Agenda and minutes

Councillor

Minute Number

Nature of Interest

S. Williams

3.1 – Planning Application PL/07543 – Full planning permission to regularise existing gym use and the retrospective erection and retention of a marquee type structure at Hyve, Llanelli Gym, Llanelli, SA15 4AX

The applicant is a close personal friend and Councillor Williams is a member of the gym.

E. Skinner*

3.1 – Planning Application PL/08451 - Variation of Condition 1 on S/38285 (Amend wording of condition 1 to allow for a further 5 years for the submission of reserved matters) at Land at North Dock, Llanelli, SA15 2LY

Councillor Skinner lives near the site.

3.1

RESOLVED that the following planning applications be granted subject to the conditions detailed within the Report/Addendum of the Head of Place and Sustainability and or reported at the meeting:-

PL/07363

Proposed demolition of the existing garage and development of a convenience retail unit (Use Class A1), access, highways infrastructure, parking, landscaping, drainage arrangements and all other works (AMENDED) at Derlwyn Garage, Heol Y Neuadd, Tumble, Llanelli, SA14 6HS

[Notes: 

• In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 14.14, Cllr E. Skinner did not participate in the deliberations or voting of the application as he was not present for the entirety of the debate.

• Planning permission subject to receipt of a green infrastructure statement.]

PL/07543

Full planning permission to regularise existing gym use and the retrospective erection and retention of a marquee type structure at Hyve, Llanelli Gym, Llanelli, SA15 4AX

[Note: Cllr S. Williams, having earlier declared an interest in this item re-declared that interest and left the meeting during its consideration and voting thereof].

PL/07943

Amphitheatre with associated seating at Land adjacent to Newcastle Emlyn Castle Car Park, Castle Street, Newcastle Emlyn, SA38 9EF

PL/08109

Change of use of existing public house to residential dwelling and 2no. new detached dwellings in the car park area 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 Sustainability was recommending approval of the application, subject to the conditions, for the reasons detailed within the written report. 

Representations were received 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:

• The pub is a thriving business, providing employment for local people and benefiting the economy in this region of the county;

• The pub hosts community meetings and charity events, raising money for good causes and bringing the community together, positively impacting health and wellbeing;

• A large tree was cut down in the car park of the pub;

• Access to public transport within the area has decreased making travel to and from the village to access amenities more difficult;

• The pub experienced flooding in January 2024 and also has significant damage to the roof;

• There is no demand for additional dwellings within the village.

The Agent and Senior Development Management Officer responded to the points raised.

A representation was 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: 

• The strength of feeling within the community is reflected in the number of objections received;

• Tafarn Y Deri is a thriving business, well supported by the Llanedi residents and the wider area;

• Premises is occupied by a family who manage the pub and who accommodate and encourage local charity groups;

• Development Plan policy RT8 ‘Local Shops and Facilities’, which will result in the loss of an important Community and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 3.