Planning Applications
The Council conducted their monthly meeting using Zoom due to Covid restrictions.
Planning Applications
• Wenvoe Library, Old Port Road. Work to Trees in Wenvoe Conservation Area: Field Maple – To remove one multi stem tree (1) as it is dangerous and to reduce recrown of the other (2) by 25%.
• The Stables, St. Andrews Road, Erection of agricultural building and retention of replacement hardstanding area. No objections raised.
• Land west of television transmitter/south of Grants Field. Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 2020/00621/FUL (‘Detached L shaped stable block for the private use of the applicant, on a concrete base and with concrete hard standing’). No objections.
Wenvoe Library
The council has approved a supplier and design of the proposed new library. It will be approximately 35% larger than the present building. The modular building will be located on the present site, but as this is a conservation area it is subject to demolition and rebuilding permission. It is hoped this will be obtained before the end of the year with construction of about six weeks early next year.
The council has received some additional ideas this month for the available £75k, a discussion of ideas will be agented for the next council meeting.
Community Centre
The reopening of the Community Centre for community activities is not envisaged at the present time due to the COVID-19 restrictions.
Defibrillators
The council are investigating whether the installation of additional defibrillators is possible in areas around the Community. Locations need to be easily accessed by all and preferably have an electricity supply.
Proposed Construction Of A Solar Farm
Initial information was supplied about the proposed construction of a solar farm sited at Vianshill Farm (located at the top of the Tumble). The project known as Parc Dyffryn is the installation of 65MW of solar panels between the A48 and Dyffryn with public access to additional paths, woodlands and education areas. Details can be viewed at www.parcdyffryn.com; a full public consultation is proposed for the autumn 2021.
Whitehall Quarry
Work on the restoration of Whitehall Quarry is considered complete; as this is not quite as the previously granted restoration planning permission a new application is to be submitted. The access road, which was to be removed will be retained, at least for a few years, to allow access for maintenance of the area.
Dog Bins
The Council has installed additional dog bins in the community for local use. It was reported that a car driver was seen depositing a bin bag full of dog facies in one of the bins. If anybody sees or has information, please report to the council. It was assumed the person was a professional dog walker or a kennel owner.
Cllr. Viv Jervis
Cllr. Viv Jervis has resigned from the Council after many years of service to the community. The post will eventually be filled by the co-option of an elector if a local election is not demanded