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ADRODDIAD PENNAETH CYNLLUNIO, CYFARWYDDIAETH YR AMGYLCHEDD REPORT OF THE HEAD OF PLANNING, DIRECTORATE OF ENVIRONMENT AR GYFER PWYLLGOR CYNLLUNIO CYNGOR SIR CAERFYRDDIN/ TO CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL’S PLANNING COMMITTEE AR 10 MAI 2016 ON 10 MAY 2016 I’W BENDERFYNU/ FOR DECISION Mewn perthynas â cheisiadau y mae gan y Cyngor ddiddordeb ynddynt un ai fel ymgeisydd/asiant neu fel perchennog tir neu eiddo, atgoffir yr Aelodau fod yn rhaid iddynt anwybyddu’r agwedd hon, gan ystyried ceisiadau o’r fath a phenderfynu yn eu cylch ar sail rhinweddau’r ceisiadau cynllunio yn unig. Ni ddylid ystyried swyddogaeth y Cyngor fel perchennog tir, na materion cysylltiedig, wrth benderfynu ynghylch ceisiadau cynllunio o’r fath. In relation to those applications which are identified as one in which the Council has an interest either as applicant/agent or in terms of land or property ownership, Members are reminded that they must set aside this aspect, and confine their consideration and determination of such applications exclusively to the merits of the planning issues arising. The Council’s land owning function, or other interests in the matter, must not be taken into account when determining such planning applications. COMMITTEE: PLANNING COMMITTEE DATE: 10 MAY 2016 REPORT OF: HEAD OF PLANNING I N D E X - A R E A W E S T REF. APPLICATIONS RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL W/33456 Extension to rear elevation 2 storey with part over existing single storey at Caer y Glyn, Cwmduad, Carmarthen, SA33 6XJ W/33559 First floor balcony at Old House, Castle Hill Farm, Llansteffan, Carmarthen, SA33 5JX APPLICATIONS RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL Application No W/33456 Application Type Full Planning Proposal & EXTENSION TO REAR ELEVATION 2 STOREY WITH PART Location OVER EXISTING SINGLE STOREY AT CAER Y GLYN, CWMDUAD, CARMARTHEN, SA33 6XJ Applicant(s) EDRYD AND LLINOS JONES, CAER Y GLYN, CWMDUAD, CARMARTHEN, SA33 6XJ Agent HAROLD METCALFE PARTNERSHIP - CERI EVANS, 32 SPILMAN STREET, CARMARTHEN, SA31 1LQ Case Officer David Roberts Ward Cynwyl Elfed Date of validation 03/03/2016 CONSULTATIONS Cynwyl Elfed Community Council – No observations received to date Local Member - County Councillor H I Jones is a Member of the Planning Committee and has not made any prior comment on the application. Dwr Cymru/Welsh Water – Indicated that a public sewer crosses the site but it is considered that there is sufficient separation to the proposal. Neighbours/Public – The application has been publicised by the posting of a notice at the application site. No representations received to date. RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY There is no relevant planning history on the application site. APPRAISAL This proposal is being reported to the Planning Committee as the applicant is a member of staff within the Planning Services Division. THE SITE The application site consists of a detached property located on the eastern flank of the A484 road which runs from Carmarthen to Cardigan, immediately to the north of the village public house Yr Afon Duad at Cwmduad village. The property consists of a two storey dwelling that is set back from the highway and within its own extensive garden. The dwelling is located in a prominent position on the highway and is of traditional appearance with hipped roof and white rendered walls. THE PROPOSAL The application seeks full planning permission for the construction of a rear extension onto the rear of the dwelling. Part of the extension is two storeys along the northern end of the dwelling. This extension is formed by adding a first storey room above an existing ground floor room that is also extended in length by a further 3.1 metres on two storeys. A further enlarged sun lounge is to be constructed onto the southern portion of the rear elevation. The extension is proposed to accommodate an extended kitchen/ diner on the ground floor, with a bathroom and additional bedroom on the first floor. The extensions are intended to be finished in materials to match the existing dwelling, rendered walls under a slate roof. The rear elevation of the two storey extension is proposed to have a hipped roof to match the existing. The windows and doors of the extensions are intended to have upvc windows to match the existing house. PLANNING POLICIES In terms of the application's policy context, reference is made to the following Carmarthenshire Local Development Plan policies:- Policy GP1 is a general planning policy which covers sustainability and design principles. The policy requires that proposals conform to and enhances the character and appearance of the site in terms of siting, appearance, scale, height, massing and detailing. Policy GP6 relates to extensions and indicates