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RESOLVED that the following planning applications be granted subject to the conditions detailed within the Report/Addendum of the Head of Place and Sustainability and or reported at the meeting: PL/04778 ONE DWELLING (LOCAL NEEDS) (RESUBMISSION OF PLANNING APPLICATION PL/00098 AT LAND AT FELINGWM ISAF, NANTGAREDIG, CARMARTHEN, SA32 7BA (Note: Councillor G.B. Thomas left the meeting for part of this item. As a result, he was unable to hear the entirety of both the presentation and discussion and therefore did not participate in the discussion or vote.) Following a presentation by the Senior Development Management Officer, the Committee was advised that the Head of Place and Sustainability was recommending approval of the application, subject to the conditions, for the reasons detailed within the written report. Representations were received from a Local Member in support of the application. PL/09150 CHANGE OF USE OF FORMER CHURCH SCHOOL TO FORM A COMMUNITY BUILDING, CAFÉ, SHOP AND ANCILLARY COMMUNITY FUNCTION ROOMS, INCLUDING ANCILLARY WORK ASSOCIATED WITH A CHANGE OF USE AT OLD CHURCH SCHOOL, MAES YR EGLWYS, LLANSAINT, KIDWELLY, SA17 5JE Following a presentation by the Senior Development Management Officer [Aman Gwendraeth], the Committee was advised that the Head of Place and Sustainability was recommending approval of the application, subject to the conditions, for the reasons detailed within the written report. Representations were received from a Local Member in support of the application. PL/09473 NEW BULK POWDER SILO AT PENYGROES CONCRETE, NORTON ROAD, PENYGROES, LLANELLI, SA14 7RU (Note: Councillor D. Nicholas, having earlier declared an interest in this application, remained in the meeting for its consideration) Following a presentation by the Senior Development Management Officer [Aman Gwendraeth], the Committee was advised that the Head of Place and Sustainability was recommending approval of the application, subject to the conditions, for the reasons detailed within the written report. PL/09548 CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A MICRO ENERGY STORAGE PROJECT AT VERGE AT BEECHWOOD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, LLANDEILO, SA19 7HR (Note: Councillor J.D. James left the meeting for part of this item. As a result, he was unable to hear the entirety of both the presentation and discussion and therefore did not participate in the discussion or vote.) Following a presentation by the Senior Development Management Officer, the Committee was advised that the Head of Place and Sustainability was recommending approval of the application, subject to the conditions, for the reasons detailed within the written report. Representations were received from a Local Member objecting to the application. The concerns raised related to: - Background noise from its operation and the impact on the local residents, wildlife, and ecology. - Noise disturbance from maintenance. - Visual impact: that it will be seen from a residents garden and house. - The fire/explosion risk to neighbouring properties - Its siting close to residential properties. The Senior Development Management Officer responded to the issues raised. 3.2 RESOLVED that the following planning application be granted contrary to the Head of Place and Sustainability’s recommendation of refusal. This would be subject to agreement of conditions to be set out in a future report for Planning Committee approval. PL/05096 ERECTION OF GAZEBO (RE-SUBMISSION PL/04069 - REFUSED ON 24/06/2022) AT THE COACH HOUSE, ABERGORLECH, CARMARTHEN, SA32 7SN Following a presentation by the Senior Development Management Officer, the Committee was advised that the Head of Place and Sustainability was recommending refusal of the application for the reasons detailed within the written report. The Committee referred to the report of the Head of Place and Sustainability detailing the reasons for recommending refusal of application on the basis that it was contrary to planning policies SP13, SP14 and SP2. The report noted that this was due to the impact upon the character, appearance and overall setting of the Abergorlech Conservation Area within which the site is located and its impact on the nearby listed highway bridge, along with ecological impacts and flood risk impacts associated with the ground works undertaken. Whilst having regard to those refusal reasons, the Committee considered the application should be granted contrary to the Head of Place and Sustainability’s recommendation on the basis it was felt that: • There was not a significant increase in flooding risk from the ground works and gazebo. • The gazebo does not have a negative effect on the character, appearance and overall setting of the Abergorlech Conservation Area as there is another gazebo nearby of the same type. • There was not a proven ecological impact to the otter population of the river. 