Alerting the community to forthcoming planning applications
28th October 2020
Application no: NP/20/0403/FUL
Provision of ancillary annexe accommodation above existing garage.
Reg date: 09-Oct-2020
See planning application here:https://planning.pembrokeshirecoast.wales.
The Conservation Officer’s comment can be seen here. It says the proposal is considered to adversely affect the character and appearance of Newport Conservation Area and would set a precedent for developments within the Conservation Area.
This application was withdrawn on 02-Dec-2020
30th Sept 2020
Application no: NP/20/0230/FUL Reg date: 28-April 2020
A One Planet Development consisting of barn, greenhouse, compost toilet and barn.
Nevern and Moylegrove Community Council did not support this application, although there was significant support from the Cilgwyn community.
See planning application submitted on planning website here:
https://planning.pembrokeshirecoast.wales.
This application was refused on 21-Sept-2020.
25th September 2020
NP/20/0371/FUL Reg date: 17-Aug-2020
Change of use from redundant Manager’s accommodation to self-contained holiday unit.
See this application and relevant details of previous disposal of accommodation at the Golf Club on planning website here:
http://planning.pembrokeshirecoast.wales.
Nevern and Moylegrove Community Council objected to this application. See below the reasons given for refusal. It is interesting to note the last two comments where the Council refers to the condition that disposal of the accommodation can only be as an integral part of the golf club, but acknowledges that the other apartments have been put up for sale even though there was a condition. All these apartments have now been sold and as the Council sagely notes the manager’s accommodation will also be sold. The reason this accommodation is now redundant is because of the sale of these apartments along with the sale of 9 hole of the Golf Course and previously 3 flats. There is little left to manage and this has all come about because of the absolute shambles made of the amendment to the original 106 agreement when the National Parks Authority granted permission to remove this covenant from the 3 original flats allowing them to be sold on the open market. In the process of amending the original 106 agreement, a massive blunder occurred with the failure to transfer paragraphs from the original 106 agreement to the amended 106 agreement, not as the monitoring officer has stated in his report an omission of the two words ‘other than’. This meant that all other accommodation and golf course that was tied to the Golf Club was not covered by the new 106 agreement. Read the full details on the history page.
NP/20/0371/FUL Change of use from redundant Managers accommodation to self contained holiday unit Newport Links Golf Club, Golf Course Road, Newport, Pembrokeshire. SA42 0NR Nevern Community Council (by a majority vote) wish to OBJECT to this planning application. The Council still feel that it is important to keep the Managers accommodation for future managers and to maintain the formality and appearance of the building. For future ownership of the Golf Course, a manager/owner residence is desirable. The condition 'that the property can only be disposed of as an integral part of the golf club' should be upheld if permission is given by PCNPA planning committee. The Councillors feel that if planning permission is granted then this building will be put up for sale as the other apartments were, even though it seems that there were conditions on these also.
This application was granted at Development Management Committee on 09-Dec-2020. See the Officer’s report to committee here:
https://www.pembrokeshirecoast.wales/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/NP_20_0371.pdf
See minutes of the DMC meeting here:https://planning.pembrokeshirecoast.wales.
7th August 2020
Application no: NP/20/0354/OUT
Erection of 2 infill dwellings (one open market and one affordable) – Outline planning permission with all matters reserved.
Reg date: 14-July-2020
Registered Date 14-July-2020. See planning application here.
Refused on 30-Sept-2020.
We are copying below the letter submitted by Newport Town Council. We agree with all the points made.
