Ysgol y Preseli - Artificial Turf Pitch April 2018 Designand Planning, Access Statement

Contents

1.0 Introduction 1

2.0 The Brief and Vision 2

3.0 Site Context & Analysis 3 - 10

4.0 Planning Policy Assessment 11 - 13

5.0 Design Development 14

6.0 The Proposal 15 - 17

7.0 Summary of the Proposal 18

Quality Management Job No CS/94873 Project Ysgol y Preseli - Artificial Turf Pitch Location Crymych Title Planning, Design and Access Statement Document Ref CS/94873/01 Issue Revision V1 - For consultation Date April 2018 Prepared by Laura Fretwell Revision Status/ History

Contents Checked by Jon Stoddard Rev Date Issue/ Purpose/ Comment Prepared Checked Authorised Authorised by Graham Parry V1 April 18 Issued for consultation L.Fretwell J. Stoddard G.Parry 1

1.0 Introduction • • • • Order 2016, thisstatement: (Amendment) () Procedure Management (Development TownPlanning The Country byrequired and As DAS. a requirementsof against scheme National and Local planning policy, the as well as meeting all of of the statutory assessment an provides also which Statement Access and Design Planning, this into incorporated been has DAS The in excess of1hectare) andlisted buildingconsent applications in Wales. (DAS) with most planning applications‘Major’ (i.e. those relating to sites There is a statutory requirement to submit a design and access statement (Gridreference SN183335) Crymych,of village the locatedin school comprehensive11-18 bilingual onland Pitch a Turf supports a is Pembrokeshire. Artificial Crymych,Preseli Ysgol Preseli, y Ysgol y It to adjacent a proposed 2017. for Design application June planning in (WAG) full Wales guidance in to Statements reference Access with and and Services Children’s Education on and for prepared Department Council’s been County has Pembrokeshire Statement of behalf Access and Design Planning This 1.1 Explains how specific issues which might affect access tothe access affect might which development have beenaddressed. issues specific how Explains into account; how and access to as policies relating to access inthe development adopted planhave been taken approach or policy the Explains the of context into that account; takes context development the of the design the appraise how and todevelopment taken steps the Demonstrates to thedevelopment; applied been havethat concepts and principles design the Explains Introduction • • • • 1.4 • • • • • 1.3 and documents: The application submission comprises the following portfolio of drawings the submission. in reflected is this and development proposed the of assessment and design the involvedprofessionalin haverangebeen specialistsof A planning policy. documents supporting the and required to ensure validation. The application initial concept design was in line with planning the of content and scope the confirming in assisted has feedback pre-application The ref PR/0208/17 Jones of Ceri from Pembrokeshire County Council Planning Department on the 01/09/2017 was received response enquiry pre-application A 1.2 Ground Investigation report- TaiCeredigion Kite Ecology -Extended Phase1Ecological Survey. Nov 2017 Planning DesignandAccessStatement (thisdocument); Planning Application Form withinclusive certificates; Tree Removal andRetention Plan(YYP-CAP-00-XX-DR-L-0004) Landscape Masterplan (YYP-CAP-00-XX-DR-L-0003); General Arrangement Plan(YYP-CAP-0000-XX-DR-C-0101); Existing Site Plan(YYP-CAP-00-XX-DR-L-0002); Site Location Plan(YYP-CAP-00-XX-DR-L-0001); Documents Drawings Planning Application Submission 2.1 The Brief and Vision The design of the pitch is to include the following:

The brief is to construct an artificial turf pitch on land located immediately • 4m high ball stop fencing to the north of playing fields associated with Ysgol y Preseli and Crymych • School perimeter fencing Leisure Centre. • Floodlighting • Maintenance access road and pedestrian footpath The purpose of the pitch is to provide a much needed all weather facility • A cross country track around the perimeter of the site for both local schools and the wider community and will add to the • 1.5m perimeter path that can accomodate spectators existing sports facilities currently used at Ysgol y Preseli and Crymych Leisure Centre.

