Agenda item

S/37227

The drying and storing of willow crop from the adjoining forestry land. Excavation and removal of unauthorised areas of hardstanding, retaining only that which is the minimum sufficient to provide vehicular access to the building. Improvement to the access on to the public highway, and the implementation of a surface water drainage strategy including the formation of a new attenuation pond and connective drainage runs at land at Grugos Wood, Llannon, Llanelli, SA14 8JH

[Note: Councillor D. Jones, having earlier declared an interest in this item, left the Council chamber prior to the consideration and determination thereof].

A representation was received requesting that the Committee undertake a site inspection in order to view the impact on the environment including damage to the local peat bogs and also to assess the highway in respect of flooding and surface water.

In accordance with Planning Committee Protocol, the objector who had requested to speak in relation to this application, opted to make their representations at the meeting following the site visit.

REASON: To enable the Committee to view the proposed development assess the impact on the local environment, flooding risk and the highway.

S/37727

Construct new single storey warehousing block along with building a second storey extension above the existing office area with associated works to the car park and facade and perimeter fencing (total proposed area - 800 sq metres) at CK's Stores, Embankment Road, Llanelli, SA15 2BT

REASON: To enable the Committee to view the proposed development site in light of concerns raised with regard to visual amenity and the potential impact on neighbouring properties.

S/38544

Construction of 17 no. dwelling houses, estate road and associated infrastructure (revision of site layout and house type details approved under planning permission S/27674) at land at Parc Gwernen, Fforestfach, Tycroes, Ammanford, SA18 3PR

A representation was received from the Local Member objecting to the application which re-iterated the points detailed within the Head of Planning’s written report included concerns in relation to:

• the orientation of plots;
• the loss of privacy ;
• the risk of flooding;
• the current surface water problems;
• the current issue of sewerage water flooding gardens;
• the need for a Section 106 agreement;
• road adoption;
• the impact of additional housing on the village infrastructure;
• the impact on the local school which is already at full capacity;
• no provision of a safe route along the highway eg. pavement to the local shops;
• loss of park and play areas;
• permission has already been granted to build 200+ homes in the ward.

The Senior Development Management Officer [South] and the Senior Technician (Planning Liaison) responded to the issues raised.

S/38564

Extension of existing storage building to convert this into a place of worship.  Demolition of existing building formerly used as an auction house.  Upgrading existing car parking area and drainage for proposed use at 2 Carmarthen Road, Cross Hands, Llanelli, SA14 6SP

A representation was received from the Local Member objecting to the application which re-iterated the points detailed within the Head of Planning’s written report and highlighted the following:

• highway concerns;
• concerns regarding the anticipated additional road users;
• currently there is no provision of a pedestrian crossing on the Crosshands square or Carmarthen Road despite Ysgol Maes y Gwendraeth being a included in the ‘safer route to school’ scheme.

The Senior Development Management Officer [South] and the Senior Technician (Planning Liaison) responded to the issues raised.

[Note: A request was received for the Committee to undertake a site visit.  The request was duly moved and seconded, however following a vote the request was denied.]

S/38665

New dwelling with off street parking at land adjacent to 9 Trebuan, Felinfoel, Llanelli, SA15 4LH