3.3 RESOLVED that the Committee be minded to approve the following planning application contrary to the Head of Place and Sustainability’s recommendation of refusal. This would be subject to agreement of conditions to be set out in a future report for Planning Committee approval. PL/08581 TEMPORARY SITING OF STATIC HOME FOR 2 YEARS TO PROVIDE ACCOMMODATION FOR EMPLOYEE TO ALUN DAVIES (CAIO) LTD AND TO ASSIST ON THE FARM DURING BUSY TIMES AT TY CILGAWOD, CAIO, LLANWRDA, SA19 8PG (Note: Councillor D.E. Williams left the meeting for part of this item. As a result, he was unable to hear the entirety of both the presentation and discussion and therefore did not participate in the discussion or vote.) Following a presentation by the Senior Development Management Officer, the Committee was advised that the Head of Place and Sustainability was recommending refusal of the application for the reasons detailed within the written report. Representations were received from a Local Member in support of the application on the following grounds: - The applicant is employed full time with Alun Davies Builders Caio and works on the Davies family farm. - The applicant currently lives in rented. accommodation around five miles from the farm, with unsustainable rent levels and no other reasonable options for accommodation. - That the application meets Policy H9 Residential Caravans criteria: as the applicant is an essential worker, in agriculture, forestry or other appropriate employment undertaking who must live on the spot rather than in a nearby settlement. - That the application is for a temporary siting, so this will not be a permanent development in the open countryside. The Committee referred to the report of the Head of Place and Sustainability detailing the reasons for recommending refusal of application. This was on the basis that it was contrary to Policy H9 of the LDP and TAN6 which set out circumstances where residential caravans may be considered acceptable. Whilst having regard to those refusal reasons, the Committee considered the application should be granted contrary to the Head of Place and Sustainability’s recommendation on the basis it was felt that the applicant was an essential worker in agriculture, and that this was consistent with Policy H9. The Committee also considered that the support of economic wellbeing and rural enterprise was a material planning consideration, as well as reducing road traffic due to the applicant no longer needing to commute to the farm. 3.4 RESOLVED that the following planning application be deferred to enable the Committee to undertake a site visit: PL/07059 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 Following a presentation by the Senior Development & Enforcement Manager, the Committee was advised that the Head of Place and Sustainability was recommending approval of the application, subject to the conditions, for the reasons detailed within the written report. It was proposed and seconded that the Committee undertake a site visit in order for them to be able to fully assess the nature of the site.
RESOLVED that the report be noted
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on the 14th August 2025 be signed as a correct record.
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on the 23rd September 2025 be signed as a correct record.
An apology for absence was received from Councillor D. Owen
Councillor Minute Number Nature of Interest D. Nicholas 3 (PL/09473) Was the clerk of Llandybie Community Council when it discussed this item but took no part in the decision making. He remained in the meeting for the discussion.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the following planning applications be granted subject to the conditions detailed within the Report/Addendum of the Head of Place and Sustainability and or reported at the meeting: PL/04778 ONE DWELLING (LOCAL NEEDS) (RESUBMISSION OF PLANNING APPLICATION PL/00098 AT LAND AT FELINGWM ISAF, NANTGAREDIG, CARMARTHEN, SA32 7BA (Note: Councillor G.B. Thomas left the meeting for part of this item. As a result, he was unable to hear the entirety of both the presentation and discussion and therefore did not participate in the discussion or vote.) Following a presentation by the Senior Development Management Officer, the Committee was advised that the Head of Place and Sustainability was recommending approval of the application, subject to the conditions, for the reasons detailed within the written report. Representations were received from a Local Member in support of the application. PL/09150 CHANGE OF USE OF FORMER CHURCH SCHOOL TO FORM A COMMUNITY BUILDING, CAFÉ, SHOP AND ANCILLARY COMMUNITY FUNCTION ROOMS, INCLUDING ANCILLARY WORK ASSOCIATED WITH A CHANGE OF USE AT OLD CHURCH SCHOOL, MAES YR EGLWYS, LLANSAINT, KIDWELLY, SA17 5JE Following a presentation by the Senior Development Management Officer [Aman Gwendraeth], the Committee was advised that the Head of Place and Sustainability was recommending approval of the application, subject to the conditions, for the reasons detailed within the written report. Representations were received from a Local Member in support of the application. PL/09473 NEW BULK POWDER SILO AT PENYGROES CONCRETE, NORTON ROAD, PENYGROES, LLANELLI, SA14 7RU (Note: Councillor D. Nicholas, having earlier declared an interest in this application, remained in the meeting for its consideration) Following a presentation by the Senior Development Management Officer [Aman Gwendraeth], the Committee was advised that the Head of Place and Sustainability was recommending approval of the application, subject to the conditions, for the reasons detailed within the written report. PL/09548 CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A MICRO ENERGY STORAGE PROJECT AT VERGE AT BEECHWOOD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, LLANDEILO, SA19 7HR (Note: Councillor J.D. James left the meeting for part of this item. As a result, he was unable to hear the entirety of both the presentation and discussion and therefore did not participate in the discussion or vote.) Following a presentation by the Senior Development Management Officer, the Committee was advised that the Head of Place and Sustainability was recommending approval of the application, subject to the conditions, for the reasons detailed within the written report. Representations were received from a Local Member objecting to the application. The concerns raised related to: - Background noise from its operation and the impact on the local residents, wildlife, and ecology. - Noise disturbance from maintenance. - Visual impact: that it will be seen from a residents garden and house. - The fire/explosion risk to neighbouring properties - Its siting close to residential properties. The Senior Development Management Officer responded to the issues raised. 