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New Library – Latest

New Library – Latest

Library – We now have a quotation for replacement of the library building with a modular “demountable” unit. The advantage of this type of building is that on-site installation time is considerably less than for a conventional building, which will minimise disruption to operation of the library, and to the community centre car park. The unit will be 30% larger than the existing building, but the space for the library operation will be 50% larger. The quotation includes provision for a tea/coffee serving area.

Typical Demountable Modular Unit

FUNDING – We have established that there is sufficient funding available, including S106 contributions from the housing developers, and an additional Vale of Glamorgan grant. In fact, there should be some money left over, and we would like to ask our readers if they have any good ideas for schemes that would benefit the community. At the moment we should have around £75,000, so please don’t suggest a new Wenvoe bypass or anything too extravagant! Rather, think about facilities for children, improvements to the Station Road playing fields, or additions to the playgrounds. Another theme could be information boards, or more seating in public spaces.

Write to What’s On, but don’t delay, since the funding is available on a limited time basis. Give us your ideas.

 

 

September Applications Update

Planning Updates. – The following applications have been approved by the Vale.

• Poundfield Farm, Pound Lane, Wenvoe. Retention and completion of detached building as a garage and store.

• Northcliffe Rise, St. Lythans Road, Duffryn. Discharge of Condition 4 (landscaping) of Planning Permission 2020/00018/FUL- First floor extension and garage conversion to existing dwelling.

• The Old Rectory, 10-12, Old Port Road, Wenvoe. Listed Building Consent and planning consent for the residential conversion of the old rectory and coach house into 10 residential units, demolition of out-buildings and structures, and associated works and parking.

 

 

September Planning Applications

Planning.

  • Wenvoe Quarry. Proposed continued implementation of planning permission No. 1999/00957/FUL without compliance with condition No. 2 which stated `No operation authorised by this permission, with the exception of restoration and after-care works, shall take place after 27th March, 2016. No objections were raised by councillors.
  • Wrinstone Farm, Wenvoe. Proposed 5 new stables, tack room and menage. No objection to the proposal but would wish to see the other menage with the footpath through the middle removed.
  • Lingfield, 34, Old Port Road. Replacement of existing detatched garage. No objection.
  • Brackendene, Burdonshill Lane, Proposed replacement outbuildings on existing equestrian manage structure. No objection
  • Brackendene, Burdonshill Lane. Proposed Glamping site on part of Brackendene, Burdonshill Wenvoe. Council considers this to be an insensitive proposal in very close proximity to the properties of a small hamlet. A previous application to build on this site was refused 5 years ago, partly on the grounds of poor access from a narrow privately owned road.
  • 61, Walston Road, Wenvoe. Fell ash (T005) in front garden of 61 Walston Road. We intend to replace the tree with something smaller and more appropriate for the location, such as a rowan
  • Ashgrove, Walston Road, Wenvoe. Fell and remove tree due to the onset of Ash die back

 

 

August Planning Updates

August Planning Updates

The following applications have been approved.

  • 6, Clos Llanfair, Wenvoe. Proposed single storey extension.
  • 49, Gwern Close, Culverhouse Cross. Remove garage door and replace with brick and window to match existing front of property

 

The annual internally audited accounts have been approved by members. The accounts now pass to the external auditors for scrutiny.

The Old Rectory conversion to apartment accommodation is still under discussion with the Vale; it is now possible that the number of self-contained units will be reduced from 12 to 10.

The library replacement building is progressing. The final size will be determined by the available funds. The Council is awaiting the outcome of a grant application.

Local crime statistics for March to June, provided by the police, show a larger than usual number of anti-social behaviour and domestic incidents.

The Grange playing field playground is almost complete and hopefully opening soon. The developers of Grange estate and St Lythans estate are to be contacted about possible dates for the completion of their play areas/playgrounds.

The Whitehall Quarry is being landscaped at the present time to enable it to be totally restored by 2021/22.

 

 

August Planning Applications

August Planning Applications

Council business has mainly been conducted during the lock-down by individual contact. This month councillors have held two Zoom meetings of members and are hoping to return to ‘normal’ Council meetings in September.

Planning applications

  • 55, Burdons Close. Single storey extension to the rear of dwelling. No objection.
  • 71, Walston Road, Wenvoe. Proposed first floor Dormer extension. No objection.
  • Wenvoe Quarry, Alps Quarry Road, Wenvoe. Variation of Condition 1 – Relating to period of consent of recycling facility. No objection to extending the present licence.
  • Land west of television transmitter/south of Grants Field, Wenvoe. Detached L shaped stable block for the private use of the applicant, on a concrete base and with concrete hard standing. Recommended that a non commercial operation restriction be imposed due to its size and difficult access.
  • Whitehall Farm, St. Lythans Road, St. Lythans. Reinstatement of openings on side elevation and rear gable end changed to flat roof with two new windows at first floor level. No objections.

 

 

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