Issue - meetings

Convert flat roof into a roof terrace. First floor rear window to be converted to door to allow access and a barrier around perimeter of flat roof and decking on floor. 

LOCAL MEMBER: Councillor Kim Jones

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DECISION: To refuse

Reason

1.    The proposed development would cause significant overlooking impact that would be detrimental to the amenities of nearby private property residents as well as to create a dominant element that may be a possible source of noise and disturbance.  Therefore, the application is contrary to the requirements of policies PCYFF 2 of the Anglesey and Gwynedd Joint Local Development Plan in relation to safeguarding the visual amenities of local residents.

Conversion of a flat roof to a roof terrace. First floor rear window to be converted into a door to allow access with a surrounding perimeter barrier for the flat roof with decking on the floor. 

a)    The Development Control Officer highlighted that this was an application to create a terrace by installing decking on the flat roof of an existing extension to the rear of a residential property. It is proposed to install a first-floor window to allow access to the facility. The roof measures 5.2m x 4.2m of floor area and is 3.8m above floor level. It was explained that the property was a two-storey end-terrace house in a residential area of the Llanberis Local Service Centre as defined by the Anglesey and Gwynedd Joint Local Development Plan. It also stands within the Dinorwig Landscape of Outstanding Historic Interest.

It was noted that the application was being submitted before the Committee since observations had been received on the application from the Head of Environment Department. It was reiterated that the Local Member objected to the application since it disrupted the privacy of neighbours.

In the context of the principle of the development, it was considered that the proposed development would cause substantial overlooking impacts, would harm the amenities of the residents of nearby private properties, as well as create a dominating element.

b)    It was proposed and seconded to refuse the application.

c)    During the ensuing discussion, the following observation by a member was noted:

·         The development would have a substantial impact on the privacy of neighbours.

·         Would create an oppressive feel.

RESOLVED: To refuse – reasons

The proposed development would cause significant overlooking impact that would be detrimental to the amenities of nearby private property residents as well as to create a dominant element that may be a possible source of noise and disturbance. Therefore, the application is contrary to the requirements of policies PCYFF 2 of the Anglesey and Gwynedd Joint Local Development Plan in relation to safeguarding the visual amenities of local residents.