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The Hindu
15-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Land classification in Coimbatore Master Plan shocks farmers, residents
Some of the farmers and residents in Coimbatore city have opposed the land classification in the recently released Coimbatore Master Plan. 'The Plan has reversed the changes made in the draft plan and has not incorporated several objections registered by the public for the draft plan,' alleged one of the architects in the city. It is not legally right to change the draft plan when there are no objections and the objections given by the public should be taken into consideration. There are industries, property promoters, and individuals who invested in land based on the draft plan. For instance, one of the land owners near Vadavalli finds the land he purchased for property development based on the draft plan classified as agri land again. Many areas earmarked as residential in the draft plan is now reversed to dry agri land. 'We have gone back by 20 years. It means the land owner has to approach the Local Planning Area for a no objection area to develop that land and this will be a time-consuming process,' the architect alleged. The Kongu Mandalam Farmers Association and the residents of nearly seven villages in Annur area have opposed the marking of area for a 200-feet wide bypass road through the villages in the Plan. 'We submitted our opposition when the draft plan was released. Our objections have been ignored. We have submitted a memorandum to the District Collector now,' said Dhanapal, one of the villagers. When area is marked for a 200-feet road, the plan makes it impossible to develop that area. However, people have already developed some of the plots earmarked for the road project, he added. 'We cannot accept the Local Planning Authority's proposal to destroy residential and agriculture development for the road project,' he said.
Powys County Times
11-07-2025
- Business
- Powys County Times
Powys poultry farms seek to add 185,100 more birds to sites
Three existing poultry farms are looking to expand so they can rear an extra 185,100 birds in Powys. Llanshay Farm, Knighton, Neuadd Isaf Farm near Llandrindod Wells, and Rhosddu Farm, Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain have applied for environmental permits from Natural Resources Wales. Llanshay Farm, the largest of the three, is proposing to increase the number of bird they keep from 110,000 to 200,000, and build two new poultry sheds. Penybont's Neuadd Isaf Poultry Farm is looking to add another 87,100 birds and two new sheds to its current 170,900 site. Meanwhile, Rhosddu Farm in north Powys, wants to build a 24,000 multi-tier aviary for the extra 8,000 birds it wants to rear. The proposed permits contain conditions and limits to protect human health and the environment, and ensure best available techniques are followed by the farmers. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) says it is minded to grant the changes to the three farm permits after assessing the applications but has launched a public consultation to gather the views of the surrounding communities. RECOMMENDED READING Nick Bettinson, NRW's Permitting Service Manager, said: 'We understand there is likely to be public interest in these applications, so we want to give the public and interested parties an opportunity to comment on our draft decisions. 'Having carefully assessed these three applications, we are minded to grant the variations and are now inviting local residents, community groups, stakeholders and businesses to take part in the consultations and have their say. 'We want to reassure the public that we only grant a permit variation if the proposal meets the requirements of the Environmental Permitting Regulations, and the operator has the ability to meet the conditions of the permit.' Operators of poultry farms with more than 40,000 birds need both a permit from NRW and planning permission from the local authority to operate - both of which are applied for and issued independently. Where a poultry farm is subject to both Environmental Permitting Regulations and planning consent, it is the Local Planning Authority's remit to consider the implications of off-site manure management. The permitting process can only consider emissions from permitted sites for which NRW has the power to regulate. NRW cannot legally regulate manures from permitted sites through permit conditions, once it has left the permitted boundary.
