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Construction and
operation of inert waste recycling facility, waste processing and
associated works to include the construction of a screening bund at
Cilyrychen Quarry, Llandybie,
Ammanford, SA14 3JE
(NOTE:
1.
Mr H. Towns having earlier declared an interest in this item
re-declared that interest and left the meeting during its
consideration.
2.
Councillor R. Sparkes having not attended the earlier site visit
was not in attendance during consideration of this application)
The Development Management Officer for
Minerals and Wastereferred to the private site visit undertaken by
the Committee earlier that day (minute 3.2 of the Planning
Committee held on the 15th
August, 2024 refers), the purpose of which was to enable the
Committee to view the site and assess its impact on the local
environments.
He referred, with the aid of PowerPoint
slides, to the written report (and addendum) of the Head of Place
and Sustainabilitywhich provided an appraisal of the site together
with a description of the proposal, a summary of consultation
responses received and information relating to the local and
national policies relevant to the assessment of the
application.
A local member addressed the Committee in
relation to the application which included reference to:
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Nil gain to the community with no new jobs being created,
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impact of increased lorry traffic on the main highway and along the
tributary roads from Saron and Penygroes passing Blaenau and Llandybie schools;
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no reference to some ecology reports having been done out of
season
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no reference to a base water report having been undertaken to
assess the impact of the proposed development
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proximity to a nearby children’s home and rear gardens of
residential properties
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the impact on the standard of living for local
residents
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the pinch point on the highway near to the local primary school
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the height of the bund adjacent to residential properties blocking
sound to some extent but also blocking light and the planting of
trees increasing the height
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the absence of a crusher on site to enable the Committee to assess
its potential noise impact on local
residents
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imposing an unwanted development on the community.
The Senior Minerals and Waste Planning Officer
responded to questions raised by the Committee on the application
and advised that the Head of Place and Sustainabilitywas
recommending approval of the application (subject to conditions)
for the reasons detailed within the written report.
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