Issue - meetings

Application No C24/0306/14/AC Bron Y Gaer Ffordd Bethel, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL55 1DY

Amend condition 2 of original Planning permission C23/0122/14/DT in order to change the design of the proposal.

LOCAL MEMBER: Councillor Ioan Thomas

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Decision:

RESOLVED To approve

1. In accordance with the plans

2. Time

3. Ensuring biodiversity enhancements

Minutes:

Vary condition 2 of the original planning permission C23/0122/14/DT to change the proposal's design.

a. The Development Control Team Leader highlighted that the proposal was to vary condition 2 of the original Planning Permission to change the design of extensions from a two-storey extension to the side of the property and a single-storey extension to the rear, to a single-storey flat roof extension only. It was explained that the existing property was a two-storey semi-detached house located within the development boundary of the town of Caernarfon and the residential area.

The application was submitted to the Committee as the applicant was employed in the Planning Department of Cyngor Gwynedd.

In the context of visual amenities, it was noted that a single-storey extension was situated at the back of the property, but it was visible from the front of the property as its width was a little more than the existing house. However, it was not considered that the visual impact was unacceptable given that the two-storey side extension, which was part of the original permission, had by now been removed.

In the context of general and residential amenities, it was noted that the curtilage had a fairly extensive curtilage with a large garden in the back with established shrubs, trees and cloddiau screening the rear of the site from the backs of adjacent dwellings along with the grounds of the primary school located directly behind the site. It was reiterated that the proposed extension was single-storey and included openings, it was not considered that they caused an unacceptable overlooking impact to any nearby property and would not cause an increase in disruption as the use of the site was already residential. There was no increase in the number of bedrooms and there were sufficient parking spaces in front of the property already.

When discussing biodiversity matters, it was noted that it was proposed to install bird boxes on the property to improve the site's biodiversity and any external lights would be installed downwards to reduce light pollution.

It was considered that the proposal was acceptable, and it was recommended to approve the application subject to relevant conditions.

b. The Local Member had declared an interest as he knew the applicant.

It was proposed and seconded to approve the application.