NP/20/0354/OUT Land north of Maes y Dderwen Feidr Ganol Newport SA42 ORS
COMMENTS
1 The council has received 23 letters/emails opposing the application
2 The aboricultural impact assessment and method statement dated 3/5/19 relates to a new single storey garage adjacent to the existing property and not to the current application
3 The council disagrees with the conclusion of the Highways Dept of PCC that the proposal will not generate enough traffic to cause concern. PCNPA is referred to the comments of the many objectors in this regard. Further,planning permission has already been granted for one dwelling near this site which (when built) will result in increased traffic.As many objectors point out the road is narrow with no pavements and a blind corner nearby .The road is a popular walk for pedestrians both for leisure and to access Newport avoiding the trunk road (which does not have a pavement along its whole length)
4. The council supports the comments and conclusions of Sarah Hirst in her memo to Kate Attrill dated 29/7/20 This council does not intend repeating all the points Sarah Hirst makes.However:
A/The council does not consider that the site is an infill plot.The proposal amounts to ribbon development on a rural lane.The site is not a small gap.The frontage exceeds 90 metres in length .
B/The size of the affordable home would seem inconsistent with any possibility of it being developed as affordable .Please see point 4 in Simon Hoare’s objection dated 23/08/20
C/The new track gate on to Feidr Ganol serving the applicant’s property further separates the site from the neighbouring property to the west
5/ The proposed development would result in a loss of privacy for certain neighbouring properties,particularly the property opposite
6/This council also shares the concerns of many objectors regarding the proposed removal of a length of hedgerow notwithstanding the proposal to build a hedgbank at the rear of the site PCNPA is referred to point 5 of Simon Hoare’s email of objection makes the point cogently
7/As Sarah Hirst points out the plots on the opposite side of the road are much smaller than those proposed in this application and the proposed dwellings would be out of sync with neighbouring properties
8/In conclusion, this council does not consider that the proposal amounts to infill under LDP1 (and therefore should not be allowed )Further as LDP2 does not allow infill in the countryside the proposal should be allowed under LDP2 either
RECOMMENDATION Refusal
Regards John Griffiths Chair planning committee Newport Town Council
Thanks to a Newportian, we’ve obtained a very detailed map showing and naming almost every house in Newport. This is a very large image, but if you click the link below you can view or download it. https://planning.naeg.org.uk/resources/map-all-houses-newport-v02.png
Once you are viewing the map, just right click and select “save image as” to download the file.
5th July 20120
Application no: NP/20/0213/FUL Reg date: 22-4-20
Proposed demolition /part reconstruction/extensions & alterations to dwelling with replacement of shed with new workshop building
View application on planning website:
https://planning.pembrokeshirecoast.wales
This application was approved on 28-July-20
4th July 2120
Application no:NP/20/0150/FUL Reg date:17-3-20
Refused: 21-Oct-20
An Appeal has been launched see below for details of Planning Inspectorate. Comments and further comments to be submitted by the 5th February 2021.
The Appeal has been dismissed-DMC meeting 21/04/2021
See Inspector’s report here:https://www.pembrokeshirecoast.wales/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Appeals.pdf
Also see below for application to extend the Reserved Matters application for 1 year and Minutes of DMC meeting on the 21st Oct 20 when application was refused.
Reserved Matters application following NP/18/0342/OUT for a single dwelling which was approved on 4-10-2018. The design of this new house is another example of the way the planning authority is approving planning applications that are totally out of character with the vernacular.
The Reserved Matters application went before the Development Management Committee (DMC) on the 21-Oct-20 with the recommendation of the planning officer for approval (see officer’s report below) and was refused by a majority vote. We will publish the minutes of the meeting when they are available, but it seems that the members were of the same view as the Town Council and the authors of the letters (see letters below) that were sent to the Chair and members of the DMC prior to the meeting.
See minutes of DMC meeting 21-Oct-20 below.
View this planning application and design on the planning website here: https://planning.pembrokeshirecoast.wales
The Town Council recommended refusal, see recommendation below.
