Document Pack THURSDAY, 17 JUNE 2021 TO: ALL MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE I HEREBY SUMMON YOU TO ATTEND A VIRTUAL MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE WHICH WILL BE HELD AT 10.00 AM ON THURSDAY, 24TH JUNE, 2021 FOR THE TRANSACTION OF THE BUSINESS OUTLINED ON THE ATTACHED AGENDA Wendy Walters CHIEF EXECUTIVE Democratic Officer: Martin S. Davies Telephone (direct line): 01267 224059 E-Mail: [email protected] Wendy Walters Prif Weithredwr, Chief Executive, Neuadd y Sir, Caerfyrddin. SA31 1JP County Hall, Carmarthen. SA31 1JP PLANNING COMMITTEE 20 MEMBERS PLAID CYMRU GROUP - 10 MEMBERS 1. Councillor Mansel Charles Member of Llanegwad Community Council 2 Councillor Tyssul Evans Member of Llangyndeyrn Community Council 3. Councillor Jeanette Gilasbey Member of Kidwelly Town Council 4. Councillor Ken Howell 5. Councillor Carys Jones 6. Councillor Alun Lenny (Chair) Member of Carmarthen Town Council 7. Councillor Jean Lewis 8. Councillor Dorian Phillips 9. Councillor Gareth Thomas Member of Llenedi Coummunity Council 10. Councillor Eirwyn Williams LABOUR GROUP - 4 MEMBERS 1. Councillor Deryk Cundy 2. Councillor John James Member of Pembrey & Burry Port Community Council 3. Councillor Dot Jones Member of Llannon Community Council 4. Councillor Kevin Madge Member of Cwmamman Town Council INDEPENDENT GROUP - 4 MEMBERS 1. Councillor Sue Allen 2. Councillor Ieuan Davies 3. Councillor Joseph Davies 4. Councillor Irfon Jones (Vice-Chair) Member of Bronwydd Community Council NEW INDEPENDENT GROUP – 2 MEMBERS 1. Vacancy 2. Vacancy A G E N D A 1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE 2. DECLARATIONS OF PERSONAL INTERESTS 3. AREA WEST - DETERMINATION OF PLANNING APPLICATIONS 5 - 18 4. AREA SOUTH - DETERMINATION OF PLANNING APPLICATIONS 19 - 34 5. AREA EAST - DETERMINATION OF PLANNING APPLICATIONS 35 - 52 6. SIGNATORY TO THE PLACEMAKING CHARTER. 53 - 62 7. TO SIGN AS A CORRECT RECORD THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON THE: 7 .1 27TH MAY 2021; 63 - 66 7 .2 8TH JUNE 2021. 67 - 68 This page is intentionally left blank Agenda Item 3 ADRODDIAD PENNAETH CYNLLUNIO, CYFARWYDDIAETH YR AMGYLCHEDD REPORT OF THE HEAD OF PLANNING, DIRECTORATE OF ENVIRONMENT AR GYFER PWYLLGOR CYNLLUNIO CYNGOR SIR CAERFYRDDIN TO CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL’S PLANNING COMMITTEE AR 24 MEHEFIN 2021 ON 24 JUNE 2021 I’W BENDERFYNU FOR DECISION Page 5 Mewn perthynas â cheisiadau y mae gan y Cyngor ddiddordeb ynddynt un ai fel ymgeisydd/asiant neu fel perchennog tir neu eiddo, atgoffir yr Aelodau fod yna rhaid iddynt anwybyddu’r agwedd hon, gan ystyried ceisiadau o’r fath a phenderfynu yn eu cylch ar sail rhinweddau’r ceisiadau cynllunio yn unig. Ni ddylid ystyried swyddogaeth y Cyngor fel perchennog tir, na materion cysylltiedig, wrth benderfynu ynghylch ceisiadau cynllunio o’r fath. In relation to those applications which are identified as one in which the Council has an interest either as applicant/agent or in terms of land or property ownership, Members are reminded that they must set aside this aspect, and confine their consideration and determination of such applications exclusively to the merits of the planning issues arising. The Council’s land owning function, or other interests in the matter, must not be taken into account when determining such planning applications. Page 6 COMMITTEE: PLANNING COMMITTEE DATE: 24 JUNE 2021 REPORT OF: HEAD OF PLANNING I N D E X - A R E A W E S T REF. APPLICATIONS RECOMMENDED FOR REFUSAL PAGE PL/01932 Construction of a detached dwelling and new 9 workshop at land adjacent to Rhydygwin, Cynwyl Elfed, Carmarthen SA33 6SU Page 7 APPLICATIONS RECOMMENDED FOR REFUSAL Page 8 Application No PL/01932 Application Type Full planning permission Proposal & CONSTRUCTION OF A DETACHED DWELLING AND NEW Location WORKSHOP AT LAND ADJACENT TO RHYDYGWIN, CYNWYL ELFED, CARMARTHEN, SA33 6SU Applicant(s) B REES Agent MARK BAGGOTT LIMITED Case Officer Helen Rice Ward Cynwyl Elfed Date registered 17/05/2021 Reason for Committee This application is being reported to the Planning Committee following a call-in request by Cllr Irfon Jones. Site The application site is located in an elevated position in the countryside, directly off the B4333 which leads from Cynwyl Elfed, through Hermon and onto Newcastle Emlyn. This area is characterised by its elevated position with far reaching views across the surrounding countryside with scattered dwellings and farmsteads. The site itself lies to the west of a property known as Rhydygwin, to the rear of which is a former agricultural building which is now occupied by the applicant’s business, known as Old Oak Kitchens. The dwelling at Rhydygwin is understood to be occupied by the applicant’s parents. To the north and east of the site lies existing agricultural fields, with the site’s southern boundary defined by the B4333. The site itself is currently an agricultural field laid to grass. Along the eastern boundary is an access and track that leads down to a small scale wind turbine. Proposal The proposal