Revised application - construction of outdoor pool, pool plant room and summer kitchen structure including pizza oven and bbq with mechanical extract, terraces, landscaping and boundary fence.
LOCAL MEMBER: Councillor R H Wyn Williams
Link to relevant background documents
Minutes:
Amended application
- construct an outdoor swimming pool, swimming pool plant room together with a summer kitchen structure to include a pizza oven and
barbecue with mechanical extractor, terraces, landscaping and boundary fence.
(a) The Development Control Manager
expanded on the application's background and noted that
a previous application had been refused and
the amended application was
to construct an outdoor swimming pool, swimming pool plant room together with a summer kitchen structure to include a pizza oven and
barbecue and landscaping work at the rear of the garden. It was noted that
the site was on a corner plot with nearby dwelling houses and was within the development boundary of Abersoch.
Attention was drawn to the late observations form that stated
that an amended
plan had been received that indicated highway improvements to the Lôn Engan bend that
had not been submitted originally with the application, in an attempt to improve
road visibility for all road users
and not only for this property.
It was noted that the responses to the consultation were shown in the report
and specific attention was drawn to the objections
received.
It was noted that the
garden was fairly extensive
and it was considered that the size of the structure proposed was acceptable in terms of the size of the entire curtilage. Likewise, it was confirmed that the size of the swimming pool was acceptable. It was not considered that the proposal would cause any impact
on the AONB as the developments would be sunken into the landscape.
The previous application had been refused due to concerns regarding the amenities of nearby houses, however, the amended application was considered an improvement
and the concerns had been overcome. Concerns had been received from
neighbours regarding the location of the terrace, the swimming pool and
the structure that were so close
to them, however, as these were
located along the boundary it would
be difficult to refuse on the grounds of nearby residential amenities and reference
was made to the full details in paragraphs
5.6 to 5.8 of the report.
It was considered that the objections had received full consideration
and the concerns had been overcome and
the application was in compliance with the relevant policies together with an
additional condition by the Highways Department to ensure improved visibility.
(b) The Local Member (not a member of this Planning Committee) noted the
following main points:
·
Following the receipt of the amended
plan and the alterations to
improve visibility and safety on
the bend that some of the concerns had been overcome and
it was trusted that this improvement
would be undertaken soon
·
It was asked if it
was possible to ensure that the boundary fence was strong and in addition that
a condition be imposed to restrict the use of music until 11.00p.m. to ensure
the amenities of the nearest neighbours
(c) In response, the Development Control
Manager explained that it was not possible to impose such conditions regarding the use of music as individuals
had the right to use a
garden to socialise.
It was stressed that the house was not huge and if
there was any concern regarding nuisance then it
would be possible to deal with the concern
at that time.
Resolved: To
approve in accordance with the following conditions:
1. 5 years
2. In accordance with the plans
3. Slate
4. Finish to match the existing house.
5. Landscaping in the next planting
season
6. Highways improvement work to be completed prior to the commencement
of any further work which is subject
to this permission
7. Any relevant Highways conditions based on the amended plan
8. Agree on the type of fence, timetable for erection and
maintenance
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