Planning and Development
THE SOCIETY KEEPS A WATCHING BRIEF ON ALL PLANNING APPLICATIONS WITHIN THE NATIONAL PARK. FOR THOSE THAT ARE CONSIDERED SIGNIFICANT THE SOCIETY WILL PROVIDE A STATEMENT OUTLINING ITS POSITION. ON MAJOR PLANNING ISSUES THE SOCIETY WILL BE REPRESENTED AT THE PLANNING MEETING WHERE THE ISSUE IS TO BE DISCUSSED AND WILL, IF NECESSARY, SPEAK.
The Society regularly attends the BBNPA Planning and Rights of Way Committee (PAROW). Information on BBNPA Planning and Development Control can be found here, where you can also find the Society’s responses to planning applications as well as all other associated correspondence. Click on the titles below to see the Society’s response.
Recent Planning Applications to which the Society has responded.
To see the Society’s response to the application click on the Planning Application Number. To see the application in full go to BBNPA Planning Search page and type in the full application number into the search box.
Planning Application 24/22850/FUL
The Change of use of land and buildings from overnight accommodation by school children using the facilities at the Llangorse Outdoor Activity Centre to the use of land and buildings for overnight holiday accommodation and 3 additional holiday cottages including reconfiguration of existing car parking and enhancement to existing on-site restaurant.
Pen March Wind Farm, Gelligaer and Merthyr Common
DNS/3253147
Proposed large scale wind farm near Merthyr. This is being assessed by the Welsh Government Planning Inspectorate. The Society has developed a Policy on Renewable Energy and has responded to this application.
Download the BBPS Renewable Energy Policy
Download the BBPS response to the Pen March Application
Planning Application 23/21971/FUL
Proposed telecommunications installation: Proposed 25.0m Francis & Lewis T3A Lattice Tower mounted on new 7.6 x 7.6 x 1.20m deep R.C. Foundation…. | Partishow Hill Llanbedr Crickhowell Powys NP8 1TA
Planning Application 23/21894/FUL
Change the use of part of an agricultural field to a mixed use for car parking and agriculture | Penllwyneinon Farm Ystradfellte Aberdare CF44 9JF
Planning Application 22/21662/FUL
Coach depot and associated works | Land North Of Penlan Playing Fields Brecon Powys
Planning Application 22/21145/FUL
Proposed are a total of 6 handmade timber shepherd’s huts for guests along with parking/turning areas, a storage unit to house a reception, bike st… | Land North Of Sunnybank Llanbedr Crickhowell Powys NP8 1SY
Planning Application 22/21149/FUL
Removal of existing 5.0m in height tower and replacement with a 15m lattice tower. In addition, 3 x EAS antennae at a height of 15.0m (to the centre line) Land at The Rock Neuadd, Cwmyoy, Abergavenny NP7 7NS
Planning Application 22/20692/FUL
Extension and upgrades to Mountain Bike Trail Centre, Great Llwygy Farm Tre-Fedw Road Pandy Monmouthshire NP7 7PE
Planning Application: 22/20853/FUL
The change of use of an existing farm building to artisan craft brewery (B2) and associated works in relation to farm diversification at Celliwig Court, Llanwenarth, Abergavenny NP7 7EY
Planning Application: 21/19827/FUL
Demolition of two existing extensions to the property and replacement with a contemporary timber framed wrap-around extension as well as alterations to the existing fenestration, insertion of a flue, new external swimming pool and associated landscaping.” Lower Mill, Cwmdu.
Planning Application 20/19222/FUL
Conversion of 2 redundant barns to 3 holiday accommodation units and associated works, Pantllwyd Llangynidr Crickhowell NP8 1LN
Planning Application 20/18718/FUL
Proposal to convert the former Conservative Club in Crickhowell into a retail unit.
Planning Application 20/18587/OUT
Proposal to build houses in Great Oak Road Crickhowell
Planning Application No: 20/18535/FUL
Proposal to construct polytunnels at Langtons Farm, Crickhowell, NP8 1DF, to produce food for local people.
