Gates Farm, Holly Bush, Bangor On Dee, Wrexham, LL13 0BH

1. 1.The development site lies outside of a settlement and the conversion of the buildings would involve substantial reconstruction tantamount to the erection of new buildings in the open countryside, contrary to policy EM5 of the Wrexham Local
2. 2.The proposed development would have a harmful urbanising effect on the rural character of the site and its immediate surroundings, therefore conflicting with policy DM1 of the
3. 3.The proposed change of use has the potential to adversely impact upon adjacent residential amenity in terms of increased noise and disturbance.
4. 4.The proposed development by virtue of increased activity, noise and light spill would not maintain or enhance the natural, cultural, and historical value of the Maelor Special Landscape Area, and is contrary to Policy SP14 of the Local Development Plan.
5. 5.The site is in an unsustainable location in terms of transport and is not served by public transport or readily or safely accessible on foot, owing to the lack of pavements and street lighting. The proposal does not therefore facilitate increased journeys by more sustainable modes of travel first by walking and cycling, then by public transport and finally by private motor vehicle, contrary to Policy T1 of the Wrexham Local Development Plan. Furthermore, there are no facilities to encourage and promote Active Travel, contrary to Policy T2 of the Wrexham Local Development Plan.
6. 6.Insufficient information has been submitted to demonstrate that the development would not adversely impact upon statutorily protected species. In the absence of this information, the proposal conflicts with Policies SP14 and NE1 of the Wrexham In pursuance n of its powers under the Acts an Orders referred to below, the County Borough Council as Local Planning Authority, hereby determines your application in accordance with the particulars and plans comprising the application Applicant Gareth Roberts Reference P/2024/1496 Decision Date 16/12/2024
7. 7.Insufficient information has been submitted to demonstrate that the proposed foul drainage arrangements would not result in adverse impacts to the River Dee and Bala Lake Special Area of Conservation.
8. 8.Insufficient information has been submitted to demonstrate that the development would provide adequate provision for the parking and turning of vehicles on site. In the absence of this detail, the development would conflict with Policies DM1 and T1 of the Wrexham Local Development Plan.
9. 9.Access to the site has inadequate visibility in both directions. The development is likely to significantly increase the vehicular movements using the access and would therefore have a detrimental impact on highway safety, thus conflicting with policy DM1 of the Wrexham Local Development Plan. David Fitzsimon Prif Swyddog Yr Economi a Chynllunio, Cyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Wrecsam Chief Officer Economy and Planning, Wrexham County Borough Council Refer to Statement of Applicant's Rights and General Information on our planning web site at:- Planning and building control | Wrexham County Borough Council

From the council's decision notice.

Postcode

LL13 0BH

Application type

Caniatâd Cynllunio Llawn / Full planning permission

Scale / size

Medium

Parish

Willington Worthenbury/Willington Worthenbury

Date validated

9 October 2024

Target decision date

13 November 2024

Application expires

13 December 2024

Statutory period

65 days

Documents

16