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Regeneration at Port Eynon
Dear Occupant April 2021
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT AT PORT EYNON VILLAGE
In November of 2020 Swansea City Council issued the following statement:
‘Following a feasibility study for Port Eynon and Horton in 2018, Swansea Council has considered the issues that the report describes and the subsequent recommendations. In summary the study found that Port Eynon appears neglected and under resourced and continues to deteriorate with the village coming under considerable visitor pressure during the height of the season. Locally, the study found that there is some appetite for a proposed new centre that could solve many of the main issues identified at Port Eynon, notably those relating to the management of the car park, the condition of the toilets and boat launching procedures on the slipway. A number of connected issues and recommendations are also identified for the village of Horton.
Swansea Council is following up on the study’s recommendations and is considering a range of improvements that are likely to focus on the following areas:
- Car parks -improvements to layout, pay stations and public realm.
- Improvements to the Port Eynon seafront road layout and disabled parking/drop-off point.
- Port Eynon beachfront landscaping.
- Improved disabled access to Port Eynon beach.
- Rationalising RNLI lifeguard facilities on Port Eynon beach.
- Interim improvements to toilets & changing facilities.
- Electronic/Smart controls for boat launching/slipway access.
- Rationalisation of public information and instruction signage.
- Clearer demarcation of dog-friendly/-free zones and facilities.
- Improving pedestrian access to – and interpretation of – the beach, dunes, Wales Coast Path, villages, built heritage and biodiversity features (e.g. Port Eynon Salthouse).
Port Eynon Community Council welcomed this statement as reinforcing many issues that the Council had been pressing for action and providing the outline for limited and sympathetic improvements to this historic fishing village that would benefit both visitors and local residents.
In March, Consultants engaged by the City Council issued consultation documents for improvements to be carried out, focussed on the car park area with a series of options ranging from minimal improvement to creation of a pedestrian street with new two storey development along the side of the car park (for details visit www.porteynoncc.org.cc or the Council Notice Boards).
The Community Council have received numerous comments from residents in the Council Ward and beyond to the effect that the current proposals under consideration by Swansea Council go far beyond the above objectives and will be detrimental to the characteristics of the village.
The Community Council, consider that any improvements should be limited to the following:
- Redevelopment of the present toilets at Port Eynon to provide toilet and changing facilities consistent with modern expectations. Including provision of external shower facilities for both people and dogs.
- Extension of the toilet building to provide a small number of rental ‘lock-up units’ suitable for seasonal occupation by RNLI, water sports clubs, etc. and office for car-park/beach management staff.
- Improvement of the present lane to the Youth Hostel and extension to provide a surfaced pedestrian walkway giving unrestricted, safe, pedestrian access to the historic Salt House. (Vehicle access to the Youth Hostel and adjacent Cottages would be restricted by Smart Card or similar).
- Improved controlled access to the pleasure boat slipway separated from the pedestrian walkway.
- Improved car park access and car park management using Smart Card or similar technology.
- Provision of a surfaced pedestrian walkway from the present concourse, round the frontage of Borfa House and on to Horton, replacing the present dilapidated and dangerous board walk.
- Provision of modern refuse collection points along the length of the beach frontage.
- Removal of dangerous buried wire fencing within the dunes.
- Improvements to signage and provision of visitor destination boards.
Similar considerations should be made to replacement and improvement of facilities at Horton beach car park.
The Community Council urges all residents to urgently express their views on these proposals by
Text to 077870 629268
e-mail to stubbingsuk@yahoo.co.uk
Post to The Clerk, Burry Court, Burry Green, SA3 1HR
Dropbox at The Old Pharmacy, Monksland Road, Scurlage, SA3 1AY
Port Eynon Waterfront Development
Proposals are being considered by a Steering Group for development of the core of Port Eynon village. The proposals include for the present car park area to be developed to create a new visitor attraction including shops, children’s play area, serviced apartments, restaurant/cafe, toilets, and other facilities.
