Application for the increase of touring units
from 30 i 40 within the existing site, environmental improvements, provision of
longer access track, extension of toilet block and provision of games room.
LOCAL MEMBER: Councillor
Aled Lloyd Evans
Minutes:
Application for the increase of touring units from 30 to 40 within the
boundaries of the site, environmental improvements, extension of access track,
extension of the existing toilet block and provision of games room
(a)
It was highlighted that the application's
recommendation had changed as formal observations in response to the
application had now been received from the Joint Planning Policy Unit and had
been included on the additional observations form.
(b)
The Senior Development Control Officer elaborated
on the background of the application and noted that it was a full application
to increase the number of touring units on the site from 30 to 40 within the
existing boundaries of an established touring caravan site. In addition, the
proposal involved maintaining environmental and landscaping improvements,
extending an existing access track, extending an existing toilet/shower block
by providing a toilet and shower for the disabled specifically as well as the
provision of a games room and dishwashing room. It was reported that the site
was located on the outskirts of Cricieth, with a
direct access and driveway leading to the site off the busy B4411 road.
The proposal meant that one additional caravan would be sited with the
existing 12 plots in the centre of the site, and nine new plots would be sited
along the southern part of the existing site. It was reported that the development
complied with the relevant policies of the GUDP for the reasons noted in the
report. It was also noted that the plans had changed from the original plans
submitted, with more improvements proposed following discussions with officers.
From assessing the proposal against the requirements of policy D20, it
was considered that the additional plots, in terms of their location and
setting, were likely to integrate and blend in with the site and its landscape.
It was highlighted that they were all to be included within existing boundaries
and therefore, there was no need to extend onto new lands. It was expressed
that the site was neither prominent nor intrusive in the landscape, and it was
not considered that there would be a harmful impact in terms of the nearby
area's visual amenities. The proposed landscaping and changes would be
environmental improvements which would improve the appearance and facilities of
the site in its entirety. It was not considered that there was another touring
site close to this site therefore there would not be an obvious harmful
cumulative effect. It was noted that the increase in numbers, the landscaping
and the proposed new facilities complied with the requirements of policy D20.
It was considered that the proposal to extend the number of touring
caravans within the established site, along with the maintenance of ancillary
developments, was acceptable and complied with the relevant policies.
(c)
It was proposed and seconded to approve the
application.
RESOLVED to approve the application
1.
Time
2.
Compliance with
plans
3.
Materials
4.
Restrict the
numbers to 40 touring units and their location to be restricted to the pitches
shown on the plan only
5.
Restrict occupancy
period to between 1 April and 31 October
6.
For touring units
only
7.
Keep a register
8.
Landscaping
9.
No storing
materials to create the road anywhere on the site
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