Council planning record

A small, purpose-built bat roost structure within the grounds of Llwyngoras

Llwyngoras, Felindre Farchog, Crymych, Pembrokeshire, SA41 3XW

A decision of Approved with Conditions was made on this application on 10 Apr 2026.Reference: NP/26/0070/FULPembrokeshire Coast National Park

Last published check: 2 Oct 2026, 16:03. Check the council record for more recent changes.

Application timeline

Council milestones and published deadlines. A deadline passing does not confirm a decision.

  1. Received date

    Published milestoneCouncil source
  2. Registration date

    Published milestoneCouncil source
  3. Site notice date

    Published milestoneCouncil source
  4. Site notice end date

    Past published deadline

    A published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.

    Council source
  5. Consultation expiry date

    Past published deadline

    A published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.

    Council source
  6. Statutory expiry date

    Past published deadline

    A published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.

    Council source
  7. Dispatch date

    Published milestoneCouncil source
  8. Decision date

    Published milestoneCouncil source
  9. Committee date

    Published milestoneCouncil source
  10. Decision due date

    Past published deadline

    A published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.

    Council source

Application summary

Status
A decision of Approved with Conditions was made on this application on 10 Apr 2026.
Application type
Full
Received
7 Feb 2026
Validated
Not published
Determination deadline
22 Apr 2026
Local authority
Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

Application overview

A small, purpose-built bat roost structure within the grounds of Llwyngoras

Proposal details

Reference
NP/26/0070/FUL
Alternative references
PP-14621346
Ward
St. Dogmaels, W05001485
Parish
Nevern
UPRN
10009876699

Sign in to view all collected council fields and recorded changes.

Sign in to view collected details

Application location

Llwyngoras, Felindre Farchog, Crymych, Pembrokeshire, SA41 3XW

This record has no verified map location.

Documents 10 of 10

DocumentPublishedAction
Application Form RedactedApplication forms10 Feb 2026View
APPROVED - Site PlanApproved Documents10 Feb 2026View
Biodiversity Conservation Supporting StatementSubmitted documents10 Feb 2026View
APPROVED - Green Infrastructure FormApproved Documents10 Feb 2026View
APPROVED - Bat Tower Elevations rec 26/2/26Approved Documents27 Feb 2026View
Consultee response - Rights of Way Officer 5/3/26Consultee response9 Mar 2026View
Consultee Response - PCNPA Planning Ecologist 31/03/2026Consultee response31 Mar 2026View
Consultee Response - Nevern Community Council 02/04/2026Consultee response7 Apr 2026View
Officer ReportOfficer Reports10 Apr 2026View
Decision NoticeDecision notice10 Apr 2026View

Documents open on the council website. Browse council documents if a link has changed.

Decision & conditions

Approved with Conditions
Decision Notice
Planning conditions
  1. The development shall begin not later than five years from the date of this decision. Reason: Required to be imposed pursuant to Section 91 (1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).
  2. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans and documents: • Bat Tower Elevations received 26/2/26 • Site Plan • Location Plan • Green Infrastructure Form Reason: In order to be clear on the approved scheme of development in the interests of protecting visual amenity and the special qualities of the National Park. Policy: Local Development Plan 2 – Policies 1 (National Park Purposes and Duty), 8 (Special Qualities), 14 (Conservation of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park) and 29 (Sustainable Design).
  3. In the first available planting seasons following approval, planting must be implemented according to the Green Infrastructure Statement (Green Infrastructure Form). Any existing plants retained; or new plants planted in accordance with the approved scheme which, within a period of 5 years after implementation of the approved development are removed, die, become diseased or damaged to such extent that, in the opinion of the Local Planning Authority, the function in relation to this planning approval is no longer delivered, shall be replaced with plants of similar size and specification. Any variations to the details of the documents and plans must only be undertaken after the proposed variations have been agreed in writing by the LPA. Reason: To prevent detrimental impact to trees, hedges and other landscape features which contribute to the amenity, landscape & biodiversity of the site and surrounding area. Local Development Plan 2 - Policies: 1 (National Park Purposes and Duty), 8 (Special Qualities), 14 (Conservation and enhancement of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park), 30 (Amenity), SPG 12 - Biodiversity, Technical Advice Note (TAN) 5: Nature Conservation and Planning (2009), Technical Advice Note (TAN) 10: Tree Preservation Orders (1997).
  4. Prior to the erection of any additional external lighting on the approved site a light mitigation strategy, including measures to reduce light spillage onto foraging habitats for bats shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To ensure that animal and plant species and habitats listed under the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 are adequately protected, and to protect and enhance the character and appearance of the site and its setting within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Policy: Local Development Plan 2 - Policies 1 (National Park Purposes and Duty), 8 (Special Qualities), 12 (Local Areas of Nature Conservation or Sites of Geological Interest), Policy 9 (Light Pollution) and 14 (Conservation of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park).
  5. The approved purpose-built bat structure shall be used solely for the roosting and protection of bats and shall not be used for any other purpose. The structure shall be retained in accordance with the approved details for the lifetime of the development. No alterations to the siting, design, external appearance, or use of the bat structure shall be carried out unless submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To protect the character and appearance of the building/land and its setting and the amenity and appearance of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Policy: Local Development Plan 2 - Policies 1 (National Park Purposes and Duty), 8 (Special Qualities) and 14 (Conservation of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park).
Related records

No related records were published in this section.

Understand this planning record

All planning guides
  • Understanding planning · 13 min read

    Planning application documents: what to read first

    Understand planning application documents, officer reports and decision notices. Use a reading checklist, document table and worked example to inspect a case.

  • Understanding planning · 13 min read

    Planning application statuses explained

    Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications. Compare status labels and find the documents explaining each outcome.

  • Understanding planning · 13 min read

    Planning permission drawings: how to read plans

    Read planning drawings, floor plans, elevations and sections. Use labelled diagrams, a drawing comparison table and revision checks to understand a proposal.