Brecon Beacons National Park Authority

PLANNING, ACCESS AND RIGHTS OF WAY

COMMITTEE

25 April 2017

RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE DIRECTOR OF PLANNING

ON APPLICATIONS FOR DETERMINATION BY

THE PLANNING, ACCESS AND RIGHTS OF WAY

COMMITTEE

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APPLICATION NUMBER: 17/14440/FUL APPLICANTS NAME(S): Mr Tom Whittal-Williams SITE ADDRESS: Upper Triley Farm Road Llantilio Pertholey Sir Fynwy NP7 8DF

GRID REF: E: 331470 N:218467 : DATE VALIDATED: 1 February 2017 DECISION DUE DATE: 24 May 2017 CASE OFFICER: Mrs Kate Edwards

PROPOSAL Erection of an agricultural building for poultry rearing with associated feed bins, hardstanding and access track and alterations to access on to A465

ADDRESS Upper Triley Farm, Hereford Road, Llantilio Pertholey

Page 2 of 21 CONSULTATIONS/COMMENTS Consultee Received Comments

Health And Safety 9th Feb 2017 Does not currently lie within the consultation Executive distance of a major hazard site. Linesearch 9th Feb 2017 Commenting Llantilio Pertholey 17th Feb 2017 In respect of Planning applications The Community Community Council Council would recommend approval of the following:- a 17/14440 re Agricultural buildings ,access etc for poultry unit at Upper Triley Farm , Hereford road, Llantilio Pertholey,and b 17/14437 re alteration to the ventilation at the same premises. 3rd Mar 2017 I have no objections to make in relation to the County Council proposal. Environmental Health Monmouthshire 10th Feb 2017 No objection (subject to any specified conditions County Council below) Highways OBSERVATIONS / COMMMENTS My observations are reiterated as per 16/14194. However the proposal to upgrade the access onto the A465 needs to have The Welsh Government consultation reply. Natural Resources 9th Feb 2017 Thank you for consulting Natural Resources Wales/Cyfoeth on the above application. Naturiol Cymru We have undertaken an initial review of the application and note that the following information has either not been submitted or is not available to view on your Authority's website.

o the only information available online is plans- we require the full set of application documents in order to compare this application with the previous.

In order for us to provide you with comments on the proposed development we require the submission of the above information. We look forward to being formally reconsulted when this information is available. Natural Resources 22nd Feb 2017 We received a statutory pre application consultation Wales/Cyfoeth notice for planning application 17/14440/FUL under Naturiol Cymru Article 2D of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (Wales) (Amendment) Order 2016. We provided a

Page 3 of 21 substantive response to that consultation on 1 November 2016. NRW do not object to the proposals and provide the following advice: NRW have issued a variation to the applicant's permit covering the existing operation to allow for the proposed additional building and the alteration of the ventilation system. NP Planning Ecologist 2nd Mar 2017 A. Planning Policy & Guidance o To comply with Planning Policy Wales (2016), section 5.5 and also Technical Advice Note (TAN) 5, biodiversity considerations must be taken into account in determining planning applications. Planning permission should be refused if the proposals will result in adverse harm to wildlife that cannot be overcome by adequate mitigation and compensation measures. o The adopted Local Development Plan for the Brecon Beacons National Park includes the following policies regarding ecological issues and safeguarding biodiversity: o SP3 Environmental Protection - Strategic Policy o Policy 3 Sites of European Importance o Policy 4 Sites of National Importance o Policy 5 Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation o Policy 6 Biodiversity and Development o Policy 7 Protected and Important Wild Species o Policy 8 Trees and Development o Policy 9 Ancient Woodland and Veteran Trees o Policy 12 Lighting o The Brecon Beacons NPA has produced the following Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG) documents regarding biodiversity issues and development (available on the BBNPA website): o Biodiversity and Development SPG (September 2016) o Biodiversity in the Towns of the Brecon Beacons National Park SPG (March 2014)

