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Front porch extension, alterations to roof and extend outbuilding to create annexe.

LOCAL MEMBER:    Councillor Gareth T Morris Jones

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Front porch extension, alterations to the roof and extend an outbuilding to create an annexe.

(a)       The Planning Manager elaborated on the background of the application, noting that the application was deferred at the Committee meeting held on 22 July 2019 in order to hold a site visit and to hold further discussions with the agent/applicant regarding the first floor balcony. It was noted that after discussing with the agent, the balcony element to the front of the property had been removed from the application. Some members had visited the site prior to the meeting.

The development was acceptable in terms of relevant local and national policies for the reasons noted in the report.

(b)     It was proposed and seconded to approve the application.

         A member expressed her gratitude for the site visit and that the proposal would be an improvement. A member added that she was glad that the balcony element had been removed from the application and that the proposal would secure the building for the future.

RESOLVED to approve the application.

          Conditions:

1.     Five years

2.     In accordance with the amended plans

3.     Slate

4.     Finish to match

5.     Use of annexe to be ancillary to the house only

6.     NRW floor level condition

Note referring to NRW letter

Front extension, create first floor balcony, alterations to roof and extend outbuilding to create annexe

LOCAL MEMBER: Councillor Gareth T Morris Jones

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Front extension, create a first floor balcony, alterations to the roof and extend an outbuilding to create an annexe

It was highlighted that the application was submitted to the Committee at the request of the Local Member and two other members.

(a) The Planning Manager elaborated on the background of the application, and noted that this was an application to erect a porch on the front of the house; install a first floor balcony along the front of the house above existing flat roof sections; to undertake alterations to the roof by installing a slate roof and a small dormer door to the front; front decking; and extend the existing outbuilding within the property's curtilage to create an annexe at Bwthyn Bridyn, Lôn Bridyn, Morfa Nefyn.  It was noted that the property was adjacent to the access to Morfa Nefyn beach, but at a slightly higher level than the beach, with a high boundary wall surrounding the front and sides.  

It was reported that the application comprised two elements, namely the extension and the alterations to the house and the extension to the outbuilding to create an annexe.  It was reported that the house currently had an asbestos sheeting roof and it was proposed to re-roof with slate, which was an improvement, together with a small dormer door that would not cause substantial harm to the appearance and character of the front.

Several objections had been received to the proposal expressing concern about introducing modern features to the property as the existing fishermen's cottages were unspoiled.  Bearing in mind that only a light glazed screen would be in the front of the balcony and that the building's shape would not significantly change, it was considered that the changes would not significantly harm the appearance of the property to justify refusing the alterations.  Since the alterations to the house were relatively minor, it was considered that they were acceptable additions in terms of appearance, scale and the treatment of elevations and complied with the requirements of policy PCYFF 3 of the Local Development Plan.

It was noted that the second element involved erecting an extension on the existing outbuilding that formed part of the ownership of the property.  As the curtilage was enclosed by a high boundary wall, only a small section of the wall and the roof would be visible from the access road to the beach.  It was highlighted that the objections had expressed concern about changing the appearance of a historic building, however, the alterations were not considered to be significantly intrusive and were not unacceptable in terms of scale, height and mass on this site that was enclosed by a high wall.   It was considered that the annexe was in compliance with the requirements of PCYFF3.

Reference was made to flooding issues that had been included in the report together with a comment that the plans had changed significantly since the Maritime and Country Parks Officer had submitted his objections.

Having weighed up the application and the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5