Application to create a camping site to site 23 motor homes together with alterations to services building previously approved under C17/0116/08/LL together with associated landscaping works
LOCAL MEMBER: Councillor Gareth Thomas
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Minutes:
Application to
create a camping site for up to 23 camping vehicles as well as changes to a services
building approved under C17/0116/08/LL together with associated landscaping
work.
Attention was drawn to the late observations form
that had been received
a) The
Planning Manager elaborated on the background of the application and noted that
the application site was located on the outskirts of the stunning village of
Portmeirion where an established car park was located. It was highlighted that planning consent has
been granted to erect a maintenance services building nearby and the
application submitted included making changes to this development and to
incorporate this as part of the camping site development. It was noted that the
site was extensive and included a number of different existing developments
which comprised buildings and open spaces, woodlands and stunning structures.
It was reiterated that it would be inevitable that developing parts of the site
could affect other parts of it, with the potential of impacting the value of
the site in its entirety. The site was within a Conservation Area and an area
designated as a Special Landscape Area and the Aberglaslyn Area of Outstanding
Historic Interest.
Whilst there was clear support for general plans in
order to improve, extend and strengthen the business, it was essential that any
plans conformed to current local and national development policies of
relevance.
Attention
was drawn to observations that had been received which made specific reference
to the impact of noise and the additional visual impact that would derive from
the development as a result of intensified use of the site, in comparison with
the current use as a car park for a neighbour of the site. It was noted that the neighbour had
suggested methods to mitigate these impacts by means of substantial and
suitable landscaping between their property and the application site. Following discussions between the applicant
and the objector and an agreement about additional landscaping, the objector
confirmed that he was withdrawing his objection. As the Planning Authority had not been party
to these discussions and therefore unaware of the content of the discussion, it
was not possible to impose conditions under such circumstances; therefore, they
were only acknowledged.
b) Taking
advantage of the right to speak, the applicant’s representative noted the
following main points:
·
That the proposal was a development that would promote
tourism
·
A new pedestrian access would be created
·
Close collaboration had taken place with the Planning
Authority to meet the need
·
That the site added value by offering a broad range of
accommodation
·
That Portmeirion was a good local attraction and
employer
c) It
was proposed and seconded to approve the application in accordance with the
recommendation
dd) During the ensuing discussion, the following main
observations were noted by members:
·
That the Local Member supported the application
·
That Portmeirion created good jobs for local people
RESOLVED to
approve the application
1.
Five years
2.
In accordance with
the plans, tree report and bat report
3.
Touring Holiday
Units Condition
4.
Seasonal condition
March to October
5.
Landscaping plan
6.
Lighting scheme
7.
Use of the
building in accordance with the floor plan
8.
Construction hours
8-6 Monday to Friday and 8-1 Saturday
9.
Litter storage to
be operational prior to using the camping site
10.
Toilet facilities
etc., to be operational prior to using the camping site
11.
Tree work
12.
Prior agreement to
be reached on phased work
13.
Bilingual signage
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