PLANS to develop two massive new industrial blocks near Neath have been handed in to the local council.
The proposals, which were submitted in March, could eventually see the creation of the new units standing up to 53ft high on land situated just off Neath Abbey Road.
The plans say the two blocks would each contain four industrial units along with vehicle parking spaces, acoustic fences, and barrier planting if given the go-ahead by council bosses.
In terms of size it adds that the first could have an area of 340m squared and stand at a height of 16.35m or 53.6ft.
The second block would have a total area of 420m squared with parts of it standing at 14.75m high.
The application noted that while the siting of block one appeared to be acceptable concerns had been raised over the proximity and relative height of block two to neighbouring residential properties which led to it being reduced.
The site comprises land adjacent to the former CSN Engineering premises as well as previously-developed brownfield land located off Abbey Road, Neath.
It is also close to a new Aldi food store as well as a residential street known as Glynleiros Gardens.
The plans read: “The proposal seeks to construct two industrial blocks (each including four units), associated parking bays outside the industrial blocks, and boundary treatment on the land adjacent to the existing CSN Engineering Building, Abbey Road, Neath.”
They add: “The proposed industrial blocks will be constructed and finished with functional, high-quality, and durable materials.
“The units will reflect the existing character of the surrounding context with the area being predominantly industrial.”
The application was handed in to the local council by Asbri Planning Ltd in March and will now be considered by the planning department for a decision in the coming months.
