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13th February 2012

Asbri Planning secures planning permission for storage unit, Llanelwedd, nr. Builth Wells

A planning application submitted by Asbri Planning for a general storage building and associated works at the Burger Manufacturing Company Limited’s premises in Llanelwedd was granted consent on 9th February 2012 under delegated powers. The permission was secured via positive discussions with the Local Authority from an early stage and a Highways concern being overcome. Asbri managed to obtain the permission with only two planning conditions placed upon the consent, aiding the Burger Manufacturing Company in being able to commence the development with minimal delay.

Code for Sustainable Homes update

Asbri Planning continues to offer a comprehensive Code for Sustainable Homes service to accompany the extensive range of planning work provided. Asbri Planning is leading a number of on-going Code jobs that are at various stages in the certification process, with many others forthcoming. Of late, Post Construction Stage certification has been secured for a 20 no. unit affordable housing scheme in Merthyr Tydfil at the former Vulcan Brewery site and an 8 no. unit affordable housing scheme on Boverton Road in Llantwit Major. Additionally, Design Stage certification has been successfully achieved for Caer Castell Place in Cardiff (20 no. affordable units), Ynysmeudwy in Pontardawe (15 no. affordable houses) and Glyncoli Road in Treorchy (9 no. private sale units).

6th February 2012

Russell Street, Swansea

Asbri Planning and Hyde & Hyde Architects have just secured a planning consent for a contemporary block of 18 flats in the Castle Ward of Swansea; the development is intended to raise design aspirations of the locality adjacent to the city centre of Swansea.

 

Asbri Planning secure permission for a change of use previously refused

Asbri Planning submitted a planning application for the change of use of an A1 unit to an A2 unit in the District Centre of Gower Road, Sketty on behalf Parker Baker Letting and Estates Agents on the 29th September 2011. Prior to Asbri Planning’s involvement in this scheme a previous application for the same proposals was refused by Swansea County and City Council.

Following this, Asbri Planning were appointed and managed to secure a recommendation for approval. This was as a result of preparing and submitting comprehensive information including a Planning Justification Statement to support the application and close liaising with the planning officer. On the 24th January 2012 the application was granted full planning permission by Planning Committee.

 

21st December 2011

Asbri Planning secures planning permission for the re-plan of residential development at the Old Bakery Site, Talywain, Pontypool

On the 5th September 2011 Asbri Planning submitted a full planning application for the re-plan of 15 plots at the Old Bakery Site, Talywain, Pontypool on behalf of Melin Homes. The development was granted planning permission on the 21st December 2011. Asbri Planning secured this decision was a result of continuous liaising with Torfaen County Borough Council planners. Asbri Planning completed a Design and Assess Statement.

9th December 2011

Asbri Planning secure planning permission for the substitution of 25 plots at the Pencoedtre Lane, Barry residential development

On the 16th September 2011 Asbri Planning submitted a planning application for the re-plan of 25 dwellings at Pencoedtre Lane, Barry on behalf of Taylor Wimpey. Planning permission was granted on the 9th December 2011. Asbri Planning secured this permission within the target determination time period as a result of ongoing correspondence with the Vale of Glamorgan planners.

Asbri Planning secures swift planning permission for the re-plan of residential development along the Riverfront in Newport City Centre

On the 26th September 2011 Asbri Planning submitted a full planning application for the re-plan of 33 apartments, 2 flat-over-garage and 6 townhouses for 25 three bedroom townhouses at the City Vizion development at the former Robert Price Yard, Rodney Road, Newport on behalf of Taylor Wimpey. The development was granted planning permission on the 7th December 2011. Asbri Planning secured this swift decision was a result of comprehensive pre-application discussions, continuous liaising with Newport City Council planners and various site meetings

 

30th November 2011

Carmarthen Showground

Asbri have been successful in securing outline planning permission for a mixed use hotel and PFS scheme on land at the United Counties Showground in Nantyci, Carmarthenshire. The scheme was subject to intense scrutiny from both Carmarthenshire CC and Environment Agency Wales in relation to ecological and flood risk grounds. Asbri headed and managed a multi-disciplinary team which successful addressed all the technical issues raised enabling permission to be granted.

Great Western Crescent, Llanelli

Asbri has secured full planning permission for a mixed retail and residential scheme at Great Western Crescent in Llanelli for DBS (Wales) Ltd following a previous planning refusal on appeal. The development at the gateway to the town's railway station will involve the development of a ground floor retail unit and live/work apartments above, built to Code for Sustainable Homes Level 3. The scheme also was subject to review by both EAW and CCW in light of the recently completed Memorandum of Understanding relating to the water quality issues in the Burry inlet.

