Plans for new dog grooming parlour in Powys village
A planning application for a development that would see a building in Bryn-Y-Groes, near Llangadfan by Welshpool, were submitted to Powys County Council on July 10 and are currently awaiting the green light from the council.
The application is seeking planning permission to renovate and change the building into a dog grooming parlour, with a planning statement prepared by estate agency Morris, Marshall & Poole on behalf of a Mr Edwards.
It states: 'The application seeks retrospective planning permission for the renovation and change of use of a former store into a small-scale dog grooming business.
'The development has made efficient use of an existing structure, delivering economic and community benefit while maintaining the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
'External alterations have been sensitively designed, with materials and finishes in keeping with the original building to preserve local visual amenity.
'Internal upgrades have ensured the building meets modern operational standards without any adverse impacts on neighbouring properties or land uses.
'The site remains well-maintained, with no need for additional landscaping due to the quality and extent of existing soft landscaping.
'Biodiversity enhancements have been incorporated through the installation of bat and bird boxes, and all existing trees and hedgerows have been retained, ensuring no net loss of habitat.
'The development does not fall within a flood risk area and is appropriately serviced by existing surface water drainage infrastructure, with foul discharge limited to grey water from grooming activities.
'The proposal aligns with relevant planning policy, including the Powys Local Development Plan and Planning Policy Wales, and there are no material considerations that would justify refusal of the application.
'In light of the above, it is respectfully requested that Powys County Council grants planning permission for the development as proposed.'
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