B. Legislation o Environment Act 1995 - the first Statutory Purpose of the National Park is to conserve and

Page 4 of 21 enhance the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the National Park o The Environment (Wales) Act came into effect in March 2016 - from 21st May 2016, Section 6 requires public authorities to seek to maintain and enhance biodiversity. A list of species and habitats of principal importance in Wales is issued under Section 7. o Conservation of Habitats & Species Regulations 2010 (as amended) - Regulation 9 requires local authorities to take account of the presence of European Protected Species at development sites. If they are present and affected by the development proposals, the Local Planning Authority must establish whether "the three tests" have been met, prior to determining the application. The three tests that must be satisfied are: i. That the development is "in the interests of public health and public safety, or for other imperative reasons of overriding public interest, including those of a social or economic nature and beneficial consequences of primary importance for the environment". ii. That there is "no satisfactory alternative" iii. That the derogation is "not detrimental to the maintenance of the populations of the species concerned at a favourable conservation status in their natural range"

C. Comments 1. Thank you for consulting me on the above application. The development proposals are for the construction of a new poultry unit at Upper Triley Farm; this is in addition to the three existing units (which are currently under consideration for alterations to the ventilation system) and a biomass heating system (16/13991/FUL) approved in December 2016. 2. I have reviewed the documents and drawings submitted with the application, which includes the following ecological information: o Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey - Upper Triley Farm, Llantilio Pertholey, Monmouthshire by Craig Emms and Dr Linda Barnett dated January 2017 3. I welcome the submission of the ecological

Page 5 of 21 report with the application and I note that a walkover survey of the site was undertaken in December 2016. December is a sub-optimal time for such survey work, but given the habitats present, it is considered to be acceptable. The survey identified that the site is predominantly improved grassland and of limited botanical interest. 4. The main habitats of biodiversity interest are the species-rich hedgerow along the southern boundary of the application site and the strip of woodland/scrub along the northern boundary. There is also dense plantation woodland to the west of the site (i.e. to the east of the existing poultry units). None of these habitats will be directly affected by the development proposals. 5. There is a dry ditch along the southern boundary. There is also a small stream flowing through the woodland strip along the northern boundary. It will be essential to ensure that contaminated run-off from the buildings does not enter the nearby watercourses. The proposals include the installation of a Dirty Water Tank, as required by the IPPC Permit. The surface water management includes the installation of a Hy-Tex Terrastop silt fence to be erected between the development and the watercourse to the north to prevent siltation of the watercourse. This feature will require long-term monitoring to check that it is correctly in place as well as for the removal of any accumulations of silt. A planning condition should be imposed to secure this. 6. There is limited further detail regarding surface water management at the site. The proposals are for a large new building and an area of concrete apron that will generate substantial surface water flows. The ES states that there will be linear gravel filled soakaways adjacent to the eastern and western elevations, but these are not shown on the architectural drawings. I would expect an application of this nature to include full details of a Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS), preferably with an attenuation pond that could provide additional biodiversity enhancements. 7. The manure produced at the end of each flock cycle is removed from the shed and sold. I understand that this is acceptable under the IPPC

Page 6 of 21 Permit and that there is therefore no requirement for a detailed manure management plan at the site. It should be confirmed that there will be no storage of manure at the site. 8. It will be important to ensure that any external lighting is of an appropriate design and sensitively located to avoid light-spill towards bat roosting areas or wildlife corridors. The details of external lighting have been submitted that show the requirement for a flood-light above the main doors on the northern elevation and a personnel light above the control room door. The main flood-light will only be used occasionally i.e. during the bird catching process. 9. The landscaping scheme is broadly acceptable; however, it still includes the use of hornbeam (Carpinus betulus). I have previously requested that this species be removed (planning application 16/13391/FUL) and again request that is replaced with a more -suitable species. Appendix 5 of the Adopted LDP for the BBNP lists the species that are appropriate for use in the National Park and this does not include hornbeam - see page 227 of the pdf: http://www.beacons-npa.gov.uk/wp- content/uploads/Brecon-Written-Statement.pdf . To coincide with the approved scheme for the biomass unit, blackthorn or holly should be used instead. The proposed areas of wildflower meadow are welcomed; they will need to be appropriately managed to maximise the nature conservation benefits i.e. an annual, late-summer cut and the arising removed followed by an early spring cut if desired. 10. There will be opportunities to accommodate biodiversity enhancement measures and the proposed installation of 4 no. bat and 4 no. bird boxes is welcomed. The specifications and proposed locations of the boxes should be provided. The bat boxes will need to be erected on trees that are of sufficient height and diameter and ideally erected at a height of at least 4 metres.

