Penrice Community Council comprises of
nine unpaid volunteers, elected every four years by 404 voters
living in the villages of Oxwich, Penrice, Horton and part of
Reynoldston situated on the beautiful Gower Peninsula.
Council meetings are held each month, the
venue alternating between Oxwich and Horton village halls. Members
of the public are welcome to come along. The Council become involved
in any matter which affects their local community. This can range
from environmental issues such as sand dredging, public toilets,
sign posts and Tetra masts to providing benches and maintaining
greens and notice boards.
Regular debates concern planning matters.
Each planning application is looked at from a local perspective
and comments then passed to the City and County of Swansea who
make the final decision.
Some financial support is also given to local
organisations such as the village halls at Oxwich and Horton,
St. Illtyd’s Church, Oxwich and St. Andrew’s Church,
Penrice. The money helps towards the cost of upkeep of the buildings
or equipment needed, and a percentage helps towards children’s
Christmas parties.
It is important that the Council find out
the views of the community it serves. This is why we ask that
if you have any matters you would like the Council to take into
consideration, or any improvement to the environment, you can
contact your local Community councillor whose details are on this
website.
Alan Glass (Chairman)
PENRICE
COMMUNITY COUNCIL CHAIRMAN’S REPORT 2008/9
Welcome to new Councillors R Lewis and A Lewis.
Dredging and erosion of Gower Beaches and the possible link with dredging has been debated for several years. A meeting of Port Eynon Community Council attended by Penrice Community Councillors further extended this debate in January of this year. 1 million tonnes of sand are to be dredged, 150,000 tonnes per year. The Penrice Community Council continue to ask questions regarding this topic. Contact has been made with Jane Davidson and is still ongoing, the latest news is that The Welsh Assembly Government have declined to extend dredging on the Nash Bank after the existing licence has expired, we must work to ensure pressure is applied to stop dredging on the Helwick Bank.
Councillors have attended various training sessions organized by One Voice Wales in order that they can give the best service to the community possible. Councillor Jill Bowen has represented the Council at many One Voice Wales Area Meetings..
Items that PCC have requested action:
Drains in Slade,
Collapsing road in Slade
Pot holes on the Penny Hitch and some other Gower Roads( Councillor R Lewis reported that the CCS currently reviewing and repairing the Gower roads.)
Sewage works in Oxwich
Flooding problems by Oxwich Bay Hotel
Litter problems
Illegal Camping on the dunes
Lighting at Oxwich Bay Hotel
A New Notice board at Horton Village Hall has been provided.
Greenways
September 08 – Greenways application for 51 log cabins was considered by Penrice Community Council and deemed to be inappropriate for the surrounding area.
An Enforcement notice was served by The City and County of Swansea for a claim of established for Touring caravans sited at Greenways Leisure Park. Mr Mead the owner of Greenways appealed and a hearing was attended by residents and Vice-Chairman Jill Bowen
The Planning Inspector upheld the enforcement notice. Penrice Community Council minutes and members of the public who spoke at the hearing were relied on and information provided from these sources amongst others assisted the Planning Inspector in reaching his decision.
Following this further contacts have been made with The City and County of Swansea’s Planning Department, Enforcement Section so that information can be shared to ensure consistent regulation.
Caravan Rallies in Gower as a whole are being monitored by Penrice Community Council and other local Community Council’s who are all working with the help of the Gower Society who supplied a spread sheet of the applications for caravan rallies in the Gower area with details of those approved and rejected and the numbers involved.
A meeting was held in November 08 with Chris Dale of The City and County of Swansea Council at Craig-y- Don to try and solve the surface water problem at Horton. This was a successful meeting that has been translated into action that should go some way to solving the problem.
Horton Village Green – Annual Fireworks Display very successful largely due the work put in by Courtney Grove and supported by the sub committee, M Barnett, A Oliver and G Roberts
Donations made:
£400 each to
St Andrews Church, Horton Methodist Church, Horton Village Hall, Oxwich & Penrice Youth Hall, St Illtyds Church.
Oxwich Youth Hall suffered flooding in the very cold weather due to a burst pipe, and had to close. The Penrice Community Council supported the committee through meetings with the Clerk to ensure that the Hall was aware of possible grant funding that was available to them. The Committee attended the Council’s meeting in March and reported that they were expecting to obtain a substantial amount from the Sustainable Development Fund amongst others and requested the support of the Council to cover the electrical work in the Hall. The Council has responded following a presentation by the Hall Committee with a donation of £3740.
The Decision of the Commons Commissioner was received in December 2008. The Council had represented the community at the hearing held in June 2008. Horton Green status - The Council is now considering whether to apply to have Horton Green designated as a Village Green.
This council adopted the new code of conduct at the May AGM.
Our next meeting and agenda are displayed
below:
PENRICE COMMUNITY COUNCIL
An extra-ordinary meeting of the Penrice
Community Council that will be held on Wednesday 1st September 2010 at Horton Village Hall commencing at 7.30pm
for the purpose of transacting the following business:-
Agenda
1Apologies for Absence.
2Declarations of Interest.
3Planning.
Application
no
Applicant
Address
of site
Proposal
2010/1094
Mrs C Dorran
The Dingle, Horton
To replace existing greenhouse with a larger greenhouse.
2009/0607
Robins Rest
Amended plans
–detached greenhouse and garage
2010/0746
Mr J Harford
Bysouth Farm,
Penrice
Re-development and conversion of outbuildings to provide holiday
accommodation
2010/1167
Mr T
Methuen-Campbell
Penrice Estate
Coal House, Oxwich Bay
Refurbishment and extension of the existing building for use as a
restaurant with associated landscaping.
Penrice
Community Council reserve the right to discuss at their next meeting any new
Planning Applications that are received after this Notice has been posted on
the Notice Boards.
4Councillor R Lewis – The Mayors
Duties
5The Casual Vacancy for the
Office of Councillor.
(The Penrice Community Council may
decide to hold certain items/or parts of items listed on the agenda that are considered
to be of a personal nature, in camera, which will therefore exclude the press
and public.)
S
Caswell,
Clerk to the
Council
Latest
Planning Applications
A list of planning applications in reverse
chronological order is shown below. All plans are available in
the village, for inspection by residents. Anyone wishing to view
a planning application should contact the clerk to arrange a suitable
time. More information on a planning application can be found
on Swansea
City Councils' website.
2009/0355 Mr A Fawkes Driftwood, Oxwich
2009/0355Driftwood, Oxwich
10-03-2009
Applicant:Mr A Fowkes
Proposal:2 storey extension and minor alterations
to existing house
2008/1803 Mr & Mrs MeadGreenways Leisure Park, Oxwich
16-02-2009
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Change of use from siting
touring units to siting timber log holiday lodges with landscape
planting on OS2626 and 4020(pt);
Change of use from camping
to amenity land (retaining the existing playground) with woodland and
planting on OS 3443(pt), 4031(pt) and 4020(pt) ;
Section 106 agreement or unilateral undertaking to cease
siting all touring units for human habitation at Greenways Leisure Park.
2008/1721The Caravan & camping ClubField no 7700 Bank Farm,
Horton
16-02-2009
<Caravan rally 80 units 22/5/09-31/5/09
2008/1576Greenstar Developments ltdCastle Hill Cottage, Horton
16-02-2009
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Demolition including
outbuildings
Application for
Conservation Area Consent
2008/1548
Greenstar
Developments ltd
Castle Hill Cottage,
Horton
Replacement detached dwelling
2008/1561 Mr GroveHayes, Horton
16-02-2009
< Conversion of existing garage/store to holiday
accommodation.
