Conversion of outbuilding into a holiday unit (amended scheme to that refused under planning application reference number C17/0945/14/LL).
LOCAL MEMBER: Councillor Cemlyn Williams
Minutes:
Conversion of an external building into a holiday unit (an amended plan
to what was refused under application number C17/0945/14/LL).
(a) The
Planning Manager elaborated on the background of the application and noted that
the application was to convert an external building into holiday accommodation
and construct a porch to the western elevation of the building, and construct
the roof ridge 500mm higher than the existing ridge.
She
noted that the nearest dwellings were situated approximately 66m south along
the unclassified county highway of Ffordd Cae Garw. Although a petition had
been submitted objecting to the application on the grounds that the proposal
would be likely to undermine the community's well-being - bearing in mind the
density, use, nature and scale of the proposal it was deemed that there would
be no significant disruption to the existing and general amenities of nearby
occupants due to noise nuisance and loss of privacy considering that it was
proposed to provide only one holiday unit.
The
development was acceptable in terms of relevant local and national policies for
the reasons noted in the report.
(b) Taking advantage of the right to speak, the applicant noted the
following main points:
·
She had informed nearby residents of the
application in advance
·
59% of the individuals who signed the petition
submitted did not live on Cae Garw
Road therefore they would not be affected
·
It would be a two bedroom holiday unit for four
people
·
It was intended to retain the character of the
existing property
·
The development would not affect Cae Garw Road.
(c) The following main points were made by the
local member (not a member of this Planning Committee):
·
A young family wanted to develop a building that
would contribute to the local economy
·
Older residents were objecting on the grounds of
the general impact on the community. They were concerned that the application
would set a precedent
·
He did not object to the application if the
application conformed to the conditions recommended.
(ch) It was proposed
and seconded to approve the application.
During the ensuing discussion, the following main points were noted by
members:
·
The proposal was acceptable because it would make
use of an unused agricultural building. There was no need for residents to be
concerned about the development setting a precedent
·
The proposal would contribute to the area and
economy in addition to removing the pressure in the area in terms of summer
houses
·
The impact on residents would be low
·
The building would be developed sensitively and
would make good use of the building
·
It was sad that it was not possible to approve
applications to convert agricultural buildings into houses for local people
rather than holiday units only.
RESOLVED
to approve the application.
Conditions:
1. Five years.
2. In accordance with the plans
3. Natural slate.
4. Holiday use only and a register of visitors
must be maintained
5. Complete the work in accordance with the
mitigation measures in section 5.1 and 5.2 of the Mitigation Measures and
Improvements of the Protected Species Survey by Green Man Ecology dated 19
August 2017.
6. A condition to comply with British
Standards regarding the suitability of the existing private sewage treatment
equipment.
7. Condition to remove permitted rights regarding extensions.
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