Include site within Plan

LAND ADJACENT TO PONTAMMAN ROAD (A474) AND
HEOL DWR, GLYNMOCH, GLANAMMAN, AMMANFORD,
SA18 2EY.
This representation proposes an extension to the existing industrial area
(EME1 Old Coal Yard) alongside the A474/Heol Dwr at Glynmoch, Glanamman
and objects to its exclusion from the designated employment allocation.
Glanamman/Garnant comprises a designated Tier 2 Service Centre and is able
to accommodate significant employment land and thereby provide a range of
employment opportunities.
The proposed site will utilise the existing access at Heol Dwr and represents an
appropriate and modest rounding-off of the existing employment site. Its
designation will offer an envisaged 3 no. small industrial units which will
provide a valuable modern, sustainable and energy efficient employment
opportunity set within an attractive and environmentally beneficial site. Inward
investment to the Aman Valley will be encouraged and opportunities provided
for vital job creation.
No residential properties will be affected by the proposed land use and all
highway requirements are readily satisfied. Environmental benefits and
biodiversity enhancement will result from strategic tree and shrub planting
along the boundary of the site with the A474 which will provide a pleasant
landscaped frontage at this gateway to Glanamman. In addition, the proposer
is offering to plant a tree belt in order to screen the existing industrial area in
order to further enhance the approach to the settlement.
The accompanying schematic site layout drawing demonstrates that an
appropriate layout can be readily devised to satisfy all normal development
control considerations.
The inclusion of the proposer’s land would not lead to additional environmental
pressure, but instead will foster sustainable growth and allow for a wider
choice of employment opportunities within this Tier 2 Service Centre. Its
development would be in keeping with adjacent development but will ensure a
readily deliverable source of modern and sustainable units for the community.
In addition, development at this location:-
· would not be detrimental to the amenity of adjacent properties;
· would satisfy recognised employment and 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.
It is considered that this site is both sustainable and readily deliverable and its
allocation should be fully supported.