23rd November 2011

Asbri Planning secures swift planning permission for Photovoltaic Panels in the Vale of Glamorgan

Asbri Planning submitted a full planning application on behalf of Hendre Housing for the installation of Photovoltaic Panels on the roof top of the Hendre Housing Offices based at St. Hilary Court, Valegate Business Park. The application was 10th October of this year and planning permission was secured on the on the 10th November 2011 with only one planning condition attached. The application was supported by a Design and Access Statement prepared by Asbri Planning. The swift consent was ensured through ongoing communication with the planning officer.

 

22nd November 2011

Rose Row, Aberdare

On 17th November 2011, Asbri Planning were asked by Newydd Housing Association to undertake a Committee presentation to Rhondda Cynon Taf’s Planning Committee.

This was in relation to Newydd’s proposed development, at Rose Row, Aberdare for 100% affordable housing, comprising of 24 units – 18 apartments (2 of which are to be adapted for disabled persons) and 6 general needs housing.

Whilst the planning application had been written up for approval by Council planning officers as being compatible with the Local Development Plan for the area, it was known that objectors were to be present attempting to influence the Council’s decision on grounds of loss of daylight to rear gardens, car parking and highway issues, and over-development of the site.

In countering objectors who also spoke at the committee meeting, Keith Warren referred to the extant consent for 19 units on the site and emphasised that the relationship between the built footprint, amenity space and dwellings was in accordance with TAN12 design principles, with parking requirements also met. He also confirmed that the mix of units had previously been agreed as being compatible with the Council’s Local Housing Strategy/Need requirements and was supported by the Council’s Housing Department. On this basis objections were unfounded.

The Committee subsequently resolved to approve the planning application.

 

 

17th November 2011

Asbri Planning secures planning permission and listed building consent for affordable scheme in Merthyr Tydfil

On Wednesday 16th November, Merthyr Tydfil Planning Committee resolved to grant planning and listed building consent for the retention and interior refurbishment of the Grade II listed Vulcan House, redevelopment of its rear wing to replicate original elevational styles and development of new-build units to provide total of 15 no. affordable flats. The project was designed for Wales and West Housing Association by Care Design architects and is being project managed by Bowen and Partners. Wates Living Space are the appointed contractors on this scheme.

The approval came as a result of extended pre-application and post-application discussions with the Local Authority, due to the listed nature of the development and associated sensitive nature of any redevelopment proposals. It was agreed with the Local Authority that the poor structural soundness and lack of architectural quality of the majority of structures on site enabled their justifiable removal. Vulcan House’s historic significance to the locality meant that its retention had to be prioritised, which was deemed possible despite its increasingly poor structural condition. It will therefore be converted into 5 no. flats including a disabled unit at ground floor. It was hoped that the rear wing extension of Vulcan House could also be rescued and reused despite its rapid deterioration, but extensive surveying and research by Bay Associates demonstrated that this was not possible so it will be demolished and rebuilt as an extension in a style that replicates the original elevational style. The rebuilt rear wing will accommodate 4 no. flats.

 

15th November 2011

Recent news from the Asbri Swansea office

Asbri Planning, in association with Huw Griffiths Architects, have secured full planning permission for a new replacement dwelling on The Gower, Swansea. The contemporary dwelling and outbuilding conversion was supported by the LPA officers and will be built to Code for Sustainable Homes Level 4.

We have secured two planning consents for Persimmon West Wales at their Dale Road site in Milford Haven. All initial 168 units were approved, subject to a Section 106 Agreement, with a further 41 affordable units approved in a scheme in association with Pembrokeshire Housing Association.

Permission was recently gained for the change of use of the former Beaumont Hotel, Walters Road, Swansea to a house in multiple occupation. The site lies on the periphery of the city centre in an area which has traditionally had parking issues. Following discussions with LPA officers, the level of parking on site was agreed with colleagues from Asbri Transport, which enabled the scheme to be approved.

 

10th November 2011

Asbri secure planning consent secured for care home and ExtraCare scheme in Worcester

Asbri has received confirmation that Worcester City Council have granted planning consent for a major scheme comprising a care home and ExtraCare facility on the site of the former Ronkswood Hospital on Newtown Road, Worcester.

The planning committee of Worcester City Council passed a resolution to grant consent for the major application pending the signing of a Section 106 Agreement, on September 10th. Negotiations towards agreeing the details of the Section 106 Agreement have recently concluded and the final decision notice has now been received.

It is expected that the scheme will lead to the creation of 100 full time jobs in various positions, and deliver much-needed investment to the local economy. It will also provide much-needed care accommodation, for which a clear demand has been established. Construction works are due to commence in late 2011/early 2012.

