Outline application for the erection of a single dwelling.
LOCAL MEMBER: Councillor Huw Gruffydd Wyn Jones
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Minutes:
Outline application to erect one dwelling.
(a) The Planning Manager elaborated on the background of the application and noted that the proposal was an outline application to demolish a former commercial garage and erect one
dwelling-house.
It was noted that
the indicative plans submitted were to erect one house,
between 6m and 7.9m in height, on
the parcel of land between the rear of the existing terraced houses on Garth Road and Trem y Castell, Bangor with
the intention to provide a new vehicular access
for Allt Garth and create a new parking
and turning area.
The
application site was in a residential area within the development boundary of the city of Bangor.
When
considering the relevant policies, it was noted that there was strong policy support
for the principle of the development, but it was also essential that the development conformed to other policies in the development plan. It
appeared from the plans that the design, size and
materials of the proposal were fairly standard
and would be in keeping with
other properties in the area with
no detrimental impact on visual
amenities or the general amenities of the area.
Attention
was drawn to the metal industrial
building that currently covered the whole site, and
it was considered that constructing a modern building on a portion of the site would clearly
be a substantial improvement
to the site's appearance.
In
terms of general and residential amenities, reference was made to the detailed assessment
in paragraphs 5.13 to 5.16
of the report.
Regarding
the objections that the development could make the surrounding land unstable, it was noted that any development
would have to go through the Building Control process
to ensure its safety and ultimately
it was a matter for the developer to ensure that the construction work was completed safely. Matters in relation to walls between private
properties are dealt with via
the Party Wall Act.
Having considered all the relevant planning matters, the application was considered to be acceptable and satisfied the requirements of the relevant policies. It was recommended to approve the application subject to the conditions noted in the report.
(b) The local member stated
that no objector
had contacted him or Bangor
City Council, and there was
support by residents in his ward to the proposal.
(c)
It was proposed and seconded to approve the application.
Resolved: To approve the application subject to the following conditions:
1. Standard condition
at the time of an outline application
2. Development
to comply with the approved plans
3. The height
of the ridge of the main house
to not exceed 106.55m as shown
on the submitted plans
4. Final materials to be agreed, including a natural slate roof
5. Opaque
glass windows only on the north-western
and south-eastern elevations
6. Welsh Water Condition
7. These include the treatment of the site's boundaries in the detailed application
8. Withdrawal of permitted development rights
9. The
parking arrangements must be completed before residing in the property
Notes
Welsh Water
Natural Resources Wales
Highways
Party Walls Information
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