D. Recommendations The following issues need to be clarified, some of the details of which could be secured through appropriately worded condition as indicated:

Page 7 of 21 o Clarification of the surface water management at the site and the provision of a Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS) accommodating pollution prevention measures - required prior to determination. o Replacement of hornbeam with alternative native species in the landscaping scheme (holly and/or blackthorn are recommended) - can be subject to a planning condition as per previous application. o Clarification of the external light specifications - can be subject to a planning condition. o A biodiversity and landscaping management plan for the new and existing habitats at the site - can be subject to a planning condition.

If these issues can be resolved and this application is ultimately to be approved, I will be in a position to recommend the inclusion of the following planning conditions and informative notes:

1. The construction and operation of the development shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the recommendations on pages 14 and 15 of the ecological report dated January 2017. 2. Prior to the commencement of development works, a biodiversity and landscaping management plan, to ensure the good establishment and maintenance of new and existing habitats at the site, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The plan shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Following the installation of the approved scheme, a report confirming adequate installation shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority. 3. The planting scheme illustrated and detailed on approved plan reference IPA209006-11A (NP6v1) received 28/11/16, shall be implemented in the first planting season following the beneficial use of the development hereby approved. Any shrubs or trees that die or become diseased in the first five years after planting shall be replaced the same

Page 8 of 21 species. Notwithstanding the list of species listed on approved plan reference IPA209006-11A (NP6v1) received 28/11/16, the hornbeam proposed to be used in the scheme of planting shall be replaced with holly or blackthorn. 4. No additional external lighting shall be installed until an external lighting plan is submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The scheme shall avoid conflict with wildlife corridors and bat mitigation/enhancement measures and shall be implemented as approved.

A planning condition for the implementation of a Surface Water Management Plan will also be required

Informative note: 1. Work should halt immediately and Natural Resources Wales (NRW) contacted for advice in the event that protected species are discovered during the course of the development. To proceed without seeking the advice of NRW may result in an offence under the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 and/or the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) being committed. NRW can be contacted at: NRW, Cantref Court, Brecon Road, Abergavenny, NP7 7AX Tel: 0300 065 3000

Reasons: o To comply with Section 5 of Planning Policy Wales (2016), Technical Advice Note 5 and Policies SP3, 6 and 7 of the adopted Local Development Plan for the BBNP o To comply with the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 (as amended), the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 (as amended) and the Environment (Wales) Act 2016 NP Planning Ecologist 2nd Mar 2017 Apologies, I haven't had chance to finish my comments on the above application due to site visits today and I am out of the office all day tomorrow (the due date for my comments). I will finalise my comments on Friday and send them to you then - I hope this is ok? NP Planning Ecologist 28th Mar 2017 Thank you for re-consulting me on the above application.

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I have reviewed the additional information regarding surface water drainage and pollution prevention measures; the information submitted provides clarification and the measures should be implemented as approved.

If you are minded to approve this application, in addition to a planning condition to secure the implementation of the drainage scheme, please refer to my Memorandum dated 2nd March 2017 for other recommended planning conditions.

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Page 11 of 21 PLANNING HISTORY App Ref Description Decision Date

17/14437/FUL Alteration of the ventilation Application 30th Mar 2017 system on the existing poultry Permitted buildings

M11155 Full planning permission for three Application 14th Sep 1990 poultry houses, feed silos, etc., Refused together with access road

M11307 Full planning permission for Application 13th Jun 1990 agricultural storage building Permitted

16/13991/FUL Erection of an agricultural building Application 16th Dec 2016 to house a biomass heating Permitted system and fuel store to serve the existing poultry unit

16/14194/FUL Erection of an agricultural building Application 1st Feb 2017 for poultry rearing with Withdrawn associated feed bins, hardstanding and access track and alterations on to the A465

OFFICER’S REPORT

Policies Planning Policy Wales (Edition 9: 2017) Technical Advice Note 5: Nature Conservation and Planning (September 2009) Technical Advice Note 12: Design March 2016 Technical Advice Note 11: Noise (1997) Technical Advice Note 15: Development and Flood Risk (2004) Technical Advice Note 23: Economic Development (2014)

