27/08/2010
worry at massive price rise
WalesOnline - James McCarthy - 20 Aug 2010
QUESTIONS have again been raised over the future of St Athan's defence training college after it emerged costs have rocketed by £3bn in two and a half years ...
05/08/2010
New St Athan Defence Training College Planning Applcation
details for the DTC from Metrix (includes Raytheon) and Sodexo whose subsidiary Kalyx runs Harmondsworth
Seems they plan to rush it through in the office (delegated
powers) but Cllrs can call it to planning cttee (in Sept.).
Application number : 2010/00707/RES
Defence Technical College : Zone 6 Picketston South, MOD St Athan Metrix UK Ltd. and Sodexo Ltd.
Metrix UK Ltd. and Sodexo Ltd Details here
VoG officer to contact Mr. S. J. Ball 01446 704602 email SJBall@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
Attachment Name Created Date Who are they planning to consult?...No Consultations found for this Application just a mention of neighbours on Picketston Close...!! This is a huge mistake given that it is an extravance the country can't afford and can not be justified1 See article from Eye below!
PR loads of taxpayers money bonanza see table!
Metrix and sodexo give there address as 10, Great George Street, 2nd Floor, London. W1P 3AE
Application Form, Supporting Letter and List of Documents 27/07/2010
Planning Statement (incl. detailed explanation of submissions) 27/07/2010
Plan illustrating Reserved Matters Zones 27/07/2010
Location and Layout Plans 27/07/2010
Picketston Sport Building - Plans 27/07/2010
General Arrangement Plan 1 (including landscaping) 27/07/2010
General Arrangement Plan 2 (including landscaping) 27/07/2010
General Arrangement Plan 3 (including landscaping) 27/07/2010
General Arrangement Plan 4 (including landscaping) 27/07/2010
General Arrangement Plan 5 (including landscaping) 27/07/2010
08/06/2009
Object to Planning application for military college PFI
http://www.barryanddistrictnews.co.uk/news/latestnews/4368173.St_Athan_military_academy_planning_application_is_submitted/
NOTE Susan Dowd from Vale of Glamorgan Council planning tells me that everyoner hasbeen consulted.. the neighbours have been consulted and there are 21 days to file objections from 14th may but they will still take commnets until it has been to planning. Not on agenda yet. objections to
developmentcontrol@vale of glamorgan.gov.uk
Office in charge Steve Ball
Probalbly try to sneak it through when all on holiday!!
1. Development of a Defence Technical College and associated facilities Application 2009/00500/OUT
2. Development at and adjoining the Aerospace Business Park Application 2009/00501/OUT
1. Application is on the Vale of glamorgan website
http://www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/living/planning/planning_applications/defence_technical_college.aspx
Development of a Defence Technical College and associated facilities
Application 2009/00500/OUT
Plans to create a £12bn Defence Technical College and Aerospace Business Park at the former RAF airbase have been formally submitted to the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
applicant: The Secretary of State for Defence, Metrix UK
Limited and Sodexo Limited,10, Great George Street,2nd Floor,London.W1P 3AE
received 12 May 2009
"Development of a Defence Technical College and associated facilities and works, including 483 Service Families' Accommodation dwellings, military external and field training areas, the alteration and reconfiguration of St Athan golf course, a hotel, an energy centre, improved parking and servicing facilities for the existing spar shop on Eglwys Brewis Road, the provision of a new access road and other associated highway works and improvements, including a garage for Rose Cottage, and all associated ancillary building, sports, community, ecological mitigation and enhancement, engineering, landscaping, means of enclosure and other works."
"Land at and adjoining MoD St. Athan in the Vale of Glamorgan, extending from the B4265 at Boverton in the west to Castleton Farm, St Athan, in the east, and from north of the runway and north of Castleton Road at St Athan in the south to land at the northern end of the MoD St Athan site at Picketston and up to Flemingston Road, St Athan, in the north; together with land adjoining the B4265 near Gileston and land at Waycock Cross, Barry."
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Development of a Defence Technical College and associated facilities
Application 2009/00500/OUT
Site
Land at and adjoining MoD St Athan in the Vale of Glamorgan, extending from the B4265 at Boverton in the west to Castleton Farm, St Athan, in the east, and from north of the runway and north of Castleton Road at St Athan in the south to land at the northern end of the MoD St Athan site at Picketston and up to Flemingston Road, St Athan, in the north; together with land adjoining the B4265 near Gileston and land at Waycock Cross, Barry.
Description
Development of a Defence Technical College and associated facilities and works, including 483 Service Families' Accommodation dwellings, military external and field training areas, the alteration and reconfiguration of St Athan golf course, a hotel, an energy centre, improved parking and servicing facilities for the existing spar shop on Eglwys Brewis Road, the provision of a new access road and other associated highway works and improvements, including a garage for Rose Cottage, and all associated ancillary building, sports, community, ecological mitigation and enhancement, engineering, landscaping, means of enclosure and other works.
Documents available
- Design and Access Statements
- Environmental Statement
- Highways Plans
- Photomontages
- Transport Assessment
- Flooding and Drainage
- Supporting Documents
Defence Technical College Masterplans
Planning Statement
Service Families Accommodation Site Plans
Sustainability and Energy
Sustainability and Energy Statement.
To view full application details including Council contact details, applicant, agent and publicity undertaken, please visit the DTC page on the Online Applications Register.
http://www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/living/planning/planning_applications/aerospace_business_park.aspx2. Development at and adjoining the Aerospace Business Park
Application 2009/00501/OUT
Site
Land at and adjoining the Aerospace Business Park at St Athan in the Vale of Glamorgan, extending from land adjacent to the B4265 at Boverton in the west to land adjacent to Cowbridge Road, St Athan in the east, and from the B4265 at Batslays in the south to land north of Boverton Brook in the north; together with land adjoining the B4265 near Gileston and land at Waycock Cross, Barry
Description
Development at and adjoining the Aerospace Business Park, including: the erection of new and replacement buildings, airfield operational facilities and structures; the provision of access roads, hard standings and other infrastructure; security fencing; landscape and ecological works; garage for Rose Cottage; all associated building and engineering works; and related highway improvements.
Documents available
- Planning Statement
- Highways Plans
- Flooding and Drainage
- Photomontages
- Sustainability Statement
- Supporting Documents
To view full application details including Council contact details, applicant, agent and publicity undertaken, please visit the DTC page on the Online Applications Register.



