Sub division of
existing dwelling to create two holiday letting units while retaining two
storey dwelling along with raising the roof height by 600mm (partly
retrospective) - revised proposal
LOCAL MEMBER: Councillor Gareth Wyn Griffith
Minutes:
Divide the existing dwelling to create two holiday
units to let, retaining a two-storey dwelling together with raising the roof
level by 600mm (part retrospective) - amended plan
(a) The Planning Manager elaborated on the background to the application,
noting that it was an application to divide a four-storey dwelling that
received planning permission in 2010 (C10A/0126/20/LL) but which had not been
completed, in order to create two holiday units on the lower floors and retain
a dwelling on the upper two floors. It was added that it was intended to raise
the level of the building's roof by 0.6m compared to what was originally
approved. The changes would create two flats with two en-suite
bedrooms each and two kitchen / lounge spaces, and the upper floors of the
two-storey house would have four bedrooms and an integrated garage.
Policies PCYFF 2 and PCYFF 3 of the
Joint Local Development Plan approved proposals for new developments as long as
they did not have a detrimental impact on the health, safety or the amenities
of the occupant of local properties or on the area in general. It was explained
that the building had already received planning permission for residential use
and there was no change in the internal floor area from what had already been
approved. After the completion of the house, it could be use by a substantial
number of people within the same family and, given that holiday use was a type
of residential use, it was not considered that changing two parts of the house
for alternative residential use would intensify the use of the site in a manner
that would be detrimental to neighbours' amenities.
It was emphasised that raising the
height of the building by 0.6m would not cause significant harm to the neighbours'
amenities in terms of shadowing than what had already been approved and it was
not considered that this street had a consistent development pattern that would
mean that the height would be inconsistent with the character of the
streetscape. It was considered that the materials shown were acceptable and
consistency could be ensured with the development that had already been
approved via appropriate conditions.
The Transportation Unit had no
objection to the proposal and having considered the development already
approved on the site, there would be no new significant harm in terms of
highway safety. It was considered that the proposal complied with policies TRA
2 and TRA 4 of the Local Development Plan.
It was considered that a
development of holiday units in this building would be acceptable in terms of
the relevant policies noted above, and that it would not have any additional
adversely harmful impact on the area’s amenities or on neighbouring residents
than what had already been approved. Furthermore, it was considered that the
location, design, finish and form of the development was acceptable and
corresponded with the context of its location.
(b) It was proposed and seconded to approve the
application.
(c) During the ensuing discussion, the following
main observations were noted by members:
·
Had the elements of overlooking been assessed?
·
Concern that local properties were being converted into holiday homes
ch) In response
to an observation, the Senior Planning Manager noted that the existing dwelling
would not be lost as one of the flats were still a living unit.
RESOLVED to approve the application
Conditions
1. Five years
2. Work to be in accordance with the plans
3. Removal of PD rights
4. Condition of holiday use/register
5. Materials, including natural slate roof
6. No caravans within the curtilage once the development is completed
7. Opaque glass windows that cannot be opened in the upper three floors of
the north-eastern elevation
8. A 1.8m high opaque screen on both sides of the three balconies to be
erected prior to occupation of the units and to be retained thereafter.
9. Welsh Water conditions from the previous permission
10. Highways conditions from the previous permission.
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