Local Development Plan (December 2013 - 2022): SP1 National Park Policy Policy 1 Appropriate Development in the National Park SP2 Major Development in the National Park - Strategic Policy SP3 Environmental Protection - Strategic Policy Policy 5 Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation Policy 6 Biodiversity and Development Policy 7 Protected and Important Wild Species Policy 8 Trees and Development Policy 10 Water Quality

Page 12 of 21 Policy 12 Light Pollution Policy 14 Air Quality SP 12 Economic Wellbeing Policy 41 New Farm and Forestry Buildings

B. Legislation o Environment Act 1995 - the first Statutory Purpose of the National Park is to conserve and enhance the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the National Park o Natural Environment & Rural Communities Act 2006 - Section 40 requires local authorities to have due regard to conserving biodiversity. This includes reference to the list of priority species and habitats produced under Section 42 of the Act. o Conservation of Habitats & Species Regulations 2010 (as amended) -

Introduction

This planning application is brought before Members for determination as the development is classed as major in its scale and officers are recommending that consent is granted.

Site Description

Upper Triley Farm is located to the north of Abergavenny and is on land allocated as countryside in the Local Development Plan. Vehicular access can be via a minor road and the A465 Trunk Road.

The farm complex is divided by the minor road. The farm complex comprises of a number of modern style agricultural buildings. The external materials agricultural buildings are box profile or wooden elevations and roofs that are covered with either, cement fibre sheets or box profile sheets. Directly adjacent to the site are three existing chicken sheds. The external materials used on the elevations and roofs of these sheds is box profile sheets. Grey coloured sheets are used on the elevations and brown for the roofs.

The planning application site is a field that is located to the east of the existing chicken sheds. The north, south and west boundaries comprise of dense hedgerow and trees that are some 27 m and 27 m and 37 m respectively. The field is open to the east. There is also a stream that runs along the northern boundary of the site.

In terms of topography the land slopes upwards in an easterly direction. For example the ground level of the existing chicken sheds is approximately 4 m lower than the existing field.

Proposal

Planning permission is sought for the erection of one chicken shed, venting/extraction

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Plans illustrate the building will measure some 125 m long, 25 m wide, 2.8 m at eaves level and 6.1 m to ridge height. Eighteen vents will be clustered around the northern end of the building. The vents are associated with the extraction do not protrude above the ridge of the building. The external materials of the building will be coloured box profile sheeting.

Three feed silos will be positioned adjacent to the north-east corner of the proposed building. The silos are some 7 m high and 3 m wide.

It is proposed to alter the exiting access that serves the site from the A465 trunk road.

The applicants Design and Access Statement submitted in support of the application sets out that the proposal will service the extension of an existing chicken rearing operation. The existing business currently houses a maximum of 12,000 birds. The proposed development will extend the operational capacity to 180,000 birds. There is a 7.5 per annum cycle of rearing associated with the development.

Officers of this authority screened the development against the Town and Country (Environmental impact Assessment) (England and Wales) Regulations 1999 and concluded that the development did require an Environmental Statement. The Statement was required to consider the following matters:

Landscape and visual effects, including landscaping mitigation and lighting

Ecology and Nature Conservation, including surface water management, air emissions, manure management plan and water environment.

Air and noise impact on nearest dwellings, including Odour Impact analysis and Noise Impact Assessment

The submitted Environmental statement as been supplemented with the following information:

A copy of a Permit with Introductory Note. The permit has been issued by Natural Resources Wales under the Environmental Permitting (England & Wales) Regulations 2010

A Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment - concludes the landscape effect will be minor due to topography and existing vegetation. Twelve view points were assessed and the development will be visible from all the view points and the receptors are high is from public rights of way. However, only one view point was considered to be significant in terms of visual impact. This was a view from the right of way located to the north-east of Triley farm.

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Mitigation includes, native tree and hedgerow planting to the site boundaries, management of existing surrounding hedgerow and trees, Appropriately coloured external materials.

