Planning Committee: 24/07/2019 10.1 Application Reference: VAR/2019
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Planning Committee: 24/07/2019 10.1 Application Reference: VAR/2019/34 Applicant: Mr Alan Kelly Description: Cais dan Adran 73 i amrywio amodau (13) (mynediad) a (15) (cyfleuster parcio ceir) o ganiatâd cynllunio amlinellol 28C511 (cais amlinellol ar gyfer dymchwel yr annedd bresennol ynghyd â chodi 4 o fflatiau) ac amodau (02) (tirlunio), (03) (mynediad), (07) (cyfleuster parcio ceir) a (08) (cynlluniau a gymeradwywyd) o’r materion cysylltiedig a gadwyd yn ôl ar gais 28C511A/DA (cais mewn perthynas â’r materion a gadwyd yn ôl ar gyfer codi 4 fflat) er mwyn diwygio’r cynlluniau a gymeradwywyd fel y gellir altro’r fynedfa i’r safle, parcio a thirlunio yn / Application under Section 73 for the variation of conditions (13) (access) and (15) (car parking) of the outline planning permission 28C511 (outline application for demolition of the existing dwelling together with the erection of 4 flats) and conditions (02) (landscaping), (03) (access), (07) (car parking) and (08) (approved plans) from the associated reserved matters 28C511A/DA (application for reserved matters for the erection of 4 flats) so as to amend the approved plans enabling alterations to the site access, parking and landscaping at Site Address: 8 Ger Y Mor, Rhosneigr Report of Head of Regulation and Economic Development Service (Gwen Jones) Recommendation: Permit Reason for Reporting to Committee The application is being presented to the Committee as the proposal is contrary to policies of the Joint Local Development Plan but which the Local Planning Authority is minded to approve. Proposal and Site This is an application under Section 73 for the variation of conditions (13) (access) and (15) (car parking) of the outline planning permission 28C511 (outline application for demolition of the existing dwelling together with the erection of 4 flats) and conditions (02) (landscaping), (03) (access), (07) (car parking) and (08) (approved plans) from the associated reserved matters 28C511A/DA (application for reserved matters for the erection of 4 flats) so as to amend the approved plans enabling alterations to the site access, parking and landscaping at 8 Ger y Mor, Rhosneigr. Key Issues The key issue is whether the proposal is an improvement to that originally approved under application reference 28C511 and 28C511A/DA. Policies Joint Local Development Plan PCYFF2 – Development Criteria PCYFF3 – Design and Place Shaping TAI 5 – Local Market Housing TAI 8 – Appropriate Housing Mix TAI 15 – Affordable Housing Threshold + Distribution TRA2 – Parking Standards Response to Consultation and Publicity Consultee Response Cynghorydd Richard Dew No response Cynghorydd Gwilym O Jones No response Cyngor Cymuned Llanfaelog Community Council No response Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru / Natural Resources Wales Standard Comments Priffyrdd a Trafnidiaeth / Highways and No objection Transportation Dwr Cymru/Welsh Water Comments Ymgynghorydd Ecolegol ac Amgylcheddol / No response Ecological and Environmental Advisor Iechyd yr Amgylchedd / Environmental Health No observations Diogelu – Y Weinyddiaeth Amddiffyn / MOD No response Safeguarding Adain Dechnegol (Draenio) / Technical Section Conditional Approval (Drainage) Swyddog Llwybrau / Footpaths Officer No objection Pennaeth Gwasanaethau Tai / Head of Housing No response Services Site notices were placed near the site and neighbouring properties were notified by letter. The application was also advertised in the local newspaper as the development is contrary to planning policies. The expiry date for receiving representations was the 23/7/19. At the time of writing the report no letters had been received. Relevant Planning History 28C511 - Outline application with some matters reserved for demolition of the existing dwelling together with the erec - 8 Ger y Mor, Rhosneigr. 28C511A/DA - Reserved Matters - Cais am faterion a gadwyd yn ôl ar gyfer dymchwel annedd presennol ynghyd a chodi 4 fflat (1 ystafell) yn / Application for reserved matters for demolition of the existing dwelling together with the erection of 4 flats (1 bedroom) at - 8 Ger Y Môr/Whispering Sands, Rhosneigr Main Planning Considerations The principle of the proposed scheme has already been established. An outline planning application was approved on the 16/11/15 and a reserved matters application was approved on the 14/2/19. Joint Local Development Plan Since the adoption of the Joint Local Development Plan, Rhosneigr is identified as a Local Service Centre under the provisions of Policy TAI 5. The policy does not support the provision of open market housing. However, as the application site has an extant planning permission the following must be considered:- · Is there a likelihood that the existing permission can be implemented? · Are the amendments to the permission better than that previously approved? A reserved matters application reference 28C511A/DA was approved on the 14/2/19 and the likelihood of it being implemented is very likely Amendments The proposed amendments are as follows: - The access approved under the previous