Amend Plan to include the site in development limits

1. Site Location:
Please identify the extent of the site on an Ordnance Survey Plan (Red Outline)

2. Site Area, please choose (m2 / acres / hectares):
0.33 hectares

3. Is the site within, immediately adjoining, or closely linked to an identified
settlement in the current LDP? Please identify the settlement:
Yes ☒ No ☐
Which Settlement? Nant y Bai, Rhandirmwyn SC29

4. What is the current use of the site? Grazing

5. What is the proposed use of the site? Residential

6. Are there any buildings on the site? Yes ☐ No ☒
If yes, are the buildings in use or are they vacant? Please provide details:
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Deliverability of the Site Site Ownership

7. Does the proposer own the site? Yes

8. If the proposer does not own the site, has the landowner been contacted
and agreed to any potential development of the site?
N/a

9. Does the proposer own or control any adjoining land? Yes No☐
If yes, please explain the interest and identify the extent on an Ordnance Survey
Plan (Blue Outline).
No
We do own and Farm Troedrhiwrhuddwen. SA20 0PL
10. Is your site an allocation in the current LDP? Yes ☐No☒

11. If so, has progress been made to develop the site? Yes ☐ No☐
If yes, please provide details of the progress.
If no, please provide details as to why it is not being developed.
NA
Residential Use

12. Are you proposing a residential use on the site? If so, is it for a housing
allocation (5+ units) or for small scale development (less than 5 units)?
Small scale development includes amendments to the development limits.
☐Housing Allocation ☒Small Scale ☐Not Applicable
Housing Development

13. If the site is to be considered as a housing allocation (5+ units), please
provide supporting information as set out in the guidance note.
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Deliverability Viability of the Site

14. For small scale developments (sites of less than 5 units), please provide
supporting information as set out in the guidance note.
We propose a single dwelling to promote the rural indigenous farming community.
The site proposed sits between Nant Y Bai Mill, and a modern Bungalow on one side and the
traditional cottage known as The Wern on the other.
The Wern marks the present boundary of Nant Y Bai settlement and are a stone’s throw apart. The
proposed area for proposed development is in effect in-fill between the two properties.
There is access to the highway along a straight stretch of road with good visibility. Mains electricity is
supplied to neighbouring properties; indeed a transformer is located in the field. Mains water runs
along the road. There is hedging around the site which would be unaffected unless planning or
highways requirements necessitate it
It is essentially low-grade grazing of limited agricultural value, of a type which proliferates in the
area.
The proposal would be low impact and respectful of its surroundings. The single dwelling would be
erected within the area marked in red in accordance and by agreement with planners.
Our proposal would sit between existing residential property and would have little or no
environmental impact.
It is essentially between the last Nant Y Bai buildings so would not extend the settlement, though if
preferred the dwelling could be positioned closer to Tegfan.
Schools Shops and general employment can be found in Llandovery, though part of our intention is
to provide an affordable home that allows our family to continue farming.
As we are a Welsh first language family such our proposal supports and will have a positive effect on
the local use of Welsh
It will have little or zero effect on the sand or gravel present.
Non-residential Land Use

15. For non-residential candidate sites, please identify how the site will be
developed for its intended use.
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16. When would you intend to bring the site forward for development?
Short Term (2021- 2024)
☒Medium Term (2024-2029)
☐xLong Term (2029-2033)
Infrastructure and Utilities Accessibility

17. What would be the land value of the site if the proposed use was
achievable?
*Only to be answered if an allocation is being proposed.
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18. Is the site accessible from the existing public (adopted) highway?
☒Yes ☐No

19. Does the site have a suitable access point with adequate visibility?
☒Yes ☐No
If yes, please identify how this is achieved.
If no, how would the access point and visibility be achieved?
There is lengthy frontage to the highway and an existing access. The proposed single would not
significantly increase traffic movements.

20. Is the site located within a flood risk zone as identified in the TAN 1
Development Advice Maps?
☒ Zone A ☐ Zone B ☐ Zone C1 ☐ Zone C2
*proposers should note that the Local Planning Authority may request further
information or evidence during the candidate site process where consultation
responses highlight issues relating to tidal, fluvial, surface water flooding and the
impacts of climate change.

21. Is the site previously developed (brownfield) or is it a greenfield site?
☐ Previously Developed ☒ Greenfield

22. Does the site have an available water connection?
☒ Yes No
If no, describe how these facilities will be obtained.
Mains water runs past the site, and neighbouring properties benefit from mains water.

23. Does the site have a suitable sewerage connection?
☐ Yes ☒ No
If yes, what would be the method of foul sewage disposal?
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If no, describe how these facilities will be obtained.
A septic tank or similar would be installed as part of the construction

24. Are there any historic or archaeological features or designations affecting
the site?
☐ Yes ☒ No
If yes, please provide details:
Environment, Infrastructure Other Considerations and Utilities

25. Are there any landscape or ecological features / designations or protected
species which may be impacted upon by the development of the site? Please
refer to the checklist for developers on Nature Conservation and Biodiversity.
☐ Yes ☒ No
If yes, please provide details:
The site has been used for sheep grazing for some years it is unlikely that any species of interest
would have survived - but in any event the bulk of the field would remain with its existing use

26. Are there any trees or hedgerows which may be impacted upon by the
proposed development?
☒ Yes ☐ No
If yes, please provide details:
There is hedgerow along the frontage and around the border of the field. The border of the field will
remain untouched whilst the frontage will only be altered as required by planners / highways if
necessary. There is an existing entrance to the highway.

27. If you have any further comments to make in support of the proposed site,
please set them out here and/or securely append additional sheets or other
evidence:
This land has been in my family’s ownership for many years, it was inherited from my mother by my
brother, and in turn following his passing has come to us. We are an indigenous farming family
settled in the Valley for hundreds of years, probably descended from Tom Sion Cati.
We now have 4 children and would like them to have the option to stay in the valley, indeed we
hope at least one of them will take over the farm, but for that to happen they will need somewhere
to live, with their own families. Neighbouring properties are unsuitable and unlikely to come to open
market.
Whilst property exists locally it is usually sold as retirement homes for incomers or second homes.
Accordingly, prices are too high for young people on a farming income to buy. Development here
would enable our children to live in a house that offers them the chance & space to live a working
rural lifestyle. We suggest that this fulfils the policy(s) supporting the sustainability of farming, rural
& Welsh communities.
We would like to erect a single modest home for a young farming family.
It would sit between existing housing and conform with the established building line, within the area
marked in red. The size and position of an appropriate home will be subject to planning advice and
input, We only intend building one house for to enable at least one of our children to continue living
securely in the village I was born and raised in, following in the steps of my father, grandparents and
their predecessors.