Agenda item

Two Storey side extension and alterations 

Local Member: Councillor Elin Walker Jones 

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To erect a two-storey side extension together with alterations  

a)     The Professional Trainee highlighted that it was an application for the demolition of a single-storey flat roof extension on the front and side of the property along with the erection of a two-storey pitch-roof extension on the side of the property and a single-storey extension in the form of a 'lean to' at the front. It was explained that the extension would provide two additional bedrooms, a utility and a new dressing room, along with 3 parking spaces to the front of the property.

It was noted that the location of the two-storey house was within an estate of various houses within the development boundary of the City of Bangor and the application was before the Planning Committee at the request of the Local Member.

In the context of the principle of development, while acknowledging that the extension was substantial, its location on the property and its design were not considered to make it appear as an alien feature in the vicinity. The extension did not extend out to the rear any further than the rear of the existing property and extended to the side approximately 1.7m further than the current extension. The height of the extension would match the height of the existing property, with the single storey section at the front consisting of a 'lean to' roof.

In the context of visual, general and residential amenities, although the extension would mean that it would be approximately 1m away from the boundary with the property next door, it was not considered that the proposal would have an adverse effect on neighbours' amenities. The property next door, facing the extension, did not contain any openings, and the openings on the extension only included those of the ground floor. The extension did not extend out any further towards the rear boundary of the site than the existing property, but it was acknowledged that it was intended to provide two additional first floor windows for a dressing room and an en-suite. It was considered reasonable to impose a planning condition to ensure that these windows contained opaque glass. The proposal was not considered to involve overdevelopment of the site and would not have an adverse impact on the amenities of the surrounding residents.

Based on the Transport Unit's comments, a plan had been provided confirming the intention to provide three parking spaces in front of the house.

The officers considered the application to be consistent with all relevant policies and planning considerations and recommended that the application be approved with conditions.

b)     The Local Member had highlighted in an email that she had called in the application as it appeared to be a huge extension but had not received any comments/concerns from local residents. ⁠ As a result, she had no further comments to submit.

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

RESOLVED: To approve the application with conditions.

1.         Five years to commence the work.  

2.         In accordance with plans.  

3.         Slates and finish to match. 

4.         Install opaque glass in the rear windows on the first floor.   

5.         Biodiversity Enhancements. 

6.         Welsh Water condition. 

Information note: Welsh Water, Biodiversity