 

Code for Sustainable Homes update

Aside from a comprehensive planning service, Asbri Planning also undertakes Code for Sustainable Homes Assessments with four members of the team qualified as licensed Code Assessors. With two Assessors in each Asbri office in Cardiff and Swansea, Asbri is able to provide this service throughout South and West Wales and beyond. In September 2010 it became mandatory within Wales for all new homes to achieve Code Level 3 under the Code for Sustainable Homes, thus many projects have come to a head of late with Asbri securing a number of certifications and continuing to run a large number of Code projects on a daily basis (N.B. It became mandatory for developments of five or more units to achieve the same level in September 2009). Recent Design Stage Certified projects include the following:

· Boverton Road, Llantwit Major – 8 no. houses

· Former Westra Quarry, Dinas Powys – 7 no. houses

· Mardy Street, Grangetown, Cardiff – 34 no. dwellings (25 no. flats, 9 no. houses)

· Former Victoria Clinic, Canton, Cardiff – 23 no. dwellings (16 no. flats, 7 no. houses)

· Woodland Street, Cwmbran – 12 no. dwellings (4 no. flats, 8 no. houses)

· Former Vulcan Brewery, Merthyr Tydfil – 20 no. dwellings (2 no. flats, 18 no. houses)

· Little Court, St Arvans (nr Chepstow) – single private dwelling

· Redstone Road, Narberth – 50 no. houses

· Roma Fish Bar, Gorseinion, Swansea – 26 no. flats

 

9th November 2011

Asbri secure consent for ambitious rugby club extension

Asbri Planning has today received notice that of Ceredigion County Council’s decision to grant planning consent for extensions to Lampeter Rugby Club’s clubhouse building, which is located in the centre of the town.

The proposal forms part of the club’s ambitious expansion plans to support the playing base, which now comprises a total of 14 teams comprising various age groups, women’s, youth and senior teams. The new clubhouse will enable social facilities to be improved through the construction of a first floor and balcony looking out onto the match-day playing field. Changing facilities will also be improved and extended as a result of the approved scheme.

In order to cater for the increased training demands, a new training facility is also proposed in the nearby village of Cwmann. This application is currently under consideration by Carmarthenshire County Council and a decision is expected within the month.

A substantial Welsh Government grant has been awarded to assist in the delivery of the proposals, and the announcement of the grant of planning consent will go some way to securing this award going forward. Asbri Planning have worked closely with Club Director Chris Doughty, who has made the following comment:-

“This is fantastic news for Lampeter RFC, that Ceredigion County Council has supported our planning application to redevelop our clubhouse to meet growing demand. This has been handled very efficiently by the planners at Asbri, who have worked tirelessly on the application, and the club would like to thank them and also Ceredigion Planners for their full support.”

Sustainable Homes Award

A green development of 101 homes at Mariners Quay, Newport has won an award for the sustainable larger social housing project of the year at the third Sustainable Homes Awards organised by Inside Housing. Asbri Planning secured planning permission for the development in 2009. See link for further information.

 

Caerphilly Miners District Hospital – Asbri Planning secure planning permission for Caerphilly Miners District Hospital redevelopment

A Caerphilly planning committee members unanimously voted at committee last week (2nd November) to approve the proposed residential development at the Caerphilly Miners District Hospital. Asbri Planning Ltd submitted the application on behalf of United Welsh and Aneurin Bevan Health Board to construct 82 residential dwellings which will include seven four-bed detached houses, nineteen two, three and four- bed semi-detached houses, thirty-three one-two-and three-bed terraced houses and twenty- three two-bed flats. A mixture of tenure is proposed: twenty-two units would be for sale on the open market, twenty would be for purchase under an equity share scheme, and forty would be rented. The proposal will also retain The Beeches building - the original name for the original part of the hospital which will be converted into a multi-purpose community facility. It is proposed to use the premises as a meeting place, a place to provide information to the community, an activity space to encourage fitness and well-being, a recreational space for carers, and somewhere to celebrate Caerphilly's mining heritage. The approved plans show a hall, training, IT and games rooms at ground floor; meeting and committee rooms, a cafe and office at first floor; and consultation and interview rooms at second floor.

 

Dixton Road, Monmouth – Asbri Planning secure planning permission for 20 residential apartments in the centre of Monmouth

Monmouthshire planning committee resolved to grant planning permission for the 20 residential apartments at the former clinic, Dixton Road, Monmouth on 18th October 2011. The development submitted on behalf of Redcliffe homes was designed by Powell Dobson architects and is to include 3 no. 1 bedroom and 17 no. 2 bedroom apartments, of which 4 are proposed to be for affordable housing.

