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Document Pack Mark James LLM, DPA, DCA Prif Weithredwr , Chief Executive, Neuadd y Sir, Caerfyrddin. SA31 1JP County Hall, Carmarthen. SA31 1JP TUESDAY, 3 MAY 2016 TO: ALL MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE I HEREBY SUMMON YOU TO ATTEND A MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE WHICH WILL BE HELD IN THE CHAMBER, COUNTY HALL, CARMARTHEN AT 1.30 PM ON TUESDAY, 10TH MAY, 2016 FOR THE TRANSACTION OF THE BUSINESS OUTLINED ON THE ATTACHED AGENDA Mark James CHIEF EXECUTIVE PLEASE RECYCLE Democratic Officer: Martin S. Davies Telephone (direct line): 01267 224059 Fax: (01267) 224911 E-Mail: [email protected] Ref: AD016-001 PLANNING COMMITTEE 19 MEMBERS PLAID CYMRU GROUP - 7 MEMBERS 1. Councillor J.M. Charles Member of Llanegwad Community Council 2. Councillor W.T. Evans Member of Llangyndeyrn Community Council 3. Councillor J.K. Howell 4. Councillor W.J. Lemon Member of Llanelli Town Council 5. Councillor A. Lenny Member of Carmarthen Town Council 6. Councillor J. Owen 7. Councillor J.S. Williams Member of Pontyberem Community Council LABOU R GROUP - 6 MEMBERS 1. Councillor A.P. Cooper Member of Llandybie Community Council 2. Councillor T. Davies Member of Gorslas Community Council 3. Councillor D.C. Evans Member of Ammanford Town Council 4. Councillor A.W. Jones 5. Councillor K. Madge Member of Cwmamman Town Council 6. Councillor M.K. Thomas Member of Llannon Community Council INDEPENDENT GROUP - 6 MEMBERS 1. Councillor D.B. Davies Member of Llansteffan Community Council 2. Councillor I.W. Davies 3. Councillor J.A. Davies 4. Councillor I.J. Jackson Member of Llandovery Town Council 5. Councillor H.I. Jones Member of Bronwydd Community Council 6. Councillor T. Theophilus Member of Cilycwm Community Council NOMINATED SUBSTITUTES Plaid Cymru Group (4) 1. Councillor M.J.A. Lewis 2. Councillor D.J.R. Llewellyn 3. Councillor G.B. Thomas 4. Councillor J.E. Williams Labour Group (4) 1. Councillor R. Bartlett 2. Councillor P.M. Edwards 3. Councillor J.D. James Member of Pembrey & Burry Port Town Council 4. Councillor P.E.M. Jones Member of Pembrey & Burry Port Town Council Independent Group (4) 1. Councillor S.M. Allen Member of Whitland Town Council 2. Councillor W.J.W. Evans Member of Llanddarog Community Council 3.. Councillor P.M. Hughes 4. Councillor D.W.H. Richards Local Member invited to attend the meeting:- Agenda Item 3.2 – Councillor B.A.L. Roberts A G E N D A 1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENC E. 2. DECLARATIONS OF PERS ONAL INTERESTS. 3. TO CONSIDER THE HEAD OF PLANNING'S REPORT S ON THE FOLLOWING PLANNING APPLICATIONS [WHICH HAD BEEN THE SUBJECT OF EARLIER SITE VISITS BY THE COMMITTEE] AND TO DETERMINE THE APPLICATIONS: 3 .1 E/33054 - RESUBMISSION OF APPLICATION E/32204 5 - 16 WITHDRAWN ON 19.8.15 - CHANGE OF USE OF EXISTING INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL AND ANCILLARY OFFICE UNITS TO ALLOW RENTAL, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND MOT OF CLASS 4,5 &7 VEHICLES AT UNIT 1 AND 5, MAESQUARRE ROAD, AMMANFORD, CARMARTHENSHIRE, SA18 2HQ; 3 .2 S/33 499 - QUAYSIDE LANDSCAPING WORKS - 17 - 26 AMENDMENT TO LANDSCAPING SCHEME PREVIOUSLY APPROVED UNDER PLANNING REFERENCE S/19221 DATED 07/10/10 AT LAND AT MACHYNYS WEST, LLANELLI, CARMARTHENSHIRE; 3 .3 W/33489 - CHANGE OF USE OF EXISTING BUILDINGS TO 27 - 44 ANIMAL FEED FACILITY WITH ASSOCIATED EXTERNAL WORKS AND THE PROVISION OF A NEW PRIVATE ACCESS ROAD AT CWM EYNON FARM, FOUR ROADS, KIDWELLY, SA17 4SD. 4. TO DETERMINE THE PLA NNING APPLICATIONS D ETAILED WITHIN THE FOLLOWING REPORTS OF THE HEAD OF PLANNING: 4 .1 AREA WEST - DETERMINATION OF PLANNING 45 - 60 APPLICATIONS. This page is intentionally left blank Agenda Item 3.1 Application No E/33054 Application Type Full Planning Proposal & RESUBMISSION OF APPLICATION E/32204 WITHDRAWN ON Location 19.8.15 - CHANGE OF USE OF EXISTING INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL AND ANCILLARY OFFICE UNITS TO ALLOW RENTAL, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND MOT OF CLASS 4, 5 & 7 VEHICLES AT UNIT 1 AND 5, MAESQUARRE ROAD, AMMANFORD, CARMARTHENSHIRE, SA18 2HQ Applicant(s) BARRIE WILLIAMS, 21 PONTARDULAIS ROAD, LLANGENNECH, LLANELLI, SA14 8YE Agent DAVIES RICHARDS DESIGN LTD - CHRISTIAN WILLIAMS, 42 RHOSMAEN STREET, LLANDEILO, SA19 6HD Case Officer Andrew Francis Ward Pontamman Date of validation 07/12/2015 CONSULTATIONS Head of Public Protection – Offers no objection to the application subject to the Imposition of conditions Ammanford Town Council – No observations received to date. Local Member - County Councillor D C Evans is a member of the Planning Committee and requested that the Planning Committee visits the site prior to determining the application to enable members to fully consider his objections; • The application is a resubmission of Application No E/32204 which was