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The owners of a farm near Bedwas are reapplying for permission to house four self-catering holiday accommodation “pods” on their land.

Caerphilly County Borough Council planners refused a previous application, in the summer of 2024, for the scheme at Ty Isaf Farm.

At the time, the planning officers said the Davies family’s proposals would conflict with the council’s own policies, and could lead to “increased loss of open countryside”.

The family has now resubmitted an amended version of the plans, which “aims to address previous concerns by providing detailed landscaping and tree information to support the proposal”.

A statement on their behalf, submitted by planning agents Reading Agricultural Consultants, notes the farm’s existing tourism business is based on one previously-approved pod, and has proved “a success with many weekends booked well in advance”.

The agents said the “ethos” of the business is “to provide a simple and yet sustainable retreat for guests”.

The farm serves as a “rural escape in a picturesque setting”, and guests are informed about local walks, visitor attractions and restaurants.

The new application is for planning permission for three more pods and the creation of landscaping and a parking area, according to documents submitted to the council.

If approved, the plans will “form a rural diversification scheme to support the existing agricultural business”, the agents said.

The application is currently out for consultation, and can be viewed on the Caerphilly County Borough Council website under reference 24/0809/RET.