Agenda item
Construction of single storey extension and porch to house, conversion of existing garage to a self-contained holiday unit and construction of stables
LOCAL MEMBER: Councillor Gruffydd Williams
Minutes:
Construction of a single-storey extension and porch
to house, conversion of existing garage to a self-contained holiday unit and
construction of stables
Attention was drawn to
the additional observations submitted.
(a)
The Development Control Manager
elaborated on the background of the application, noting the proposal to
construct a single-storey extension and porch to the house, convert the
existing garage to a self-contained holiday unit and construct stables. It was
noted that the site lies in the countryside within the Llŷn Area of
Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and within the Llŷn and Bardsey
Landscape of Outstanding Historic Interest.
It
was noted that the Mynydd Nefyn area characteristically has houses and
associated buildings which are sparsely located within the area and are seen
from a fairly vast area. Without doubt,
the area was visible in the landscape. Nevertheless, it was noted that, though
the site was visible, this did not make every development unacceptable and if
developments were of a suitable design and finish they could be acceptable.
Many of the houses in Mynydd Nefyn have been painted white and it was therefore
considered reasonable to impose a condition to agree on the finish of the
external render for the extensions in the proposal in question. Given its location, it was considered that
white would be most suitable as this would ensure consistency with other houses
in the surrounding area. The 'L' shaped stables would be located in the corner
of the field with a clawdd towards
the north and east and it was also intended to landscape around the stables.
The proposal to dispose of the existing static caravan was also a substantial
improvement to the site.
Attention
was drawn to the site's planning history and to a retrospective application
(C09D/0039/42/LL) to retain a garage and change the use of part of field into
residential use connected to the dwelling and retain a static caravan and shed
on the land. One of the reasons why the
application had been refused on appeal was because the size and height of the
garage as built created an unsatisfactory relationship between the garage and
the dwelling house as a result of their close proximity. The Inspector had also
considered that the proposal as a whole had an impact on the natural beauty of
the AONB. The roof level of the garage
had been reduced after that and a further application (C10D/0183/42/LL) had
been submitted and approved in order to extend the curtilage of the dwelling
and build a new clawdd and retain a
shed and caravan. The improvements had been shown in response to the Inspector's
concerns on appeal.
Considering all the relevant matters including local and
national policies and guidance, and the observations received, the proposal was
not unacceptable or contrary to the requirements of the relevant policies.
(b)
Taking advantage of the right to speak,
the applicant noted the following main points:-
·
They were grateful of the officers'
support
·
They were new owners of Bryn Hyfryd
·
They accepted the objectors'
observations but their intention was to improve the site and retain the
character of the traditional cottage.
·
The size of the garage would not
increase
·
The caravan would be removed entirely
·
The stables plan had been adapted and
that it was intended to landscape by planting a hedge
(c)
The Local Member (who was a member of
this Planning Committee) noted:
·
That he had called the application in
before the Committee
·
That the priorities and principles of
the AONB needed to be considered - concern
that
the priority given to protecting and considering the natural beauty of the area
was not adequate
·
Insensitive adaptations having an
impact on the countryside
·
Accumulative impact of all the
additions on the setting of the AONB
·
That several public footpaths passed
the site
·
Disappointed that there had been no
consultation with CADW
·
Town Council had refused the
application
·
Needed to ensure that the situation was
managed following the history of several application on the site in the past
(ch) In response to
the observations, the Development Control Manager noted that the adaptations to
the garage had been implemented in accordance with the requirements of the
Inspector and that control of the site had been realised.
In response
to a suggestion that the static caravan could return to the site, it was
highlighted that it would be possible to impose a specific condition noting
that permission would not be granted to place a caravan within the curtilage of
the property and therefore the applicant would lose the right to re-site the caravan.
(d)
A proposal to undertake a site visit was made and seconded.
RESOLVED to arrange a site visit.
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