The pitch is to be suitable for the playing of hockey as the primary use and football as the secondary use.

The area of the artificial turf pitch will be 101.4m by 63m. This is based on a 91.4m by 55m pitch area with 4m wide side run off areas and 5m end run off areas. There will also be two 10m by 3m tarmac goal storage areas outside the above area.

Feels Like A high quality sports facility for use by the school and local Vision community.

Looks Like Ysgol Y Preseli Functions Like Artificial Turf pitch with associated access paths, fencing, All weather sports pitch for lighting and soft landscaping. Artificial Turf Pitch the provision of hockey and Choice of materials to be football. Pitch to be flood lit to sensitive to their surroundings. facilitate evening use. 2.0 The Brief & Vision

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3.0 Site Context & Analysis to agree thelandacquisition. County Council, discussions are ongoing with the land owner Pembrokeshireof ownershipthe currentlyin not is land The Figure 1. This on acres). shown is which access construction forarea the includes (7.1 hectares 2.89 approximately covers and Centre Leisure Crymych and Preseli y Ysgol with associated fields playing of north the to immediately located land on The project involves the construction of an artificial turf pitch Location Plan(YYP-CAP-00-XX-DR-L-0001) Pembrokeshire at grid reference Crymych, SN 183 in 335. ReferA478 to the the Site to adjacent located is Preseli Y Ysgol Location 3.1 Site Context andAnalysis Figure 1-Site Location Planandaccessplan N vehicle access construction Proposed Entrance Main Presel Ysgol Y

A478 i Crymych Leisure Centre Crymych pitch location Artificial turf Proposed Station rd N Rugby Converted Club Railway Station

Old Station Yard

Dismantled Railway Seion Capel Villa Farm

A478 H2

H1 Afon Taf Rugby training field Dyfyd-Powys 218 Police & Fire Station H3 Woodland Plantation 1 in 19 Gradient

