Issue - meetings

Application for the extension of the existing balcony onthe front elevation of the property 

LOCAL MEMBER: Councillor Ioan Thomas

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To approve the application

Conditions:

1.            In accordance with the plans

 Welsh Water Note

         Application for the extension of the existing balcony on the front elevation of the property

a)    The Planning Manager explained the background of the application, noting that this was an application to extend the current balcony approximately 2m around the front elevation and gable end of the property around the existing dining room and lounge. It was noted that the balcony would be constructed from a steel frame, with glazed panels and a timber board floor. It was reiterated that the property was a single-storey house located on a slope on a junction within a residential area of the town of Caernarfon. A public road surrounds three sides of the property.

It was highlighted that the application was being submitted to the Planning Committee as the applicant was related to a Member of the Planning Committee.

It was considered that the proposal was suitable for the site and for the dwelling in terms of size and design and therefore complied with the requirements of policies PCYFF 2, 3 and PS5. It was not considered that it would have a substantially greater impact on any nearby property or have a substantially greater impact on the area's amenities. Therefore, the proposal complies with the requirements of local and national policy.

b)    Taking advantage of the right to speak, the Local Member made the following points:

·         That this was an application to extend the balcony and that the main considerations would be the loss of privacy of others due to overlooking - it was expressed that there would be no overlooking onto nearby property from this property

·         That the view from the property overlooked the Menai Straits, therefore, it would be appropriate to take advantage of that

·         Supported the recommendation

·         That clarity was needed on the Welsh Water note

c)    In response to a question regarding the Welsh Water note, it was noted that this was a 'note' and not a 'condition' and that it was a general note to raise the applicant's awareness

(ch) It was proposed and seconded to approve the application

         RESOLVED to approve the application

Conditions:

1.         In accordance with the plans

                         Welsh Water Note