2 days ago
- Business
- South Wales Guardian
Two traditional Llangadog barns set to become homes
The barns, located approximately 1.3km east of Llangadog, Carmarthenshire, were deemed unsuitable for modern agricultural use but remain in good structural condition.
The barns, owned by Mr and Mrs Hughes and family since 2021/2022, are part of a 4.64-acre site that includes additional agricultural land.
The planning application, submitted by Cynllunio RW Planning Ltd, outlines the conversion of the barns into two residential dwellings, complete with associated amenity space, parking, and access improvements.
The proposal includes retaining and improving the existing western access, while the central access will be blocked off.
The planning statement indicates that the barns are free from major structural issues, with a structural report by Jake Smith Engineering confirming only minor repairs are necessary.
A bat survey has also been conducted, ensuring the conversion adheres to ecological considerations.
Design specifics for the barns have been laid out, with Barn 1 set to be transformed into a 165 square metre, three-bedroom dwelling, requiring only minor exterior changes, while Barn 2 will be a similarly scaled dwelling.
The planning application is supported by a marketing report indicating that the barns have been viewed 32 times, with 16 offers made, all for residential reuse and not for business purposes.
The conversion costs are argued to exceed affordable housing values, justifying an affordability exemption.
The planning application also includes detailed ecological and green infrastructure considerations.
An ecological survey highlights the inclusion of mitigation measures for bats, barn owls, and small birds, while no hedgerows or trees will be removed.
A new mixed-species hedgerow is proposed, with the mitigation measures intended to achieve a biodiversity net gain.
The planning application also addresses highways concerns, detailing plans to improve the western access for shared use, while closing the central access point.
Visibility splays and access are said to be policy-compliant.
Drainage and phosphate neutrality are also considered, with the proposal of a package treatment plant and a drainage field.
All surface water is set to be managed via SuDS principles.
The planning statement concludes by requesting planning permission, asserting full compliance with Policy H5 and associated local development plan and national guidance.
The planning statement highlights previous approval of similar open-market conversions by the authority.
However, the planning statement does not include a decision notice or approval date.
Residents and interested parties are encouraged to review the full planning application on the Carmarthenshire Council planning portal.