 

6th September 2011

Asbri secures consent for ambitious university project

Asbri Planning has today been notified of the granting of planning and conservation area consent for the development of a new student services centre for the benefit of Trinity Saint David University students within the Lampeter campus.

The Canterbury building will benefits from a modern design authored by award-winning architects Austin-Smith:Lord which seeks to respect the nearby listed St Davids Building whilst also providing a forward-thinking image for the newly-created University.

The application has been the subject of detailed pre and post-submission dialogue with the planning officers of Ceredigion County Council, which has allowed the application to progress without the need for determination at planning committee, and with minimal planning conditions.

 

19th August 2011

Asbri secures planning permission for 38 flats in Cardiff

The Planning Committee of Cardiff Council has resolved to grant planning permission for a 38 unit development of flats at 158-164 Newport Road in Roath, Cardiff. The development, submitted and managed on behalf of Linc Cymru Housing Association was approved subject to the signing of a legal agreement and came about after a period of successful negotiation between Asbri Planning and the Local Authority. The development includes 24 two-bed units and 14 one-bed units delivered in a design by Willdig Lammie architects that steps down away from Newport Road such that is assimilates with the existing built environment that continues to the rear of the site along Priest Road.

19th August 2011

Asbri secures planning permission for major secondary school development in Cardiff

A planning application for a 1450 pupil secondary school to be developed in Llanedeyrn, Cardiff was approved unanimously at Planning Committee on Wednesday 17th August 2011. The new St Teilo’s Church in Wales High School was designed by Austin-Smith:Lord architects and is being project managed by Mott MacDonald on behalf of Cardiff Council. The development will see the existing St Teilo’s High School move from its current site and replace the soon to be closed Llanedeyrn High School.

The planning application was delivered to a standard that earned praise from the Local Authority and was reported to Committee as a “positive use of a site for the community” due to the links that will be forged with existing sports and social clubs once the development is completed. A series of successful public consultation events were also lauded at the Committee Meeting as a “great example of community involvement”.

The high quality design and the sustainable building method drew acclaim from both the Local Authority and supportive members of the public, whilst the way in which the project team led by Asbri Planning consulted with the Planning Department and Council consultees was also deemed to be particularly successful. Asbri Planning’s continuous regular contact with the Planning department meant that any issues that arose during the planning period were swiftly overcome and it is this established rapport with Local Authorities that aids in ensuring that Asbri continue to deliver consents on behalf of clients on a wide range of schemes throughout Wales and beyond.

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2nd August 2011

Asbri secures planning and listed building consent in Aberystwyth

Asbri Planning has todady been notified that an application on behalf of Mr. Geraint Dafis for the conversion of a Grade II* listed building into a basement flat and dwelling above, has been successful.

Consent was requested to make sympathetic alterations to 5 Laura Place - a building considered to have considerable group value by Cadw - such that it can accommodate residential sub-division. The building is a large dwelling house, which the landowner has had considerable difficulty in letting due to its size. The changes will allow the building to offer residential accommodation that more closely marries with the local housing demand, such that it is beneficially utilised rather than remaining vacant.

 

19th July 2011

Asbri secures  Footpath Diversion Order for site in Llanfihangel Crucorney, Mid Wales

“Asbri Planning’s input has resulted in a Footpath Diversion Order being made at a site in Llanfihangel Crucorney, Monmouthshire that is to be developed by Melin Homes. The diversion of the footpath was a condition on the planning consent for 8 no. affordable homes and the footpath application, made by Asbri, was reported to the Planning Inspectorate due to objections being lodged against it. Asbri successfully argued that the objections were unfounded and the Inspector thereafter made the Order and dismissed the objections”


13th July 2011

Asbri secures planning permission for Brook Street Pottery, Hay-on-Wye

“Asbri Planning have secured planning permission for the refurbishment and extension of Brook Street Pottery, Hay-on-Wye to provide 2 smaller retail/workshop units and a 2-bedroom flat at the first floor. The development at the edge of the town centre will allow the owner to live and work on the same site. Due to the site constraints, the development did not include any on-site car parking which led to objections from the Highways Authority. However, Asbri were successful in persuading the National Park Authority to ignore the Highways objection and grant planning permission. Architectural support was provided by Designcell Architects”.


6th July 2011

Asbri Planning secure resolution to grant for 40 family homes in Rhiwderin, Newport.

Asbri Planning today secured a resolution to grant a reserved matters consent for 40 dwellings in the village of Rhiwderin, near Newport. The application, which was submitted on behalf of Taylor Wimpey Ltd, was considered favourably by Newport City Council’s Development Management Committee despite local opposition. Taylor Wimpey took over in the site following the grant of outline planning permission for residential development on appeal in 2010. Asbri Planning assisted in negotiation with the LPA both prior to the submission of the reserved matters application and during the life of the application to ensure a favourable and timely recommendation from officers.


