To demolish a single-storey garage. Erect a double garage with
annexe above, for the personal use of the Applicant and family and
friends occasionally.
LOCAL MEMBER: Councillor Angela Russell
Decision:
To refuse
Reasons:
Over-development and harmful visual impact
Minutes:
Demolition of a single-storey garage. Erect a double garage with annexe
above, for the personal use of the applicant and family
and friends occasionally.
Attention was drawn to the late observations
form.
a) The Planning Manager highlighted that the application
was to demolish an existing outbuilding and erect a two-storey building in its
place with a double garage on the lower floor and a residential annexe
ancillary to the main house. The site
was located within the garden of Derwen Deg, a detached property within the Llanbedrog
development boundary
The application had been submitted to the Committee at
the Local Member’s request.
It was reported that a number of
objections had been received including one from the Community Council stating
concern that the proposal was an over development, that the site was unsuitable
and first floor windows would overlook a private property and would create a
detrimental impact on nearby neighbours
It was noted that on the whole the
principle was acceptable, although the proposal was substantially larger than
what already existed on the site. However, it was considered that the proposal
was in keeping with the urban area that had a scattered nature and respected
the context of the site. It was added
that the design was acceptable and was not detrimental to the area's character
and did not have a significant impact on neighbours - a condition could be
imposed to ensure that the windows that overlook had permanent opaque glass and
the proposed materials could be controlled via an appropriate planning
condition.
The proposal would be used as a garage and
residential annexe and the use could be controlled by imposing a condition to
ensure that it was only used as ancillary use to the main house and not for any
other use. Additional planing permission would be required for any material
change of use of the annexe.
It was considered that the proposal was acceptable in terms of visual
amenities, the
effect on the AONB and general amenities.
b) Taking advantage of the right
to speak, the Local Member made the following points:
·
A number of concerns
had been highlighted by local residents
·
The property
was located at the base of Mynydd Tir y Cwmwd
·
The sewerage system at the location was unsuitable
·
The annexe was far from
the house - there was potential for the unit to be self-contained in the future
·
It set a dangerous
precedent of creating a second house in
the garden
·
An extension would be best if they
required an additional bedroom
·
Issues regarding crossing the road were a cause
of concern - the road was unsuitable for the houses
·
That the Community Council objected to the application
·
The proposal
was an over development
c) It was proposed to refuse
the application, contrary
to the recommendation for
the following reasons:
·
The proposal
was an over development of the site
d) During the ensuing discussion, the following
observations were made by members:
·
An
extension on the house would be more natural
·
Although it was within the development
boundary, the proposal appeared to be a new house in the countryside
·
It was situated
in a prominent site within the village
RESOLVED
To refuse
Reasons:
Over-development and harmful visual
impact
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