H4 Ditch 230

Crymych Leisure Centre Church

Ysgol Y Preseli

Cefn Mawr

Ysgol Y Frenni

Figure 2 -Site Analysis Plan 4 5

3.0 Site Context & Analysis mountain beyond. Residential properties, commercial businesses andfarm buildings along theA478andStation road can beseen to thenorthand west. businesses commercial properties, Residential beyond. mountain Fawr Frenni the and countryside open towards views are there north the To tennis fields, playing rugby courts andthesite itselfiscurrently usedasarugby training pitch. including developments facilities sporting these various with are There associated Centre. Leisure Crymych and Frenni y YsgolPembrokeshire.is sitein the Preseli,of Ysgoly south Immediately the to village Crymych, small settlement of a the of east the to proposedsits siteThe Landscape character Aspect Area. borrowed views northwards to the coast addto thesense of placethe within further and west the to Hills Preseli the of views borrowed Open throughout. characteristic similar a has landscape the varies topography the Whilst tops. ‘’feel’’valleysmoorland a having grazing, areas of and moreexposedon hill characterisedis farmland byrolling area of upland an occasionalwith wooded It Hills. Preseli the for setting contextual the forms which Area Aspect large A PMBRKVS003 -Mynydd Crogwy description aspect. Thesummary reads as follows; The location of the proposed site is within the Mynydd Crogwy Visual & Sensory which fall withinthestudy are boundary describedbelow; areas aspect Sensory & Visual The area. an of character visual and landscape the to directly most contribute that those are elements sensory These characteristics. and quality visual its of assessment an with along landscape, the of form and cover topography,land the describes aspect Sensory & Visual The set ofcriteria. area that describes, classifies and evaluates its quality based upon an all-Wales foreach developed is dataset A areas. aspect as known intogeographicunits Landscape and Landscapes Cultural Habitats. For each of these topic layers the landscape is evaluated Landscape, and divided Historic Sensory, & Visual Geological, layers; topic aspect evaluated five on collected data manage and store to (GIS) Systems Information Geographic uses LANDMAP LANDMAP. as Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has a database for landscape information known Landmap 3.2 Landscape Character ofthesite andsurrounding area located approximately 110mnorthofthenorthernsite boundary. are and dwellings as used now are buildings station The 1962. in closed and 1875 in built was The Railway. Cardigan and Whitland the on Station Railway Arms Crymych the recorded has Wales for Records Monuments National The • • • are several withinthelocality ofthesite. therebut itself site the on (SAM)MonumentsAncient Scheduled Thereareno There are nolisted buildingswithin2kmofthesite Historical Designations the pre-consultation process. these affect during consulted will be proposals will Wales the Resource Natural However, that sites. unlikely designated is It west. south the to 1.8km the site. The Gweunydd Blaencleddau SSSI and SAC are situated approximately the Preseli of west and 1.8km approximately situated are (SAC) Conservation (SSSI) of Area Special interest Scientific Special of Site Preseli Mynydd The Ecological Designations 3.3 impact thelandscape character ofthesite andsurrounding area. It is therefore considered that the proposed development would not adversely activity.sporting for used land of areas and large of context the landscape in seen the surrounding be would for scale an appropriate of is proposed pitch The artificial village. rural a of that is area the of character landscape The and school the development than to thewest distant viewselevation towards thePreseli hillsare limited. lower a at is site the as However landscape. to the west towards the Preseli hills which are an open, sparsely-settled upland Further to the south and west is Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Land rises ol yan ap ilot A io ae ilot oae approximately located hillfort age 2.6km to thewest iron An - Hillfort Camp Dygarn Foel round several lie barrow east SAM’s north the to 2.2km Approximately - Fawr Frenni Crug BachRound barrow -Approximately 200mto thewest ofthesite Designated Sites The Dyfyd Archaeological Trust also records the following within the village of the adjacent ditch which flows from the south to the north. The hedgerow Crymych includes mature stands of Holly and willow. The area towards the north west corner of the site is damp and includes species such as Marsh willowherb, • Capel Seion marsh marigold and soft rush. • Blacksmith Workshop (near Police Station) • Antioch Chapel Southern boundary (H4) - The southern boundary and the woodland plantation • Railway Station on the south western corner comprise Larch tree species. Approximately 5m3 • Crug Bach Round barrow of the trees have been removed just east of the plantation to create a site access. The tree removal was undertaken in February outside the bird nesting -Powys archaeological trust have been consulted and there are no season. requirements for archaeological mitigation to be considered as part of the scheme proposals. The hedgerows are likely to be used by foraging and commuting bats and by nesting birds during the nesting season (March - late August). Landscape Designations There are areas of the site that may be suitable for amphibians and therefore Pembrokeshire Coast National Park lies west - south west of the site. The precautionary measures are to be taken during site clearance works. closest point is approximately 370m to the south west.

3.4 Topography and Drainage

The topography of the site adjoining the school playing fields slopes in a north easterly direction from 230m AOD to 218m AOD at an average gradient of 1 in 19. The surface water follows into a ditch running along the length of the eastern boundary. The water presumably drains into the Afon Taf to located to the north and east of the site.

3.5 Existing vegetation/ Nature Conservation

The proposed site consists of semi improved/ improved grassland which is cut regularly. The northern most field is used as a rugby training field and is surrounded by hedgerows as described in the following text (extracted from Extended Phase 1 Ecological report prepared by Kite Ecology).

Hedge along western boundary (H1) - Species poor dominated by willow (Salix species) Overgrown scrubby species extend into the field and include species such as brambles and nettles.

Hedge along the northern boundary (H2) - Species poor hedgerow comprising hawthorn, gorse and willow. The base of the hedgerow contains species such as bramble, bracken and nettles.

