Agenda item

PL/04067

Construction of 14 no. affordable residential dwellings (exception site) with associated infrastructure works at Land off Cilycwm Road, Llandovery, SA20 0DU

PL/06479

One Planet Development comprising one cabin, one woodstore, one weaving workshop, one greenhouse and workshop, one storage shed, solar array, vegetable plot including fruit cage, orchard, two coppices, withybed and meadow at Land opposite Ty Derwen, Penybanc, Llandeilo, SA19 7TA

PL/06651

Change of use of existing public house to residential dwelling at Tafarn Y Deri, Ebenezer Road, Llanedi, Swansea, SA4 0YT

Following a presentation by the Senior Development Management Officer, the Committee was advised that the Head of Place and Sustainabilitywas recommending approval of the application for the reasons detailed within the written report.

Representations were received from the local member objecting to the application which re-iterated the points detailed within the Head of Place and Sustainability’s report and included the points detailed below: 

·         That Tafarn Y Deri was a thriving business.

·         Premises was occupied by a family who managed the pub and who accommodated and encouraged local charity groups.

·         Changing to a residential dwelling would be a significant loss to the village who fully supported Tafarn Y Deri.

·         Provides employment for local young people.

Officers responded to the issues raised.

PL/05187

The erection of new residential dwellings, vehicular access, open space and other associated infrastructure at Land at Cefncaeau, Llanelli

PL/06529

Local Need Dwelling (Re-submission of PL/04500 Refused on 18/10/2022) at Land at Old Hunt Kennels, Llandybie, Ammanford, SA18 3NX

Following a presentation by the Senior Development Management Officer, the Committee was advised that the Head of Place and Sustainabilitywas recommending refusal of the application for the reasons detailed within the written report.

A representation was received from the local member expressing support for the application which included:

·         Concerns that the failure of the Authority to provide homes and work for local people would have an impact on the locality.

·         The development site was only just outside the LDP area and within an area with existing buildings.

·         The applicants were supporting the local economy and if they were forced to move it would have an impact on the locality.

The Senior Development Management Officer responded to the points raised.

PL/06880

Construction of dwelling (Resubmission of PL/05554 Refused on 14/08/2023) at Land at 60 Heol Y Felin, Pontyberem, Llanelli, SA15 5DB

Following a presentation by the Senior Development Management Officer, the Committee was advised that the Head of Place and Sustainabilitywas recommending refusal of the application for the reasons detailed within the written report.

A representation was received from the local member expressing support for the application which included:

·         That the proposal was a modest sized house within a large rear garden.

·         The development would not adversely affect the amenity of neighboring houses.

·         There were already several example of neighbouring houses that had been built behind the houses facing Heol y Felin.

·         The development was important in keeping a young family in the community.

The Senior Development Management Officer responded to the points raised.