Resident Mr Ryan Ennis and planning consultant Mr Gerald Bain met with Amroth Community Council to discuss Councillors concerns about access to Tenby Tourers and the safety of the A477 in respect of resubmitting a planning application for Tenby Tourers in Llanteg. Mr Blain outlined their plans.

Councillors explained their concerns about road safety on the A477.

A discussion took place and it was agreed that Mr Blain would speak to the Trunk Road Agency about making possible road improvements that would allow safer access to the site.

Matters arising from

previous minutes

Educational Charity of David Rees - It was suggested that a clear pencil case with contents or scientific calculator would be of value to Amroth students on their transfer to secondary education. Agreed; It was agreed to purchase a good quality scientific calculator

Update from PCC on parking changes/prevention on Amroth front to limit obstructions - The spaces to be marked near the New Inn are informal and have already been added to the works programme. The changes in the area by the shops, for additional disabled spaces, a loading bay and a change in the seaward side double yellow lines, from seasonal to operate all year round, will require advertising to see if there are any objections to these proposals. If the measures are unopposed then a revised Traffic Order can be made. These legal processes must be followed to allow future enforcement of the changes and so any changes are unlikely before late summer.

Cllr Pauline Davies gave a presentation on the Clean Sea’s project to the judges of the One Voice Wales Environmental Awards at their conference on the March 28. She was successful and The Clean Sea’s Project won the Award against stiff competition. Press releases have been sent to the local and national press.

The comment about maintenance issues at Heritage Park were forwarded to K/BCC. K/BCC Cllr Diane Lockley and Cllr Janet Ward visited the site and spoke to staff about the issues and requested that action be taken to improve safety.

Cllr Davies applied to the transport division of Welsh Government for brown tourist signs on the A477 for Amroth. Their reply set out the criteria needed for the approval of brown signs which included a genuine traffic management need, remoteness of the attraction/facilities and if directional signing to Amroth were not in place. They would, however, consider applications for individual tourist attractions in and around Amroth.

Agreed - Cllr Davies, with support from Cllr. Tony Baron, will draft a letter to Tegryn Jones at PCNPA asking for their support to apply for a brown tourist sign for the start of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path in Amroth.

Angela Burns AM has written to Ken Skates AM on behalf of ACC asking for improved safety measures on the A477 through Llanteg.

County Councillor’s Report

Cllr. Baron reported that the EU LEADER Fund were still inviting applications from community groups. Agreed; Following discussion, a proposal was agreed to apply for an additional, permanent sign for Bertie with a fuller explanation of the environmental impact of plastic in the sea.

Applications are also invited for the Enhancing Pembrokeshire Grant via PCC.

Cllr Baron reported that he was still receiving concerned comments from residents living close to Heritage Park about the proposed expansion. A formal planning application has not been received as yet. PCC are investigating that the terms of the lease between PCC and the owners of Heritage Park are being complied with.

Cllr Baron has recently visited Greenhill School in Tenby and expressed his regard for the positive improvements being made.

Planning

18/1185/PA; 19 Summerhill, Stepaside, SA67 8LX. Proposal; Rear two-story extension (Conditionally approved).

18/1139/PA Ruel Walls, Llanteg. SA67 8PU. Proposal: Alterations and extension (Conditionally approved).

NP/19/0177/S73 Little Whiteleys, Cliffe Road, Wisemans Bridge, Narberth. SA67 8NU. Variation of condition no 2 of application NP/17/0394/FUL. Original Proposal; Demolition of existing porch, part of first floor walls and roofs. Provide new roofs with glazed wall below and first floor rear extension to provide upside down living accommodation. In addition, provide new first floor balcony and associated external works.

Condition(s) to be removed or changed: Rationalisation of construction using lightweight sustainable materials, reducing embodied energy and load on foundations - section 73 application

Condition to be varied: Replace proposed drawing sheet numbers ending with 53 003, 101, 102, 201, 301 & 302 with 55 003, 101, 102, 201to206, and 301 dated 26.03.2019 (No Objection).

NP/19/0188/FUL Moranedd, Amroth, Narberth, SA67 8NG. Proposal; Installation of external cladding, glass balustrades and new windows and doors (No Objection).

Correspondence

Councillor Alan Davies has resigned for personal reasons, after serving over 30 years on Amroth Community Council. Councillors expressed their very grateful thanks to Cllr. Davies for his long service to the community.