Proposal:
camping and caravan rally 50 units 18/7/08-03/08/08
2007/2148 The Oxwich Bay Hotel
08-01-2008
Applicant:
Mr I Williams
Proposal:
Replacement of fabric canopies to hotel and wedding garden entrance
2007/2434 Rose Cottage, Slade
08-01-2008
Applicant:
D J Jarvis
Proposal:
Building to accomodate exercise pool (amended plan)
Agent: A
Parker, Gowerton, Three Crosses
2007/1989 Ocean Heights, Rossmore, Horton
17-10-2007
Applicant:
Mr
C Davies
Proposal:
Errection
of new dwelling house on site of existing house
2007/2006 Land adjacent to Hilltop, Oxwich Green, Oxwich
17-10-2007
Applicant:
Mr
& Mrs Hall
Proposal:
New
detached dwelling
2007/1747 The Hollies, Burrows Road, Horton
17-10-2007
Applicant:
Mr
N Francis
Proposal:
Modifications
to existing garage and extension over garage
2007/1922 Robins Rest, Horton
17-10-2007
Applicant:
Mrs
A Taylor
Proposal:
Variation
of condition of original approval 2004/2041
2007/1897 Ash Cottage, Horton
17-10-2007
Applicant:
Mr
& Mrs Holmwood
Proposal:
Provision
of new pitched roof over kitchen and a single story rear extension
2007/1633 The Pines, Slade
17-10-2007
Applicant:
Mr
& Mrs C Wilson
Proposal:
Two
story extension over existing garage
2007/1515 The Brackens, The Close, Horton
17-10-2007
Applicant:
Mr
& MRs P Mason,
Proposal:
Two
story side extension
2007/1118 Rose Cottage, Slade
17-10-2007
Applicant:
D
Jarvis
Proposal:
Building
to accomodate pool
2007/1383 Bank Farm, Horton
17-10-2007
Applicant
: The Caravan Club
Proposal:
Caravan
Rally for approx 40 units 19th -21st October 07
2007/1311 Oxwich Leisure Park, Oxwich
17-10-2007
Applicant
: Ms C Frasier
Proposal: Demolition of
Club House annex & construction of 4 holiday chalets
2007/1202 Bank Farm, Horton
09-07-2007
Applicant:
The
Caravan Club
Proposal: Caravan rally for approx 80 units 23rd
May to 1 June 08.
2007/1206 Bank Farm, Horton
09-07-2007
Applicant: The Caravan Club
Proposal: Caravan rally for approx 160 units 25th
July to 17th August 08.
2007/1121 Bank Farm, Horton
09-07-2007
Applicant:
Ronald Carter
Proposal:
Caravan rally for approx 50 units 16th May to 1 June 08.
2007/1071 The Manor House, Horton
09-07-2007
Applicant:
Mrs
A Austin
Proposal:
Erection
of ground and first floor extension, extension to living
accommodation and rebuilding garage.
2007/0950 Bank Farm, Horton
25-05-2007
Applicant:
The Caravan Club
Proposal:
Caravan Rally for approx 80 units 22nd Mayto 1st June 07
Agent: D M
Small
2007/0956 1, Underhill Lane, Horton
25-05-2007
Applicant
: Mr & Mrs Littlejohns
Proposal:
Two storey side extension
2007/0514 Hayeswood Cottage, Reynoldston
17-04-2007
Applicant
Mr & Mrs Luperini
Proposal
Form a new garden courtyard with subterranean garden room &
single story home study extension to main house linked by covered walkway.
Agent
Hyde & Hyde Architects,
Sketty, Swansea
2007/0645 Field no. 7700, Bank Farm, Horton
17-04-2007
Applicant
Neville Golding-Hann, 3 Station Street, Bargoed
Proposal
Caravan Rally, approx. 50 units
2007/0412 Bank Farm Leisure Park and Caravan Site, Horton
17-04-2007
Applicant
E Richards, Bank Farm, Horton
Proposal
Tarmac Tennis Court enclosed by plastic covered chain link fencing 2.75m
high.
Agent
Harry Jenkins, The Croft, Horton
2007/0292 - Field 0818. Bank Farm, Horton, Swansea.
27-02-2007
Proposal:
Use of land for a caravan rally for a maximum of 25 units from 27th August to
30th August 2007 (inclusive).
Applicant:
Ford Bridgend Caravan & Camping Club.
Agent:
P J Harper
27-02-2007
2007/0292 - Field 0818, Bank Farm, Horton, Swansea.
27-02-2007
Proposal:
Use of land for a caravan rally for a maximum of 25 units from 27th August ro
30th August 2007 (inclusive).
Applicant:
Bridgend Ford Caravan & Camping Club.
Agent:
P J Harper
2007/0107 - The Bungalow, Eynons Ford Lane, Reynoldston,
SWANSEA.
