Snowdonia storage site for dead animals could…

A storage site for fallen stock could be transformed into a glamping venue under new plans. The location next to Capel Salem, at Pentre Gwynfryn near Llanbedr, had been used for kennels and to store dead animals from nearby farms.

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The fallen stock site is next to the Grade II listed Capel Salem at Pentre Gwynfryn, Llanbedr

Last year the owner won permission to build a new building to store fallen stock despite opposition locally. Now plans are in from Gaerwen-based Cymru Lȃn Cyf for outline planning permission to change the use to D2 (leisure), demolish some existing buildings and erect 10 glamping pods.

The exact design of the pods is to be determined by reserved matter. They say it would complement other tourism operations in the vicinity.

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A planning statement to planners at Snowdonia National Park said: “The application site was used by the previous owner for some 40 years, the established operation being kennels and fallen stock processing. The applicant and previous owner of the proposal site reached an agreement to redevelop the site for continued future use of the site and fallen stock collection centre.

“The proposal site currently benefits from extant planning permission NP5/62/63/G, on appeal, which permits the collection, storage and transfer of fallen stock and animal by-products. Subsequent to the planning application, the applicant has become sole owner of the site.

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“The owner no longer has the risk of the site being operated by a competitor and has the option to redevelop the site for an alternative use. The local community objected to the previous application but the local Parish Council has stated its support of this application.

“The area has established tourist operation. Further along the road is a camp and caravan site demonstrating that the road is suitable for access for towing vehicles and a large number of vehicle movements.”

It added: “There will be a reduction in risk of environmental impact. The scale of the proposal site remains the same and has been determined not to impact the local area.

“Refusal of the application would result in the continuation of the use of the site in its current format. As such it is apparent that the development should be supported.” The plans will now be considered by the planning authority.