NP/20/0150/FUL Penfeidr Uchaf SA42 0QF PROPOSAL Seeking consent for submitted proposal and new house design COMMENTS The design of the “main house” is acceptable The design of the building connected to the main house is unacceptable in that: It is obtrusive It is out of keeping The building materials are inappropriate This council notes that the footprint of this building is almost as large as the “main house” and it is situated on a built up elevated position Half of the depth of the building is situated in front of the “main house” The glass facade facing the road is inappropriate for this site RECOMMENDATION - REFUSAL
See the Planning Officer’s report to the Planning Committee here: https://www.pembrokeshirecoast.wales/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/NP_20_0150.pdf
The Officer’s report states that the adjacent dwellings are considered to have a positive impact on the character of the immediate landscape given the traditional design and construction-see below contemporary design attached to adjacent traditional cottage. Note the Town Council concerns that the contemporary element of the current application is out of keeping. Also, see below letters from residents that were sent to the Chair of the Development Management Meeting (DMC) and the DMC members. The officer cites the extension to Efo’r Crug opposite the proposed development and the aforementioned adjacent cottage Penfeidr Uchaf as having been approved at Planning Committee, justifying the proposed design for this application. The point is made in one of the letters that once a design is accepted, it sets a precedent for further development of the same design, this in turn becomes the accepted vernacular replacing the existing style for the area.
.
Penfeidr Uchaf (cottage no more).
TOWN & COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990
Land at:
Proposed Development:
Application Reference: Inspectorate Reference: Appeal Starting Date: Appellant Name:
Penfeidr Uchaf, Newport, Pembrokeshire, SA42 0QF Reserved Matters application following NP/18/0342/OUT for a single dwelling. NP/20/0150/FUL APP/L9503/A/20/3264632 08-Jan-2021
I am writing to let you know that an appeal has been made to the Planning Inspectorate in respect of the above mentioned site. The appeal follows the refusal of planning permission by this Authority.
The appeal is to be decided on the basis of Written Reps and will follow the procedures set out in Part 3 of the Town and Country Planning (Referred Applications and Appeals Procedure) (Wales) Regulations 2017
You can obtain a copy of the booklet “Guide to taking part in planning appeals” free of charge from the Welsh Government website at http://gov.wales/topics/planning/appeals/appeal-guidance-and- information/?lang=eng .
Any comments already made at application stage will be forwarded to the Inspectorate and copied to the appellant (unless they are expressly confidential) and will be taken into account by the Inspector in deciding the appeal. Any additional comments (which should not exceed 3000 words) must be received within 4 weeks of the starting date, by 5th February 2021. If comments are submitted after the deadline, they will be returned.
All appeal documents can be viewed at these offices during normal working hours or on the Appeals Casework Portal website
https://acp.planninginspectorate.gov.uk . It should be noted that all representations made on an appeal will be published on the Planning Portal website.
If you wish to receive a copy of the appeal decision it will be necessary for you to write to the Inspectorate requesting one or alternatively the Inspectors decision can be viewed on the planning portal website.
See here link to planning application for extension of Reserved Matters application: https://planning.pembrokeshirecoast.wales.
See here link for minutes of DMC meeting 21st Oct 2020: https://www.pembrokeshirecoast.wales/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/DM-Minutes-21-10-20.pdf
See News Page for discussion on future designs of dwellings in Newport in the light of the comments made on this application by the Town Council and by members of the DMC in this meeting.
Application no: NP/20/0156/FUL Reg date:16-3-20
Amended design to scheme of alterations and extension to dwelling under NP/17/0512 to provide annexe for occupation for family members.
The Town Council recommended approval subject to :
See application here: https://planning.pembrokeshirecoast.wales
This application was approved on 12-Oct-20
Application no:NP/20/0068/FUL Reg date:12-3-2020
Erection of small shed/stable
View application on planning website
The Town Council Planning Group met to discuss this application on May 12th and recommended refusal.
This application was approved on 12-Aug-2020.
The new Local Development Plan (LDP) has been before the Planning Inspector and will be published soon. The LDP was formally adopted by The National Park Development Management meeting on the 30th September 2020.
See the new Local Development Plan (LDP2) here: https://www.pembrokeshirecoast.wales/planning/planning-policy/local-development-plan-2.
There is one site allocated for 15 houses in the new plan for Newport on Pen-y-Bont opposite the existing houses. More news to follow on this and any future development …