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Resolved: That Application No. P2025/0270 be REFUSED for the following reasons: That insufficient justification has been provided on health and safety grounds to warrant the felling of 62 protected trees, which as a collective contribute significantly to the character and appearance of the application site and the surrounding area as a whole. It is therefore considered that the loss of the 62 Trees, which are a natural asset, would be to the detriment of the area, contrary to the objectives of Policy EN7 of the Neath Port Talbot Adopted Local Development Plan and Future Wales Policy 9 (Resilient Ecological Networks and Green Infrastructure).
Resolved: That Application No. P2025/0160 be REFUSED, for the following reasons: Principle of Development: The proposed development, by reason of its form, siting and scale, constitutes an unjustified, undesirable and inappropriate form of development outside the existing settlement boundary, within the open countryside and green wedge. The physical development would encroach into a currently undeveloped area and would result in the spread and intensification of domestic use that would be prejudicial to the rural character of the area, and result in the unacceptable erosion of the open countryside as well as a harmful incursion into the green wedge, both of which should remain for the most part undisturbed. In addition, it would be contrary to the overall principles of placemaking and sustainable places, contrary to Policies SC1, EN3 and BE1 of the Neath Port Talbot Adopted Local Development Plan and the advice contained within Planning Policy Wales Edition 12. Impact on Visual Amenity: The proposed development would result in the introduction of an unjustified form of development within the open countryside and within a designated Green Wedge, to the detriment of the character and appearance of the area. In both spatial and visual terms, the development would fail to preserve the openness of the Green Wedge and would set a precedent that would give rise to the gradual erosion of the Green Wedge, giving a more urban and developed appearance. As such, the development does not accord with good design and placemaking principles set out in Planning Policy Wales and Policy BE1 of the Neath Port Talbot Adopted Local Development Plan. Highway Safety: The application as submitted fails to provide sufficient evidence that it would allow for sufficient visibility permitting vehicles to enter and exit the site safely, as required under TAN18. The application subsequently fails to demonstrate that it would not compromise the safe, effective and efficient use of the highway network and would not have an adverse impact upon highway safety, contrary to Policies TR2 and BE1 of the Neath Port Talbot Local Development Plan and TAN18. Density: By reason of the failure to meet the required housing density the proposed application would result in an ineffective use of land and as such would be contrary to Policy BE1 of the Neath Port Talbot Local Development Plan.
The Chair, Councillor J.Jones, welcomed all to the meeting.
No declarations of interest were received.
The minutes of the meeting held on 3 June 2025, were approved as an accurate record.
A site visit was proposed for Application No. P2025/0270 – Felling of 62 Coniferous Trees (a mix of Douglas Fir, Lawson Cypress, Sitka Spruce, Corsican Pine, Scots Pine and Western Hemlock) protected by Tree Preservation Order T266/W1 at the start of the item. Following the conclusion of the vote, the proposal for a site visit was not supported.
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Resolved: That Application No. P2025/0270 be REFUSED for the following reasons: That insufficient justification has been provided on health and safety grounds to warrant the felling of 62 protected trees, which as a collective contribute significantly to the character and appearance of the application site and the surrounding area as a whole. It is therefore considered that the loss of the 62 Trees, which are a natural asset, would be to the detriment of the area, contrary to the objectives of Policy EN7 of the Neath Port Talbot Adopted Local Development Plan and Future Wales Policy 9 (Resilient Ecological Networks and Green Infrastructure).
Officers made a presentation to the Planning Committee as detailed in the circulated report on Application No: P2025/0270 for the felling of 62 coniferous trees (a mix of Douglas Fir, Lawson Cypress, Sitka Spruce, Corsican Pine, Scots Pine, and Western Hemlock) protected by Tree Preservation Order T266/W1. The Local Ward Member (Cllr. C. Lewis) had requested that the application be determined by the Planning Committee and was present to give their representations at the meeting. Resolved: That Application No. P2025/0270 be REFUSED for the following reasons: That insufficient justification has been provided on health and safety grounds to warrant the felling of 62 protected trees, which as a collective contribute significantly to the character and appearance of the application site and the surrounding area as a whole. It is therefore considered that the loss of the 62 Trees, which are a natural asset, would be to the detriment of the area, contrary to the objectives of Policy EN7 of the Neath Port Talbot Adopted Local Development Plan and Future Wales Policy 9 (Resilient Ecological Networks and Green Infrastructure).
