Category: Community Council News

March Planning Updates

The following planning applications have been approved:-

• 43, Gwern Close, St. Lythans. Rear single storey extension within residential curtilage

• Adjacent to Plot 43, St Lythans, Culverhouse Cross, Work to an oak tree covered by TPO

• Weycock Cross Sewage Treatment Works, A4426, Barry. Proposed works

• The Croft, Burdonshill, Wenvoe. Construction of garage

• The Hide Away, St. Lythans. New stables on the site of existing stables.

 

Planning application for Cwm Derwen Farm, Waycock Road, Nr. Barry for an extension to the existing farm building to accommodate in-door lambing and storage of machinery and fodder was refused. The proposed building was not considered to be permitted development given the proposed floor area and proximity to protected dwellings and therefore did not comply with conditions A.1 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995

 

 

March Planning Applications

 

Planning applications.

  • 9, Tarrws Close, Wenvoe. Loft conversion incorporating rear dormer with balcony and roof extension front elevation. Following a full discussion, no planning objections were raised.
  • Unit D, Valegate Retail Park, Culverhouse Cross. Variation of Condition 2 (sale of food or drink) of Planning Permission ref. 2010/00214/FUL. It was hoped this application could see better utilisation of the complex and hence the application was supported by the Council.
  • 10, Goldsland Walk, Wenvoe. Work to Oak tree covered by TPO No. 8 of 2012. The request followed a tree inspection after recent storm damage and the Council raised no objections.

 

 

Outrageous Proposal

 

We all know about the long queues and delays facing us when using Culverhouse Cross Roundabout. The Roundabout is already at 150% capacity (that is 50% more vehicles are using it than forecast). It is understood that capacity will rise to over 200% in the coming year. Our public transport system is woefully inadequate, and the current infrastructure has been left relatively unchanged despite the increasing number of homes in the area.

 

In an effort to ease the traffic problems a congestion charge of £1.00 is to be introduced for use of the Roundabout. It is anticipated that the charge will be for any vehicle using the roundabout weekdays between the hours of 7.00am – 10.00am and 3.00pm – 6.00pm. Blue Badge Holders will be exempt, but they will need to contact their local council to register. There will be a one-off administrative fee of £10.00 for this service.

Cameras already in place on Culverhouse Cross Roundabout have the technology to monitor non-payment of the charge through Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR). The penalty for non-payment will be £50.00, with a reduction if paid within 2 weeks of the notice issue date.

The Scheme will be self-financing, and any surplus monies will be used towards on-going road repairs, specifically potholes.

Mr Alf Polior (our source who has close links to the three organisations who have been involved in this decision – Cardiff City Council, the Vale of Glamorgan Council and Welsh Government) tells us that the proposed

Congestion Charge is likely to be made public on Monday 1st April and without any public consultation.

This is outrageous!

One of Polior’s associates living in Wenvoe and travelling to work at UHW Cardiff has said that he has looked at an alternative route through Dinas Powys to avoid this charge. Online Route Planners have shown that such a change of route will extend his journey to 20 miles per day, resulting in a cumulative increase of 1680 miles per year.

We are grateful to our resident for sharing the potential fuel cost increases with us, as well as the difference between paying the Congestion Charge and choosing an alternative route to work. He will be leading a focus group to calculate the increased journey time as well as to discuss the ONS Report which state that: ‘feelings of happiness, life satisfaction and the sense that one’s activities are worthwhile all decrease with every successive minute of travel to work’.

To continue reading and to see the link to the online petition, please turn to Page 4.

 

 

 

Scams – How to Stay Safe

STAY SAFE

SCAM – We have recently had a number of victims of a scam in the Penarth/Barry area. Each time these individuals were called and asked to withdraw large amounts of cash from the bank. Each time they alleged they were police officers and not to tell anyone. If the bank ask why you need the money they are giving the victims a number of excuses, e.g. new kitchen, new car.

Please let’s encourage everyone to talk openly about Scams. The police will never ask you to take money out. Always contact 101 or 999 but ensure the line is cleared before dialling. (Listen for a dial tone).

VISITORS – Please be vigilant when letting people into your homes.

There has recently been a theft in a Barry property, where by a man has alleged to be from the water board. He has entered the property to speak with the resident, whilst another male has entered the property and has stolen a handbag.

Do not let strangers into your home, ring companies to clarify and always check for ID.

 

 

February Planning Updates

Planning updates

The following applications have been approved

  • Valegate Retail Park, Culverhouse Cross. External refurbishment, including removal of existing entrance structures, with replacement entrances, new signage zones and with all other associated works
  • Countisbury, St. Lythans Road, St. Lythans. Proposed two storey side and rear extension
  • Front garden of 61, Walston Road, Wenvoe. Work to Ash tree covered by TPO, reduce due to proximity to cracked wall .
  • Land at Lydmore Mill Farm, Dyffryn. Construction of manege and fencing.
  • Weycock Waste Water Treatment Works. Request for EIA Screening Opinion Not Required

 

The Council had a discussion over the outstanding local highway issues with Mr M. Clogg, Operational Manager Highways. A number of issues are only going to be resolved when sufficient funds are available. Other issues will be examined for a possible solution.

A public consultation concerning improvements in the local play areas took place during the month and a number of constructive ideas were submitted. The Vale is at present drawing up plans and it is hoped the work can be completed later this year.

