Creation of new access and blocking up of existing access as part of GI enhancement

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: 003. Access/Visibility Splay Plan, received 23/06/26 301 Rev J. Track Sections A-A and B-B, received 01/07/26 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. The native species planting is proposed along the existing hedge bank, which is to be blocked up, comprising hazel (20%), blackthorn (60%) and alder (20%) to reflect the existing hedgerow as shown in drawing 003. Access/Visibility Splay Plan, received 23/06/26 and detailed within the Green Infrastructure Statement shall be carried out in the first planting season following completion of the development, and any shrubs which die within a period of 3 years from the date of planting, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with another of a similar size and species. Reason: To protect and enhance biodiversity interests and to accord with Policies GN.1 and GN.37 of the Local Development Plan for Pembrokeshire (adopted 28 February 2013).
4. 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 SP1, SP16, GN1, GN2 and GN37 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. This Decision Notice grants planning permission. You are advised that it does not constitute approval under the Building Regulations.
8. 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 attached letter produced by the Highways Authority includes the application form, contractors list and explanatory notes.
9. 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).
10. 1 x bird or bat box shall be installed on a tree adjacent to the creation of the access. The bird or bat box shall be installed prior to the substantial completion of the development hereby permitted and retained thereafter. Reason: In order to comply with The Environment (Wales) Act 2016 to maintain and enhance biodiversity, in accordance with policies GN.1 and GN.37 of the Local Development Plan for Pembrokeshire (adopted 28 February 2013).
11. No development shall commence until details of a percolation test has been submitted to and agreed in writing by the local planning authority in order to confirm the suitability of ground conditions for the proposed method of surface water disposal. The scheme shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details prior to the first use of the development and retained for as long as the development exists. Reason: To ensure that a satisfactory means of drainage is provided, and to accord with policies GN.1 and GN.2 of the Local Development Plan for Pembrokeshire (adopted 28 February 2013).
12. The proposed access point is a vegetated area that has the potential to support protected species. Therefore, the following is recommended. Works are not to be undertaken to clear the vegetation of the proposed access between (1ST March and 1st September) to avoid the bird nesting season. Works are not to be undertaken to clear the vegetation of the proposed access between 30th October and 28th February to avoid the reptile/amphibian brumation period. Vegetation clearance is to be undertaken using handheld machinery (Strimmer’s/ brush cutters) and to be in a direction from the roadside into the field to allow any animals present the opportunity to disperse under their own accord. The vegetation is to be cut using a 2-phase approach, Phase 1, cut to no less than 150mm. Leave for a minimum of 24 hours Phase 2 cut to ground level and maintain in such a state until the works are completed.
13. Notwithstanding the submitted details, a construction specification including the depth of any excavation or building up of ground surface, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be implemented in accordance with the approved scheme. Reason: In order to comply with The Environment (Wales) Act 2016 to maintain and enhance biodiversity, in accordance with policies GN.1 and GN.37 of the Local Development Plan for Pembrokeshire (adopted 28 February 2013).

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