A PUBLIC inquiry into the redevelopment of the former army camp at Cwrt y Gollen is due to start next week.

The independent public inquiry, which starts on Tuesday, February 15 at 9.30am at the Clarence Hall in Crickhowell, will decide whether planning permission should be granted for the re-development of the former army camp at Cwrt y Gollen for comprehensive mixed use. 

The mixed use development comprises residential development, employment provision, a pre-school nursery, a residential care home, open space provision including allotments, community orchard, sports provision and associated infrastructure works.

In June 2010, Brecon Beacons National Park Authority refused to grant planning permission to Crickhowell Estates Ltd for the development. 

Crickhowell Estates Ltd have appealed the decision which will now be heard by an independent planning Inspector appointed by the Welsh Assembly Government. 

 Members of the public can attend the public inquiry and, at the inspector's discretion, take part in the discussion. 

At the opening of the inquiry the inspector will invite those people who wish to speak to put their names forward. 

All appeal documents can be viewed online by visiting http://www.pcs.planningportal.gov.uk">www.pcs.planningportal.gov.uk