The Architect’s concept plans can be accessed through the link that follows, also a questionaire to enable views of Gower residents to be transmitted to the Study Group.
The Community Council urges all residents who have a concern for the unique nature of Gower and of Port Eynon as a centuries old fishing village to complete the Questionnaire and transmit their views. Alternatively to transmit their views to the Community Council directly via this web site message form.
Redevelopment of Waterfront at Port Eynon
Swansea City Council have now appointed consultants to develop a concept design for a new beach/community centre building and seafront.
1.A steering group has been setup to include a cross section of Swansea City Councillors and relevant officers together with local community groups.
2.The Steering group design brief and study has been broken down into four component parts:-
Community , Tourism, Commercial, Travel and Transport.
3.The first Steering Group meeting in February concluded that two options should be considered
Option A; Retain existing Toilets Structure with extension for community and commercial activity. Potential for additional cafe at foreshore.
Option B; Development of a pedestrian street,improved beach access and facilities. Mixture of accommodation and commercial opportunities.
There is an additional, separately funded, proposal for a children’s adventure park and playground.
4.Consultation will be taking place in the wider community(subject to Covid19 restrictions) using online methods and possibly small group gatherings.
5.Plans showing proposals and options A,B and village hall relocation plans are shown on the attached Plans.
6. Having regard to the concept proposals outlined above, it is vitally important that the community consider the strengths,weaknesses,opportunities and threats of any scheme which will shape the future of Port Eynon for many years to come.
Your thoughts and comments will be greatly appreciated and should be forwarded to:-
Robert Fisher, Chairman, e-mail:info@robertfisherlimited.co.uk
Barry Stubbings, Clerk,e-mail: stubbingsuk@yahoo.co.uk
Your response will then be passed on for consideration by the Steering Group.
Planning list for February 2021
PORT EYNON COMMUNITY COUNCIL
PLANNING APPLICATIONS
Week beginning 8th February 2021 – no applications
Week beginning 1st February
2021/0285/FUL | Single storey rear extension with accommodation in the roof space, juliette balcony, installation of roof lights and fenestration alterations | Well Cottage Port Eynon Swansea SA3 1NL
Week beginning 25th January 2021 – no applications
Week beginning 18th January 2021 – no applications
Week beginning 11th January 2021 – no applications
Week beginning 4th January 2021 – no applications
PLANNING DECISIONS
Week beginning 8th February 2021
Two storey side extension including balcony to the West, single storey side extension, vertical timber cladding to the upper floors and fenestration alterations
Dingle Bank Reynoldston Swansea SA3 1AR
Ref. No: 2020/2589/FUL | Received: Wed 16 Dec 2020 | Validated: Wed 16 Dec 2020 | Status: REFUSED –
‘The proposed development, would give rise to the resultant building not having a primary frontage facing onto the adjacent highway, which would represent an incongruous form of development, which fails to respect the visual amenities of the streetscene and detracts from the established pattern of development and character of the village of Knelston, contrary to Policies CV1, PS2 and ER4 of the Swansea Local Development Plan (2019), the Council’s Design Guide for Householder Development and Gower AONB Design Guide.’
Week beginning 1st February 2021
Siting of a residential caravan (application for a Certificate of Existing Lawful Use)
Scurlage Farm Rhossili Swansea SA3 1BA
Ref. No: 2020/2653/ELD | Received: Wed 30 Dec 2020 | Validated: Mon 04 Jan 2021 | Status:
WITHDRAWN
Week beginning 25th January 2021 – no decisions
Week beginning 18th January 2021 – no decisions
Week beginning 11th January 2021
(Pre-application) Reduction in ground levels around the main dwelling and building of a natural stone retaining wall to create a level patio area. Detached 2 bed granny flat which will be used solely by the owner/occupier of the main dwelling as ancillary living accommodation for family.
2 Salt Cottage Port Eynon Swansea SA3 1NN
Ref. No: 2020/2439/PRE | Received: Thu 26 Nov 2020 | Validated: Fri 27 Nov 2020 | Status: Decided
‘In summary, the proposed annex would fail to comply with Policies PS2 and H8 of the Swansea Local Development Plan.
