Land Next To Talybont On Usk Stores Opposite Bus Stop On The B4558 Talybont On Usk

1. 1.Nutrient neutrality for phosphorus is required for new developments in nutrient-sensitive catchments and the Local Planning Authority currently has insufficient information to undertake a Habitat Regulations Appropriate Assessment and conclude with sufficient certainty that the proposed development would not have an adverse impact on the integrity of the River Usk Special Area of Conservation (SAC). Further information is required, in accordance with latest guidance (version 5.1 published February 2026). from Natural Resources Wales. The development is therefore contrary the Conservation of Habitats & Species Regulations 2017 (as amended) and Policies 3: Sites of European Importance, 4: Sites of National Importance and 10: Water Quality of the Brecon Beacons National Park Authority Local Development Plan (adopted 2013) and Technical Advice Note 5: Nature Conservation and Planning (2009).
2. 2.Without satisfactory justification, no contribution towards the provision of affordable housing is proposed, contrary to Brecon Beacons National Park Authority Local Development Plan (LDP) Policies SP6: Affordable Housing and Policy 28: Affordable Housing Contribution and Affordable Housing Supplementary Planning Guidance (2019).
3. 3.The Application does not contain appropriate ecological information and surveys to demonstrate that the impact of development on protected species (in particular bats and reptiles) would be avoided and appropriately mitigated contrary to Brecon Beacons National Park Authority Local Development Plan (LDP) Policies SP3: Environmental Protection – Strategic Policy; Policy 6: Biodiversity and Development; Policy 7: Protected and Important Wild Species; Planning Policy Wales Edition 12 (2024) and Technical Advice Note 5: Nature Conservation and Planning (2009).
4. 4.The parameters of the proposal would result in a massing which would either be to the detriment of the streetscene, or to the amenity enjoyed by the neighbouring residential property (“8 Penpentre”) contrary to Brecon Beacons National Park Authority Local Development Plan (LDP) Policy 1: Appropriate Development in the National Park and Technical Advice Note (TAN) 12: Design (2016).
5. 5.The Application does not contain a Green Infrastructure Statement or a Biodiversity Enhancement Scheme demonstrating how the loss of green infrastructure through the site’s development will be off- set appropriately and will result in the delivery of overall benefits for biodiversity, contrary to Brecon Beacons National Park Authority Local Development Plan (LDP) Policy 6: Biodiversity and Development and Planning Policy Wales Edition 12 (2024).
6. 6.The Application does not contain sufficient information on the location of the public water asset(s) within the site to which Dwr Cymru Welsh Water requires access under the Water Industry Act 1991 at all times in order to carry out maintenance and repairs.
7. 7.The proposal does not provide sufficient information on the intended car parking arrangement for the site. Any proposed off-site parking would need to meet the CSS Wales Parking Standards 2014 and it is unlikely that visibility, gradient and access width for the one space proposed would meet current standards referenced by the Local Highway Authority without detrimental impacts on the opportunity for informal on-street parking contrary to Brecon Beacons National Park Authority Local Development Plan (LDP) Policy 59: Impacts of Traffic and Technical Advice Note (TAN) 18: Transport (2007).
8. 8.Without satisfactory justification investigating sustainable methods of surface water drainage, the proposed method of surface water disposal to an existing water course and main sewer is contrary to Brecon Beacons National Park Authority Local Development Plan (LDP) Policy 58: Sustainable Drainage Systems.

From the council's decision notice.

Application type

Outline Application

Scale / size

Small

Date validated

7 August 2025

Consultation expiry

10 September 2025

Consultation end

10 September 2025

Neighbour consultation end

10 September 2025

Last date for comments

10 September 2025

Target decision date

13 March 2026

Applicant

Private applicant

Agent

Tecta Associates Limited

Architect profile

TECTA ASSOCIATES LIMITED

Agent address

Blacksmiths Cottage The Forge Cantref Brecon Powys LD3 8LR

Case officer

Christopher O'Brien

Documents

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