29th June 2011

Asbri secures planning permission for Charles Church at former Venosa Trading Estate, Caerphilly

Asbri have secured planning permission for Charles Church East Wales for 116 dwellings on the Former Venosa Trading Estate, Bedwas Road, Caerphilly. The application site comprised a derelict industrial estate, part of the Virginia Park Golf Course and a former municipal refuse tip. The site presented a number of challenges including site contamination, access issues and air quality. The development also required the re-design of the golf course to facilitate the development. 

16th June 2011

  

Asbri secures planning permission for new purpose-built medical centre and pharmacy

 

A S106 agreement has been signed to allow the release of planning permission for a purpose built medical centre and pharmacy at Bishop Street , Grangetown, Cardiff . The centre, developed by MedicX, a leading developer of healthcare premises in the UK , will replace an existing practice on Corporation Road with 1,432m2 of accommodation over 2 storeys arranged around a double height waiting area and central light well. Asbri’s involvement in the project from the outset comprised a planning review of five potential sites initially identified by MedicX, undertaking a public consultation exercise, extensive pre-application discussions with the LPA and the submission and negotiation of the application to a decision, and finally, the discharge of pre-commencement planning conditions. Work is expected to begin on the centre in July.

 

The medical centre development necessitates the demolition of the existing St Patricks Church Hall. In parallel with securing permission for the medical centre, on behalf of the Archdiocese of Cardiff, Asbri secured permission for a 200 m2 new build Church Hall in the grounds of St Patricks Church.


15th June 2011

CCHA obtain planning permission for housing

In securing permission for the demolition and re-building of mid terrace housing in Metal Street, Splott,  Cardiff for Cardiff Community Housing Association, Asbri’s expertise in the Code for Sustainable Homes also secured an exemption from the requirements of Technical Advice Note 22 – Planning for Sustainable Buildings which requires that all dwellings be building to Code for Sustainable Homes Level 3+. The technical constraints of the site made it very difficult to achieve CSH 3+and Asbri successfully argued with the LPA that an exemption was appropriate.


24th May 2011

Asbri secure consent for 168 residential units in Pembrokeshire.

The Planning Committee of Pembrokeshire County Council has resolved to grant planning permission of a 168 unit development at Dale Road, Milford Haven.  Acting on behalf of Persimmon Homes West Wales, Asbri has secured consent for the residential development subject to the signing of a Section 106 Agreement relating to the provision of affordable housing and a contribution towards highways improvements.  This consent has been agreed alongside a tandem application also submitted by Asbri, to allow for a temporary borrow pit to be located to the north of the site so as to facilitate necessary cut and fill works. 

As part of the approval, Persimmon Homes West Wales has agreed to dedicate the land that is to be temporarily occupied by the borrow pit to be developed thereafter to accommodate affordable housing, thereby reinforcing their intention to help provide local housing for all.

The planning applications have been the subject of intense dialogue and discussions with officers of the local authority and have been brought forward with the full cooperation of stakeholders. 


19th May 2011

Asbri secures delivery of high profile Renewable Energy Scheme

Asbri Planning has obtained planning consent for the National Botanic Garden of Wales (NBGW) to install Phase 1 of a planned programme of solar photovoltaic installations at their site in Llanarthne, Carmarthenshire. 

The application was presented to members of Carmarthenshire County Council’s planning committee on Tuesday 10th May, and members voted unanimously to grant planning consent subject to planning conditions.   Consent was issued within 5 weeks of submission.  The application was prepared and submitted within an extremely tight timescale so as to ensure the completion of the development accords with the Government’s Feed in Tariff regime.  In order to achieve this favourable outcome, Asbri planners worked closely with Council Planning Officers and members of the development team and are now in the process of discharging planning conditions.


21st April 2011

David Evans Agricultural Ltd obtains consent for a new machinery store building

Asbri Planning have been advising David Evans Agricultural Ltd over the last eighteen months to secure permission for numerous new developments at the Agricultural Machinery & Golf Course Maintenance Centre at Walterston, Llancarfan. The latest permission is for a new machinery store building. Asbri prepared a comprehensive Design & Access Statement to support the application.