PS2 – The submitted ground level details indicate the ground level being reduced by up to 2m and as such significant material removal and re-profiling will occur, and new retaining walls constructed. No detail pertaining to the retaining walls (either technical structural detail or visual detail) is provided and as such it is not possible to offer any appraisal of note in this regard. As indicated above, retaining structures are prevalent features within this part of the headland (for obvious reasons). However, in the absence of further details, the full visual impact of the proposal along this important are of coastline cannot be fully considered.
H8 – The proposed annex building would be sited along, and from part of the western site boundary orientated eastwards towards the coast. The annexe would be low lying and nestled into the western embankment finished with a sedum room with the exposed elevations timber clad, all of which could contribute towards minimising the visual impact of the building. However, with a footprint of some 87sqm, the building cannot be considered as being subservient to the host property, rather, it would dominate the plot and be at odds the character and appearance of the surrounding built form.’
Single storey rear extension and rear open porch
Scurlage Court Farm Reynoldston Swansea SA3 1BA
Ref. No: 2020/2316/FUL | Received: Wed 11 Nov 2020 | Validated: Tue 17 Nov 2020 | Status: APPROVED
‘In conclusion, having regard to all material planning considerations, including the provisions of the Human Rights Act, it is considered that the proposal represents an acceptable form of development. The proposed development does not cause a significant adverse impact on the privacy or residential amenity of the adjoining neighbours. Furthermore, the proposed development would not have a harmful impact upon the character and appearance of the streetscene or the wider Gower AONB. In addition, the proposal is not considered to have a significant adverse effect on the resilience of European protected habitats and species in accordance with Policy ER 8. Therefore, the development complies with Policies ER 8, PS2 and ER4 of the Swansea Local Development Plan, the Design Guide for Householder Development (2008) and Gower AONB Design Guide (2011). Approval is therefore recommended.’
Week beginning 4th January 2021 – no decisions
planning List for January 2021
PLANNING APPLICATIONS MADE FOR GOWER AREA2, PORT EYNON WARD – JANUARY 2021
2 November 2020 – No applications received
9 November 2020
The Old Pharmacy Monksland Road Reynoldston Swansea SA3 1AY
Ref. No: 2020/2269/FUL | Received: Fri 06 Nov 2020 | Validated: Tue 10 Nov 2020 | Status: Decided – REFUSED
(Pre-application) Four Polytunnels and one store/greenhouse
Land At Llandewi Reynoldston Swansea SA3 1AU
Ref. No: 2020/2204/PRE | Received: Fri 30 Oct 2020 | Validated: Thu 12 Nov 2020 | Status: Decided – PERMITTED
16 November 2020
Single storey rear extension and rear open porch
Scurlage Court Farm Reynoldston Swansea SA3 1BA
Ref. No: 2020/2316/FUL | Received: Wed 11 Nov 2020 | Validated: Tue 17 Nov 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision
23 November 2020
2 Salt Cottage Port Eynon Swansea SA3 1NN
Ref. No: 2020/2439/PRE | Received: Thu 26 Nov 2020 | Validated: Fri 27 Nov 2020 | Status: Being Considered
Land To The South Of Knelston Farm Knelston Reynoldston Swansea SA3 1AR
Ref. No: 2020/2371/S73 | Received: Tue 17 Nov 2020 | Validated: Mon 23 Nov 2020 | Status: Being Considered
30 November 2020
7 December 2020
14 December 2020
Dingle Bank Reynoldston Swansea SA3 1AR
Ref. No: 2020/2589/FUL | Received: Wed 16 Dec 2020 | Validated: Wed 16 Dec 2020 | Status: Being considered.
