Conversion of farm buildings to 4 residential dwellings and ancillary accommodation. Proposed garages.

Conversion of farm buildings to 4 residential dwellings and ancillary accommodation. Proposed garages.

 

The Principal Planning Officer reported the receipt of four further letters of objection, the following additional points were reported in detail:

 

• There had been major adverse changes in design and character of the scheme compared to the approved scheme.
• The Listed Building status had been ignored.
• There was a major issue relating to light pollution from the larger windows
• Concerns were raised in respect of farmland being changed to garden, it was felt that his would have an adverse effect on the countryside and the adjoining building, Llanrothel Court.
• The undertaken bat survey was unacceptable. It had taken place after building works had commenced and therefore the bats may have already been disturbed.
• No full wildlife study had taken place.

 

The Principal Planning Officer confirmed that the current scheme had been carefully considered by the Council’s Conservation Manager, who was satisfied that the scheme respected the character of the buildings and their setting. He also added that the Conservation Manager would be giving full consideration to the ecological aspects of the proposal before making a decision.

 

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking, Mr. White-Millar spoke against the application and Mr. Guest spoke in support.

 

Councillor G.W. Davis, the neighbouring Ward Member, felt that the development was too large and that the road network in the area was inadequate.

 

Councillor J.G. Jarvis, noted the concerns of the Parish Council and the local residents. He confirmed that the Local Ward Member was not in support of the application.

 

Councillor J.B. Williams noted that planning permission had already been granted for 5 dwellings and that approving the application would only result in an increase of 1 dwelling. He also noted that the exterior dimensions of the development would remain unchanged. He felt that the application should be approved in order to protect the timber framed barns.

 

RESOLVED

 

In respect of DCSE2007/0089/F:

 

That subject to submission of acceptable drawings showing design and appearance of the barns, treatment of cow shelters, small store, alignment, treatment of drives and definition of garden areas, the officers named in the Scheme of Delegation to Officers be authorised to issue planning permission subject to the following conditions and any additional conditions considered necessary by officers:

 

1.      A01 (Time limit for commencement (full permission))

 

Reason: Required to be imposed by Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

 

2.      C02 (Approval of details)

 

Reason: To safeguard the character and appearance of this building of [special] architectural or historical interest.

 

3.      G04 (Landscaping scheme (general))

 

Reason: In order to protect the visual amenities of the area.

 

4.      G05 (Implementation of landscaping scheme (general))

 

Reason:  In order to protect the visual amenities of the area.

 

5.      G01 (Details of boundary treatments)

 

Reason: In the interests of visual amenity and to ensure dwellings have satisfactory privacy.

 

6.      H14 (Turning and parking: change of use - domestic)

 

Reason: To minimise the likelihood of indiscriminate parking in the interests of highway safety.

 

7.      RB1 (No Permitted Development)

 

Reason:  To ensure the character of the original conversion scheme is maintained.

 

INFORMATIVES:

 

1.      N19 - Avoidance of doubt

 

2.      N15 - Reason(s) for the Grant of Planning Permission

 

 

In respect of DCSE2007/0090/L:

 

That subject to submission of acceptable drawings showing design and appearance of the barns, treatment of cow shelters, small store, alignment, treatment of drives and definition of garden areas, the officers named in the Scheme of Delegation to Officers be authorised to issue listed building consent subject to the following conditions and any additional conditions considered necessary by officers:

 

1.      A01 (Time limit for commencement (full permission))

 

Reason: Required to be imposed by Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

 

2.      C02 (Approval of details)

 

Reason: To safeguard the character and appearance of this building of [special] architectural or historical interest.

 

3.      G04 (Landscaping scheme (general))

 

Reason: In order to protect the visual amenities of the area.

 

4.      G05 (Implementation of landscaping scheme (general))

 

Reason:  In order to protect the visual amenities of the area.

 

5.      G01 (Details of boundary treatments)

 

Reason: In the interests of visual amenity and to ensure dwellings have satisfactory privacy.

 

INFORMATIVES:

 

1.      N19 - Avoidance of doubt

 

2.      N15 - Reason(s) for the Grant of Listed Building Consent