27-01-2007
Proposal:
Retention of use of building as a seperate domestic residence (application
for a Certificate of Lawfulness)
Applicant:
Mr. A.C.W. Logan
Agent:
Mr. P.J. Williams
2006/2781 Land at Oxwich Bay Hotel, Oxwich, Swansea.
05-01-2007
Proposal:
siting of temporary marquee from April to September inclusive and December,
associated overspill car park and retention of lighting and hedge.
Applicant:
Mr. I. Williams
Agent:
Mr. C. F. Jenkins
2005/2650 Field 0318, Bank Farm, Horton, Swansea
09-12-2006
Proposal:
Use of land for caravan rally from 4th May to 7th May 2007 (inclusive) for a
maximum of 25 units.
Applicant:
Auto Camping Club
2006/2663 - Coastlands, Oxwich, Swansea.
09-12-2006
Proposal:
Two detached dwellings
Applicant:
Mr. M. Owen
Agent
Co: CDN Planning
2006/2636 - Part of field 3443, Greenways Holiday Park, Oxwich,
Swansea
09-12-2006
Proposal:
Demolition of toilet/shower block and change of use from touring units to 7
No: holiday static caravans with landscaping.
Applicant:
Mr & Mrs M & S Mead
Agent
Co: PJA Chartered Surveyors
2005/0355 - Amended Plans - West Winds, Oxwich, Swansea.
30-11-2006
Increase in ridge height by 1.4m to provide first floor
accommodation with balcony and two storey side extension (amended
description).
Replacement of existing 17.1 metre high mast with new 17.5 metre
high mast and its resiting within existing compound, relocation of existing
dishes and antenae onto new mast and addition of one no: 0.3 metre diameter
dish and three no: antennas, relocation of existing equipment cabinets within
compound, addition of two no: equipment cabinets and two no: cable trays.
Application No: 2006/2136 Field 0818, Bank Farm, Horton.
11-11-2006
Proposal:
Use of land for a caravan rally for a maximum of 80 units from 24th May ro 4
th June 2007 (inclusive).
Applicant:
The Caravan Club
2006/2255 Field 0818, Bank Farm, Horton
11-11-2006
Use of land
for a caravan rally for a maximum of 60 units from 21st July to 4th August
2007(inclusive)
Applicant:
The Caravan Club.
Application No: 2006/2167 Penrice Home Farmhouse Buildings,
Reynoldston
25-10-2006
Proposal:
Conversion of existing outbuildings into a single dwelling for holiday let.
Applicant:
Penrice Castle Estate, Reynoldston
Application No: 2006/2220 The Cove, Horton, Swansea.
25-10-2006
Proposal:
Addition of Pitched roof to existing single storey side extension
Applicant:
Mr. & Mrs S Gronnow
Application No: 2006/2255 Field 0818, Bank Farm, Horton,
Swansea.
25-10-2006
Proposal:
Use of land for a caravan rally for a maximum of 60 units from 21st July to
4th August 2007
(inclusive).
Applicant:
The Caravan Club
Planning Application No: 2006/2136 Field 0818 Bank farm, Horton,
Swansea.
30-09-2006
Proposal:
use of land for a caravan rally for a maximum of 80 units from 25th May to
3rd June 2007 (inclusive)
Applicant:
Caravan Club
Agent:
Mr. R.M. Small
Application No: 2006/2136 Field 0818, Bank Farm, Horton,
Swansea.
Proposal:
Addition of one 0.3 metre and one 0.6 metre diameter transmission dishes to
existing mast and two additional equipment cabinets.
Applicant:
T-Mobile UK Ltd
Agent:
Mr. E. Graves
2006/2000 Y Banc, Oxwich, Swansea. SA3 1LS
16-09-2006
Proposal: Single storey rear extension.
2006/1924 The Manor House, Horton, Swansea.
16-09-2006
proposal: Two storey side extension to form granny
annexe, part two storey part single storey rear extension, side conservatory
and detached garage.
2006/1796 Oxwich Leisure Park, Oxwich, Swansea.
02-09-2006
Proposal:
Demolition of part of existing clubhouse and construction of a block of 4 two
storey holiday units with front balconies.
Applicant:
Mrs P Arnold
Agent
Company: A S A Architects
2006/1808 Field 0818, Bank Farm, Horton, Swansea.
