Planning application
The Organic Seed Bank Limited, The Edible Forest, Pen-y-Wal Road, Graigwen, Pontypridd, CF37 3NN
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
The proposed barn is a single-storey agricultural building designed with practical and functional layouts to support specific agricultural and operational needs. planned with dimensions of 8.8 meters in height, 11.8 meters in width, and 30 meters in length, providing ample space for its respective functions. The barn will be constructed with a timber frame structure, rendered strawbale walls, and a sheet metal roof, ensuring durability, insulation, and a sustainable approach to construction.
As published by the council, reference 24/1026/AGR
Application record
- Reference
- 24/1026/AGR
- Type
- Agricultural/Forestry Notification
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Refuse
- Received
- 10 Oct 2024
- Validated
- 10 Oct 2024
- Decided
- 5 Nov 2024
- Ward
- Pontypridd Town
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- CF37 3NN
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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10 Oct 2024
Received by Rhondda Cynon Taf
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5 Nov 2024
Decision issued: Refuse
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16 Sep 2026
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Who's behind it
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HEAMES Architectural Design & Planning Consultants Agent, an architecture practice
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8 documents on file for this application
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Rhondda Cynon Taf refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.
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