seeks permission to erect a new detached 4 bedroom dwelling and a workshop building. The dwelling would be situated towards the north eastern corner of the site, set back from the main road with the proposed workshop building located Page 9 towards the south western corner of the site and closer to the main road itself. Access would be achieved via the existing access onto the B4333. The dwelling would comprise a part one and part two storey property providing a kitchen/diner, lounge, playroom on the ground floor, with a utility, shower and W/C on the ground floor of a single storey side projection, with 1 master en-suite bedroom, 3 further bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor above. The maximum width of the dwelling would be 20.5m with a depth of 9.2m, with a maximum eaves’ height of 5m and maximum ridge height of 9m. The dwelling would be finished in a mix of render with stone work detailing, uPVC or wooden windows and doors with a slate roof. The workshop building would be a rectangular industrial style building measuring 18m by 9m with a ridge heigh of 4.5m with floor to eaves openings on one elevation with all other elevations closed with 8 roof openings. The application is supported by a planning statement and a rural enterprise dwelling appraisal. Both documents set out that the applicant currently runs his kitchens business, Old Oak Kitchens from the existing building at the yard in neighbouring Rhydygwin where Mr Rees’ parents reside in the associated dwelling. The application site area is currently owned by Mr Rees’ parents. The applicant currently resides in nearby Rhos, and wishes to relocate closer to the business to help grow the business further. The proposed erection of a new workshop is intended to enable both growth of the business and future proof the business as the applicant’s parents are considering selling their existing property and yard area. The documents also explain that it is the applicant’s intention to have additional income streams in the future to include a silver smith business, installation of micro-generation systems and keeping of a flock of rare breed sheep. The application considers that creation of a dwelling on the site is essential to enable the business to remain in the locality and grow as well as enabling the applicant to continue to reside within the community. The current business employs 2 full time staff and 1 part time staff. Should planning permission be granted 1 additional full time and 1 additional part time roles would be generated. These detailed documents can be read in full on the Council’s website. In addition to the documents, 6 letters of support have been submitted with the application. These outline the significant contribution that the applicant has made to the wider local community via various community organisations and set out the need to ensure that young Welsh speaking adults remain within communities as well as supporting their business which would only thrive having a dwelling located alongside. Relevant Planning Site History There is no relevant planning history on the application site. Planning Policy Carmarthenshire Local Development Plan (Adopted December 2014) (‘the LDP’) SP1 Sustainable Places and Spaces SP3 Sustainable Distribution- Settlement Framework Page 10 SP14 Protection and Enhancement of the Natural Environment GP1 Sustainability and High Quality Design GP2 Development Limits H2 Housing within Development Limits H5 Adaptation and Re-use of Rural Buildings for Residential Use AH3 Affordable Housing- Minor Settlement in the Open Countryside TR3 Highways in Developments- Design Considerations EQ4 Biodiversity Carmarthenshire Supplementary Planning Guidance National Planning Policy and Guidance is provided in Future Wales: The National Plan 2040, Planning Policy Wales (PPW) Edition 11, February 2021 and associated Technical Advice Notes (TANs) published by Welsh Government. Summary of Consultation Responses Cynwyl Elfed Community Council – No comments to date. Local Member(s) - Councillor Irfon Jones is a Member of the Planning Committee and has expressed his support for the application on grounds that it would ensure that the family business can remain in the area and the applicant can co-locate his dwelling and business. All representations can be viewed in full on our website. Summary of Public Representations The application was the subject of notification by way of a site notice. No comments were received as a result. All representations can be viewed in full on our website. Appraisal Principle of Development The application site, whilst situated next to the existing business and a dwelling, is nevertheless not within a defined settlement and is rather within the countryside. It is only in exceptional circumstances that planning permission for the creation of a dwelling is considered within the countryside, such exceptions include conversions of traditional rural buildings to dwellings, local affordable housing needs, dwellings associated with One Planet Developments and Rural Enterprise Dwellings.