Photomontages - illustrating the development with the proposed mitigation measures after years 1, 5 and 15 Landscape mitigation plan - illustrating the proposed schedule of planting Ecological survey - the survey identified that the site is predominantly improved grassland and of limited botanical interest. Landscaping specification - provides details of the construction phase and tree protection measures and the plants and plant strategy Ammonia Deposition report - concludes that At all sites designated as AWs, the process contributions to annual mean ammonia level and the annual nitrogen and acid deposition rate are predicted to be at levels below the Environment Agency's [Natural Resources Wales] lower threshold percentage of Critical Level or Load for an AW (100%). At all sites designated as SSSIs, the process contributions to annual mean ammonia level and the annual nitrogen and acid deposition rate are predicted to be at levels below the Environment Agency's [Natural Resources Wales] lower threshold percentage of Critical Level or Load for a SSSI (20%). At all sites designated as SACs, the process contributions to annual mean ammonia level and the annual nitrogen and acid deposition rate are predicted to be at levels below the Environment Agency's [Natural Resources Wales] lower threshold percentage of Critical Level or Load for a SAC (4%). Odour deposition report - concludes: The modelling predicts at Pentre Barn (receptor 2), the maximum annual 98th percentile hourly mean odour concentration would be lower under the proposed scenario than under the existing scenario, but would remain slightly in excess of the Environment Agency's benchmark for moderately offensive odours, a 98th percentile hourly mean of 3.0 ouE/m3 over a one year period. The 98th percentile hourly mean odour concentrations are predicted to remain below 3.0 ouE/m3 at all other receptors considered.

Acoustic report - concludes: Via calculation (Appendix B) it has been demonstrated that at Dwellings A [Pentre Barn] and B [Pentre Farm] the proposed scheme will result in: A decrease in plant noise emissions over the existing poultry unit's configuration; the proposed scheme will therefore be of acoustic benefit to the nearest dwellings Aggregate Rating Levels below the typical background during the day and evening; according to BS4142:2014 this indicates a low noise impact Very low noise ingress levels via an open window during the night; significantly below BS8233:2014 noise ingress limits and the existing ambient environmental noise ingress levels. On this basis we conclude that the noise impact during the night will be low to very low.

Page 15 of 21 Details of the dirty water disposal. As a result of concerns raised by the National Park Ecologist regarding surface water run-off additional information has been submitted. The information explains the strategy and plans illustration the strategy.

A landscaping plan has been submitted. The plan illustrates a 20 m wide tree and shrub planting scheme around north and east boundaries of the site. The existing hedge that is located to the south of the proposed building will be the subject of additional planting so that the width is also increased to 20 m.

The manure will be removed from the site. The buildings are cleaned and there is a dirty water management system required by the permit issued by Natural Resources Wales. The details of the dirty water tank and drainage strategy have been provided.

Adjacent Development

On the 30.03.2017 planning permission was granted for the reconfiguration of the fan system that serves the existing three sheds. The odour, acoustic and ammonia disposition reports supporting this planning application for the proposed shed are based on the reconfiguration of the fan systems that serve the existing shed.

On the 16.12.2016 planning permission was granted for a biomass heating system and fuel store to serve the existing poultry units, the biomass heating system does have capacity to service the proposed shed. The shed to house the biomass system is yet to be fully constructed. As such the visual impact of the combined biomass system and the proposed shed will need to be taken in to consideration.

Officer’s consideration

Principle of Development and Visual Impact

Policy 1 Appropriate Development in the National Park and Policy 41 New Farm and Forestry Buildings require that the development is necessary and will not represent a detriment to the special qualities of the National Park landscape.

As referred to above the development falls into the category of major development and required the submission of an Environmental Statement due to the scale and potential emissions.

The comments of the National Park Policy Team are provided above and there is no objection from the Policy Team regarding the development.

Officers have also considered the potential detrimental visual impact of the proposed development from a number of locations including public footpaths and public roads.

Careful consideration has been given to the development due to the location of the development being on the lower slopes of the Skirrid Fawr Mountain. Officers also

Page 16 of 21 note that the development will be located adjacent to existing agricultural buildings.

The content of the Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA) is considered to inform officers of the development. The viewpoint considered 'significant' by the LVIA needs to be carefully assessed.

Officers consider it important to achieve a balance in terms of the proposed development and agricultural practices and potential impact of the special qualities of the landscape of the National Park, impact on the landscape being the principal consideration.

