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Kays & Kears Industrial Estate, Blaenavon, Torfaen KAYS & KEARS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, BLAENAVON, TORFAEN PLANNING STATEMENT Prepared by LRM Planning Limited on behalf of P & P Builders and Roofing Contractors Ltd June 2021 Report Control Project: Kays & Kears Industrial Estate Client: P & P Building & Roofing Contractors Ltd Job Number: 18.238 File Origin: 18.238/6. Report Document checking Primary author: Abi Hawke Initialled: AH Review by: Sam Courtney Initialled: SC Issue Date Status Checked for issue No rev 10/06/20 Complete SC 1 Contents 1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 3 2 Site description and context ................................................................................................ 6 3 Proposed Development ........................................................................................................ 8 4 Planning Policy Framework .............................................................................................. 10 5 Appraisal ............................................................................................................................... 17 6 Conclusion ............................................................................................................................ 22 2 1 Introduction 1.1 This Planning Statement (hereafter PS) accompanies a full application submitted on behalf of P&P Builders for the proposed works relating to a light industrial and office space development (B1, B2 & B8) within a plot of land to the west of Kays & Kears Industrial Estate, Blaenavon. 1.2 The application seeks consent for the construction of seven industrial units level varying between 6.7m and 8.5m in height. The site is designated for employment use in the LDP, under policy EET3. The proposals also include sustainable drainage proposals, landscape planting, car parking, cycle storage/parking, waste storage facilities and associated works. 1.3 The site comprises a parcel of land west of the existing Kays & Kears Industrial Estate and forms a part of a wider scheme which incorporates a parcel of land extending to the south-west. Notably however, this PS in line with the supporting application, focuses on the northern parcel of land. 1.4 This Planning Statement forms part of a suite of drawings and documents produced in support of the proposals. The Planning Statement and accompanying technical reports justify how the proposed scheme demonstrates the site’s suitability to accommodate the proposed development. The full suite of documents submitted comprises: Document (reference if applicable) Prepared by Planning application forms LRM Planning Planning Statement (June 2021) LRM Planning Design & Access Statement (June 2021 Childs Sulzmann Architects rev.A) Ecological Assessment (Feb 2021) Ecological Services Drainage Schematic (3264_100A) Blackburn Griffiths Transport Assessment (20085 d1 Rev C) Lime Transport Illustrative Landscape Strategy EDP (edp6922_d014-A) Landscape Visual Impact Assessment EDP (edp6922_r001-A) Archaeology and Heritage Assessment EDP (edp6922_r002-A) Phase 1 Geotechnical and Geo- Terra Firma Environmental Report (Mar 2020) Intrusive Coal Mining Risk Terra Firma Assessment Report (Feb 2021) Tree Constraints Plan Treescene 3 Tree Survey (Dec 2020) Treescene 1.5 The application is also supported by the following drawings prepared by Childs Sulzmann Architects: Drawing Reference Site Location Plan 20-570-001 Rev. B Existing Site Plan 20-570-005 Rev. B Proposed Site Plan 20-570-105 Rev. G GA Ground Floor Plan 20-570-111 Rev. G GA First Floor Plan 20-570-112 Rev. G GA Roof Plan 20-570-113 Rev. B Building B1 Plan 20-570-121 Rev. B Building B2 Plan 20-570-122 Rev. B Building B3 Plan 20-570-123 Rev. B Building B4 Plan 20-570-124 Rev. B Building B5 Plan 20-570-125 Rev. B Building B6 Plan 20-570-126 Rev. B Building B7 Plan 20-570-127 Rev. B GA Site Section A 20-570-201 Rev. A GA Site Section B 20-570-202 Rev. A GA Site Section C 20-570-203 Rev. A Building B1 Elevation 20-570-211 Rev. D Building B2 Elevation 20-570-212 Rev. C Building B3 Elevation 20-570-213 Rev. D Building B4 Elevation 20-570-214 Rev. D Building B5 Elevation 20-570-215 Rev. D Building B6 Elevation 20-570-216 Rev. D Building B7 Elevation 20-570-217 Rev. D Proposed Visual 1 20-570-251 Proposed Visual 2 20-570-252 Proposed Visual 3 20-570-253 Proposed Visual 4 20-570-254 4 1.6 The following sections discuss the site and its context; the proposed development; a summary of pre-application discussions; planning policy context; followed by an appraisal of the development; and then offering a conclusion of the application submitted herein. 5 2 Site description and context 2.1 The subject site is roughly trapezoid in shape and measures approximately 1.5ha, comprising of remediated land, appearing as bare earth and scrub. An access road runs south of the Kays & Kears Industrial Estate from Estate Road towards the subject site, and extends approximately 50m along the site’s southern boundary, at which point, the formal road transitions into a more informal dirt track. 2.2 The site is bound to the east by industrial units of Kays & Kears Industrial Estate. These units provide large, industrial buildings with associated areas of hardstanding. To the north and west, the site is bound by an area of woodland which forms a raised woodland bund around two sides of the site, albeit the slope to the west is more gentle. Beyond these boundaries are a limited number of scattered residential properties which occupy elevated position above the level of the site which sits in a plateau. Immediately to the south is the access road and track which serves the estate beyond this immediately to the south, the is remainder of the allocated site and to the east and south of this is the Gilchrist Thomas Industrial Estate. 2.3 In terms of the wider vicinity, the B4248 runs parallel to the north of the site and links Pontygof with Blaenavon. Extending from the B4248, Estate Road passes to the east of Kays & Kears Industrial Estate approximately 270m from the subject site, and merges with the B4246. The B4246 serves Blaenavon and continues south, serving the settlements of Varteg, Talywain and Abersychan. 2.4 Kays & Kears Industrial Estate forms a part of a wider industrial landscape, with Gilchrist Thomas Industrial Estate situated to the south, as noted above, supporting a mix of commercial and employment uses. In this regard, the north-western area of Blaenavon is characterised by this industrial landscape. Beyond this, to the east, Blaenavon offers a predominantly residential landscape. Whereas to the north and west, the landscape comprises parcels of undeveloped grazing land. Access 2.5 An existing access road branches off Estate Road towards the site, currently serving neighbouring Kays and Kears industrial estate. A footpath runs along the southern boundary of the access road, providing pedestrian access towards the site. 2.6 East and west bound bus stops are located 650m walking distance north of the site, on Garn Road, with services 31 and 62a. The former provides services between Brynmawr and Forgeside, whilst the latter services between Ebbw Vale and Pontypool via Blaenavon. Landscape and Ecological Designations 2.7 In terms of designations, the Blorenge Site of Special Scientific Interest is located approximately 1.2km away to the east of the development site. The Garn Lakes Local Nature Reserve (LNR) is located approximately 120m to the west of the site. The Cwmavon Corridor LNR is located approximately 1.8km away to the south-east of the site. 2.8 Further, in close proximity to the subject site, lies the Blaenavon Heritage Landscape Special Landscape Area (SLA) which covers most of North Torfaen, and is located just north of the B4248. This presents an area of high landscape value characterised by a strong sense of place 6 with a simple set of defining features. Heritage 2.9 In regard to heritage, the subject site does not contain any individual assets of heritage value. 2.10 Notably however, the site is located within the Blaenavon Industrial Landscape World Heritage Site (WHS). This designation covers a wide area of Torfaen, encompassing the settlement of Blaenavon. The WHS was designated in 2000 due to the area’s international importance in iron making and coal mining in the 18th/19th centuries. 2.11 Also of importance in this respect are the Air Shafts of the Old Blaenavon Coal Pits located less than 100m from the site’s northern boundary. These are designated as Scheduled Monument. A number of other Scheduled Monuments lie in proximity (1km) of the subject site, including Gard Road Powder House (circa 155m); Engine Pit (circa 350m); Brake Engine on Hill Pits Tramroad Incline (circa 450m); Blaenavon Ironworks (circa 550m); Pwll Du Tramroad Tunnel Southern Approach (circa 620m); Blaenavon Upper Brick Yard (circa 720m); Coity Sandstone Quarry and Incline (circa 910m); and, Coal and Iron Ore Workings West of Abergavenny Road, Blaenavon (circa 925m). 2.12 Blaenavon also presents a large number of Listed Buildings. A total of 44 Listed Buildings are located throughout the settlement, the majority of which relate to the established pertinence of the landscape in relation to coal mining and iron making. Notably, none of these are sited within 500m of the site. Flooding 2.13 The Welsh Government Development Advice Map illustrates that the site is within Flood Zone A and is therefore considered to be at little or no risk of flooding. Planning history and Engagement 2.14
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