planning application was via the GlanNeigr public house and parking was located to the North West of the site. The proposal involves moving the access in a central location of the application site. - A total 7 no car parking spaces were sited to the North West of the site under the approved permission. The application has now been amended and 4 no car parking spaces are located to the North West of the site and 4 no car parking spaces are located to the North East of the site. - The landscaping scheme has been amended to accommodate the amended access and car parking facility. - A 2m high boundary fence has been placed on the East and South boundaries. Consideration has been given to the amendments, and the possible impact upon the amenities of adjacent residential properties. The neighbouring property known as ‘7 Ger y Mor’ does have windows in the side elevation overlooking the site; however, the windows entail a door and 2 small windows (1 being obscure glass). It is therefore, not considered that these are main windows. Although the proposal entails car parking facilities close to the neighbouring property ‘7 Ger y Mor‘ it is considered that the 2m high fence on the East boundary will serve to deflect car headlights, would reduce noise levels generated on the site and alleviate any overlooking. The fence will also alleviate any overlooking to the property at the rear ’12 Ger y Mor’. The Highways Authority is satisfied with the new access and parking arrangements. Adjacent residential properties Neighbouring properties have been notified of the development. The expiry date to receive representations being 23/7/19. At the time of writing the report no letters has been received. It is not considered that the proposal will have a negative impact upon adjoining residential properties. Conclusion The application is contrary to Policy TAI 5 of the Joint Local Development Plan; however the fallback position is that the application site has an extant planning permission for the erection of 4 flats. It is not considered that the proposed changes deteriorate that of the previous approved scheme. Recommendation (01)The development to which this permission relates shall be begun not later than 14/02/2021. Reason: To comply with the requirements of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. (02) The development permitted by this consent shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the plan(s) and document(s) submitted below: Proposed site plan – 2600:18:3D Proposed Elevations and Floorplans – 2600:18:6A Wall Mounted Ventilation Unit details – Received 31/1/19 Location Plan – 2600:18:1 Military Jet Noise Assessment – Martec Environmental Consultants Ltd dated 1/11/18 under planning application reference 28C511A/DA and VAR/2019/34. Reason: For the avoidance of doubt. (03) No development shall commence until a management and maintenance plan for the communal surface water drainage system, including proposed areas of permeable paving which should demonstrate how the operation of the scheme is to be secured for the lifetime of the development which shall include details of any arrangements for adoption by any public body or statutory undertaker, or any other arrangements to secure the operation of the sustainable drainage system throughout its lifetime. Reason: To ensure the development is adequately drained. (04) The landscaping works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details during the first planting season immediately following completion / occupation of the development. The completed scheme shall be maintained for the lifetime of the permission. Reason: In the interests of the visual amenity of the locality (05) The access shall be laid out and constructed strictly in accordance with the submitted plan before the use hereby permitted is commenced and thereafter shall be retained and kept free from permanent obstruction and used only for access purposes. Reason: In order to minimise danger, obstruction and inconvenience to users of the highway and of the access. (06) The access shall be constructed with its gradient not exceeding 1 in 20 for the first 5 metres back from the nearside edge of the adjoining carriageway. Reason: To provide adequate intervisibility between the access and the existing public highway for the safety and convenience of users of the highway and of the access. (07) The highway boundary wall/hedge/fence or any new boundary erected fronting the highway shall at no time be higher than 1 metre above the level of the adjoining county road carriageway along the whole length of the sites boundary with the adjoining highway and nothing exceeding this height erected within 2 metre of the said wall/hedge/fence or any new boundary. Reason: To provide adequate intervisibility between the access and the existing public highway for the safety and convenience of users of the highway and of the access. (08) The access shall be completed with a bitumen surface for the first 5 metres from the nearside edge of the highway with the surface water drainage system completed and fully operational before any work is commenced on the remainder of the development before the use hereby permitted is commenced.