The photomontages submitted with the planning application do assist in assessing the visual impact, the trees that are proposed to be planted along the north, east and southern boundaries will screen the development and the building to house the biomass plant from view points along Skirrid Fawr. Views of the site from the Deri and

Officers consider that the existing tree belt and proposed planting will also soften the proposed developments and assimilate the buildings into the landscape.

The agricultural nature of the external materials will also reduce the impact of the proposed building and it will be located adjacent to existing agricultural buildings and would not, for example, be an isolated building.

It is considered that whilst the scheme is major in scale, the proposed building due to its, agricultural character and appearance, existing tree belts and proposed planting scheme will not, on balance, represent a significant detriment to the visual qualities or character of the National Park.

It is considered that, subject to the imposition of conditions, the development meets with the requirements of the above policies.

Lighting

Local Development Plan Policy 12 Light Pollution requires that proposals where lighting is required shall include a full lighting scheme and will be permitted:- a) where the lighting proposed is appropriate to its purpose; and, b) where there is not a significant adverse effect individually or cumulatively on i) the character of the area; ii) local residents; iii) vehicle users; iv) pedestrians; v) biodiversity; vi) the visibility of the night sky; and vii) 'dark corridors' for bats and light sensitive species.

Areas of the Brecon Beacons National Park are designated as Dark Sky reserve. It is

Page 17 of 21 noted that the site is outside of the Reserve and beyond the boundary of the Reserves' buffer zone. However, inappropriate lighting in open countryside can cause detrimental impact to the landscapes rural character and appearance.

Officers note that there is a requirement for a flood-light above the main doors on the northern elevation of the shed and a personnel light above the control room door. The main flood-light will only be used occasionally i.e. during the bird catching process.

These lighting details are limited and officers consider that a condition can be imposed to ensure the details of the proposed lighting is submitted ie to prevent light spill and ensure any approved lighting scheme is adhered to.

It is considered that, subject to the imposition of conditions, the development meets with the requirements of the above policies.

Highway Safety

Technical Advice Note 18: Transport (March 2007) is the Welsh Government policy document regarding consideration involving for development that increases the traffic that egress or access on to any trunk road.

Alterations to the trunk road have been proposed to ensure the increase in vehicles using the access onto the A465 do not represent any detriment to highway safety.

The Welsh Government Transport Directorate have been consulted on the above development and have not objected to the development.

It is considered that the development meets with the requirements of the above policies.

Neighbour Amenity

Technical Advice Note 12: Design March 2016 and Technical Advice Note 11: Noise (1997) require that the amenities of nearby properties are considered.

Principle considerations regarding detriment to neighbour amenities are impact caused by noise and smell.

The comments of Monmouthshire County Council Environmental Health Department are provided above. No objections have been raised and it is noted that Natural Resources Wales has issued an environmental permit.

However it is noted that in the response of Natural Resources Wales the following advice has been provided:

"Advice for applicant

Page 18 of 21 We have noted that the Odour Dispersion Modelling Study (dated 26 January 2017) produced by AS Modelling & Data Ltd states in its conclusion that the construction of the new shed will result in the lowering of the mean odour concentration. Please note that the mean odour concentration will still remain above the bench mark for moderately offensive odours."

Given that neither Natural Resources Wales nor Monmouthshire County Council Environmental Protection have raised any objection to the development officers of the National Park Authority consider that the development is acceptable. a note can be imposed on the decision note referring the developer to the comments of Natural Resources Wales and the requirement for the development to meet with the requirements of Natural Resources Wales permitting regulations.

It is considered that the development meets with the requirements of the above policies.

Ecology

The following Local Development Plan policies require that ecological interests are protect and enhanced and where appropriate mitigated for: SP3 Environmental Protection - Strategic Policy Policy 5 Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation Policy 6 Biodiversity and Development Policy 7 Protected and Important Wild Species Policy 8 Trees and Development Policy 10 Water Quality

The comments of Natural Resources Wales and the National Park Ecologist are provided above. No objections have been received. Additional information has been submitted to the National Park Authority regarding surface water run-off and the National Park Ecologist is now satisfied.

The conditions recommended by the National Park Ecologist can be imposed on the planning permission should planning permission be granted.

