Testun llawn:
The allocation of all of this site, as shown on the accompanying schematic
layout drawing, as a strategic employment area, will provide considerable
economic development potential at this key strategic gateway to Llanelli, a
Tier 1 Principal Centre.
The proposal also makes provision for much-needed additional car parking
facilities for Llanelli Crematorium, as well as significant investment opportunity
to facilitate job creation.
In terms of access, the objection site is already directly served from the main
Llanelli Relief Road transport route via the Penprys roundabout and is readily
accessible to both Llanelli and the nearby M4.
The objection site represents an excellent commercial development opportunity
at one of the main gateways into Llanelli and enjoys the following advantages:-
• excellent road access
• all mains services available
• level and regular shaped site (approx. 35 acres)
• low carbon energy supply
• suitable for a range of commercial uses
The proposed scheme is associated with the use of renewable energy to secure
commercial development and a reduced dependence on the grid. It will result
in:-
• compact development, with a strong centre
• multiple uses, clustered close together
• strong community identity and sense of place
well-designed buildings with open spaces
The overall development concept itself will:-
• be policy compliant
• capitalise on a strategically located site
• retain important trees and areas of open space
• provide resilient and diverse commercial opportunities
• enhance areas of ecological interest
• provide for a range of commercial development types
• enable access improvements to Llanelli Crematorium, including muchneeded car parking
• promote the use of low carbon energy supply
The full development of the objection site will include the following commercial
uses:-
• B1 and B8 Commercial/Storage
• A1, A2 and A3 Retail
• C1 Hotel
Its designation would not lead to additional environmental pressure, but
instead could lead to the fostering of sustainable growth and allow for wider
economic activity. Its development would be in keeping and in character with
the local area and will ensure a readily deliverable source of future economic
growth.
In addition, economic development at this location:-
· would not be detrimental to the amenity of adjacent properties;
· would satisfy recognised sustainability objectives;
· would not have a detrimental impact on the landscape or nature
conservation interests.
Furthermore, the site is not impeded by any access, ground condition, flood
risk, hydrological, ecological, archaeological or land ownership related
constraints and its short term delivery is assured.
Whilst the allocation of the adjacent area of land immediately to the south is
supported and indeed welcomed (PrC2/E2(viii), it is considered that the
inclusion of the additional northern and south-eastern portions will facilitate
the full and efficient development of this gateway site and will engender a
more sustainable and indeed deliverable site for economic development and
growth.
The inclusion of this land within revised development limits would be fully supported.