withdrawn on the 19.8.15 due to, as I understand, that an insufficient noise report was submitted. • I am aware that a further noise report has been submitted with this latest application, and is now being considered by our Public Protection Division. • This site, which is bounded on two sides by residential dwellings is wholly, in my view and of the number of residents who have to date objected to this development, inappropriate for this type of activity. In fact it is beyond belief that this site was afforded planning permission initially, considering its location, and bearing in mind that there is a small Industrial estate the other side of the road to this development. Page 5 • My concern is that this present structure, which is nothing more than a glorified tin shed, is hopelessly inadequate in the context of Noise Attenuation bearing in mind its proposed use! The intended use being “To allow for the Rental, Maintenance, Repair, and M.O.T. of Class 4, 5 and 7 Vehicles”. • I can envisage, that the noise created by air powered tools and hydraulics, reversing sirens and the revving of diesel engines being “Emission tested” will have a detrimental effect on the ability of the local residents in the enjoyment of their property. • The noise created by these processes will be magnified by the fact that some of the properties most likely to be affected are located on the elevated boundary to this site, in that the rear of these properties are looking down on this ‘glorified tin shed’ The noise therefore will in effect, not only go through the sides, but the roof as well! • I am equally concerned on the aspect of air pollution which may occur when these large trucks are being tested, for example, for their M.O.T. and the particulates including No2 which could be generated. • There is currently no adequate noise insulation or emission control at these premises! • In addition, these premises have had an unfortunate history with previous fires which set alight neighbouring gardens and a fatal accident a few years back. • In my opinion this development is wholly inappropriate for what is a residential location. I trust therefore that the reasons outlined above will satisfy the criterion to facilitate a site visit, in order for the members of the Planning Committee to see for themselves how this application may have such a detrimental effect on neighbouring residents. Natural Resources Wales – Offers no objection subject to advice. Dwr Cymru Welsh Water – Offers no objections to the proposal. Neighbours/Public – The application was advertised by the erection of three Site Notices. As a result, five letters of objection have been received. The points of objection are summarised as follows:- • The proposal would entail a use that should not be situated next to residential properties. • The proposed use would entail a fire risk from the storage of petroleum based products, storage of oils, tyres and the use of welders, cutting materials etc. The risk of fires and explosions is real. • There are already a number of MOT garages in the area, it is difficult to identify any significant benefit to the community and would be to the detriment to other businesses. • Vehicles would be continually entering, exiting and manoeuvring in the yard below the properties, plus vehicles would be being repaired and tested in the workshops. The level of noise generated, along with the associated air pollution would be unbearable in close proximity to the residential properties. Page 6 • The vehicle movements along with revving engines, horns and alarms would also create a noise nuisance. The two previous businesses on the site have both caused disturbance and this proposal is likely to lead to unacceptable levels of noise and fumes, due to breaches of the previous strict planning conditions imposed at appeal. • There would be a lot of vehicles using the single access point creating a potential black spot for motorists and pedestrians using Maesquarre Road which is close to the junction for High Street and Pontamman Bridge. The use will also generate more traffic through Ammanford making congestion worse. • There are more suitable locations for this business such as Tirydail Lane or Capel Hendre Industrial Estate. • There is a possibility that the buildings are occupied by bat, whilst there is evidence of Japanese Knotweed growing adjacent to Unit 5, which should be treated accordingly. • The development will negatively impact the existing businesses in the area causing job losses. RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY The following previous applications have been received on the application site:- E/32204 Change of use of existing industrial/commercial and ancillary office units to allow rental, maintenance, repair and MOT of Class 4, 5 & 7 vehicles Withdrawn 19 August 2015 E/16920 Removal of condition no 1 on planning D6/12051/86; removal of condition nos 1,