Hedge along eastern boundary (H3) - A tall hedgerow is set on a bank over

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3.0 Site Context & Analysis Figure 3 -Photograph Location Plan N Station Police andFire Dyfyd-Powys

Ysgol YPreseli A478 Leisure Centre Crymych 4 Station rd 3 Ysgol YFrenni 2 5 6 1 Photograph 1 - View looking north east over the proposed location of the artificial pitch with Frenni Fawr mountain in the distance.

Photograph 2 - View north - north west towards Villa Farm and properties along Station Road (right of picture) and A478 (Main Road through Crymych)

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3.0 Site Context & Analysis Photograph 4-View from existing path northofCrymych Leisure Centre lookingnortheast towards existing Larch plantation andthe proposed site beyond. photograph isDyfyd-Powys Police andFire Station Photograph 3-View adjacent to Leisure Centre lookingeast towards tennis courts, playing fieldandproperties alongtheA478.Thebuildingincentre ofthe Photograph 5 - View towards existing rugby pitch which is the proposed location for the artificial turf pitch. The larch plantation is left of the photograph and there is a single line of larch trees forming the field boundary. A number of trees were felled in February 2018

Photograph 6 - View looking south - south west towards the southern boundary of the proposed site and the adjacent rugby pitch. Ysgol y Frenni Junior School is in the centre of the picture and Ysgol y Preseli is to the right. 10 Figure 4 - Proposal Map 11 - Pembrokeshire County Council Local Development Plan - Feb 2013

EMP/030/0001

Settlement boundary

GN/34

HSG/030/00043

Site Location

Ysgol y Preseli

H4

HSG/030/LDP/01 Hard Rock Resource Policy (Policy GN. 22) 4.0 Planning Policy Assessment 4.0 Planning Policy

Figure 5- Inset Map 9 - Pembrokeshire County Council Local Development Plan - Feb 2013 11 4.1 Planning Policy Policy SP 16 (The Countryside) states, inter alia, that the essential requirements of people who live and work in the countryside will be met whilst protection the landscape and natural Development proposals are required to have close regard to relevant national and local and built environment. planning policies. It is considered that the provision of additional sports facilities at this location will meet The Local Development Plan (LDP) for Pembrokeshire was adopted in February 2013. the essential requirements of people in the area and whilst it is not an essential form of development of itself, the landscape impacts are limited, as discussed below. As such, it is The relevant policies are as follows: considered that the proposal would accord with the strategic aims of policy SP 16.

The site is beyond the settlement boundary for Crymych and, therefore, in the countryside. The Capacity and Character of the Area There are no site-specific designations relating to the site but it is identified as being within Policy GN.1 (General Development Policy) contains a number of criteria to evaluate an area of significant limestone deposits. applications.

Immediately adjoining the site to the west are three large agricultural fields. These have been Criterion (1) states that development will be permitted where the nature, location, siting and allocated in the LDP for residential development (Council reference no. HSG/030/00043). It scale of the proposed development is compatible with the capacity and character of the site is estimated that this land, at 2.07 hectares (5.12 acres), could accommodate 60 dwellings. and the area within which it is located. This allocation, however, has no immediate implications for this site. The site is immediately adjoining existing sporting facilities associated with a large secondary Principle of Development school. The nature, location and siting of the development is therefore compatible with the Policy SP 1 (Sustainable Development) states that all development proposals must character of the area. The size of the site, at 2.89 hectares (7.1 acres), is of an appropriate demonstrate how positive economic, social and environmental impacts will be achieved and scale, having regard to the proposed use, and is commensurate in scale with the adjoining adverse impacts minimised. playing fields.