20th April 2011

Torfaen CBC resolve to grant planning permission for residential development at Rifle Street, Blaenavon

Asbri Planning have secured outline planning permission for residential development at Rifle Street, Blaenavon for R E Phillips & Partners. The site is located within the Blaenavon World Heritage Site; thus a robust and comprehensive planning application submission was required to assess the impact of the development on the World Heritage Site. Asbri were supported by architects, Willdig Lammie Partnership Limited and Anthony Jellard Associates. t for a new machinery store building


19th April 2011

New farm access onto A487(T) granted at Penparc, Cardigan

Asbri Planning has been advising Marc Davies, of Crugmor Farm, Penparc, in relation to numerous planning issues over the last two years. The latest permission to be granted by Ceredigion County Council relates to a new access onto the A487 trunk road. LVW Highways provided transportation expertise to support the application.


15th April 2011

Asbri Planning helps to secure planning permission at The Retreat, Llandaf, Cardiff

Asbri Planning helped Doublet Property Services to secure planning permission for 20 no. apartments at “The Retreat”, Llandaf.

Advice was given to prepare an alternative scheme, given the original scheme was not acceptable to Cardiff City Planning Committee.  The amended scheme found favour with the same Committee in April, resulting in permission being granted.  Asbri Planning worked very closely with David Preece Architectural Consultancy.  Robin Williams spoke in support of the application at Planning Committee on behalf of the clients.


14th April 2011

Hendre Group secure planning permission for 42 flat ExtraCare development at Theatre Royal, Barry

Asbri Planning, together with Pentan Architects and Acstro (Transportation Consultants), have secured planning permission for an ExtraCare development to provide 42 flats and associated communal and ancillary space at the Theatre Royal site in Barry.  The scheme involves the demolition of the former Theatre Royal building.  Asbri Planning co-ordinated the development team and prepared the planning application submission, liaising with the Vale of Glamorgan Planning Department.  Asbri also negotiated the Section 106 Agreement on behalf of Hafod Care.  This consent represents another scheme that Asbri Planning has achieved for the Hendre Group.

14th April 2011

Certificate of Lawful Development issued for Highfield, Llangollen (agricultural workers condition)

Asbri Planning has been successful in securing the granting of a Certificate of Lawful Development for the applicants who had been occupying the property, at Highfield, Llangollen, unlawfully for over 30 years.

The dwelling was subject to a restrictive condition for occupiers to be solely working in agriculture.  In order to secure the granting of the Certificate, Asbri Planning presented a robust evidence case to Denbighshire County Council to prove that the applicants had not been employed in agriculture for over 10 years.  The evidence included signed statutory declarations, written statements, factual employment records and land ownership records.

 

12th April 2011

Asbri secures consent for farm shop extension  in the Gower

Asbri Planning has secured consent for an extension to farm shop premises and operations of a local West Wales enterprise.  The business is based on an existing farm holding in the South of the Gower Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), which benefits from an existing shop premises to sell produce grown organically on the farm.  Consent provides for a notable, yet sympathetic extension to these premises to support the planned expansion and intensification of activities whilst remaining organic in nature.  This positive outcome has followed significant dialogue and negotiation with the case officer so as to ensure that the proposal retained the support of officers.


5th April 2011

£38 million extension to Bronglais Hospital, Aberystwyth gains planning approval

Reserved Matters Approval has been secured by Asbri Planning for a £38 million extension to Bronglais Hospital, on behalf of Hywel Dda Local Health Board and Laing O’Rourke. The extension will accommodate much-needed improved A & E facility, and new surgical and treatment wards. The approval follows on from Asbri Planning securing an Outline Planning Permission for the extension and a Park & Ride Car Park at Clarach Road in 2010. The architects for the scheme was BDP (Birmingham office) whilst Mace were the project managers.

Change of use for former Vulcan Arms Public House, Doldowlod

Asbri Planning have secured planning permission for Heart of Wales Properties Ltd for the change of use of the former Vulcan Arms Public House, Doldowlod, Mid Wales to holiday accommodation. Asbri had to provide robust details of the marketing undertaken, the viability of the public house and the tourism benefits of the development to convince the Local Planning Authority that the loss of the community use was acceptable. Following successful pre-application consultation with local Councillors, the application was determined under delegated powers.


1st April 2011

Asbri Planning instructed by Aberystwyth University to submit outline planning application for 1000 unit accommodation

Asbri Planning has been instructed by Aberystwyth University to apply for outline planning permission for 1000 unit student accommodation at Penglais Farm.The application will be submitted during May 2011.Asbri will be supported by Waterman Group (drainage), Soltys Brewster (landscaping assessment), GGAT (archaeology), Asbri Transport and Soltys Brewster Ecology.The application process will run in tandem with the University procurement process to appoint a development partner.

1st April 2011

Asbri secures planning permission for 67 units for Taylor Wimpey at Barry

Asbri Planning secure planning permission for Taylor Wimpey for 67 no. dwellings at Pencoedtre, Barry. The scheme includes 47 no. general housing, comprising of 4 no. 5-bed, 34 no. 4-bed and 9 no. 3-bed properties together with 20 no. affordable housing units. The development team included Hammonds Architectural and Tirlun Associates. Asbri have been instructed to formally discharge the conditions imposed on the permission.


