Agenda item

Proposed erection of 10 no. affordable dwellings and associated development

LOCAL MEMBER: Councillor Gareth A Roberts

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DECISION: To delegate the right to the Senior Planning Manager to approve the application, subject to the following conditions:

1.    Five years.

2.    In accordance with the plans/details submitted with the application.

3.    Compliance with the landscaping scheme together with future maintenance work.

4.    Secure a plan/arrangements for the provision of the affordable units e.g. occupancy criteria, timetable and arrangements to ensure that the units are affordable now and in perpetuity.  

5.    ⁠Compliance with the recommendations of the Ecological Survey, Arboricultural Impact Assessment and the Biodiversity Improvements Plan.

6.    Ensure a Welsh name for the development and for the dwellings together with signs that advertise and promote the development.

7.    Working hours limited to ⁠8:00-18:00 Monday to Friday; 08:00-13:00 Saturday and not at all on Sundays and Bank Holidays.

8.    Submission of a Construction Method Statement to the LPA to include measures to reduce noise, dust and vibration, parking of development operators' vehicles, loading/unloading of goods, storage of equipment on the site, security fences, facilities to wash wheels and a recycling/waste disposal plan.    

9.    Relevant conditions by the Transportation Unit. 

10.  Agree on the external finishes for the dwellings.

11.  Natural slate roofing.

12.  Ensure timely provision of the play area.

13.  Restrict occupancy of the Dwellings to C3 use.

Notes:            

·         Sustainable Drainage

·         Welsh Water

·         Natural Resources Wales

·         Transportation

A proposal to erect 10 no. affordable housing and associated developments.

Attention was drawn to the late observations form which contained observations from the Education Department, confirming there was adequate capacity to cope with the likely increase in pupil numbers from this development.

a)     The ⁠Development Control Team Leader highlighted ⁠ that this was a full application to erect 10 intermediate affordable dwellings in the form of 4 two-bedroom two-storey semi-detached houses and two terraces of 3 three-bedroom two-storey houses along with associated work on the redundant site of the former Coed Mawr Infants School, within a residential area and within the development boundary of Bangor. It was explained that the proposal was a re-design of the scheme permitted under application number C22/0525/11/LL to respond to drainage requirements, and although there was a material change from what had already been permitted in respect of the site's design and layout, there was no change in the total number of units, or the tenure method compared to the previous consent. It was considered that the application was consistent with the previous permission and that the principle of developing 10 intermediate affordable dwellings on this site remained acceptable.

It was added that the design and form of the proposed dwellings reflected a traditional design and incorporated contemporary elements within the design. Although some trees would be lost as a result of the proposal, the main trees that were of high quality would be preserved and it was aimed to further landscape the site. Consequently, the visual effect of the proposal was considered acceptable. Having debated the proposed distance between the dwellings, the setting and orientation of the proposed dwellings in relation to the existing houses nearby together with the existing trees and shrubs and the proposed landscaping along the boundaries of the site, it was not believed that the proposal would create oppressive structures or cause significant overlooking or loss of privacy at the expense of neighbouring occupants' amenities. It was noted that planning conditions would protect local residents' amenities during the construction work.

b)     Although he had apologised for his absence, the Chair noted that the Local Member wished to note that he was fully supportive of the development.

c)     It was proposed and seconded to approve the application.

RESOLVED: To delegate the right to the Senior Planning Manager to approve the application, subject to the following conditions:

1.     Five years.

2.     In accordance with the plans/details submitted with the application.

3.     Compliance with the landscaping scheme together with future maintenance work.

4.     Secure a plan/arrangements for the provision of the affordable units e.g. occupancy criteria, timetable and arrangements to ensure that the units are affordable now and in perpetuity.  

5.     ⁠Compliance with the recommendations of the Ecological Survey, Arboriculture Impact Assessment and the Biodiversity Enhancements Plan.

6.     Ensure a Welsh name for the development and for the dwellings, and the signs advertising and promoting the development.

7.     Working hours limited to ⁠8:00-18:00 Monday to Friday; 08:00-13:00 Saturday and not at all on Sundays and Bank Holidays.

8.     Submission of a Construction Method Statement to the LPA to include measures to reduce noise, dust and vibration, parking of development operators' vehicles, loading/unloading of goods, storage of equipment on the site, security fences, facilities to wash wheels and a recycling/waste disposal plan.    

9.     Relevant conditions by the Transportation Unit. 

10.  Agree on the external finishes for the dwellings.

11.  Natural slate roofing.

12.  Ensure timely provision of the play area.

13.  Restrict occupancy of the Dwellings to C3 use.

Notes:            

·        Sustainable Drainage.

·        Welsh Water.

·        Natural Resources Wales.

·        Transportation.