Issue - meetings

12.1  19C1207 – Pentowyn, Holyhead

12.2  19LPA1037/CC – 9a Peibio Close, Holyhead

12.1  19C1207 – Full application for the demolition of existing dwelling and garage together with the erection of replacement dwelling which includes a balcony and anew garage at Pentowyn, Holyhead

It was RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation subject to the conditions set out in the written report.

12.2  19LPA1037/CC – Full application for change of use of existing building from community rooms into a dwelling at 9a Peibio Close, Holyhead

It was RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation subject to the conditions set out in the written report.

12.1  19C1207 – Full application for the demolition of existing dwelling and garage together with the erection of replacement dwelling which includes a balcony and anew garage at Pentowyn, Holyhead

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee at the request of a Local Member.

Mr Tudur Thomas (for the proposal) said that Pentowyn has been empty since at least 2014 and following professional advice it was clear that the only practical and cost effective option was to demolish the existing dwelling and to build a replacement dwelling.  There has been no objection locally to the development and the Holyhead Town Council at its meeting held on 4 September, 2017 had no objection.  Following meeting with Planning Officers it was decided to reduce the size and design of the proposed dwelling resulting in a 20% reduction.  Pentowyn lies within a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and considerable thought to the design and siting has been undertaken to ensure that the proposal has no adverse visual impact to the locality. The proposed dwelling now will be finished with natural materials, slate, wooden cladding and stone. 

The Planning Development Manager said that the application is a full application for the demolition of an existing dwelling and its replacement with a new build dwelling.  The site is within the AONB and is adjacent to the Wales Coast Path. The original submitted plans have been amended and reduced in scale.  The first floor balcony on the north eastern gable of the proposed dwelling has now been replace with an attached garage, incorporating a terrace area as first floor level behind a slated roof.  As part of the amended scheme stonework has been proposed on part of the front elevation in association with painted smooth render and vertical cladding and natural slate is proposed to roof the dwelling. A hedge is also proposed along the boundary in order integrate well into the surroundings.  The AONB Officer has now submitted his comments as regard to the amended plans to reduce the footprint of the proposed dwelling he noted that the reduced scale of the development means that it will integrate better and will enhance the natural beauty of the area. 

Councillor Shaun Redmond said that the footprint of the proposed development is partly on the footprint of the current building and is located further back into the garden area; this is in conflict with planning policy TAN13 – Replacement Dwelling.  He also referred to the size of the proposed dwelling and the overlooking of an existing caravan park.  Whilst he appreciated that the size and design of the proposed dwelling has been reduced, the rear elevation will be 7.3 metres from the boundary of the  caravan site.  The SPG - Design generally requires a distance of 10.5 metres but these seems to be acceptable by the Planning Officer.  He questioned if this set a precedence for future developments by allowing the distance to be reduced?  The Planning Development Manager responded that as  ...  view the full minutes text for item 12