16th March 2011

Successful appeal for Asbri Planning

Asbri Planning has succeeded in winning an appeal against an unauthorised extension to the rear of a letting agency at 91 Wyverne Road, Cardiff.

A previous planning application for a two-storey rear extension to provide additional office and residential accommodation was allowed in 2007.However, the subsequent development which took place did not conform to the original plans.

Despite the client attempting to submit revised plans, in two separate planning applications, in order to regularise the situation and to replace the 2-storey flat roof which was constructed with pitched roof options, both applications were refused by the Council.

The allowed appeal confirmed that the Local Planning Authority acted unreasonably and, through the efforts of Asbri Planning, common sense eventually prevailed.


9th March 2011
Planning Permission Secured for Significant Swansea-Based Manufacturing Employer

Asbri Planning has secured planning consent for Morganite Electrical Carbon Ltd,(http://www.morganamt.com/gb/Home.htm)  to enable the expansion of existing manufacturing operations at their site in the Swansea Enterprise Park. Consent has been achieved in a timely manner and without the need for the application to be considered at Planning Committee.

The business has seen significant growth and during late 2010 Morgan AM&T identified the opportunity for the transfer of ‘materials’ manufacturing from India, with the company deciding that investment in additional kiln capacity at the Swansea site was the preferred option. The planning consent now obtained for this additional kiln capacity and associated stack will not only help to safeguard the jobs of the circa 300 persons employed at the site, but will also allow for potential future expansion and thus significantly benefit the local economy.


22nd February 2011
Asbri secure planning for 50 unit residential development at prestigious West Wales location

Asbri Planning have secured planning permission for Charles Church West Wales for a 50 unit residential development located within the town of Narberth in Pembrokeshire. The scheme comprises a mixture of housing types and styles and will see the introduction of 10 no. affordable units into the local community. It has been the subject of extensive pre-application discussion with Council Officers and other key stakeholders, and management of the application process saw it progress to determination in a timely fashion. A resolution to grant planning consent was passed at the Council’s Planning Committee on 5th October last year and, following the signing of the Section 106 Agreement, the consent was last week issued. The process of discharging planning conditions is progressing in earnest and construction works will commence as soon as possible thereafter.


18th February 2011

Asbri secure planning for 13-unit short-term family accommodation facility

Asbri Planning have secured planning permission for United Welsh Housing Association for a 13 unit short-term family accommodation facility to be operated by Caerphilly CBC along with 16 residential comprising a mix of flats and family houses on the former Encon Engineering Works, Caerphilly. The application was subject to extensive pre-application discussion with Council Officers, and a public consultation exercise resulting in a timely approval.


17th February 2011
Asbri secure planning permission on appeal for residential flat scheme in Swansea

Asbri Planning, acting on behalf of Grwp Gwalia Housing Association, have secured planning permission via an appeal to demolish St Marks Church in Waun Wen in Swansea to redevelop the site to provide 13 self contained residential flats, seven one bedroom and six two bedroom as well as 14 under croft parking spaces. The appeal against the refusal by the City & County of Swansea was successfully achieved within a period of 13 weeks from being lodged, despite the submission of detailed objections from a number of local residents and businesses.


15th February 2011

Asbri Planning secure 30 day consent for controversial hostel

Asbri Planning, acting on behalf of Hafod Housing Association, have secured planning permission for a three storey, 16 bed homeless hostel, just 30 days after submission. The swift consent was achieved through early engagement with Bridgend County Borough Council prior to the submission of the application and close liaison with the case officer during the application process. Despite the submission of a petition of objection of 110 signatories the application was reported to Planning Committee within 27 days of submission where members agreed to support the officer’s recommendation to grant planning permission for the scheme.

Dafydd Cantwell of Hendre, who were acting on behalf of Hafod for the application said: “A cracking result and the timescale must be a record!... Your efforts are appreciated by Hendre and our client.”




14th February 2011

Asbri successfully promote sites for 850 new homes.  

The long-awaited Inspector’s Report on the outcome of Examination Procedures on the Rhondda Cynon Taf Local Development Plan has now been published.

The Inspector has recommended the inclusion of 700 dwellings at Trane Farm, Tonyrefail and 150 dwellings at The Meadows, Coed Ely.

Absri Planning were involved with both sites throughout the Plan process and co-ordinated supporting evidence which addressed objections by local residents (The Meadows) and The Countryside Council for Wales (Trane Farm).

