Plans for more car boot sales win councillors’ approval

Plans for more car boot sales in Caerphilly County Borough have won the approval of councillors.

The events have operated on land at Tir y Berth since 2017 under temporary permissions.

But under new plans, the frequency of sales would increase at the site, where improved access has also been approved for visitors.

Up to 80 sellers’ pitches will be allowed, and the organisers can provide temporary toilets and catering services on site.

At a meeting of the council’s planning committee, case officer Joshua Burrows said the more frequent use was considered “appropriate” at a “well-maintained” site.

He told councillors the local authority had received some complaints in the spring over “a number of traffic issues” when car boot sales were held.

“The site has been monitored throughout the year, with the number of issues and complaints reducing throughout the year,” he added.

Members of the committee voted unanimously to grant planning permission, subject to conditions including that the site may only be used between April and October each year, and that events may only run between midday and 5pm on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays.