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 2007/8
Three new Councillors were co-opted
this year, to fill vacancies arising from resignations: Gavin
Roberts, Mike Barnett, and Jill Bowen.
By invitation, some presentations were made
to Councillors and interested community members. These included
Malcolm Ridge, Chairman of the Gower Society highlighting the
work of the society and areas of common interest; Chris Dale of
the City & County of Swansea talking about footpaths (including
the designation of the round Wales Coastal Footpath); and Ceri
Fitzpatrick and Keith Woodruff of BT discussing Broadband problems,
and flagging the coming of 21CN.
The Commons Registration Hearing was held
over a few days in the Guildhall. The Chairman of Penrice Community
Council had to make a presentation to the Inspector, claiming
that Horton Village Green should be registered as a village green
rather than as common land in order to give the area a greater
level of protection. The result is still to be announced.
The Chairman also represented Penrice Community
Council at various functions, such as the Lord Mayor’s Reception
and the Lord Mayor’s Carol Service, the opening of the New
Swansea Civic Centre and Library, and the launch of the new Leisure
Centre (along with Councillors Roberts and Barnett).
Councillors Davies, Oliver and Glass attended
a seminar arranged for all the local community and town councils
to present changes proposed to the planning system. The changes
will allow more time for consultation of residents’S views
and concerns if any, prior to the decision being made by the Local
Authority.
The precept was not increased for the year.
Payments were made to the churches in Oxwich, Penrice, and Horton,
and to Horton Village Hall and Oxwich Youth Hall towards their
Christmas Children’s Parties.
The main item of discussion during this year
was Greenways Caravan Park, and the perception locally that it
is expanding without planning consent. Whilst maintaining dialogue
with the operators of the site, Penrice Community Council has
been endeavouring to work with concerned local residents to ensure
that the City and County Council are performing their functions.
Councillor Roberts added a page to the Gower
Community Councils’ Website relating to the sand dredging
from the Helwick Bank, and the continuing local concern that this
is contributing to the erosion of local beaches.
Horton was able to hold a firework display
on the village green as the issue of insurance cover has been
resolved. This proved a very successful evening and was enjoyed
by many.
The notice-boards are in the process of being
changed to a more robust maintenance-free design, as they wear
out. Information leaflets were produced and distributed, in an
attempt to seek more interaction with the local community.
Alan Glass. May 2008
This council adopted the new code of conduct at the May AGM.
Our next meeting and agenda are displayed
below:
The ordinary meeting of the Penrice
Community Council Wednesday 9th July 2008 to be held at HORTON
VILLAGE HALL, commencing at 7.30pm for the purpose of
transacting the following business:-
Agenda
1.Apologies for Absence.
2.Declarations of Interest.
In accordance with the Code of Conduct, adopted by Penrice Community
Council.Members are requested to identify the Agenda
Item/Minute number/Planning Application and subject matter to which the
interest relates. Members are reminded that they must withdraw from the
Meeting, if the personal interest is of a type, which falls within paragraphs
13 or 14 of the Code, or is such that a member of the public, might reasonably
conclude that it would significantly affect the Council Member¹s ability to act
on the merits of the case and therefore in the public interest. If the personal
interest is of a type which falls within paragraph 12 of the Code, then whilst
the Member is not obliged to withdraw from the Meeting he/she must not vote on
the matter although he/she may speak.
3.To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on
Wednesday 11th June 2008.
4.Matters arising from the minutes.
5.County Councillor R. Lewis.
6.Community Councils.
·One Voice Wales Training
– The launch of the National Training Programme £25 per Councillor.
7.Correspondence.
8.Financial.
·Annual Statement of
Accounts /Year end figures 2007-08
·Budget review and
payments/donations.
9.Planning.
10.Possible sale of land adjoining Shore Cottage,
Horton – update.
11.Greenways – update on the current situation.
12.Illegal Parking / Road Condition at Slade, Oxwich.
13.Matters Outstanding.
14.Date and venues of next meeting and future meetings.
Yours sincerely,
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.
2008/0147 Bank Farm, Horton+
05-06-2008
Applicant: Caravan Club
Proposal: caravan rally 30 units 1st - 15th Aug 08
2008/0111 Alma Cottage, Oxwich
05-06-2008
Applicant: Mrs J Parker and Mrs L Thomas
Proposal: Construction of a new house
2008/0064 Oxwich Bay Hotel
05-06-2008
Applicant: MR I Williams
Proposal: Renewal of temporary planning permission for temporary marquee site and overspill car park to run from April - Sept and December 08
2008/0077 Bank Farm, Horton
05-06-2008
Applicant: Neville Golding Hann
Proposal: Caravan rally 50 units no date given
2007/2795 1 Glenville, Horton
05-06-2008
Applicant: S Williams
Proposal: Proposed location of new domestic heating oil tank
2007/2728 Bank Farm, Horton
05-06-2008
Applicant: Mr B Richards
Proposal: Application for Conservation Area Consent -complete demolition of building as per previous application 2007/2678
2007/2678 Bank Farm, Horton
05-06-2008
Applicant: Mr B Richards
Proposal: demolition of existing cellar, workshop and outbuildings to redevelop into new workshop/storage cellar, reception area and apartment over.
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.