The proposed pitch would have positive social and economic impacts by enhancing Criterion (2) of policy GN.1 states, inter alia, that development will be permitted where it the existing sports facilities at Ysgol y Preseli and Crymych Leisure Centre and providing would not result in significant detrimental impact on local amenity in terms of visual impact employment and expenditure during construction. The environmental impacts are discussed or noise below. As such, it is considered that the proposal would accord with the strategic aims of policy SP 1. The proposed pitch would be enclosed by a 4 metre high green pvc weld mesh fence, together with 8No, 12m high floodlighting. Policy SP 9 (The Welsh Language) states, inter alia, that development will be managed sensitively in areas where the Welsh language has a significant role in the local community. Criterion (3) states, inter alia, that development will be permitted where it would not The supporting text (paragraph 5.46) refers to the Wales Spatial Plan and states that the adversely affect landscape character, quality and diversity. Welsh language has a significant role within communities and should be promoted asa positive attribute. The proposed pitch would be located in an area that is not identified as having any significant landscape qualities. It is also to the rear of Ysgol y Preseli and Crymych Leisure Centre, and The site is in a community where, according to the 2011 census, approximately 60% of the residential properties in the area are orientated away from the site. There are also no easily population is Welsh speaking. In addition, Ysgol y Preseli is a significant provider of secondary accessible public viewpoints from the highway network in the immediate area that afford Welsh language education in the area. The development of additional sporting facilities at views on to the site. this location, therefore, would accord with the strategic aims of policy SP 9. There are, however, viewpoints from Ysgol y Preseli and Crymych Leisure Centre towards the site, the open countryside to the north and Frenni Fawr mountain beyond. The proposed development, however, would be seen in the context of large areas of land used for sporting activity and it would be at a lower level than the open countryside before it rises towards Frenni Fawr. The proposed development would not adversely impact these views. 12 13

4.0 Planning Policy Assessment of policyGN.34. As such, it is considered that the proposal would accord with the requirements • • • requirements thefollowing have beenimplemented withinthedesign is allows for pitch the and of described in greater detail maintenanceon page 16. To The weather. reduce the over all site all maintenance durability in facility greater the of offers use increased also pitch artificial proposed The appropriate for people inthevicinity. proposaltherefore,would,weathers.the form all of size,and in The design be field. As an artificial pitch, itwould also allow for playing asignificant volume a ofactivity with commensurate shape rectangular conventional, a have would It activities. sporting for area surface offer of metres would square floodlighting, 6,000 approximately and fencing associated with pitch, proposed The track isalsoproposed via a 2m wide level pedestrian path and a 3m wide vehicle maintenance access easy walking distance of the main through road within in Crymych. Access and is proposed Centre Leisure Crymych of north is the It to metresneeds. 70 community approximately serve to located well is site the that considered is It 3. Provision ismadefor thefuturemanagement andmaintenance ofthesite. intended to and serve; 2. It is of appropriate size, design and form to meet the needs of the people it is 1. Itiswelllocated to community needs; serve inter alia,thatnew outdoor recreationareaswillbepermitted where: Areas) Recreation Outdoor of Creation and (Protection GN.34 Policy Creation ofOutdoor Recreation Areas would, therefore, becompatible with the requirements ofpolicyGN.1. adverse scheme The area. any character, the landscape diversity of the or affect on quality have not would development the that considered is it such, As existing trees asa result ofthedevelopment. of loss the mitigate for to boundary eastern the towards proposed is planting Hedgerow planting is proposed along the northern site boundary and woodland ease ofmaintenance. for earthworks the from away swales open via be also will drainage The which willonlyrequire cuttingonceortwicea year. mix grass wildflower a with seeded be will embankments and slopes The added benefit of beinginadarker location forwildlife benefits. the has also and pitch the onto blowing leaves fallen prevent to site the of east far the to sited is planting woodland proposed the of location The