A marked increase in dog fouling has been noted around the village lately especially in the area of the school. The Vale is looking to increase its enforcement team. The public could do more by shaming those responsible for not clearing up after the dog.

Five mile lane work is slightly behind schedule due to the discovery of an unmapped water supply pipe; the road is expected to open on the 1st April. The road then from Sycamore Cross to Pendoylan will be totally closed for 6 weeks for road widening work connected with the new housing development site.

Representatives from the Council and the Library have met with the Vale planning department to resolve a few outstanding issues. The tender documents are expected to be issued in mid March. The proposed building will be attached to the present Community Centre and consist of two rooms joined by a fold-away screen and additional toilets and main entrance porch. The new library will permanently occupy one room and when open the two rooms will be joined and spill into the other room. When not in use the library can be shut away and the other room used by the public.

 

 

 

February Planning Applications

Planning applications.

• Cwm Derwen Farm, Waycock Road, Nr. Barry. Extension to existing farm building to accommodate in-door lambing and storage of machinery and fodder. No objections

• Waunwyrdd, Port Road, Wenvoe. Proposed alterations and extensions. The height of the present bungalow is not to be altered hence the Council raised no opjections to the proposed alterations

• Grange Park Wenvoe. Trees to the side of 34 Old Port Road, Wenvoe. Work to trees covered by TPO. To remove 3 Horse Chestnut trees. The application was supported by an arboriculturalist’s report commissioned by the Vale. The Council requested that the felled trees are replaced by appropriate large specimens.

• Weycock Cross Sewage Treatment Works, A4426, Barry. Proposed works including the installation of plant/machinery and 1no. kiosk upon operational land. No comment.

• 43, Gwern Close, St. Lythans. Rear single storey extension within residential curtilage. No objections were raised.

• 3, Hill Terrace, Twyn yr Odyn. Change of use of land to domestic use. The land in question is agricultural land and the council did not support the application.

 

 

January Planning Updates

Planning updates. The following planning application have been approved.

• 5, Old Port Road, Wenvoe. Proposed demolition of rear single storey flat roof extension and rear conservatory. Construction of rear, single storey flat roof extension, single storey front extension and rear flat roof dormer. Erection of rear store and enclosed courtyard with change to door and window arrangement throughout

• 3, Seaview Cottages, Twyn Yr Odyn. Free standing balcony.

• Dyffryn Springs, St. Lythans Road, Dyffryn. Construction of a two storey building with a wedding venue function. Conditions applied on the use of the building. 

The council received a local crime report update from the police at their January meeting. A new PCSO Sion Summers has been appointed for the community working out of Penarth. His duties include policing at Culverhouse Cross retail park but he will be seen around the area in future.

The finance committee’s recommendations for next year have been approved by the council. The local

precept will remain virtually unaltered but there will be an average 3% increase in charges.

The new library final design work continues and is expected to be completed by mid February when it will go for tendering.

Water main improvement work at Chapel Terrace, Twyn-yr-Odyn is expected to commence in the very near future. Permission has been granted for Dwr Cymru to use a small area of the playing field for a site office.

Report received of fly tipping of electrical equipment near the television mast. Discovery of any such dumped rubbish should be reported directly to the Vale or the council clerk. The restriction of two black bags per household has seen no increase in the level of such fly-tipping incidents.

The council agreed to co-opt Mrs K Jones, Port Road to fill the vacancy formed by the death of Cllr. E. Jervis.

 

 

January Planning Applications

Planning applications.

• The Croft, Burdons Hill Lane, Wenvoe. Construction of a garage adjacent to the road. No objection

• Poundfield Farm, Pound Lane, Wenvoe. Change of use of existing garage/store into proposed grannie annex. The council objected to this application. This construction is a separate building from the existing property and hence would constitute a new residential building in the countryside contrary to the present Vale’s policies.

• St Lythans Park, Culverhouse Cross. Adjacent to plot 43. Work to a mature oak tree covered by a TPO. No objection to the proposed work.

• Land at St. Lythans Road, Twyn Yr Odyn, Wenvoe. Proposed demolition of stables and outbuildings and erection of 7 new detached dwellings. This is greenbelt land in an area of special landscape value and was objected to by the council.

• The Hide Away, St. Lythans Road, St. Lythans. New stables on site of the existing. This being a replacement of an existing building there were no concerns.

• Countisbury, St. Lythans Road, St. Lythans. Proposed two storey side and rear extension. A very substantial extension but no objections were raised.

• Land at Lydmore Mill Farm, Dyffryn. Construction of a ménage and fencing. The council raised no objection.

• Valegate Retail Park, Culverhouse Cross, Cardiff. External refurbishment, including removal of existing entrance structures, with replacement entrances, new signage zones and with all other associated works. No objections.

 

 

Upgrading Play Area

Exciting news! The Vale of Glamorgan Council will shortly be significantly upgrading the play area at The Grange Park, opposite Gwenfo Primary School, with new play equipment, fencing and surfacing. They want to hear your views and ideas! If you are interested, and would like to discuss any ideas you or your children may have for the play area, there will be a drop in session on Thursday 24th January 2019, 3pm to 6.30pm. You can attend at any time during this period. The Vale’s Landscape Team and Parks Department will be there to answer any questions during this time. Alternatively, if you cannot make this date/time, please contact Charlotte Pugh via email clpugh@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
In due course there will be drawings and details of a consultation available for a proposed scheme for Twyn yr Odyn play equipment.

 

 

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