21 December 2020 – no applications received
28 December 2020 – no applications received
4 January 2021
Siting of a residential caravan (application for a Certificate of Existing Lawful Use)
Scurlage Farm Rhossili Swansea SA3 1BA
Ref. No: 2020/2653/ELD | Received: Wed 30 Dec 2020 | Validated: Mon 04 Jan 2021 | Status: Being Considered
PLANNING DECISIONS MADE FOR GOWER AREA 2, PORT EYNON WARD
2 November 2020 – no decisions
9 November 2020 – no decisions
16 November 2020 – no decisions
23 November 2020
The Bays Farm Overton Lane Port Eynon Swansea SA3 1NR
Ref. No: 2020/1398/FUL | Received: Fri 24 Jul 2020 | Validated: Wed 29 Jul 2020 | Status: Decided – PERMITTED
30 November 2020 – no decisions
7 December 2020
Pre-application) Four Polytunnels and one store/greenhouse
Land At Llandewi Reynoldston Swansea SA3 1AU
Ref. No: 2020/2204/PRE | Received: Fri 30 Oct 2020 | Validated: Thu 12 Nov 2020 | Status: Decided – APPLICATION MAY PROCEED
14 December 2020
Well Cottage Port Eynon Swansea SA3 1NL
Ref. No: 2020/2119/FUL | Received: Wed 21 Oct 2020 | Validated: Tue 27 Oct 2020 | Status: Decided – REFUSED
21 December 2020
The Old Pharmacy Monksland Road Reynoldston Swansea SA3 1AYRef. No: 2020/2269/FUL | Received: Fri 06 Nov 2020 | Validated: Tue 10 Nov 2020 | Status: Decided – REFUSED
28 December 2020 – no decisions
4 January 2021 – no decisions
THE BAYS FARM, OVERTON LANE – CONVERSION OF EXISTING STUDIO TO A HOLIDAY LET.
DATE VALID: 29.07.2020 APPLICATION NO: 2020/1398/FUL APPLICANT: Mrs Sol Blytt-Jordens The CITY AND COUNTY OF SWANSEA, in exercise of its powers under the above ACT, hereby GRANTS planning permission for: SITE LOCATION: PROPOSAL: The Bays Farm Overton Lane Port Eynon Swansea SA3 1NR Addition of new roof to studio, side rooflight to barn, internal and external alterations to facilitate the conversion of outbuilding to a holiday let as referred to in your application and shown on the accompanying plan(s), subject to the following condition(s):- 1 The development hereby permitted shall begin not later than five years from the date of this decision. Reason: To comply with the provisions of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act, 1990. 2 The development shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans and documents: HG.18.64 001 Existing Site Location and Block Plan, HG.18.64 101 Proposed Location Plan and Block Plan and HG.18.64 140 Proposed Elevations, received 24th July 2020. HG.18.64 110 Rev B Proposed Ground, First and Roof Plan, HG.18.64 130 Rev A Proposed Sections 01 – 03 and HG.18.64 131 Rev A Proposed Sections 04 – 05, received 14th October 2020. Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and to ensure compliance with the approved plans. 3 No development shall commence until details and/or samples of the materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the development hereby approved have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Development shall thereafter be carried out in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To ensure a proper standard of development and appearance in the interests of conserving the amenities and architectural character of the area. 4 The development shall be occupied as holiday accommodation only and shall not be occupied as a person’s sole or main place of residence. An up-to-date register shall be kept at the holiday accommodation hereby permitted and be made available for inspection by the Local Planning Authority upon request. The register shall contain details of the names of all of the occupiers of the accommodation, their main home addresses and their date of arrival and departure from the accommodation. Reason: In order to ensure that the accommodation is occupied solely for holiday letting purposes only and not for any other residential purpose. 5 Before development works commence on site, a scheme for the landscaping of the site shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The submitted scheme shall be a fully detailed scheme of landscaping including species, spacings and height when planted of all new planting. The scheme shall include indications of all existing trees (including spread and species) and hedgerows on the land, identify those to be retained and set out measures for their protection throughout the course of development. All planting, seeding or turfing comprised in the approved details of landscaping shall be carried out in the first planting and seeding seasons following the first beneficial occupation of the building or the completion of the development, whichever is the sooner; and any trees or plants which within a period of 5 years from the completion of the development die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of similar size and species. Reason: In the interests of maintaining a suitable scheme of landscaping to protect the visual amenity of the area, to maintain the special qualities of the landscape and habitats through the protection, creation and enhancement of links between sites and their protection for amenity, landscape and biodiversity value. 