Issue - meetings

10.1 – VAR/2025/6 – Bryn Brochan, Talwrn

VAR/2025/6

10.2 – VAR/2025/53 – Dyfria, Ty Croes

VAR/2025/53

10.1  VAR/2025/6 – Application under Section 73A for the variation of condition (13) (Approved plans) of planning permission reference 23C325 (conversion) of the outbuilding into a dwelling, alterations and extensions together with the erection of a garage and log store) so as to increase the scale and amend the design of the extension to the rear of Bryn Brochan, Talwrn

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

10.2  VAR/2025/53 – Application under Section 73A for the variation of condition (05) of planning permission reference 28C397A (Conversion of outbuilding into a dwelling) so as to allow amendments to the design at Dyfria, Ty Croes

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

10.1        VAR/2025/6 – Application under Section 73A for the variation of condition (13) (Approved plans) of planning permission reference 23C325 (conversion) of the outbuilding into a dwelling, alterations and extensions together with the erection of a garage and log store) so as to increase the scale and amend the design of the extension to the rear of Bryn Brochan, Talwrn

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as the proposal is contrary to planning policy TAI 7 of the Joint Local Development Plan but which the Local Planning is minded to approve.

The Team Leader reported that the previous planning application 23C325 was approved on the 9 September, 2015 for the conversion of the outbuilding into a dwelling, together with alterations and extensions, the erection of a garage and log store at Bryn Brochan, Talwrn.  The application was approved under the previous Local Development Plan which allowed outbuildings to be converted into residential dwellings. A material start has been commenced on the previous planning permission and has been safeguarded under a Lawful Use Certificate; therefore, a fallback position exists on the site that is a material consideration.  The proposal represents a departure from planning policy TAI 7 of the Joint Local Development Plan as it provides an open market residential unit.  However, there is an extant fallback position established through the Lawful Use Certificate for an open market residential unit and this is a material planning consideration and carries significant weight.  This application is for a variation to the previously approved application and consists of increasing the scale and design of the rear extension.  The previously approved extension measured 4.4m x 3.8m x 3.9m in height.  The proposed extension will measure 8.2m x 6.7m and a height of 3 - 3.7m due to topographical levels on the site.  The extension will accommodate one bedroom, kitchen, siting and dining area.  The extension will add approximately 61% increase to the original outbuilding.  It is accepted that this is a large increase and significantly greater than the guidance set out in the SPG on Replacement Dwellings and Conversions in the Countryside; however, as this is a Grade II Listed Building and the importance of safeguarding the derelict Listed Building far outweighs the guidance.  The design of the extension is sympathetic and respectful to the historic character of the Listed Building.  The design and materials are of high quality, and it is considered that there is a clear definition between the original outbuilding and the new extension.   The proposal complies with parking standards and provides adequate ecological enhancements.  The recommendation was of approval of the application.

Councillor John Ifan Jones proposed that the application be approved in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation.

Councillor Robin Williams seconded the proposal of approval.

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

10.2  VAR/2025/53 – Application under Section 73A for the variation of condition (05) of planning permission reference  ...  view the full minutes text for item 10