Full application for the construction of 4 self-contained living units, creation of estate road with associated services
LOCAL MEMBER:
COUNCILLOR JASON W PARRY
Minutes:
Full application to erect four
self-contained residential units and creation of access road together with
associated resources.
Attention was
drawn to the late observations form and the detailed observations that had been
received from the applicant.
The
Members had visited the site.
The Planning
Manager elaborated on the application's background, and explained that the
application had been deferred at the Planning Committee held on 10/02/20 due to
the decision made at the meeting to hold a site visit; to obtain more
information about the method of screening the access from adjacent housing; to
receive more information about the management of the site, and also to hold a
meeting to discuss the application with the Local Member. It was explained that
the proposal was to erect four residential units / pods designed and provided
to meet the needs of vulnerable individuals. It was noted that the units would
be in the Council's ownership and managed as short term accommodation via the
Council or registered Housing Association.
It was noted that
the development site was located on part of the former Canolfan Segontiwm site
and within the development boundaries of the town of Caernarfon, which had been
designated in the Local Development Plan as an Urban Service Centre. It was
added that the site was near to the Roman fort of Segontium, a scheduled
monument, and that discussions had been held with CADW and Gwynedd
Archaeological Planning Service about the impact of the proposed development on
the scheduled monument. It was an extensive site, and in response to local
residents' concerns about the use of the remainder of the site, it was reported
that CADW had signalled its intention to designate the remainder of the site as
a scheduled monument, that would be likely to prevent further developments.
It was reported
that a positive meeting had been held with the Local Member.
The Transportation Unit had no objection to the
proposal, and in the context of visual, general and residential amenities, it
was considered that the proposal was acceptable in terms of its design, size,
scale and exterior materials. The proposal was unlikely to have an unacceptable
substantial detrimental impact on any residents or local property.
Having considered
all relevant planning matters, including local and national policies and
guidance, as well as all the observations received, the proposal was considered
acceptable and in compliance with the requirements of the relevant policies.
a) A
proposal to approve the application was put forward and seconded.
b) In
response to a request to provide an additional timber fence along part of the
site's boundary with an adjacent house, it was noted that this was not
considered to be necessary, and that it was not known whether the owner of the
property wished to have a solid fence on their boundary. However, it was
suggested that the applicant should hold further discussions with the owner to
clarify their wishes about constructing a fence, and to report back to planning
officers to confirm the owner's view and to create a suitable condition if
necessary.
c) During the ensuing discussion, the following main
observations were made by members:
·
The plan was innovative and the development was
promising in principle
·
The site was vast, and better use should be made of it
·
A need to ensure that the units were not misused -
ambiguity regarding the category of people that would benefit from the units
·
The provision would respond to the demand
·
If the scheme were to be successful, this type of
provision should be considered for other areas
·
A need to ensure that the timber fence would be a
long-term measure.
It was RESOLVED to
delegate powers to the Assistant Head to approve the application, once written
confirmation had been received from the applicant regarding the fence.
1. Time
2. Compliance
with the plans
3. Landscaping
4. Biodiversity
conditions
5. Highway
conditions
6. Working
hours
7. Archaeology
8. Provision
of a bin store prior to occupation
9. Fence
to be installed prior to occupation
10. Welsh
Water
11. Withdrawal
of PD
Notes:
Welsh Water
SUDS
Highways
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