3.2 RESOLVED that the following planning application be granted contrary to the Head of Place and Sustainability’s recommendation of refusal. This would be subject to agreement of conditions to be set out in a future report for Planning Committee approval. PL/05096 ERECTION OF GAZEBO (RE-SUBMISSION PL/04069 - REFUSED ON 24/06/2022) AT THE COACH HOUSE, ABERGORLECH, CARMARTHEN, SA32 7SN Following a presentation by the Senior Development Management Officer, the Committee was advised that the Head of Place and Sustainability was recommending refusal of the application for the reasons detailed within the written report. The Committee referred to the report of the Head of Place and Sustainability detailing the reasons for recommending refusal of application on the basis that it was contrary to planning policies SP13, SP14 and SP2. The report noted that this was due to the impact upon the character, appearance and overall setting of the Abergorlech Conservation Area within which the site is located and its impact on the nearby listed highway bridge, along with ecological impacts and flood risk impacts associated with the ground works undertaken. Whilst having regard to those refusal reasons, the Committee considered the application should be granted contrary to the Head of Place and Sustainability’s recommendation on the basis it was felt that: • There was not a significant increase in flooding risk from the ground works and gazebo. • The gazebo does not have a negative effect on the character, appearance and overall setting of the Abergorlech Conservation Area as there is another gazebo nearby of the same type. • There was not a proven ecological impact to the otter population of the river. 3.3 RESOLVED that the Committee be minded to approve the following planning application contrary to the Head of Place and Sustainability’s recommendation of refusal. This would be subject to agreement of conditions to be set out in a future report for Planning Committee approval. PL/08581 TEMPORARY SITING OF STATIC HOME FOR 2 YEARS TO PROVIDE ACCOMMODATION FOR EMPLOYEE TO ALUN DAVIES (CAIO) LTD AND TO ASSIST ON THE FARM DURING BUSY TIMES AT TY CILGAWOD, CAIO, LLANWRDA, SA19 8PG (Note: Councillor D.E. Williams left the meeting for part of this item. As a result, he was unable to hear the entirety of both the presentation and discussion and therefore did not participate in the discussion or vote.) Following a presentation by the Senior Development Management Officer, the Committee was advised that the Head of Place and Sustainability was recommending refusal of the application for the reasons detailed within the written report. Representations were received from a Local Member in support of the application on the following grounds: - The applicant is employed full time with Alun Davies Builders Caio and works on the Davies family farm. - The applicant currently lives in rented. accommodation around five miles from the farm, with unsustainable rent levels and no other reasonable options for accommodation. - That the application meets Policy H9 Residential Caravans criteria: as the applicant is an essential worker, in agriculture, forestry or other appropriate employment undertaking who must live on the spot rather than in a nearby settlement. - That the application is for a temporary siting, so this will not be a permanent development in the open countryside. The Committee referred to the report of the Head of Place and Sustainability detailing the reasons for recommending refusal of application. This was on the basis that it was contrary to Policy H9 of the LDP and TAN6 which set out circumstances where residential caravans may be considered acceptable. Whilst having regard to those refusal reasons, the Committee considered the application should be granted contrary to the Head of Place and Sustainability’s recommendation on the basis it was felt that the applicant was an essential worker in agriculture, and that this was consistent with Policy H9. The Committee also considered that the support of economic wellbeing and rural enterprise was a material planning consideration, as well as reducing road traffic due to the applicant no longer needing to commute to the farm. 3.4 RESOLVED that the following planning application be deferred to enable the Committee to undertake a site visit: PL/07059 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 Following a presentation by the Senior Development & Enforcement Manager, the Committee was advised that the Head of Place and Sustainability was recommending approval of the application, subject to the conditions, for the reasons detailed within the written report. It was proposed and seconded that the Committee undertake a site visit in order for them to be able to fully assess the nature of the site.
