Issue - meetings

Application for the erection of an office and shed to front of dwelling.

LOCAL MEMBER: Councillor Dilwyn Lloyd

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DECISION: To approve

1.         Commence within five years.

2.         In accordance with plans.

3.         Use to be ancillary to the house.

Application to construct shed and office to the front of dwelling house

a)    The Planning Manager highlighted that the application was submitted to Committee as the applicant was employed by Gwynedd Council's Planning Department and planning permission was needed as the proposal involved constructing a building in front of the house's main elevation.

It was noted that no objections had been received and reference was made to Policy PCYFF 3 which stated that every proposal was expected to demonstrate a high quality design that gave full consideration to the context of the surrounding built environment. It was considered that the design was simple and the size was small which reflected similar structures that could be expected as ancillary use within a garden of a house. The structures in question were hidden, behind tall hedges at the bottom of a garden at the end of a row of houses and blended appropriately with the location.

Attention was drawn to Policy PCYFF 2 which encouraged refusing proposals that would have a significant detrimental impact on local property amenities. No objections were received from neighbours after placing a site notice and having considered all relevant planning matters, there would be no additional significant harm to neighbours' amenities, or those of the area in general, deriving from the development.  It was considered that the proposal of erecting a shed and office in front of a dwelling was acceptable and complied with the requirements of the relevant policies.

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

·         That he supported the proposal

·         That the site was hidden and the hedges were tall

·         No objections had been received.

c)    It was proposed and seconded to approve the application.

RESOLVED: To approve the application

1.         Commence within five years.

2.         In accordance with plans.

3.         Use to be ancillary to the house.