Agenda item

10.1 VAR/2023/37 – Yr Erw, Llansadwrn

VAR/2023/37

10.2 FPL/2023/23 – Bryn Tawel, Ty Croes

FPL/2023/23

10.3 VAR/2023/15 – Llain Capelulo, Pentre Berw

VAR/2023/15

10.1 VAR/2023/37 – Application under Section 73A for the variation of condition (09) (Approved plans) of planning permission reference VAR/2019/32 (erection of a dwelling) so as to allow for amendments to the design at Yr Erw, Llansadwrn

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as the proposal is contrary to policies of the Joint Local Development Plan but is one which the Local Planning Authority is minded to approve.

The Development Management Manager reported that the principle of the development in this location has already been established by a previous planning permission and a certificate of lawfulness was issued on 15 October, 2018. The planning permission for the erection of a dwelling is thereby safeguarded in perpetuity. This application seeks approval for amendments to the design of the dwelling. The Development Management Manager referred to those amendments as detailed in the Officer’s written report and confirmed that as there is no issue with regard to overlooking, they are considered acceptable and an overall improvement on the previously approved plans. The recommendation is therefore to approve the application.

Councillor Geraint Bebb proposed, seconded by Councillor Neville Evans that the application be approved in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation.

It was resolved to approve the application in accordance with the Officer’s recommendations and report subject to the conditions set out therein.

10.2 FPL/2023/23 – Full application for the erection of a detached garage together with alterations to the scheme approved under planning application reference 28C257B/DA at Bryn Awel, Ty Croes

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as the proposal is contrary to policies of the Joint Local Development Plan but is one which the Local Planning Authority is minded to approve.

The Development Management Manager reported that the principle of developing the site has already been established under a previous planning permission and work has commenced on site with the construction of the vehicle access and the partial erection of the dwelling up to roof level. He referred to the main planning considerations as being the impact of the proposed alterations to the dwelling and proposed new detached garage on the previously approved dwelling as well as on the neighbouring dwellings and surrounding area. The proposed alterations include increasing the roof ridge height from 6.6m to 7.7m, the replacement of the two dormer windows on the front elevation with roof lights and the removal of the rear roof dormer. The design and appearance of the dwelling is very similar to the previously approved dwelling and matches neighbouring properties in terms of scale and character and as such are considered acceptable  The Development Management Manager referred to the dimensions of the proposed detached garage and confirmed that the garage is considered acceptable as regards its siting, scale, design and appearance as it would not have a negative impact on the existing site or on neighbouring properties and it is compliant with the relevant planning policies. The recommendation is therefore to approve the application.

Councillor Neville Evans commenting as a Local Member confirmed that he had received no representations regarding the proposal and neither had the Community Council raised any issues. He proposed, seconded by Councillor John I. Jones that the application be approved in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation.

It was resolved to approve the application in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation and report subject to the conditions set out therein.

10.3 VAR/2023/15 – Application under Section 73 for the variation of condition (06) (Approved Plans) of planning permission reference VAR/2018/14 (Erection of 3 dwellings on plots 8, 9 and 10) so as to amend the siting and orientation of the 3 dwellings at Llain Capelulo, Pentre Berw, Gaerwen

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as the proposal is contrary to policies of the Joint Local Development Plan but is one which the Local Planning Authority is minded to approve.

The Development Management Manager reported that full planning permission has been granted on the site under planning reference 33C102G which was approved in June 2008 and a subsequent certificate of lawfulness was proved lawful in November 2018. The application seeks to vary condition (06) of planning permission VAR/2018/14 so as to allow the re-positioning of plot 8 within the site. Due to a NRW easement at the rear of the site for the maintenance of a watercourse and a Welsh Water easement at the lower end for the maintenance of a water pipe, the applicant is unable to implement the existing permission. The proposal entails reorientating plot 8 by approximately 90˚ to avoid the areas to which the easements apply meaning that the property will now front the neighbouring property. The occupants of the neighbouring property had originally raised concerns about overlooking but following discussions between the applicant and the owner of the neighbouring property the scheme was amended to include the installation of obscure glazing in one of the first-floor windows closest to the adjoining property. No further representations have been received during the re-consultation on the amended scheme which ends on 8 September, 2023. The recommendation is therefore to approve the application subject to the planning conditions set out and subject to no new matters being raised before the expiry of the re-consultation period.

Councillor Dafydd Roberts proposed, seconded by Councillor Geraint Bebb that the application be approved in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation.

It was resolved to approve the application in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation and report subject to the conditions set out therein and subject also to no new representations being made before the expiry of the re-consultation period on 8 September 2023.