Reserved Matters Application 19/18154/REM
A reserved matters application, pursuant to application 12/08575/OUT for the construction of 72 dwellings, landscape planting and associated infrastructure, Cwrt Y Gollen, Glangrwyney, Crickhowell, Powys
Planning Application No; 19/17878/FUL
Change of use of agricultural field for the erection of five safari tents with container wash-house together with erection of relocated storage building, construction of new car parking area, construction of new access road off Great House Lane and other associated development. Construction of pedestrian bridge, construction of pond and associated landscaping. Change of use of part of agricultural field to accommodate relocated domestic garden associated with Granary Cottage.Granary Great House Lane, Triley, Llantilio Pertholey NP7 6PB
Planning Application No: 19/17936/FUL
The proposed installation of a 15m telecommunications column accommodating antennas, two no. microwaves dishes, pole mounted satellite dish, ancillary equipment cabin and cabinets and cabling, within a landscaped and fenced compound, together with 3m wide access track and associated landscaping at Land at Ty Canol Farm, Llangyndir / Talybont on Usk NGR: 309253 216816
Planning Application No: 18/16912/FUL
The proposed installation of a 15m telecommunications slim lattice mast accommodating three antennas, two no. microwaves dishes, pole mounted satellite dish, ancillary equipment cabin and cabinets and cabling, within a landscaped and fenced compound, together with 3m wide access track at Land at Ty Canol Farm, Llangyndir / Talybont on Usk NGR: 309253 216816
Planning Application No: 18/1035/FUL
Construction of 2 no. falcon breeding buildings, 1 no. imprint building, 1 no. ancillary building, 1 no. plant room and associated works | Ynys-Y-Bont U0300 From Junction With C50 Aberbran By Council Houses Via Ynys-Y-Bont To Jct R Aberbran Brecon LD3 9NL
Planning Application No; 18/16814/FUL
Residential Development of 18 units. Land To The North Of St. Teilo’s Church And South And East Of New House, Llantilio Pertholey Monmouthshire NP7 6NU. Letter to Monmouthshire County Council.
Planning Application No; 17/15579/FUL
The proposed installation of a 17.5m telecommunications mast accommodating three no. antennas, two no. microwaves dishes, pole mounted satellite dish, ancillary equipment cabinets and cabling, within a fenced compound, together with 3m crushed stone access track at Talsarn Farm, Capel y Ffin, Abergavenny NP7 7NP
Planning Application No; 17/15530/FUL
Change of use of tree house from ancillary accommodation to self contained holiday accommodation use and use ancillary to the main dwelling house.
Planning Application No: 17/14934/FUL
Change of use of agricultural land to accommodate the installation of a luge run incorporating bridges and a spectator footpath; toilet block and refreshment kiosk; ancillary building for queuing, shop, store, repair area; generator enclosure; drainage attenuation ponds; landscaping and a maize maze. Upper Cantref Farm, Cantref, Brecon, LD3 8LR.
Planning Application No: 17/15092/FUL
Proposal to extend caravan site at Efail Isaf, Cwmdu from 27 to 65 caravans, addition of 5 log pods and to extend the season from 7 to 8 months.
Talgarth Former Mid Wales Hospital Development Brief
Proposal for the development of the above site, including the provision of 125 houses.
Planning Application No: 18/16603/FUL
Change of use of a redundant agricultural barn to a wedding venue for 28 events per year. Together with the change of use of adjacent land for parking. Pen-Plas Trallong Brecon Powys LD3 8HF
Planning Application No: C/20180293
Erection of a wind turbine at Unit 18 on the Rassau Industrial Estate
Circuit of Wales
This is a major development of a Grand Prix Motorcycling Track with a lot of associated development to the south of the National Park and north of Rassau, just north of Ebbw Vale. The Welsh Government has refused to underwrite the costs associated with the project and, as far as we know, there is no further progress.
A465 Dualling Section 3 Brynmawr to Tredegar
The go ahead has been given for the next stage of widening the A465 Heads of the Valleys road between Gilwern and Brynmawr. This involves the road going through the environmentally and archaeologically sensitive Clydach Gorge. The Society has attended Public Meetings on this proposal and has expressed concerns on public footpaths, lighting and archaeology.
You can find out more about this scheme on the A465 website.
Contact
If you wish to contact Elizabeth Gibbs, who holds the planning brief for the Society, about these or any other major planning issues, please use the contact form below.