It is considered that the development meets with the requirements of the above policies.

Conclusion

Whilst the proposed development is a major development officers recommend that by reason of the developments scale, size and location in the landscape planning permission is granted subject to the following conditions.

RECOMMENDATION: Permit

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Conditions and/or Reasons:

1 The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of five years from the date of this permission. 2 The development shall be carried out in all respects strictly in accordance with the approved plans (drawing nos. IP/WW/01A (NP1v1), IP/WW/02 (NP2v1), IP/WW/02B (NP3v1), IP/WW/04 (NP4v1), IP/WW/06 (NP5v1) and IPA20906- 11A (NP6v1) received 01/02/17 and IP/WW/20 (NP7v1) received 13.03.17) except where otherwise stipulated by conditions attached to this permission. 3 Notwithstanding requirements regarding erection of safety information the external surfaces of the sheds, extraction vents/flues and feed silos shall be of a colour to be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved colour shall be applied to the building prior to the first beneficial use of the development and maintained thereafter. 4 No external lighting shall be installed until an external lighting plan (inclusive of light spill) is submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The scheme shall avoid conflict with wildlife corridors and biodiversity features and shall be implemented in perpetuity as approved. 5 The planting scheme illustrated and detailed on approved plan reference IPA20906-11A (NP6v1) and Landscaping Specification received 01/02/17, shall be fully implemented. Any shrubs or trees that die or become diseased in the first five years after planting shall be replaced the same species. note to managers - I'm double checking this condition against a specification that Bridgit has asked to be submitted, I think the details contained in the Landscaping Specification should meet with her requirements. 6 The alterations to the access onto the A465, as shown on approved plan IP/WW/06 (NP5v1) received 01/02/17 shall be completed prior to the beneficial use of the development hereby approved. 7 Prior to development beginning a scheme of habitat management shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved habitat management plan shall be fully complied with for the duration of the development. 8 Notwithstanding the list of species listed on approved plan reference IPA209006- 11A (NP6v1) received 01/02/17, the hornbeam proposed to be used in the scheme of planting shall be replaced with holly or blackthorn.

Reasons:

1 Required to be imposed by Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. 2 To ensure adherence to the approved plans in the interests of a satisfactory form of development. 3 To ensure that the materials harmonise with the surroundings. 4 To comply with Section 5 of Planning Policy Wales (2014), Technical Advice Note 5, Policies SP3, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 9 of the adopted Local Development Plan

Page 20 of 21 for the BBNP, to comply with the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended), the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 (as amended) and the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 5 To comply with Section 5 of Planning Policy Wales (2016), Technical Advice Note 5 and Policies SP3, 6 and 7 of the adopted Local Development Plan for the BBNPA. To comply with the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 (as amended), the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 (as amended) and the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 and to safeguard the visual amenity of the area. 6 In the interests of highway safety. 7 To comply with Section 5 of Planning Policy Wales (2016), Technical Advice Note 5 and Policies SP3, 6 and 7 of the adopted Local Development Plan for the BBNPA. To comply with the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 (as amended), the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 (as amended) and the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006. 8 To maintain the use of species native to the location.

Informative Notes:

1 The developer shall note if there are changes to the plans hereby approved due to building regulation requirements or any third party requirements, details should also be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of work. 2 Without the appropriate licence it is a criminal offence to harm or disturb many protected species of mammal (for example bats), reptile, amphibian, bird, plant and habitat. It is also an offence to disturb the nests or eggs of any wild bird during their breeding season. For further information about protected species visit www.naturalresourceswales.gov.uk. If, during any works in relation to the development hereby permitted any protected species are discovered or nesting birds disturbed, works must immediately cease and Natural Resources Wales be contacted. 3 Advice for applicant Natural Resources Wales note that the Odour Dispersion Modelling Study (dated 26 January 2017) produced by AS Modelling & Data Ltd states in its conclusion that the construction of the new shed will result in the lowering of the mean odour concentration. Please note that the mean odour concentration will still remain above the bench mark for moderately offensive odours. It is essential that the development is carried out with and maintained in accordance with Natural Resources Wales Environmental Permits. 4 The works need to be subject to a Road Safety Audit and would be required to be completed under a Section 184 licence (Highways Act 1980).

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