3.1 RESOLVED that the following planning applications be granted subject to the conditions detailed within the Report/Addendum of the Head of Place and Sustainability and or reported at the meeting: PL/04778 ONE DWELLING (LOCAL NEEDS) (RESUBMISSION OF PLANNING APPLICATION PL/00098 AT LAND AT FELINGWM ISAF, NANTGAREDIG, CARMARTHEN, SA32 7BA (Note: Councillor G.B. Thomas left the meeting for part of this item. As a result, he was unable to hear the entirety of both the presentation and discussion and therefore did not participate in the discussion or vote.) Following a presentation by the Senior Development Management Officer, the Committee was advised that the Head of Place and Sustainability was recommending approval of the application, subject to the conditions, for the reasons detailed within the written report. Representations were received from a Local Member in support of the application. PL/09150 CHANGE OF USE OF FORMER CHURCH SCHOOL TO FORM A COMMUNITY BUILDING, CAFÉ, SHOP AND ANCILLARY COMMUNITY FUNCTION ROOMS, INCLUDING ANCILLARY WORK ASSOCIATED WITH A CHANGE OF USE AT OLD CHURCH SCHOOL, MAES YR EGLWYS, LLANSAINT, KIDWELLY, SA17 5JE Following a presentation by the Senior Development Management Officer [Aman Gwendraeth], the Committee was advised that the Head of Place and Sustainability was recommending approval of the application, subject to the conditions, for the reasons detailed within the written report. Representations were received from a Local Member in support of the application. PL/09473 NEW BULK POWDER SILO AT PENYGROES CONCRETE, NORTON ROAD, PENYGROES, LLANELLI, SA14 7RU (Note: Councillor D. Nicholas, having earlier declared an interest in this application, remained in the meeting for its consideration) Following a presentation by the Senior Development Management Officer [Aman Gwendraeth], the Committee was advised that the Head of Place and Sustainability was recommending approval of the application, subject to the conditions, for the reasons detailed within the written report. PL/09548 CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A MICRO ENERGY STORAGE PROJECT AT VERGE AT BEECHWOOD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, LLANDEILO, SA19 7HR (Note: Councillor J.D. James left the meeting for part of this item. As a result, he was unable to hear the entirety of both the presentation and discussion and therefore did not participate in the discussion or vote.) Following a presentation by the Senior Development Management Officer, the Committee was advised that the Head of Place and Sustainability was recommending approval of the application, subject to the conditions, for the reasons detailed within the written report. Representations were received from a Local Member objecting to the application. The concerns raised related to: - Background noise from its operation and the impact on the local residents, wildlife, and ecology. - Noise disturbance from maintenance. - Visual impact: that it will be seen from a residents garden and house. - The fire/explosion risk to neighbouring properties - Its siting close to residential properties. The Senior Development Management Officer responded to the issues raised. 3.2 RESOLVED that the following planning application be granted contrary to the Head of Place and Sustainability’s recommendation of refusal. This would be subject to agreement of conditions to be set out in a future report for Planning Committee approval. PL/05096 ERECTION OF GAZEBO (RE-SUBMISSION PL/04069 - REFUSED ON 24/06/2022) AT THE COACH HOUSE, ABERGORLECH, CARMARTHEN, SA32 7SN Following a presentation by the Senior Development Management Officer, the Committee was advised that the Head of Place and Sustainability was recommending refusal of the application for the reasons detailed within the written report. The Committee referred to the report of the Head of Place and Sustainability detailing the reasons for recommending refusal of application on the basis that it was contrary to planning policies SP13, SP14 and SP2. The report noted that this was due to the impact upon the character, appearance and overall setting of the Abergorlech Conservation Area within which the site is located and its impact on the nearby listed highway bridge, along with ecological impacts and flood risk impacts associated with the ground works undertaken. Whilst having regard to those refusal reasons, the Committee considered the application should be granted contrary to the Head of Place and Sustainability’s recommendation on the basis it was felt that: • There was not a significant increase in flooding risk from the ground works and gazebo. • The gazebo does not have a negative effect on the character, appearance and overall setting of the Abergorlech Conservation Area as there is another gazebo nearby of the same type. • There was not a proven ecological impact to the otter population of the river. 