that proposals must conform to a number of criteria that relate to the scale of extensions being subordinate and compatible; that the external appearance complements that of the existing building; that there is no adverse effects on the natural environment or the setting of the historic environment; that the amenities of neighbouring developments are not adversely affected and that the use of the proposed extension is compatible with the existing building. THIRD PARTY REPRESENTATIONS There are no third party representations received for this proposed development. Since a bat scoping report accompanied the application the Planning Ecologist was consulted on the application and accepted the conclusions of that document. It is noted that the extension is unlikely to have potential to affect bats and recommended that a condition be imposed in relation to the implementation of the proposed development. CONCLUSION In light of the information provided and careful consideration it is believed that the proposed scheme is acceptable. The principle of extending the property is considered acceptable. The proposed design is subservient to the original dwelling and the scale is considered appropriate. The finishes match the host dwelling and the proposal is not considered to adversely affect the amenity of the occupiers of any neighbouring residential properties Having considered the above the proposed development is considered to be compliant with the policies of the Carmarthenshire Local Development Plan, and therefore the application is put forward with the recommendation of approval subject to the following appropriate conditions. RECOMMENDATION – APPROVAL CONDITIONS 1 The development hereby permitted shall be commenced before the expiration of five years from the date of this permission. 2 The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following schedule of plans: 1:1250 scale Location Plan received 29th February 2016; 1:500 scale Block Plan received 29th February 2016; Revised 1:100 scale Proposed Elevations, drawing number 5A received 17th March 2016; Revised 1:50 scale Proposed Floor Plans, drawing number 4A, received 17th March 2016; Bat Survey received 20th April 2016 3 The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the Discussion, Conclusion, Limitations of Survey, Recommendations and Mitigation, Notes and Method Statement sections of the Bat Survey Report received 20th April 2016. REASONS 1 Required to be imposed pursuant to Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. 2 In the interest of clarity as to the extent of the permission. 3 To ensure that the development does not adversely affect a European Protected Species. REASONS FOR GRANTING PLANNING PERMISSION The decision to grant planning permission has been taken in accordance with Section 38 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase act 2004, which requires that, in determining a planning application the determination must be in accordance with the Development Plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise. It is considered that the proposed development complies with Policy GP6 of the Carmarthenshire Local Development Plan, 2014 (LDP) as it involves the construction of a two storey extension on to an existing two storey dwelling where the materials and design are compatible as well as its use being part of the dwelling house. It is not considered that the occupiers of neighbouring residential properties will be significantly adversely affected by the development when complete. The proposal complies with the requirements of Policy EQ 4 due to the submission of a bat survey that discounted the presence of bats being mitigated and bat friendly features will be introduced as shown on the approved plans. NOTE(S) Please note that this consent is specific to the plans and particulars approved as part of the application. Any departure from the approved plans will constitute unauthorised development and may be liable to enforcement action. You (or any subsequent developer) should advise the Council of any actual or proposed variations from the approved plans immediately so that you can be advised how to best resolve the matter. In addition, any Conditions which the Council has imposed on this consent will be listed above and should be read carefully. It is your (or any subsequent developers') responsibility to ensure that the terms of all Conditions are met in full at the appropriate time (as outlined in the specific condition). The commencement of development without firstly meeting in full the terms of any Conditions which require the submission of details prior to the commencement of development will constitute unauthorised development. This will necessitate the submission of a further application to retain the unauthorised development and may render you liable to formal enforcement