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RESOLVED that the following planning application be granted subject to the conditions detailed within the Report/Addendum of the Head of Place and Sustainability with the addition of the following conditions: • That the development be limited to a total of ten public events on site per year – inclusive of workshops, volunteer days and any other events. • That any events be limited to ‘Field 1’ as marked in the Addendum site plan. • That a scheme be produced and implemented to thicken the hedgerow between ‘Field 1’ and ‘Field 2’ in the site plan to limit future noise disturbances. PL/07059 Land North West of Cwmcastell Fawr, Carmarthen, SA33 6EG - A One Planet Development which will comprise one timber framed, single storey dwelling and ancillary buildings in addition to horticultural and coppice areas at Land North West of Cwmcastell Fawr, Carmarthen, SA33 6EG [NOTE: Due to not being in attendance at the Committee meeting held on 9th October 2025 Councillor D. Owen was not permitted to consider this item.] [NOTE: Due to not being in attendance at the Planning Site Visit prior to the meeting, Councillor M.J.A. Lewis was not permitted to participate as a member of the Committee, but did attend and make representations as the local member for the application considered] The Senior Development and Enforcement Manager referred to the private site visit undertaken by the Committee earlier that day (minute 3.4 of the Planning Committee held on the 9th October, 2025 refers) the purpose of which was for them to be able to fully assess the nature of the site and the development already in place. He referred, with the aid of PowerPoint slides, to the written report of the Head of Place and Sustainability which provided an appraisal of the site together with a description of the proposal, a summary of consultation responses received and information relating to the local and national policies relevant to the assessment of the application. The Committee was advised that the Head of Place and Sustainability was recommending approval of the application for the reasons detailed within the written report. Two residents addressed the Committee objecting to the application, on the grounds of previous noise issues, insufficient vehicle access and lack of engagement with the community. The local member addressed the Committee, noted the issues raised by the residents and the response from the applicant and asked for a planning condition to be put in place to mitigate noise issues. The applicant and the Senior Development and Enforcement Manager responded to the issues raised.
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors P. Cooper, T. Davies and D. Nicholas.
There were no declarations of personal interest.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the following planning application be granted subject to the conditions detailed within the Report/Addendum of the Head of Place and Sustainability with the addition of the following conditions: • That the development be limited to a total of ten public events on site per year – inclusive of workshops, volunteer days and any other events. • That any events be limited to ‘Field 1’ as marked in the Addendum site plan. • That a scheme be produced and implemented to thicken the hedgerow between ‘Field 1’ and ‘Field 2’ in the site plan to limit future noise disturbances. PL/07059 Land North West of Cwmcastell Fawr, Carmarthen, SA33 6EG - A One Planet Development which will comprise one timber framed, single storey dwelling and ancillary buildings in addition to horticultural and coppice areas at Land North West of Cwmcastell Fawr, Carmarthen, SA33 6EG [NOTE: Due to not being in attendance at the Committee meeting held on 9th October 2025 Councillor D. Owen was not permitted to consider this item.] [NOTE: Due to not being in attendance at the Planning Site Visit prior to the meeting, Councillor M.J.A. Lewis was not permitted to participate as a member of the Committee, but did attend and make representations as the local member for the application considered] The Senior Development and Enforcement Manager referred to the private site visit undertaken by the Committee earlier that day (minute 3.4 of the Planning Committee held on the 9th October, 2025 refers) the purpose of which was for them to be able to fully assess the nature of the site and the development already in place. He referred, with the aid of PowerPoint slides, to the written report of the Head of Place and Sustainability which provided an appraisal of the site together with a description of the proposal, a summary of consultation responses received and information relating to the local and national policies relevant to the assessment of the application. The Committee was advised that the Head of Place and Sustainability was recommending approval of the application for the reasons detailed within the written report. Two residents addressed the Committee objecting to the application, on the grounds of previous noise issues, insufficient vehicle access and lack of engagement with the community. The local member addressed the Committee, noted the issues raised by the residents and the response from the applicant and asked for a planning condition to be put in place to mitigate noise issues. The applicant and the Senior Development and Enforcement Manager responded to the issues raised.
RESOLVED that the following planning application be granted subject to the conditions detailed within the Report/Addendum of the Head of Place and Sustainability with the addition of the following conditions: • That the development be limited to a total of ten public events on site per year – inclusive of workshops, volunteer days and any other events. • That any events be limited to ‘Field 1’ as marked in the Addendum site plan. • That a scheme be produced and implemented to thicken the hedgerow between ‘Field 1’ and ‘Field 2’ in the site plan to limit future noise disturbances. PL/07059 Land North West of Cwmcastell Fawr, Carmarthen, SA33 6EG - A One Planet Development which will comprise one timber framed, single storey dwelling and ancillary buildings in addition to horticultural and coppice areas at Land North West of Cwmcastell Fawr, Carmarthen, SA33 6EG [NOTE: Due to not being in attendance at the Committee meeting held on 9th October 2025 Councillor D. Owen was not permitted to consider this item.] [NOTE: Due to not being in attendance at the Planning Site Visit prior to the meeting, Councillor M.J.A. Lewis was not permitted to participate as a member of the Committee, but did attend and make representations as the local member for the application considered] The Senior Development and Enforcement Manager referred to the private site visit undertaken by the Committee earlier that day (minute 3.4 of the Planning Committee held on the 9th October, 2025 refers) the purpose of which was for them to be able to fully assess the nature of the site and the development already in place. He referred, with the aid of PowerPoint slides, to the written report of the Head of Place and Sustainability which provided an appraisal of the site together with a description of the proposal, a summary of consultation responses received and information relating to the local and national policies relevant to the assessment of the application. The Committee was advised that the Head of Place and Sustainability was recommending approval of the application for the reasons detailed within the written report. Two residents addressed the Committee objecting to the application, on the grounds of previous noise issues, insufficient vehicle access and lack of engagement with the community. The local member addressed the Committee, noted the issues raised by the residents and the response from the applicant and asked for a planning condition to be put in place to mitigate noise issues. The applicant and the Senior Development and Enforcement Manager responded to the issues raised.
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