North Wales Live
22-06-2025
- Business
- North Wales Live
Multi-million pound eco-lodges development near one of Anglesey's best known beaches up for sale
A development of eco-lodges near one of Anglesey's best known beaches has been put on the market. The site for the planned lodges is at Red Wharf Bay on the east coast of the island. Planning has been approved for nine units on the land but it is understood development has not started. The development has now been placed up for sale for £3.1m. It is on with Advantage Real Estate who described it as an "exceptional lifestyle purchase". The agent said: "A rare opportunity to acquire a premium collection of eco-conscious holiday lodges in one of Anglesey's most sought-after coastal locations. Nestled within the stunning landscape of Red Wharf Bay, this exclusive development offers a unique combination of luxury, sustainability, and exceptional leisure living." Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox They said each lodge is designed with a hot tub and sauna as well as private terraces and outdoor kitchens. The agent added: "Constructed using sustainable, environmentally friendly materials, the lodges provide superior thermal insulation and soundproofing to ensure comfort in all seasons. "This development responds to strong market demand for high-quality coastal accommodation and offers an attractive investment proposition as well as an exceptional lifestyle purchase." Anglesey council said that outline planning permission was granted in 2013 for for the siting of nine holiday chalets together with the installation of a sewage treatment plant. The council added: "An application then followed for Reserved Matters was approved in 2015. A further application for Reserved Matters followed in 2019 and this was approved under application. Also, two applications to discharge the conditions were approved in 2019. "In the absence of an application for a Lawful Development Certificate, the Local Planning Authority is not aware if the planning has been lawfully implemented and as such there is no 'fallback position'. A new application submitted in 2023 was refused last year."
Leader Live
23-05-2025
- Leader Live
Plans for 'Traveller' site in Ewloe rejected for third time
A planning application was lodged earlier this year in relation to land off Church Lane at Old Aston Hill in Ewloe. The application proposed a "change of use of land to a traveller's caravan site'". It would consist of one mobile home, one touring caravan, car parking, landscaping and associated works. Similar plans were rejected by Flintshire Council in 2022 and 2024, and the latest application has also been refused. The refusal comes amid concerns over "insufficient information" that the applicants "meet the definition of Gypsies and Travellers", and that the proposal would have an "adverse impact on the character and appearance of the open countryside" - both contrary to planning policy. MORE NEWS: A planning officer's report states: "In the opinion of the Local Planning Authority the application contains insufficient information and does not clearly demonstrate and evidence that the applicants meet the definition of Gypsies and Travellers as set out in the Housing (Wales) Act (section 108) and is contrary to the Flintshire Local Development Plan. "As a consequence of its location the proposed development will have an adverse impact on the character and appearance of the open countryside. "The proposed development fails to accord with the guidance contained within Welsh Government publication 'Designing Gypsy and Traveller Sites'."
Wales Online
16-05-2025
- Business
- Wales Online
Pre-planning application submitted for new data centre in Neath Port Talbot
Pre-planning application submitted for new data centre in Neath Port Talbot There are a number of similar site's located across Wales The potential site of a new data centre in Port Talbot (Image: Google Maps ) A pre-planning application has been submitted to Neath Port Talbot Council over proposals to build a new 12 MW data centre. If approved the facility would be located at a site known as Tyn-y-Caeau based to the west of the A48 Margam Road, near Port Talbot on a section of the road which runs between Junction 38 of the M4 motorway. The site is approximately 1.3 hectares in size and currently accommodates a derelict complex of buildings including a dwelling house and detached guest accommodation. The area also lies within two kilometres of several nationally or internationally environmentally important sites such as Eglwys Nunydd Reservoir as well as three designated wildlife sites. The proposed development could eventually include main data halls and equipment, back-up generators, a delivery bay and storage, along with associated offices and meeting rooms. It would also contain parking for up to 15 cars if eventually given the go-ahead by the council's planning authority, along with other supporting infrastructure and landscaping. Planning developers have now submitted a request for a screening opinion which would decide if the application should be subjected to an environmental impact assessment before a full planning application is handed in to the local authority. Article continues below The report read: "This request for an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Screening Opinion is provided for the reference of the Local Planning Authority, to determine whether an EIA is required for the proposed development. "The request is made in respect of a development proposal by Welsh Bio-Enterprise (WBE)." The report added that a "comprehensive planning application" for the data centre is now being developed for the proposal, and will include a "holistic consideration of the environmental effects of the project." The Neath Port Talbot Council civic offices (Image: LDRS ) A data centre is a specialised facility that stores and processes data for company's through computing and storage resources. There are currently a number of similar site's located across Wales in places like Cardiff and Newport. Article continues below Similar plans by US-based Vantage Data Centres could also see the creation of a "European-leading data centre" at a former Bridgend car engine factory in the future. You can read more about those plans here.
