Construction
of complementary restoration earthworks to create 2 looped landform platforms
(part in cutting and part on embankment) with associated drainage
infrastructure and areas of landscaping and habitat creation to create a
flexible and adaptable area of land that could be used for a variety of uses
including agriculture, nature conservation, leisure, tourism and industrial,
research and development/business uses (potentially including a proposed rail
testing, research and development and storage facility). (Cross-boundary
application - see Powys CC Application ref. 20/0738/FUL) at Land at and
surrounding the Nant Helen Open Cast Coal Site, Powys, and Onllwyn
Distribution Centre, Neath Port Talbot.
Minutes:
Officers
made a presentation to the Planning Committee on this Application (Construction of
complementary restoration earthworks to create 2 looped landform platforms
(part in cutting and part on embankment) with associated drainage infrastructure
and areas of landscaping and habitat creation to create a flexible and
adaptable area of land that could be used for a variety of uses including
agriculture, nature conservation, leisure, tourism and industrial, research and
development/business uses (potentially including a proposed rail testing,
research and development and storage facility). (Cross-boundary application -
see Powys CC Application ref. 20/0738/FUL) at land at and surrounding the Nant
Helen Open Cast Coal Site, Powys, and Onllwyn
Distribution Centre, Neath Port Talbot) as detailed in the circulated report.
In
accordance with the Council’s approved Public Speaking Protocol, the agent
addressed the Planning Committee.
RESOLVED: |
That
in accordance with Officers’ recommendations, Application No. P2020/0362 be
approved, taking into account the comments on the Amendment Sheet, and
subject to the conditions (including the Grampian condition) detailed in the
circulated report. |
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