Agenda item
Single
storey extension
LOCAL
MEMBER: Councillor Gareth Williams
Decision:
Minutes:
Single-storey extension
a)
The Development Manager highlighted that this was an application to
erect a single-storey in front of a single-storey house. It was reported that
the development would include extending an existing garage, which formed an
integrated part of the house, 1.5m in front of it. This new element would have
a pitch roof measuring 3.8m high (1.2m lower than the ridge of the roof
itself), with a garage door in front.
It was noted that the
property was one property in a row of detached houses nearby the B4413 class 2
road in a residential area within the boundary of the Coastal - Rural Village
of Aberdaron as defined by the Anglesey and Gwynedd
Local Development Plan; The property was also within the designated Area of
Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Llŷn and
Bardsey Island Landscape of Outstanding Historical Interest.
The application was
submitted before the Committee at the request of the former local member,
Councillor W. Gareth Roberts, who objected on the grounds of the visual impact
of the development on the streetscape and due to concerns regarding the amenity
impact on neighbours.
Reference was made to
Policy PCYFF 3 of the LDP that states that it was expected for every proposal
to show a high-quality design, which gave full consideration
to the context of the surrounding built environment. In this case, when
considering the scale, design and materials of the extension, it was considered
that the change to the appearance of the site would be very small compared with
the existing house, and that no harm to the built quality of the property would
derive from the development. It was noted that conditions could be imposed, to
ensure that the materials used are in keeping with the rest of the house.
In addition, it was
reported, despite the considerable increase in the bulk of the building, as
well as an extension to the "building line" slightly to the front,
there was no definitive building pattern to developments in the area, and
because the change was small, the proposal would respect the built context of
the site and be in-keeping with the surrounding area. As a result, it was
considered that the plan submitted, due to its scale, materials and design, was
appropriately in-keeping with the existing property and therefore complied with
the requirements of policy PCYFF 3.
Although the site lies
within the AONB, and considering its urban location, the proposal in question
would not affect the character of the AONB's landscape. Similarly, it was not considered that the
Landscape of Outstanding Historical Interest would be harmed - the proposal was
acceptable under the requirements of Policies AMG 1 and AT 1 of the LDP.
b) Taking
advantage of the right to speak, the Local Member made the following points:
·
That he
fully agreed with the comments of the former Councillor
·
This was
not a 'need' to extend, but rather an owner choosing to extend in order to
store a boat and tractor in a second home. The alteration was 'desirable' for
'recreational purposes' - there was no 'need' here
·
4 bungalows between the chapel and the school - this was the streetscape
·
The
alteration would be an eye-sore - would stand out and the height of the roof
would have an impact on the amenities of neighbours, and would impair natural
light
·
That the chapel had been converted and its character had been retained
·
Plenty of agricultural sheds offered storage for a tractor and/or boat
in area
·
The
proposal reflected an 'industrial' plot, creating an 'industrial unit' for the
applicant's purposes, with no regard for others - a garage was located on the
site already
·
That there was a storage extension on the site - without planning
permission
·
Approving would set a dangerous precedent and the character of the
houses in Aberdaron would be lost forever
b)
It was proposed and seconded
to undertake a site visit.
RESOLVED: To defer in order to conduct a site visit
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