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7.1 – HHP/2023/51 – Lancefield, Ffordd Cynlas, Benllech

HHP/2023/51

7.1  HHP/2023/51 – Full application for demolition of the existing garage together with the erection of a two storey annex at Lancefield, Ffordd Cynlas, Benllech

It was RESOLVED to refused the application contrary to the Officer’s recommendation as it was deemed:- 

·      that the application is over-development of the site;

·      over-looking over the neighbouring property;

·      that NRW’s response to the consultation was incorrect as it shows on their flood risk maps that the dwelling is located within a risk of flooding.

7.1  HHP/2023/51 – Full application for demolition of the existing garage together with the erection of a two storey annex at Lancefield, Ffordd Cynlas, Benllech

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee at the request of the Local Member on the grounds of over-development of the site and adverse impact on the neighbouring amenities.  At its meeting held on 3 May, 2023 it was resolved that a physical site visit be conducted and subsequently the site visit took place on 17 May, 2023.  Additional plans and amendments to the proposed plans relating to the application were received on 15 May, 2023 and were distributed to Local Members and to the Committee’s members during the site visit.  Re-consultation was conducted on 17 May, 2023 and it was recommended at the Planning and Orders Committee held on 7 June, 2023 that the application be deferred during the consultation period and a full report be presented to the Committee’s July, 2023 meeting. 

Public Speakers

Mrs Andrea Thorburn, objecting to the application, said that she was objecting to the application to build an annex at Lancefield, Ffordd Cynlas, Benllech.  She said that the architects by their own admission has stated that the first-floor southeast elevation window invades the privacy in her bedroom.  The architect has proposed that a 2.2m fence will negate the overlooking and the planning office has agreed with this findings but drawing D918.09 version C streetscape shows that this information is incorrect and completely misleading. In addition, the drawing shows that the bedroom window is in an incorrect position, lower than it is should be which gives inaccurate information.  Drawing D918.10 also demonstrates that the fence that is been built to height of 2.2M which should negate the overlooking and is higher than the permission applied for.  She further said that she has built a 2.2m fence to ascertain whether the fence is fit for purpose, this confirmed that the fence will not negate the overlooking. The existing single story garage which is 3M high was clearly still visible over the fence line.  She asked the planning committee to consider whether her privacy will be protected by the building of a fence and the planning application is correct; this is because on the 4 May, 2023 the planning office instructed the architect to resubmit their drawings as the information in relation to the fence was misleading.  However, the day before on the 3 May, 2023 the planning office had published its findings stating it would permit the application and accepted incorrect information despite her constant objections.  This application is still at the same position with incorrect information in relation to the boundary fence.  She said that on the advice of her Solicitor, she had been instructed to inform the committee that if permission for the annex is passed and the fence does not negate the overlooking, Anglesey Council will be liable to pay compensation for trespass and nuisance.  The planning office has also stated that Lancefield  ...  view the full minutes text for item 7