6 No works, including any demolition works, shall take place until the replacement bat roost recommended by the ‘Survey for Bats & Barn Owls’ document, written by Nicholas Bunn, has been erected on site in accordance with details which have been submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The agreed bat roost shall be retained thereafter. Reason: In the interest of protecting species listed under Schedule 2 and 4 of the Conservation (Natural Habitats) Regulation 1994. 7 Where any species listed under Schedule 2 and 4 of the Conservation (Natural Habitats) Regulations 1994 is present on the site (or other identified part) in respect of which this permission is hereby granted, no works of site clearance, demolition or construction shall take place in pursuance of this permission unless a license to disturb any such species has been granted in accordance with the aforementioned Regulations and a copy thereof has been produced to the Local Planning Authority. Reason: In the interest of protecting species listed under Schedule 2 and 4 of the Conservation (Natural Habitats) Regulation 1994. 8 No external lighting shall be installed at the site without details of the proposed external lighting first being submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Only external lighting that has been approved by the Local Planning Authority shall be utilised at the site. All other external lighting is prohibited. Reason: In the interest of the visual amenities of the area and to preserve the natural beauty of the Gower AONB.
PLANNING LIST FOR oCTOBER 2020
PLANNING APPLICATIONS AND DECISIONS – OCTOBER 2020
12 October 2020 None
5 October 2020 None
28 September 2020 None
21 September 2020
Pre-application enquiry – Single storey rear extension
Scurlage Court Farm Reynoldston Swansea SA3 1BA
Ref. No: 2020/1885/PRE | Received: Mon 07 Sep 2020 | Validated: Tue 22 Sep 2020 | Status: Decided
14 September 2020 None
7 September 2020 none
31 August 2020 None
24 August 2020 None
17 August 2020 None
10 August 2020 None
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2020/1885 SCURLAGE FARM PRE-APP FINDINGS
Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG):
SPG relevant to the proposed development, which are available to download in full from our
website at www.swansea.gov.uk are as follows:
- Design Guide for Householder Development SPG
- Gower AONB Design Guide
Initial assessment of the proposed development and consideration of planning merits
The property which is subject of this enquiry is an attractive stone built farm building on Scurlage Court Farm which forms part of the Gower AONB. The property is set of the main road and as such would be largely screened from public views, however, there is a public footpath which runs to the north-west of the site.
planning for November 2020
PLANNING APPLICATIONS AND DECISIONS NOVEMBER 2020
12th October No applications
19th October No applications
26th October
Well Cottage Port Eynon Swansea SA3 1NL
Ref. No: 2020/2119/FUL | Received: Wed 21 Oct 2020 | Validated: Tue 27 Oct 2020 | Status: Being Considered
2nd November No applications
9th November
The Old Pharmacy Monksland Road Reynoldston Swansea SA3 1AY
Ref. No: 2020/2269/FUL | Received: Fri 06 Nov 2020 | Validated: Tue 10 Nov 2020 | Status: Being Considered
(Pre-application) Four Polytunnels and one store/greenhouse
Land At Llandewi Reynoldston Swansea SA3 1AU
Ref. No: 2020/2204/PRE | Received: Fri 30 Oct 2020 | Validated: Thu 12 Nov 2020 | Status: Being Considered
12th October
Pre-application enquiry – Single storey rear extension
Scurlage Court Farm Reynoldston Swansea SA3 1BA
Ref. No: 2020/1885/PRE | Received: Mon 07 Sep 2020 | Validated: Tue 22 Sep 2020 | Status: Decided
19th October No decisions
26th October No decisions
2nd November No decisions
9th November No decisions