Formation of new farm access and track including translocation of hedge to the south and regrading of hedge to the north.

1. The development shall begin no later than five years from the date of this decision. Reason: To comply with the requirements of Section 91 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).
2. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans and documents: Loc1 Location Plan and Existing Layout, dated 08/08/2025 Pr02 Proposed Layout Plan, dated 08/08/2025 Green Infrastructure Statement, dated 7 August 2025 Reason: In the interests of amenity and to comply with the requirements of policy GN.1 of the Local Development Plan for Pembrokeshire (Adopted 28th February 2013).
3. Prior to first use of the development hereby permitted, the means of vehicular access shall be constructed in accordance with the approved plan, drawing no. Pr02 and shall thereafter be retained for access purposes only. Reason: In the interests of highway safety, and to accord with Policy GN.1 of the Local Development Plan for Pembrokeshire (adopted 28 February 2013).
4. Prior to first use of the development hereby permitted, the access shall be completed in accordance with the details shown in drawing no. Pr02, with the 2.4 metres x 120 metres visibility splays maintained free of any obstruction exceeding 0.6 metres in height and retained for as long as development remains in existence. Reason: In the interests of highway safety, and to accord with Policy GN.1 of the Local Development Plan for Pembrokeshire (adopted 28 February 2013).
5. Prior to first use of the proposed development hereby permitted, the access area shall be laid in surface bound material for a minimum distance of 12 metres behind the edge of the carriageway of the adopted highway in order to prevent material being dragged onto the public highway. Reason: In the interest of highway safety and the amenity of the area, and to accord with Policy GN.1 of the Local Development Plan for Pembrokeshire (adopted 28 February 2013).
6. Prior to first use, all surface water shall be trapped and disposed of so as not to flow onto any part of the adjoining public highway. Reason: In the interests of highway safety, and to accord with Policy GN.1 of the Local Development Plan for Pembrokeshire (adopted 28 February 2013).
7. The development hereby permitted shall take place in strict accordance with the recommendation set out in the Hedgerow Removal and Translocation - Working Methods (Appendix D), by Gould Ecology Ltd, dated June 2025. Reason: To accord with the duty to safeguard protected species in compliance with policies GN.1 and GN.37 of the Local Development for Pembrokeshire (Adopted 28th February 2013).
8. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the biodiversity enhancements and green infrastructure mitigation measures as detailed in the Green Infrastructure Statement, dated 7 August 2025, and illustrated on drawing no. pr02. The planting of the seven trees as shown on drawing no. Pr02 shall be carried out in the first planting season following first use or the substantial completion of the development, whichever is sooner and retained thereafter. Reason: To protect the wildlife and the ecological interests of the site, in accordance with policies GN.1 and GN.37 of the Local Development Plan for Pembrokeshire (adopted 28 February 2013).
9. Having regard to the details of the application proposals, and the relevant provisions of the Local Development Plan for Pembrokeshire (adopted 28 February 2013) as summarised below Policies SP 1, SP 16, GN.1, GN.2, GN.37 and GN.38 It is considered that subject to compliance with the conditions attached in this permission, the proposed development would be in accordance with the Development Plan. This informative is intended only to be a summary of the reasons for the granting of planning permission. For further details on the decision, please see the application report under the above reference.
10. This permission shall not be construed as granting rights to carry out works on, or over, land not within the ownership, or control, of the applicant.
11. You must obtain the prior written consent of the owner and occupier of any land upon which it is necessary for you to enter in order to construct, externally finish, decorate or in any other way carry out any works in connection with this development including future repairs/maintenance, or to obtain support from adjoining property. This permission does not authorise you to take such action without first obtaining this consent. Your attention is also drawn to the Access of Neighbouring Land Act 1992 and Party Wall Act 1996.
12. The developer is reminded it is an offence to allow materials to be carried from the site and deposited on or damage the highway from uncleaned wheels or badly loaded vehicles. The Highway Authority will seek, wherever possible, to recover any expenses incurred in clearing, cleaning or repairing highway surfaces and prosecute persistent offenders. (Highways Act 1980, Sections 131, 148 and 149).
13. The crossing of the Highway verge/footway requires further consent from the Highway Authority under Section 184 of the Highways Act 1980, and working in the Highway must be done by an approved contractor. The StreetCare team can be contacted via streetcare@pembrokeshire.gov.uk or 01437 7764551 for an updated list.
14. Section 59 of the Highways Act permits the Highway Authority to charge developers for damage caused by excessive weight and movements of vehicles to and from a site. The Highway Authority will pass on the cost of any excess repairs compared to the normal maintenance costs to the applicant/organisation responsible for the damage.

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