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South Wales Guardian
3 days ago
- Business
- South Wales Guardian
McDonald's confirms plans to revamp Cross Hands restaurant
Outbuildings An application has been submitted for the demolition of three outbuildings and the construction of three similar-sized outbuildings at Brynllan, Cilycwm, Llandovery. The buildings are proposed to be on a 0.10-hectare site. They will be made with timber-cladded walls, corrugated onduline bitumen sheet roofs, and timber windows and doors. There will also be a compacted stone vehicle access and hardstanding, as well as low-energy, downward-pointing lights. Quarry works An application has been submitted for works to a quarry site at Garreg Fawr, Llanwrda. The existing/historic quarry will be developed by excavating benches into the hillside in a north-westerly direction. It is anticipated that the finished quarry level will comprise a series of up to five benches. Material sourced from the quarry will be used in the upgrade of forest roads within the Caeo forest block to facilitate the clear-up of wind-blown timber caused during Storm Darragh. The use of NRW-owned aggregate in NRW forest blocks is said to be a sustainable and cost-effective way to bring timber to market and conduct quality forest management activities. Access to the site is via the Natural Resources Wales forest road network. The proposed depth of the excavation would be 18 metres but no waste will be imported to the site. Variations of conditions An application has been submitted for the variation of conditions 9, 10, 11 and 12 on applications E/28564 and PL/09579 (two detached dwellings and garages) at land fronting 9, 11 and 13 Ceidrim Road, Garnant. The applicant wants to see the amendment of approved plans and removal of code for sustainable homes conditions. McDonald's refurbishment An application has been submitted for work at McDonald's, Heol Parc Mawr, Cross Hands. The application includes minor refurbishment of the restaurant to include a 0.86 square metre extension incorporating updated drive-thru booth windows, the redecoration of windows and doors and a replacement 2.4m high cage corral. The existing remote bin store is to be extended and finished with close board fencing. New patio furniture is to replace the existing furniture with associated works to the site. Non-material amendment An application has been submitted for a non-material amendment for work at land adjoining Fountain Road, Llannon. The non-material amendment is to S/32126 (changes to approved drawings). Extension and alterations An application has been submitted for a single-storey extension to a house and general alterations to the dwelling at The Vicarage, Talley, Llandeilo. The internal alterations will see the ground floor layout changed to include an open-plan kitchen, dining area and family lounge, a utility area, shower room, living room and lounge. Shed and fence An application has been submitted for the construction of a wooden shed and fence at Meardy Farmhouse Cottage, Talaris, Llandeilo. This will include the installation of a 1.2m high, 3-bar stock fence. The shed will provide essential storage for tools and equipment needed to maintain the property and surrounding land. The fence is intended to secure a dog and to clearly mark the boundaries, while remaining appropriate to the rural setting. The shed will be timber-clad with a felt or EPDM pitched roof and timber windows and doors. The fencing will be a 3-bar post and rail stock fence, consistent with agricultural boundary treatments in the area. Retention of stables An application has been submitted for the retention of stables at Cefn Gorwydd Farm, Cwmfferws Road, Tycroes. The site is an equine centre. Work to create the stables began on April 1, 2025, but has not been completed. The stables are made of timber walls and doors and a galvanised metal sheet roof. The building will include six stables and a storage area. A bird box will be put on the stables as part of the biodiversity enhancement measures. Measures will be taken to minimise light pollution to reduce any impact on nocturnal fauna such as bats and moths. Any lighting within the rear garden will be in accordance with the guidance provided by the Bat Conservation Trust. Appropriate ground-facing, energy-saving lighting will be used, on timers. There will be no light spillage into landscape areas such as trees and hedgerows on site will not be affected therefore allowing dark corridors to be maintained for nocturnal wildlife.
South Wales Argus
5 days ago
- Science
- South Wales Argus
Extremely rare Wood White butterfly found in Wales
The endangered Wood White has been recorded at four sites in Wales this summer, suggesting the species is recolonising Wales decades after its last population died out. Alan Sumnall, head of conservation for Wales at Butterfly Conservation, said: "This is really exciting news for us. "Butterflies have suffered terribly in recent years because of human actions, but now we have a real success story – a new species for Wales – and what's more it's the result of fantastic, targeted conservation work by our team." The Wood White was known to have a permanent colony in south-east Wales. It is believed the new arrivals have spread from Shropshire, where targeted conservation efforts have supported population growth. The first sighting in Wales was reported on May 9 at an NRW-owned site near Newtown. Further surveys are planned for next spring to monitor the butterfly's progress.