The Finance Committee of the National Assembly for Wales is seeking information to inform its enquiry on consideration of proposals to amend the Public Audit (Wales) Act 2013 More information on the inquiry, including the terms of reference and how to respond is included in the consultation letter (PDF, 118KB). The consultation closes on May 3, 2019.

Following a very interesting and well attended talk in Amroth Parish Hall on Exercise Jantzen, ACC donated £100 to the History Shed Experience CIC. They have written to express their very grateful thanks.

Following correspondence about Exercise Jantzen, Jill Simpson from PCNPA wrote to say that they would be updating the information board in the car park which currently displays outdated information.

Planning Officers’ Society for Wales (POSW) town and community council survey

POSW is always looking for ways to help Local Planning Authorities provide a quality service and to do this, undertake an annual survey of customers of the planning service (i.e. members of the public and local/national agents) that have received decisions on planning applications in the previous year. The information gathered in these surveys has helped LPAs to understand the experiences of their customers, and to identify areas of good and bad performance. This information has fed directly into Annual Performance Reports delivered to the Welsh Government.

The survey can be accessed at http://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/POSW19

Councils within a Local Authority and National Park are asked to complete a survey for each organisation. Comments can be made anonymously by 10th May 2019.

Local Development Plan 2

Additional Candidate Sites Consultation : 10 April – 06 June 2019 (477 and 486)

 The Local Development Plan sets out a framework for determining planning applications and directing new growth in Pembrokeshire (excluding the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park).  The Council is working on a replacement plan and this consultation will help influence the final LDP’s content.

The Council is undertaking a seven-week consultation on the additional candidate sites that were received between 17 December 2018 and 04 February 2019. 

Only a small proportion of the entire Candidate Site Register will be selected for inclusion in the Deposit Plan based on the candidate site assessment methodology.

More information about these documents and the replacement Local Development Plan process can be viewed on the PCC website https://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/local-development-plan-review/candidate-sites.  Paper copies can be viewed at County Hall, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire libraries and contact centres within the County.

 Comments on the consultation should be made using the additional candidate site comment form and returned to [email protected] or Development Plans, Pembrokeshire County Council, County Hall, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, SA61 1TP.

ACC have been invited by OVW to present the Clean Sea’s Project to delegates on the 10th July at the Innovative Practice Conference as part of a group session; highlighting how similar good practice might be undertaken within other Councils.  

Review of Environmental Policy

Cllr Mark Harvey drafted an Environmental Policy for ACC. Councillors read through and discussed the points included in the policy. The Policy was unanimously adopted.

Update on Exercise Jantzen

The focus recently has been drafting the expression of interest for the Enhancing Pembrokeshire Grant scheme. Cllr Harvey explained the main points to be proved including community support for the project and how it will positively impact the community such as encouraging more visitors to make use of the facilities in Amroth and encouraging more interest in local history, especially among children. Councillors thanked Cllr Harvey for his work to date.

Report by Amroth and District

Community Association

Bingo started again on April 5 – ADCA are urgently looking for a new volunteer bingo caller. Following an inspection by the Big Lottery, ADCA were commended on the progress made at the hall over the last ten years.

Report by Llanteg Village Hall Committee

The Hall is very well used. Gardening club is very popular with recent visits to Stackpole and Colby gardens.

A craft afternoon is being organised on 22nd September at which local people can display their crafts in the hall.

Ludchurch show will take place on Friday 2nd August and is to be held in Llanteg Hall.

The art classes are going extremely well and there is a display of the art in the main hall.

Monthly Police meeting

There is continued concern about oil tank thefts in the area. Residents are urged to secure tanks.

Scams continue to be a problem. One alleging to be from HMRC and threatening serious legal consequences and one saying they are from PCC offering a refund on Council tax.

67 motorcyclists have been killed or injured in Pembrokeshire in recent years.

Bicycles are being stolen locally

Forged £50 and £20 notes are circulating.

Police expect to be busier this year because of Brexit issues and more visitors to the area.

Any other or

Urgent Business

The tip at Whitland has introduced a requirement to prove residency in Carmarthenshire. This will affect any residents using the tip. All black bags will be checked, and any recycling materials will need to be sorted there and then by person depositing the bag.

Someone has taken all the dog poo bags from one of the dispensers on the front. These bags are supplied by ACC for dog walkers who have forgotten to bring their own.

Cllr Roger Harries was thanked for organising and fixing a new village sign.

The next meeting will take place on Thursday, May 23 2019 at Amroth Parish Hall starting at 7 pm to include the AGM.