02-09-2006
Proposal:
Use of land for a caravan rally for a maximum of 60 units from 25th May to
3rd June 2007 (inclusive)
Applicant:
Mr. R. Carter
2006/1597 Windyridge, Oxwich, Swansea.
02-09-2006
Proposal:
Erection of white PVCu conservatory to rear of property.
Applicant:
Mr. J. Berty
2006/1496 2, Glenville, Horton, Swansea
02-09-2006
Proposal:
New roof to existing side wing, two storey rear extension and two single
storey rear extensions.
Applicant:
Mr and Mrs S Williams
Agent:
H. Landers
2006/1278 Sealands Farm, Oxwich, Swansea, SA3 1LU
23-06-2006
Proposal:
Two storey rear extension
Applicant:
Mr & Mrs L. Bennett
Agent:
H. Landers
Application No: 2006/1239 Greenways Holiday Park, Oxwich,
Swansea.
10-06-2006
Proposal:
Carry out development without compliance with condition 2 of planning
permission 2002/0578 granted on 15th March 2005 to allow holiday occupation
of the caravans at any time of the year.
Applicant:
Mr & Mrs Mead
Agent
Co: PJA Chartered Surveyors
2006/0881 - The Old Post office, Oxwich, Swansea.
06-05-2006
Proposal:
Two storey rear extension
Applicant:
Mr. & Mrs. L. Richards
2006/0925 - The Brackens, Horton, Swansea. SA3 1LB
06-05-2006
Proposal:
Two storey side extension, front/porch and rear canopy
Applicant:
Mrs. R. Mason
2006/0794 - Blythswood, Horton, Swansea. SA3 1LB
06-05-2006
First floor
side extension
Applicant:
Mr. & Mrs. P. Davies
2006/2635 Oxwich Bay Hotel, Oxwich, Swansea. SA3 1LS
02-04-2006
Submission of details for conditions 3 and 5 of planning
permission 2004/1741 granted on 11th April 2005 to show new hedge and
background lighting for the marquee and overspill car park.
2006/0495 Field 0818, Bank Farm, Horton, Swansea.
02-04-2006
proposal:
Use of land for caravan rally for 30 units from Friday 5th May 2006 to
Sunday 7th May 2006.
Applicant:
Caravan Club.
Agent:
D.M. Small
2006/0389 - Bank Farm, Horton, Swansea.
02-03-2006
Proposal:
Use of land for a caravan rally for approximately 25 units from 25th to 28th
August 2006 (inclusive).
Applicant:
Mr. P. J. Harper
2006/0352 - Part of field 8600, Bank Farm, Horton, Swansea.
02-03-2006
Proposal:
Reinstatement of permitted development rights under schedule 2 of the General
Permitted Development Order 1995 for 28 day camping (Class B Part 4)
Applicant:
E. Richards & Co.
2006/0261 - Field 0818, Bank Farm, Horton, Swansea.
02-03-2006
Proposal:
Use of land for a caravan rally for approximately 50 units from 24th August
to 3rd September 2006 (inclusive)
Applicant:
Mr. R. Carter
2006/0244 - Field 0818, Bank Farm, Horton, Swansea.
02-03-2006
Proposal:
Use of land for a caravan rally for approximately 80 units from 16th May
until 4th June 2006 (inclusive)
Applicant:
Caravan Club
Agent : Mr.
R.M. Small
2006/0216 - Sea Breeze, Horton, Swansea. SA3 1LQ
02-03-2006
Proposal:
Retention of front balcony
Applicant:
M.M. Stratton
2005/2635 Oxwich Bay Hotel, Oxwich, Swansea.
24-01-2006
Submission
of details for conditions 3 and 5 of planning permission 2004/1741 granted on
11th April 2005 to show new hedge and background lighting for the marquee and
overspill car park.
Applicant:
Mr. Ian Williams.
2005/2571 - amended plan - 15th December 2005 - Badgers Hole, Oxwich,
Swansea.
03-01-2006
Proposal:
Conversion of outbuilding to seperate unit of residential accommodation,
increase in ridge height of roof by 2.6cm, two storey side/rear extension and
addition of three dormers on front and side elevations.
