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Erection 7 detached bungalows (including an affordable unit) 2 semi-detached pair of bungalows, new access and associated works ( amended scheme to that withdrawn under application reference number C18/0132/23/LL)

 

LOCAL MEMBER Councillor Charles Wyn Jones

 

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Minutes:

Erection of seven bungalows (including an affordable unit), two two-storey dwellings, new access and associated works (amended scheme to that withdrawn under application number C18/0132/23/LL)

 

Attention was drawn to the late observations forms that had been received

 

(a)     The Development Control Manager elaborated upon the background of the application, noting that this was a full application for the erection of seven single-storey dwellings to include one affordable home and an open market two-storey house and also to create a new access, estate road, parking spaces, driveways and associated infrastructure. It was noted that the site would be served by a class I county road which included a nearby bus shelter.

 

         It was highlighted that the applicant had submitted a Design and Access statement as part of the application. Attention was drawn to the responses, and it was noted that no responses had been received from the public. It was also noted that information about the price of the affordable house had been received since the time of writing the report. It was added that confirmation had been received that a public sewer crossed beneath a parcel of empty land on the site, and that it would not be possible to build on it. The intention was to offer the land to the nearby GP surgery or to the Community Council at the end of the development work,

 

         The site was located within the development boundary of the Llanrug local service centre, and it has been appropriately designated for housing development. Although the site could accommodate 10 houses, it was explained that due to extreme circumstances involving the safeguarding of a public sewer that crossed the site, nine houses was appropriate.

 

         It was decided to defer the previous application in order to receive further evidence of the demand for these types of houses in the community of Llanrug. It was noted that the applicant had submitted a housing mixture statement which responded to the local demand, and that erecting single-storey houses on the site would release two-storey 3/4/5 bedroom houses in the village for families with a desire to live locally.

 

         It was reported that the proposal involved creating a standard access off the nearby class I county highway along with extending the existing footpath into the site. It was explained that the latest plan was the result of discussions between the applicant, the Local Member and the Transportation Unit and, consequently, road safety had been ensured on the grounds of visibility and the number of houses that would be served by the access.

 

         It was explained that the Placement Data of Gwynedd Primary Schools confirmed that there was adequate capacity in Ysgol Gynradd Llanrug to be able to cope with the number of pupils that could derive from this development and to this end, no educational contribution would be required from the applicant.

        

         It was considered that the current proposal was acceptable and that is satisfied the requirements of the relevant policies.

 

(b)     The local member (not a member of this Planning Committee) noted the following main points:

·       That many discussions had been held locally

·       That the application in question responded to the requirements of the                    local community

·       Accepted that the applicant was willing to hold discussions about the                     empty space after the services had been installed

·       Welcomed that the applicant had considered a suitable housing mix                       according to the demand in the village

·       That the plan now responded to parking concerns

·       Although a request had been made for a linked path, the applicant was                  unwilling to change the plan further as he did not have to install a path.

·       Having considered the amendments, willing to approve the application

 

(c)     It was proposed and seconded to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation

 

RESOLVED to delegate powers to the Senior Planning Manager to approve the application subject to the applicant completing a Section 106 agreement in order to ensure that one of the nine houses is an affordable home and to the following conditions::

 

1.    Five years.

2.    In accordance with the plans.

3.    Natural slate.

4.    External materials.

5.    Conditions of the Transportation Unit.

6.    Welsh Water condition regarding the disposal of foul water from the site.

7.    Removal of permitted development rights for the affordable unit.

8.    Landscaping.

9.    Drainage plan to be completed before any residential dwelling is occupied.

 


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