Agenda item

Erection of an industrial unit (use class B2) (GIA 25,545sqm) with associated works including sustainable drainage, car parking, cycle storage and landscaping.

At Land at Baglan Way, Neath Port Talbot.

Officers made a presentation to the Planning Committee on this

Application (Erection of an industrial unit (use class B2) (GIA 25,545sqm) with associated works including sustainable drainage, car parking, cycle storage and landscaping at Land at Baglan Way, Neath Port Talbot) as detailed in the circulated report.

The Local Ward Members had requested that the application be determined by the Planning Committee, and were present to give their representations at the meeting.

In accordance with the Councils approved public speaking protocol, the applicant’s representative addressed the Planning Committee.

RESOLVED: That in accordance with Officers’ recommendations, Application No. P2022/0470 be Approved, subject to the conditions contained within the circulated report; and the additional condition that was proposed and agreed by the Planning Committee, as detailed below:

23.Notwithstanding the submitted Travel Plan, 12 months from the first beneficial use of the development hereby approved, an updated Travel Plan shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The amended Travel Plan shall include details of the appointment of a Travel Plan Coordinator, and in addition to addressing the means to encourage staff to use more sustainable means of transport and reduce the demand on private transport, the Plan should  incorporate details of how the developments transportation could be utilised to encourage staff and visitors to site to use  public transport, and utilise sustainable transport options, such as cycling, walking or car sharing. The Plan should also include a detailed monitoring scheme/schedule, which shall regular reviews covering the initial five year period, together with details covering submission and approval of subsequent updated Travel Plans every five years for the duration of the operation of the development, which shall seek to address any issues that have failed to reduce the use of the car and meet the agreed targets set in the travel plan.  All measures identified within any approved Travel Plan required by the scheme shall be implemented within three months following its approval. 

Reason:

           In the interests of promoting sustainable transport and to ensure the development complies with Policy SP20 of the Neath Port Talbot Local Plan.