states, objectives ofpolicyGN.22. impacted to given any significant extent and the proposal would and not conflict with the economic presently are be not would mineral resource potential the that reserves considered is extent,it their the that evidence no is There any must economic reserves beachieved whereappropriate. statespolicy The The site is located within an area identified in the LDP as underlain by limestone. Policy GN.22(PriorExtraction oftheMineral Resource) Minerals with therequirements ofpolicyGN.37. accord to likely is scheme any that considered is it such, As biodiversity. site as hedgerow, the enhance will which areas seeded flower grass such wild and planting woodland The planting additional works. some proposed incorporates the design by proposed affected be may which species and habitats A Phase One habitat survey has been undertaken which has identified potential area usingdirectional shields. surrounding the in pollution light minimise to designed been has lighting The floodlightingLED 12m high 8no is proposed theperimeteraround thepitch. of to approach positive maintaining and,wherever possible,enhancingbiodiversity. a demonstrate should development that things, other Biodiversity) of Enhancement and (Protection GN.37 Policy Nature Conservation that where new development is permitted, prior permitted,development of prior newis where extraction that

states, amongst 5.1 Design Development

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1015 6.1 The Proposal 8no 12m high LED floodlighting is proposed around the perimeter of the pitch. The lighting has been designed to minimise light pollution in the surrounding area using Pitch Design directional shields . The lighting will only be operational whilst the pitch is in use.

The pitch will be a sand dressed polyethylene artificial turf carpet, colour The lighting levels are as follows:- green (91.4 x 55 metres) suitable for the playing of hockey (Primary use) and • Hockey match play (Class 1) - 350 lux maintained. football (Secondary use). The pitch will be marked out for a number of sports • Hockey development and community level training - 200 lux maintained. as follows:- • Football - 180 lux maintained.

• Full size hockey pitch in white lines (principle markings.) Bollard lighting will also be installed adjacent to the access paths. • Full size football pitch markings in yellow. • 2no. Cross pitch 7-a-side hockey pitches to include D’s, centre spot and Maintenance of pitch corner markers. Markings to be in red. The maintenance of the pitch should be undertaken in accordance with SAPCA Code of The area of the artificial turf pitch is 101.4m by 63m. This is based on a 91.4m Practice for the construction and Maintenance of Synthetic Turf Pitches. The extract below by 55m pitch area with 4m wide side run off areas and 5m end run off areas. is from the guidance document (Chapter 1.1.3.10)and provides an understanding of the minimum level of maintenance required to keep a sand filled pitch in good condition. A 1.5m wide area for spectators will surround the pitch and will be separated from the by a crowd barrier. Included within this area there will also be two Daily - At end of the days play 10m by 3m tarmac goal storage areas. • Check fixtures and fittings • Check and top-up fill levels at penalty spots, short corners etc A 4m high fence will enclose the pitch and spectator area. The fence will • Make sure gates are shut be constructed from green PVC coated welded mesh fixed to high tensile galvanised line wires fence with a timber kick board at the ground level. Weekly • Clear leaves and rubbish from the area Access • Deal with any new weeds, moss or algae • Groom the surface of the pitch to redistribute infill There will be two tarmac paths constructed to facilitate access to the proposed pitch from the area to the north of the Leisure Centre. A 3m wide maintenance Monthly vehicle access path is proposed which will be constructed in a linear alignment • Check infill levels at a 1 in 10 gradient. The other will be a 2m wide pedestrian footpath • Outside the fence, check and clear mowing strips and check cleanliness of access constructed at 1 in 20.5 gradient. paths • Check seams, inlaid lines etc., and report failures to installer Temporary access for construction vehicles will be required. Access will be via the Leisure Centre entrance, the perimeter of the existing tennis courts and Periodically - at least every six months along the existing stone path. • Check thoroughly for moss and algae growth, food stains, etc and remedy as appropriate Lighting • Top up fill as required • Treat pitch with moss killer, algaecide, etc. Floodlighting will be installed to allow evening use of the facility bythe community and would also enable the school to host sports tournaments. Annually • Treat pitch with moss killer, algaecide, etc. • Call in installer if any aspect is causing significant concern

