The latest meeting of Kilgetty, Begelly Community Council (KBCC) took place at at Kilgetty-Begelly Community Centre last Thursday.

Ahead of the meeting, KBCC met with Amroth Community Council (ACC) to discuss the proposed major developments at Heritage Park, Stepaside. The majority of the proposed development lies within KBCC’s area, although most of the local residents affected by any development live within the ACC area. KBCC and ACC had received a number of representations from local residents about the proposed developments, following a recent pre-planning application consultation. KBCC and ACC agreed to keep in touch and liaise accordingly should a full planning application be submitted.

The latest news and other main items discussed by Full council were:

• At KBCC’s request, Pembrokeshire County Council (PCC) is reviewing road safety in Sardis Road, Kilgetty, following recent tree surgery. Installation of verge markers is to be considered. Dyfed-Powys Police had also committed to review the location.

• PCC has confirmed that developers of the site behind Stepaside School do not have permission to use St. Mary’s Place, Kilgetty, for access to the site.

• KBCC has agreed on the provision of new festive lighting in Kilgetty at Christmas 2019.

• Discussions are continuing with PCC about the installation of traffic calming measures in the rural parts of Ryelands Lane, Kilgetty, near to Ryelands Caravan Park. However, vehicle actuated speed signs have been ruled out.

• KBCC will discuss the provision of some picnic benches and seating in Miners’ Field, Kilgetty, at its April meeting.

• Illegal parking outside the Co-operative Store continues to be monitored. KBCC has asked PCC for data for monthly ticketing of offending motorists.

• KBCC’s sub-committee looking at provision of new play equipment in Kilgetty and Begelly Play Areas, will be reporting back to KBCC’s full council meeting in April, following a visit by an equipment provider. Remedial work to existing equipment, highlighted in the recent annual inspections for both play areas, will also be considered by the sub-committee.

• Dyfed-Powys Police surgeries continue to be held in the Community Centre, Kilgetty, on the second Thursday of each month between 10 am and 12 noon. Some KBCC councillors would also attend these surgeries to answer any questions and to listen to matters of concern from local residents.

Planning

KBCC considered the following planning applications and after discussion made the following recommendations to Pembrokeshire County Council:

A One Planet development to include a dwelling house, a timber store, a workshop, an animal barn, an existing shed and two polytunnels at Meadow Woods, Reynalton. Approval recommended.

Variation of condition 2 of outline planning permission ref: 09/0840/PA to allow a minor amendment to the approved plans (condition 1 of supplemental reserved matters consent ref: 14/0657/PA that defines the approved plans) at Plot 6, Maes Elwyn John, Reynalton. Approval recommended.

Single storey side, rear and front extensions to provide habitable living accommodation, storage and garage space. New hard surfacing to front driveway at Leigh, New Road, Begelly. Approval recommended.

Removal of condition 3 (confirmation of diversion order for public right of way) of planning permission 17/0197/PA (extension to existing touring caravan/camping site to create a total of 36 pitches, the provision of a touring caravan storage area and new site facilities building) at Buttles Caravan Park, New Road, Begelly. Approval recommended.

Enlarging area of caravan site, erection of ‘Meet and Greet’ building, children’s play area, new roads and landscaping (resubmission of 18/0613/PA) at Ryelands Caravan Park, Ryelands Lane, Kilgetty. Approval recommended. However, council expressed concerns about road traffic safety issues at this location which is at a rural, narrow part of Ryelands Lane and asked PCC Highways to look at this location carefully when commenting on the application.

County Councillor’s Report

County Clr. David Pugh provided the following report:

• Clr. Pugh had attended a recent presentation by Pembrokeshire Community Land Trust. The meeting provided information on the setting up of community land trusts for the provision of affordable housing, owned by the local community, for local people on low or average incomes. Two examples, in Solva and St Davids. were highlighted.

• An update on funding available from PCC for ‘Eco Champions’ in local areas was provided. Matt Bond at PCC was the contact officer.

• PCC had now provided details of future surface dressing of roads in the county, including in KBCC’s area. Work commences later in the spring.

• A recent Local Development Plan 2 (LDP 2) seminar had highlighted that 55 additional candidate sites had been submitted to PCC for consideration. One small site in Kilgetty is to be considered (near to Ivy Chimney Lane). The Welsh Government had also commented on LDP 2 work, including a request for papers and amendments to include the Welsh language. A statutory consultation on candidate sites will begin later in the spring. The deposit plan will be presented to PCC’s cabinet in December 2019.

Next Meeting

The next meeting of KBCC is scheduled to take place on Thursday, April 11, at Kilgetty-Begelly Community Centre, commencing at 7 pm. A 15-minute public participation session is always scheduled prior to the start of full council meetings.

Copies of the approved minutes of KBCC meetings can be viewed by contacting the clerk, Ian Morris, on 01834 450512. Minutes of previous meetings can also be accessed via the website www.pembstcc.co.uk