06-07-2025
- Business
- South Wales Argus
Plans to convert Abertillery storage unit into new takeaway
The proposal involves changing the vacant unit at Penybont Service Station, Abertillery, from storage use to a takeaway.
The plans detail the erection of a single-storey cold room and the installation of high-level extraction ducts on the building's side elevation.
The takeaway would operate from 11am to 11pm every day.
The planning application was submitted in June 2025, but no decision date has yet been confirmed.
The unit, currently vacant, is situated on the north-eastern side of Victor Road and is surrounded by a mix of commercial and residential properties.
The application has been assessed under the Wales Spatial Plan, Planning Policy Wales (PPW), and associated Technical Advice Notes (TANs).
It also considers the Blaenau Gwent Local Development Plan (LDP) to 2021, specifically policies SP4, SP6, DM1, DM2, and DM5.
The proposal reportedly aligns with the five objectives of good design, namely access, movement, character, environmental sustainability, and community safety.
The location of the unit supports both foot and vehicle access and includes level thresholds for accessibility.
The reuse of the existing commercial unit is viewed positively in terms of community activity and crime prevention.
The principle of development is supported by both national and local policies for urban development and the reuse of commercial units.
The proposal is said to align with the mixed-use nature of the area, with minimal visual impact expected from external additions.
No undue impact on neighbour amenity is anticipated, with odour and noise control measures available as conditions.
The unit is served by bus routes and pedestrian links, with existing on-street parking.
No significant increase in traffic is anticipated.
The development is presented as sustainable, policy-compliant, and beneficial for the reuse of the property.
The application explicitly requests planning permission in accordance with policy compliance.
