Permission to create new holiday lodges refused

Powys County Council has refused planning permission for a proposal to install two holiday pods near Tregynon, citing significant concerns over highway safety and insufficient drainage information.

The decision affects land adjacent to Oak Side in New Mills, where some work on the site had already begun without formal approval.

The application by Mr. A. Dyas included the siting of two holiday pods, the removal of a stable block, construction of a storage building, installation of a drainage system, and access alterations. Despite revisions, including reducing the number of pods from three to two, the council deemed the plans insufficient to meet planning requirements.

Tregynon Community Council opposed the plans, describing the development as an overuse of a confined site. In meetings held in September and October, they outlined concerns concerning overdevelopment, drainage issues and highway safety.

Local county councillor, John Yeomans supported the community’s objections, highlighting highway safety concerns and the site’s unsuitability. Despite revisions to the application, he maintained his objection, insisting the plans did not adequately address local concerns.

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) expressed reservations over the drainage strategy, pointing out that insufficient information had been provided about the proposed foul drainage system.

The Powys Highways Authority opposed the plans, stating that improvements required for road safety could not be achieved as the applicant lacked control over the necessary road frontage.

Public objections echoed these concerns, adding that the site was unsuitable due to its size and proximity to neighboring properties. Concerns were also raised about the premature works undertaken on the site without permission.

The planning case officer, Kate Bowen, concluded that while some issues could be mitigated through conditions, the key concerns around highway safety and foul drainage remained unresolved. Their report emphasized that insufficient information had been provided to ensure compliance with local and national planning policies.

“The impact upon highway safety and the submission of insufficient information in relation to the proposed foul drainage have not been adequately addressed,” the report concluded, recommending refusal of the application.

It's now not known what will happen to the shed already errected without planning permission.