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6.0 The Proposal nesting season. This was to create an access so works could commence in could commence works so summer 2018should planning permission begranted.access an bird the to create was outside 2018 This February season. in nesting removed were trees larch of number A decision. the Council of support in were they and removal County tree regarding the Officer Landscape Pembrokeshire with ofthe held also were value biodiversity Discussions trees. low larch the confirmed report 1 phase ecological The as they looked to bedeclininginhealth. question in also was trees the safetyof term long The grounds. school within from supervision members staffof is required areas in where trees are located larch plantation larch of line and trees was taken safety on grounds. Increased existingremove the to decision The considered.was community and children school of the safety the pitch artificial the for design the preparation of the In Community Safety drainage ditch located alongtheeastern sideofthesite viaaswale. existing the to discharge will and run-off greenfield to restricted be will pitch the discharged water from The perforated via pipes. chamber restriction flow will water filtrate surface into the sub-base. the Water held within the sub-base will be and conveyed to a construction porous of be will pitch artificial The change. climate for allowance an plus event period return year 100 the up storagefor water storm sufficient provide and regime drainagenatural the mimic help to development proposed this on Sustainabledrainageutilised systems be toare Surface Water Drainage costs andmaintenance costs. pitch is in use. LED lighting is more the cost whilst effective operational in both the be day only to day running and lighting LED be will lighting proposed The usage would provide overall better value for money. of level increased the pitch grass costof a as thesame the be may pitch the maintaining Whilst design. sustainable a more to contribute benefits These all year round facility. an provide to ability the and space of use durability,efficient greatermore as There are several benefits of an artificial pitch over natural grass surfacing such Sustainability at the beginning of August 2018 and be completed at the end of December 2018. of end the at completed be and 2018 August of beginning the at The construction period for the works is expected to be 16 weeks to commence nesting seasonMarch -Late Aug/Sept. The remainder of the trees to be removed shall be undertaken outside the bird levels down to allow thewildflowers to thrive. order receiveare areastothat nutrientto in wildflower grassin the seed keep topsoil the over spread be will subsoil and The planting site. the woodland across spread excessthe any within used be will topsoil The site. the of east the be to will bunds soil the locationtoconstruction. of The siteprior on piles separate in stored and stripped be to required be will subsoil and topsoil The Construction Considerations native speciessuchasScots Pine,Alder, Willow andBirch. evergreenof mix a deciduous be proposedand will development. species The the a of result of existing as compensateto help loss trees the will planting for woodland The wildlife. other and bats to benefit of be also will which fence) perimeter the (outside site the of east the to proposed is planting Woodland benefit to foraging bats. of be will hedgerow which double create a hedgerow.existing will the This to adjacent boundary northern the along proposed is planting hedgerow Native to define the route. grass wildflower of area the necessary as cut be within will grass The pitch. the of perimeter the around planting included be will track country cross A site. only required to the becutonceortwiceayear. is sward the of as reduced biodiversity be also the will cutting grass enhance of costs Maintenance to slopes and embankments the on and pitch the surrounding fields the in proposed are areas grass Wildflower are proposed; following The aspects. ecology and landscaping considers also proposals The Landscape Proposals 7.1 Summary

The proposal is to construct an artificial turf pitch and associated access paths on land located immediately to the north of playing fields associated with Ysgol y Preseli and Crymych Leisure Centre.

The purpose of the pitch is to provide a much needed all weather facility for both local schools and the wider community and will add to the existing sports facilities currently used at Ysgol y Preseli and Crymych Leisure Centre.

Floodlighting will also be installed to allow evening use of the facility by the community and would also enable the school to host sports tournaments.

The pitch is to be suitable for the playing of hockey as the primary use and football as the secondary use.

The proposals will also involve the erection of fencing and landscaping works. The landscaping will be in the form of wild flower grass areas, hedgerows and woodland planting which will provide ecological benefits.

As demonstrated within this Planning Design and Access Statement, the proposed development complies with planning policies in the adopted Local Development Plan. It is therefore respectfully recommended that this planning application should be granted permission. 7.0 Summary

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