The presentation of such evidence at the Examination hearings was instrumental in convincing the Inspector that the allocation of the sites was based on sound principles and that any negative impacts of the developments would be mitigated.

Asbri Planning will now be involved in preparing the submission of planning applications for both sites.




25th January 2011

Asbri Planning submit refreshed Outline Planning Application for 1200 houses at South Sebastopol, Cwmbran

Asbri Planning have submitted a refreshed outline planning application for 1200 units on behalf of the South Sebastopol Consortium (that includes WAG, Barratt Homes and Taylor Wimpey). The application is supported by an Environmental Statement (prepared by Waterman Group), Development Brief & Design and Access Statement and Masterplan (Pad Design), Strategic Landscaping Plan (Soltys Brewster) and a Management Plan (Asbri Planning). The site is allocated for development in the Torfaen Local Plan and draft versions of the Torfaen LDP. The Masterplan for the site has been produced on the back of 10 months of gathering, assessment and collation of technical information. Details of the application can be viewed at County Hall Cwmbran.




20th January 2011

"Stradey success for Cardiff planning firm"
Asbri Planning, together with Miss Morag Ellis QC, on behalf of Taylor Wimpey, successfully overturned Welsh Assembly Government's request to "call in" the Reserved Matters application for 355 dwellings at Stradey Park, Llanelli.  As a consequence, WAG have withdrawn the Article 14 direction issued to Carmarthenshire County Council. 

This is a significant result for the Taylor Wimpey team, as there are very few examples of where WAG have reversed their decisin to "call in" an application.

Stradey


16th December 2010

Asbri Planning secures planning appeal win for Bellway Homes for a scheme of 60 dwellings on the site of the former Hurran’s Garden Centre, Langstone, Newport .  

Asbri Planning led a technical team that included drainage, highways and design specialists in the co-ordination of the appeal submission which was heard by informal hearing. The team successfully argued away the reasons for refusal which centred on drainage capacity, highway safety and design character and density to gain condition planning permission. In doing so, Asbri Planning convinced the Planning Inspector that a number of the conditions suggested by the Local Planning Authority were unnecessary, thereby resulting in a ‘cleaner’ planning consent.




15th December 2010

Asbri Planning helps Coedbach Action Team to secure the dismissal of a S78 Appeal for a Biomass scheme at Kings Dock Swansea.

 

'Asbri Planning was a key member of the Coedbach Action Team led by Richard Kimlin of Counsel and Kevin Thomas of Morgan La Roche in objecting to a S78 Appeal for a new Biomass Plant at Kings Dock, Swansea. The Public Inquiry held in July and October 2010 sat for 16 days. Robin Williams was instructed to provide expert planning evidence on behalf of CAT. Following the issuing of the decision, Robin Cammish,  Chairman of CAT, stated 'Please also thank for us all of those members of your teams that worked on our behalf in the background. There is a real buzz when you work as part of a high performing team ....'


Kings_Dock_Swansea



10th December 2010

Asbri secures planning permission for high profile dwelling in Pembrokeshire

Asbri Planning have won an appeal to retain and complete a partially-built dwelling known as ‘Bettws Newydd’ at The Parrog, Newport within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park . The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority refused planning permission for the dwelling as built and issued an Enforcement Notice requiring the demolition of the dwelling earlier this year. The appeal, which has received considerable publicity, was considered at a Public Inquiry in October where Asbri Planning and the team of consultants argued that the dwelling should be retained and completed. In issuing his decision (see link below) the Inspector agreed that, despite the proposal’s conflict with LDP policy, planning permission should be granted for the dwelling

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November 2010
South Sebastopol, Cwmbran
Asbri are currently working with Taylor Wimpey, Barratt and Welsh Assembly Government on an exciting new urban expansion development of an allocated residential site at South Sebastopol, providing around 1200 new homes. Public consultations have recently taken place in the surrounding wards.

Local Development Plans
Asbri have more experience than any other consultants on the new Local Developments Plans in Wales. New ‘candidate sites’ are being invited in Cardiff and Swansea and Brecon Beacons want views on their Deposit Plan (up to Christmas). A raft of other local authorities will follow in the New Year. Opportunities for promoting sites for development will be lost if not put in during set periods. We will gladly provide free and honest advice initially – just contact Keith Warren, our development plans guru.

Code for Sustainable Homes
A new Code for Sustainable Homes technical guide is available. Please see attached link.

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October 2010
One of our Associate Directors, Barrie, has recently completed a long-distance charity bike ride from Holyhead to Chepstow with his 10-year old son, Jak. This was in aid of The Bracken Trust. Please visit the link below for his blog.

(http://www.justgiving.com/Baz-and-Jak-do-wales)





 

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