Issue - meetings

Full application for the demolition of existing structures and construction of a new dwelling and associated works

Local Member: Councillor Gareth Tudor Morris Jones

Link to relevant background documents

DECISION:

To delegate powers to the Senior Planning Manager to approve the application 

Conditions

1.         Time

2.         In accordance with the plans

3.         Agree on materials, including roof slates

4.         Restrict permitted development rights and windows

5.         Manage the type of window/glass installed

6.         Landscaping

7.         Biodiversity Enhancements

8.         Building control plan

9.         Restrict the building's use to residential use and not as a second home or holiday accommodation

Full application for the demolition of existing structures and construction of a new dwelling and associated works

Attention was drawn to the late observations form.

Some of the Members had visited the site on 02-10-23

a)                   The Development Control Team Leader highlighted that the application had already been discussed at a meeting of the committee which was held on 11 September 2023 where it had been resolved to defer the decision in order to conduct a site visit so that Members had an opportunity to see the site in the context of its location and its effect on local residents' amenities.

It was reported that this was a full application for the demolition of existing structures and the construction of a new two-storey, detached dwelling with associated works. The site was located within the development boundary and within the Western Llŷn Special Landscape Area and the Llŷn and Enlli Landscape of Outstanding Historic Interest. It was reported that the application had been revised twice since its original submission in response to observations received and following discussions with officers. A further revised plan was received on 14.09.2023 which moved the house approximately 2m further to the south-east, in accordance with the Local Member's request.

The application was submitted to the Planning Committee for a decision at the local member’s request due to concern about the size of the proposed house and its proximity to other dwellings.

It was explained that the site in question had already been developed and, therefore, was considered a brownfield site and was located within the development boundary of the village of Edern. The proposal therefore satisfied the general requirements of policies PS 5, PCYFF 1 and PS17 of the Anglesey and Gwynedd Joint Local Development Plan (LDP). Currently, the site consisted of industrial-like sheds that were quite simple in design, and which stood unnoticed within the plot.

It was acknowledged that the proposed house would be larger in size than the existing buildings, but in response to highlighted concerns, the building had been amended from what had been originally submitted with the new house located within the part of the site that was within the development boundary. Although this meant it was closer to the northern boundary of the site than it would have been had it been pushed further into the site, it was not considered that its location within the site was unreasonable. It was reported that the roof ridge height of the highest shed at present was 3.3m and the ridge height of the proposed roof would be 5.8m, which was slightly lower than the ridge height of the adjacent property to the west. Consequently, it was not considered that it would stand out as a completely incongruous feature in this part of the village nor that it would be entirely contrary to the general development pattern seen there. It was not considered that the proposed new dwelling would impact to a completely unacceptable level on the character and appearance  ...  view the full minutes text for item 8