3.3 RESOLVED that the Committee be minded to approve the following planning application contrary to the Head of Place and Sustainability’s recommendation of refusal. This would be subject to agreement of conditions to be set out in a future report for Planning Committee approval. PL/08581 TEMPORARY SITING OF STATIC HOME FOR 2 YEARS TO PROVIDE ACCOMMODATION FOR EMPLOYEE TO ALUN DAVIES (CAIO) LTD AND TO ASSIST ON THE FARM DURING BUSY TIMES AT TY CILGAWOD, CAIO, LLANWRDA, SA19 8PG (Note: Councillor D.E. Williams left the meeting for part of this item. As a result, he was unable to hear the entirety of both the presentation and discussion and therefore did not participate in the discussion or vote.) Following a presentation by the Senior Development Management Officer, the Committee was advised that the Head of Place and Sustainability was recommending refusal of the application for the reasons detailed within the written report. Representations were received from a Local Member in support of the application on the following grounds: - The applicant is employed full time with Alun Davies Builders Caio and works on the Davies family farm. - The applicant currently lives in rented. accommodation around five miles from the farm, with unsustainable rent levels and no other reasonable options for accommodation. - That the application meets Policy H9 Residential Caravans criteria: as the applicant is an essential worker, in agriculture, forestry or other appropriate employment undertaking who must live on the spot rather than in a nearby settlement. - That the application is for a temporary siting, so this will not be a permanent development in the open countryside. The Committee referred to the report of the Head of Place and Sustainability detailing the reasons for recommending refusal of application. This was on the basis that it was contrary to Policy H9 of the LDP and TAN6 which set out circumstances where residential caravans may be considered acceptable. Whilst having regard to those refusal reasons, the Committee considered the application should be granted contrary to the Head of Place and Sustainability’s recommendation on the basis it was felt that the applicant was an essential worker in agriculture, and that this was consistent with Policy H9. The Committee also considered that the support of economic wellbeing and rural enterprise was a material planning consideration, as well as reducing road traffic due to the applicant no longer needing to commute to the farm. 3.4 RESOLVED that the following planning application be deferred to enable the Committee to undertake a site visit: PL/07059 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 Following a presentation by the Senior Development & Enforcement Manager, the Committee was advised that the Head of Place and Sustainability was recommending approval of the application, subject to the conditions, for the reasons detailed within the written report. It was proposed and seconded that the Committee undertake a site visit in order for them to be able to fully assess the nature of the site.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the report be noted
The Committee considered the revised Planning Appeals Report which provided information relating to lodged planning appeals as of 29th September 2025. The Senior Development & Enforcement Manager presented the report and noted that seven of the eight appeals determined in the period considered by the report were dismissed in favour of the Council’s decision. UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that the report be noted
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on the 14th August 2025 be signed as a correct record.
UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on the 14th August 2025 be signed as a correct record.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on the 23rd September 2025 be signed as a correct record.
UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on the 23rd September 2025 be signed as a correct record.
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