Agenda item

12.1  41C137A/DA – Afallon, Penmynydd

12.1  41C137A/DA – Application for reserved matters for the erection of a dwelling, construction of a vehicular access together with the installation of a treatment plant at Afallon, Penmynydd

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

Public Speaker

Mr Aled Jones (in support of the application) said that outline planning permission was approved in 2016 together with the access to the site.  He further said that the location of the dwelling has been moved to the centre of the plot and the height of the roof has also been reduced in accordance with the recommendations of the Planning Officers.  Mr Jones said that negotiations have been taking place with the Drainage Section as regards to the drainage system; he was given to understand that the Officers of the Drainage Section have responded today that the drainage system is acceptable.   He noted that the residents of the neighbouring property of Afallon have expressed concerns on the overlooking and noise levels from the site but an acoustic fence will be erected to mitigate any detriment to the amenities of the adjoining property.

Councillor Alun Mummery, speaking as a Local Member said that he called-in the application due to concerns by local residents.  He read out an email received in September 2018 by Planning Officers stating that the application did not conform to the approved outline application due to its height and location on the site.   Councillor Mummery said that the report to today’s meeting now states that the height and location of the dwelling is acceptable and the Drainage Section has also confirmed that the drainage system is acceptable.  He questioned whether it was usual to grant approval of planning applications whilst statutory matters have not been addressed. The Planning Development Manager responded that the application before the Committee is to submit reserved matters and details of the application.  The Local Member further said that Penmynydd Community Council has expressed concerns as to the access to the site from the highway and it was considered that the Highways Department should consider cutting the overgrowth of the hedges during the summer months near the junction near to this application site.  The Planning Development Manager responded that the access to the site was also part of the outline application approved in 2016.  She noted that a letter from the Penmynydd Community Council expressing concerns as to the access to the application site was received.  The Officer said that details of the access to the site has been dealt within the outline application stage.

The Planning Development Manager reported that the application is a reserved matters application that complies with the extant outline planning permission previously approved in May 2016 under the former Ynys Môn Local Plan and under the provisions of Policy 50.  It was noted that a further letter of objection had been received as regards to this application.  She said that the siting of the dwelling is sideways within the plot to alleviate overlooking of the neighbouring properties.  An acoustic fence is to be erected to the boundary adjacent to Afallon, the neighbouring property, to alleviate concerns of noise from the proposed new access which was a condition as part of the outline approval.  The Officer said that confirmation has been received by the Drainage Section that the drainage system is acceptable.

Councillor Robin Williams said that as the access from the site is near dangerous bends, he ascertained whether the Highways Section has any plans to improve the splay of the highway.  The Development Control Engineer (Highways) responded that the access from the site has been dealt within the outline planning application and the highways authority has not made further comments as regards to the application as it was considered that the development would not cause excessive increase of traffic.  However, he said that the Highways Authority has powers to maintain visibility on junctions.    Councillor Williams further expressed that cutting the overgrowth of the hedges near the junction near to this application site needs to be undertaken on a regular basis.

Councillor Bryan Owen proposed that the application be approved and Councillor K P Hughes seconded the proposal. 

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