For the reasons stated in these representations, Dylan Coastal Resort, including future allocations, should be included within the development limits of the settlement of Laugharne.

The proposed boundary of Laugharne is shown within the draft proposals map. It remains the same as the first deposit plan draft proposals map. The Development Limits boundary includes the existing built development of the settlement of Laugharne as well as the proposed new allocations for housing (3 x sites). The purpose of Policy (SD1), which guides Development Limits, is to prevent inappropriate development in the countryside; prevent coalescence of settlements and; to identify areas where development proposals would be permitted.

The existing Laugharne Park Estate, is not open countryside, does not border or close a strategic gap between settlements, and is an existing development site with extant and implemented permission for C1 use.

Dylan Coastal Resort operates much like a hotel, it has independent accommodation, to which you can be served meals, it has a reception, central hub including spa, and restaurant facilities and expansive open grounds. The fact the hotel accommodation is spread across the grounds rather than within one single building, does not make it a caravan park or static homes park. As a hotel use, it should logically be included within the development limits of that settlement in the same way that hotel uses adjoining settlements are elsewhere in the County.

The fact that the resort is not shown as being within the development limits makes the Plan inconsistent in how it treats main town centre uses. It limits further development that would assist economic growth at the site, meaning it would not be effective, and as a result should not be found sound.

Dylan Coastal Resort, as noted above, represents an entirely different form of accommodation to the usual static home holiday accommodation. It is a hotel spread across a larger site, which offers year round accommodation. It therefore is an entirely suitable use to be included within a development limits boundary in a service centre such at Laugharne. The modification proposed would therefore be sound.

Furthermore, as with the allocation, the boundary amendment provides additional certainty for the owners should they choose to invest further in Dylan Coastal Resort to improve facilities and create jobs.