Asbri Planning

Asbri Planning are pleased to obtain full planning permission for 3 homes at William Street in Gilfach on behalf of Kounga Developments Ltd. Appointed in 2023 after two refusals in 2022, the collective team effort of Asbri Planning, Kounga Developments, Michael Stratford at Designcell Architecture, Asbri Transport Ltd, Laird Bailey Landscape Architects and George and Co Architecture successfully overcame all of the previous objections to achieve a successful outcome. Big up to the team: Bethan Evans and Iestyn Richards, Asbri Planning Luke Rowlands and Ian Lloyd, Kounga Developments Michael Stratford, Designcell Architecture Andrew Laird, Laird Bailey Landscape Architects Patrick O'Connor and Katie Williams, Asbri Transport Ltd Aneurin James and Steven George, George and Co Architecture In addition, the scheme was approved within 10 weeks of submission which absolutely would not have been achieved without the positive and collaborative pre-application discussions held with Caerphilly County Borough Council planning officers, particularly case officer Liz Rowley. Well done all

🏠 We're thrilled to announce the launch of brand-new affordable homes on Edward Street, Abercynon on the site of the former Abercynon Workmen's Hall and Institute. The Abercynon Workmen’s Hall and Institute, which opened in 1905, was once the largest such building in South Wales. It served as a hub for cultural and educational activities, hosting notable figures such as Keir Hardie, Ramsay MacDonald, and Aneurin Bevan. In partnership with Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council, Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government, and WK Plasterers Ltd, the development will provide 12 one-bedroom homes for affordable rent, helping to address local housing needs in Rhondda Cynon Taff. - 🏠 Rydym yn falch iawn o gyhoeddi lansiad tai fforddiadwy newydd sbon ar Stryd Edward, Abercynon ar safle hen Neuadd a Sefydliad y Gweithwyr Abercynon. Neuadd a Sefydliad y Gweithwyr Abercynon, a agorodd ym 1905, oedd yr adeilad mwyaf o'i fath yn Ne Cymru ar un adeg. Gwasanaethodd fel canolbwynt ar gyfer gweithgareddau diwylliannol ac addysgol, gan groesawu ffigurau nodedig fel Keir Hardie, Ramsay MacDonald, ac Aneurin Bevan. Mewn partneriaeth â Chyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Rhondda Cynon Taf, Llywodraeth Cymru, a WK Plasterers Ltd, bydd y datblygiad yn darparu 12 cartref un ystafell wely am rent fforddiadwy, gan helpu i fynd i'r afael ag anghenion tai lleol yn Rhondda Cynon Taf.

Asbri Planning ladies had a fantastic afternoon at the Women in Property Wales netball tournament yesterday. Thank you to Clare Jones and the Grasshopper Communications team for arranging, it was a brilliant event and we look forward to next year, despite a few aching bodies in the office this morning! Well done girls Kate Roberts Llinos Hallett Ffion Goodland Nancy Heffaran Catrin Green Katie Williams Kelly Peterson Miri Davies Donna Whilding (super shooter)

Asbri Planning is delighted to have obtained a couple of planning permissions either side of the Christmas break for Dyfed Steels in Llanelli. The first was for the change of use of an adjacent building from its previous use as an architectural salvage yard into an industrial use for Dyfed Steel, and the replacement of its current multi-pitch roof which is in poor condition with a new, one span pitched roof. The second permission was for the construction of a new 3,000sqm industrial unit within the curtilage of the existing Dyfed Steel operation. Dyfed Steels Ltd is the largest independent steel stockholder and processor of steel in Wales and the South West of England. The company has operated in the town for over 45 years playing an important role in the town’s economy. It is hoped that the proposed developments will stimulate further economic growth by allowing the company to increase its production capacity and create further job opportunities. Many thanks to the consulting team consisting of:- Blake Lucas James Abbass - Acoustics INTEGRAL GEOTECHNIQUE (WALES) LIMITED - Ground Investigations Dr. Gethin Owens - Landscape & GI Alun Rees - Transport Peter Sauro Owain Thomas - Sauro Architects Dai Rees - Bay Ecology Stephen Lucocq - Tree Consultant - South Wales - Arboriculture CB3 Consult Ltd - Drainage Oliver Hanney Asbri Planning Thanks to the Case Officer on both applications Paul Roberts also.

Back in 2021 Asbri Planning successfully obtained planning permission for a high quality tourist accommodation development just outside Pembrey Country Park in Carmarthenshire. We are delighted to now obtain a further planning permission on this site. The approval allows for a revised layout for the 23 lodges, but also permits the lodges to be purpose built. The previous planning permission proposed lodges that were "twin units" put together. No alterations were proposed to the previously approved conversion and extension of the former pumphouse into holiday lets. The vision remains to provide a high quality, all year round tourist accommodation offer that will also provide a new beneficial use to the historic pumphouse building. Many thanks to Matt Bailey and CB3 Consult Ltd for their architectural and engineering inputs into the revised scheme. Thanks to Glenn Lee Asbri Planning and the Case Officer Hugh Towns I look forward to seeing this scheme developing and expanding the tourist accommodation offer in Carmarthenshire.

I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Principal Planner at Asbri Planning!