Resubmission of previously refused application under
C16/0711/35/LL for the change of use to house in multiple occupation.
LOCAL MEMBER: Councillor
Eirwyn Williams
Minutes:
Re-submission of an application refused under
C16/0711/35/LL for change of use into accommodation in multiple occupation
(a) The Senior Development Control Officer
elaborated on the background of the application, noting that the application
involved changing the use of an existing guest house into a ten bedroom
accommodation in multiple occupation.
The property was
described as a semi-detached building located within the boundaries of
Criccieth, and it had been used until recently as a 10 bedroom guest house. It
was noted that self-contained flats were also located on the basement floor and
that there was no intention to undertake any external changes to the building.
It
was reported that the previous application under C16/0711/35/LL had been
refused as no sufficient evidence had been submitted as part of the application
that showed that the property had been marketed unsuccessfully for a reasonable
and fair price as holiday accommodation for a continuous period of 12 months.
Attention
was drawn to the relevant policies in the report and specific reference was
made to policy CH11 of the Gwynedd Unitary Development Plan which related to
the conversion of buildings within the development boundaries of local centres
and villages and for residential use; it approved proposals provided they could
conform to criteria relating to local need, impact on holiday accommodation and
community services and occupancy of the dwelling.
It
was highlighted that objections had been received that referred to the impact
of the change of use on the amenities of the area and neighbouring residents
compared to the existing use. In response, although the nature of the
building's use would be different (as full-time permanent use rather than
holiday use); it was not considered that the proposed use as accommodation in
multiple occupation would be likely to lead to more intensive use than the
holiday use; as there was current potential for every room to be occupied at
all times from people on their holidays.
It
was reiterated that there were six current parking spaces in front of the
building; and it was considered due to the nature of the multiple-occupation
accommodation that was the subject of the application; the proximity of the
site to the centre of the village and public car parks; that this provision was
sufficient.
It
was not considered that the proposal was contrary to any relevant policies, and
that sufficient information had been submitted with the application to show
that the property had been marketed for a sufficient period to comply with the
requirements of policy CH11 of the GUDP.
(b)
Taking advantage of the right to speak, the applicant noted the
following points:-
-
no changes would be made to the building's use
-
the aim was to prepare a home for staff / nurses of the nearby Care Home
by offering them a suitable place to live under the same roof
-
no more people would stay
in the building than what was already permitted
-
the situation was no
different to the current situation in terms of privacy
(c)
It
was proposed and seconded to approve the application.
(ch) In
response to a question, it was confirmed that the nurses would be working for
The Pines Care Home.
(d)
During
the ensuing discussion, the following points were highlighted by individual
Members:
-
needed
to consider what would happen should the building be sold
-
what
would happen should the care home close
(dd) In response to the observations, the
Senior Manager highlighted that the Planning Department could not control the
use of the building or impose a condition to do so. It was noted that there was
no doubt that there was a need for this type of accommodation in Criccieth. It
was confirmed that there would be no proposal to change the use of the
building.
RESOLVED to approve the
application in accordance with the recommendation.
1.
Five
years
2.
In
accordance with the plans
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