11.1 – HHP/2020/82 – Erw Goch, Brynsiencyn

https://ioacc.force.com/s/papplication/a1G4H00000MJaAGUA1/hhp202082?language=en_GB

11.2 – OP/2019/17 – Tre Angharad, Bodedern

https://ioacc.force.com/s/papplication/a1G4H00000IxwWIUAZ/op201917?language=en_GB

11.3 – FPL/2020/73 – Parciau, Llanddaniel

https://ioacc.force.com/s/papplication/a1G4H00000MffKeUAJ/fpl202073?language=en_GB

11.1 HHP/2020/82 – Full application for alterations and extensions, erection of an annexe together with an extension to the curtilage at Erw Goch, Brynsiencyn

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as the applicant is related to an Elected Member and is also an employee of the Local Authority. The application has been scrutinised by the Monitoring Officer as required under paragraph 4.6.10.4 of the Constitution.

Having declared a prejudicial interest in this application, Councillor Eric W Jones left the meeting during discussion and voting thereon.

The Planning Built & Natural Environment Manager reported that the proposed extension of the property to provide an annexe which is to the north east of the existing dwelling and would necessitate the extension of the existing curtilage into the adjoining field which is in the ownership of the applicants. In order to mitigate the loss of hedgerow the developer will be required to submit a planting scheme and subsequent management of the replacement hedgerow which will provide screening to reduce any visual impact and provide biodiversity benefits. A traffic management plan has been submitted with the application which confirms that delivery of materials to the site will be co-ordinated to arrive between 9.00 a.m. and 3.00 p.m., so as to avoid conflict with children arriving/leaving the nearby primary school. The intention is for the applicant’s to move into the proposed annexe whilst their daughter and family would occupy the main dwelling. The applicant’s granddaughter has special needs and the applicants assist in her daily care and provides support to the child’s parents. The design and the location of the development is acceptable under planning policies and is comparable in size to neighbouring property.

Councillor Dafydd Roberts said that the local Community Council supports the application and he proposed that the application be approved subject to the conditions within the Officer’s written report. Councillor Bryan Owen seconded the proposal.

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

11.2 OP/2019/17 – Outline application for the erection of 30 dwellings together with full details of layout and access at Tre Angharad, Bodedern

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as the applicant is a relevant officer. The application has been scrutinised by the Monitoring Officer as required under paragraph 4.6.10.4 of the Constitution.

A letter by the applicant’s agent in support of the application was read out as follows:-

‘The application is an outline application for the building of 30 properties as well as details of access to the site which is located within the Bodedern development boundary and is part of the JLDP T33 housing allocation. Six of the proposed properties will be affordable dwellings and the Housing Service has confirmed that these satisfy the identified need. As well as the general requirement for affordable housing the Council’s Rural Housing Facilitator arranged an event in Bodedern on the 29th January, 2020 as part of a survey of affordable housing need in the village. A number of local residents attended the event and confirmed that there was a significant demand for affordable housing as well as open market housing in the village. This development would contribute significantly towards satisfying the identified need.

The site has been carefully designed in order to provide new, quality homes with private gardens and sufficient space to plant additional trees and hedges and to have a play area on site. The proposals include good links for walkers including crossings to enable safe access to the village. The site is in a good location to be able to gain access to the main amenities of the village including primary and secondary schools, leisure parks, shops, post office, church, pub and other local businesses. There is also bus stops within walking distance of the site. The site will be attractive for local people and many have already expressed an interest in the site as it is so convenient for local schools and other amenities. Local support for the development is highlighted by the fact that the number of people who have expressed any concern about the application is low. The local Community Council have not raised any objections to the application either.

The development will provide a mix of housing including family homes and bungalows. It is considered that the development satisfies the new Welsh Government guidelines on life after the pandemic which encourages us to provide local places and developments of high quality. The intention is to create places and homes where people want to live and work in their communities with a god quality of life. In this case, the nearby amenities ensure that residents can make the most of the facilities on their doorstep without having to travel by car every day for essential journeys such as going to school, local shops or for leisure purposes.’

The Development Management Manager reported that the application is an outline application for 30 dwellings which includes 6 affordable dwellings together with full details of layout and access. The application site is within the development boundary and forms part of the T33 housing allocation which is land allocated as a housing site within the Joint Local Development Plan. Amended plans were submitted to address local residents concerns which included amended site layout to ensure the dwellings comply with distances are required by planning policies. The Highways Authority has confirmed that they are satisfied with the proposal. She further reported the recommendation is of approval of the application subject to the Section 106 legal agreement that 6 of the dwellings on site be affordable, a piece of land is to be designed for a play area and that an education contribution of £12,557 be afforded.

Councillor John Griffiths said that local concerns have been made as regards to the safety of pupils attending the Secondary School which is opposite the proposed site. Councillor Griffiths questioned whether the Highways Authority has considered the issue of increased traffic through the village of Bodedern and the excess speed of vehicles near the site. He further referred that the local village shop is located a short distance from the site and is near a narrow bend which has traffic issues already. The Development Control Engineer (Highways) responded that a Traffic Management Plan has been submitted with the application and it states that there will be no adverse effect on the traffic through the village.

Councillor K P Hughes said that as there will be a Section 106 legal agreement attached to the proposed application he proposed that the application be approved. Councillor John Griffiths seconded the proposal.

It was RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation subject to the conditions and a Section 106 legal agreement as listed within the written report.

11.3 FPL/2020/73 – Full application for alterations and extensions including annexe, extension to the curtilage together with the creation of a new agricultural access at Parciau, Llanddaniel

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as the applicants work within the Planning Service. The application has been scrutinised by the Monitoring Officer as required under paragraph 4.6.10.4 of the constitution.

Having declared a prejudicial interest in this application, the Development Management Manager left the meeting during discussion and voting thereon.

The Planning Built & Natural Environment Manager reported that at the meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee held on 4 March, 2020 it was resolved to approve an application to alter and extend the property to include an annex together with extending the curtilage. This application seeks to secure permission to amend the approved design and layout of the extension in addition to increasing the extended area of curtilage and providing a new agricultural access to the enclosure into which the curtilage is to be extended. The new access provides an appropriate design that will secure a safer means of access and egress to the enclosure than that already existing. The amended design includes the provision of a balcony to the extension’s front elevation in addition to providing bi-fold doors in lieu of windows to both floors of the protruding part of the extension where the balcony is to be located.

Councillor K P Hughes proposed that the application be approved and Councillor Eric W Jones seconded the proposal.

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