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Resolved: That Application No. P2025/0160 be REFUSED, for the following reasons: Principle of Development: The proposed development, by reason of its form, siting and scale, constitutes an unjustified, undesirable and inappropriate form of development outside the existing settlement boundary, within the open countryside and green wedge. The physical development would encroach into a currently undeveloped area and would result in the spread and intensification of domestic use that would be prejudicial to the rural character of the area, and result in the unacceptable erosion of the open countryside as well as a harmful incursion into the green wedge, both of which should remain for the most part undisturbed. In addition, it would be contrary to the overall principles of placemaking and sustainable places, contrary to Policies SC1, EN3 and BE1 of the Neath Port Talbot Adopted Local Development Plan and the advice contained within Planning Policy Wales Edition 12. Impact on Visual Amenity: The proposed development would result in the introduction of an unjustified form of development within the open countryside and within a designated Green Wedge, to the detriment of the character and appearance of the area. In both spatial and visual terms, the development would fail to preserve the openness of the Green Wedge and would set a precedent that would give rise to the gradual erosion of the Green Wedge, giving a more urban and developed appearance. As such, the development does not accord with good design and placemaking principles set out in Planning Policy Wales and Policy BE1 of the Neath Port Talbot Adopted Local Development Plan. Highway Safety: The application as submitted fails to provide sufficient evidence that it would allow for sufficient visibility permitting vehicles to enter and exit the site safely, as required under TAN18. The application subsequently fails to demonstrate that it would not compromise the safe, effective and efficient use of the highway network and would not have an adverse impact upon highway safety, contrary to Policies TR2 and BE1 of the Neath Port Talbot Local Development Plan and TAN18. Density: By reason of the failure to meet the required housing density the proposed application would result in an ineffective use of land and as such would be contrary to Policy BE1 of the Neath Port Talbot Local Development Plan.
Officers made a presentation to the Planning Committee on Application No P2025/0160. Outline application (all matters reserved) for the siting of two detached dwelling houses as detailed in the circulated report. The Local Ward Member (Cllr. B. Woolford) had requested that the application be determined by the Planning Committee and was present to give their representations at the meeting. The Local Member for Alltwen Ward (Cllr. N. Jenkins) was also granted permission by the Chairperson to give their representation at the meeting. Resolved: That Application No. P2025/0160 be REFUSED, for the following reasons: Principle of Development: The proposed development, by reason of its form, siting and scale, constitutes an unjustified, undesirable and inappropriate form of development outside the existing settlement boundary, within the open countryside and green wedge. The physical development would encroach into a currently undeveloped area and would result in the spread and intensification of domestic use that would be prejudicial to the rural character of the area, and result in the unacceptable erosion of the open countryside as well as a harmful incursion into the green wedge, both of which should remain for the most part undisturbed. In addition, it would be contrary to the overall principles of placemaking and sustainable places, contrary to Policies SC1, EN3 and BE1 of the Neath Port Talbot Adopted Local Development Plan and the advice contained within Planning Policy Wales Edition 12. Impact on Visual Amenity: The proposed development would result in the introduction of an unjustified form of development within the open countryside and within a designated Green Wedge, to the detriment of the character and appearance of the area. In both spatial and visual terms, the development would fail to preserve the openness of the Green Wedge and would set a precedent that would give rise to the gradual erosion of the Green Wedge, giving a more urban and developed appearance. As such, the development does not accord with good design and placemaking principles set out in Planning Policy Wales and Policy BE1 of the Neath Port Talbot Adopted Local Development Plan. Highway Safety: The application as submitted fails to provide sufficient evidence that it would allow for sufficient visibility permitting vehicles to enter and exit the site safely, as required under TAN18. The application subsequently fails to demonstrate that it would not compromise the safe, effective and efficient use of the highway network and would not have an adverse impact upon highway safety, contrary to Policies TR2 and BE1 of the Neath Port Talbot Local Development Plan and TAN18. Density: By reason of the failure to meet the required housing density the proposed application would result in an ineffective use of land and as such would be contrary to Policy BE1 of the Neath Port Talbot Local Development Plan.
Members noted the list of Appeals Determined from 14 April to 23 June 2025.
Members noted the list of Appeals Received from 14 April to 23 June 2025.
Members noted the list of Delegated Decisions from 14 April to 23 June 2025.
No urgent items were received.
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