Revised design to extension approved by
consent number C14/0215/39/LL
LOCAL MEMBER: Councillor
R.H. Wyn Williams
Link
to relevant background documents
Minutes:
Application number C16/0638/39/LL - Cilfan, Lôn
Gwydryn, Abersoch
An amended design
for an extension approved by planning permission number C14/0215/39/LL
(a) The Planning Manager expanded on the background to the application, noting
that in the meeting of the Planning Committee dated 07 November 2016 it was
resolved to defer considering the application in order to resolve
inconsistencies between the plans submitted for consideration and the building
being constructed on the site.
Following a complaint received about the
development in which it was stated that the height of the side extension was
higher than the approved plan, an Enforcement Officer visited the site to
discuss the issue with the applicant and a part-retrospective application was
received (amended plan 13 February 2017). It was explained that the planning
permission was given under reference C14//0215/39/LL.
It was noted that the active planning permission that existed for the site
was an important planning consideration when considering the exiting
application. It was highlighted that the Council had already approved a similar
development on the site and it was not considered that the difference to the
design was sufficient to justify refusing the application. The proposal did not
significantly impair the area’s visual amenities or those of the nearby
residents. It also conformed to all the policies noted in the report.
(b) Taking advantage of the right to speak, an objector noted the following
main points:-
·
That he
objected on the basis of reduced amenities
·
That the
development was a very restricted one
·
That the
amended plans were misleading with regard to impact
·
A wall within
the amended plans was higher than the original wall which would be double the
size and have a substantial / oppressive impact on the amenities of nearby
residents
·
There would be a substantial reduction in natural light
and heat into nearby houses
·
The visual
impact would be dreadful and detrimental
(c) Taking advantage of the right to speak, the applicant noted the
following main points:
· That he was satisfied with the content of the report and accepted the
conditions
· That the building would look acceptable once completed
· That he looked forward to settling down in Abersoch with family close by
· He ensured that the amendments to the plans would not affect the neighbours
in any way
· There would be no overlooking as there was no east-facing window
· That an application had been submitted for a balcony as the garden was
small
· That the conservatory had been moved approximately one foot as it was too
close to the boundary because it was not possible to walk to the rear of the
house
· That he thanked the officers for their guidance
(ch) The
following main points were made by the local member who supported the
application (not a member of this Planning Committee):
·
That the principle
of the development was acceptable
· That he welcomed the consideration of the Well-being Act
· That the AONB Officer supported the application
· That this committee had approved previous applications.
·
That the wall was
included in the original plans
·
That he accepted
the report
(d) It was proposed and seconded to approve
the application.
dd) In
response to a question regarding the size and scale of the wall, the Planning
Manager stated that the officers had discussed the plans in detail and that the
situation was very similar to that which had been previously approved.
(e) During
the subsequent discussion members made the following main points:
· The
application included minor changes only
RESOLVED to approve the
application
1. In accordance with the plans
2. Slate to match
3. Finish to be agreed
4. Details of the 'louvres' on the eastern
elevation of the property to be agreed in writing with the Local Planning
Authority within a month of the date of this approval and to remain so
henceforward.
5. No further new window openings or
doorways to be allowed, with the exception of those shown on a revised plan.
6. Windows of the bathroom and first floor
on the western elevation must be glazed with opaque glass before the property
is occupied and must remain so henceforward.
7. Limit the height of the wall along the
eastern boundary of the site to 1.7 metres.
Supporting documents: