increase in the number of seasonal caravans in the local area. It was noted that the number of caravans would be managed through conditions and it was emphasised that this was an application for improvements only and that the lawful use already existed.

Given the local and national policies and guidance, the Officers recommended approving the application.

b)     Taking advantage of the right to speak, the applicant’s agent noted the following points:

·        The main purpose of the proposal was to move the services building away from the public sewer.

·        The applicant wanted to improve the site

·        The site had a Welsh name and bilingual information on their website along with bilingual signage on the site.

·        Should it be approved, it was hoped to complete the work before the beginning of the 2025 summer season.

c)     Taking advantage of the right to speak, the Local Member made the following observations:

·        He did not have a personal opinion on the matter

·        Potential problems were that the road was narrow (traffic), noise and the old rubbish tip.

In response to an observation from the Licensing Unit for the need to ensure 3m between the caravans and the hedgerow and whether this could be conditioned, it was noted that there was no need to include a condition, rather the applicant had to ensure compliance  ...  view the full minutes text for item 7