Decision details

Officers made a presentation to the Planning Committee on this Application (Outline planning application (including access) for a proposed adventure resort comprising 600 no. lodges/apartments, 100-bed hotel with associated spa, central plaza containing restaurants, leisure activities and shops, adventure activities and associated buildings (including X-sports, alpine/ski, forest activities and Trax & Trail), restaurants and associated administration and maintenance buildings and parking for approx. 850 cars, plus associated landscaping, drainage and engineering operations including re-profiling of land, boundary treatment, retaining structures, external lighting and CCTV, and diversion of public rights of way.

Additional and amended information received on 25/01/2019 and 07/02/2019 under Regulation 24 with regard to biodiversity, landscape and visual impact, social economic impact and transport together with modifications to the masterplan and parameters plan. (September 2021 - Additional Submissions addressing development finance/deliverability, including revised Business Plan from Wildfox Resorts and indicative programme; Planning policy update; Ecological validation note, and minor changes to Concept Masterplan and Parameters Plan) at land at Pen Y Bryn, Croeserw, Cymmer, Port Talbot) as detailed in the circulated report.

Two representatives for the applicant gave their representations, as well as the local ward members who gave their support to the application.