4 no. two bedroom semi detached starter homes with parking.  Demolish existing garaging.

4 no. two bedroom semi detached starter homes with parking.  Demolish existing garaging.

The Senior Planning Officer, responding to questions asked at the site visit, clarified that the existing vehicular access was approximately 5 metres.

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking, Mr. Davies spoke in support of the application.

Councillor PA Andrews, a Local Ward Member, commented on other backland development in the area, that the application site was in a state of disarray and supported the recommendation of approval.  Councillor AM Toon, also a Local Ward Member, noted the need for such accommodation and felt that the proposal represented an appropriate form of development given the constraints of the site.

In response to a question from Councillor PJ Edwards, the Development Control Manager advised that the development was not of a size that would require affordable housing provision.  He added that the size and type of accommodation would suggest that the units would be available at the lower end of current open market prices for the area.

A number of members felt that the design and layout was acceptable in this location, having regard to the mixed character of other properties in the locality.

In response to a question from Councillor AT Oliver, the Senior Planning Officer noted concerns about water pressure difficulties in the area but advised that Welsh Water had no objection to the development subject to the imposition of standard conditions.

In response to a question from Councillor JD Woodward, the Development Control Manager outlined the policy considerations in relation to backland development and how the policies on the use of urban land had changed in recent years.

RESOLVED:

That planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions:

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.      A07 (Development in accordance with approved plans).

         Reason: To ensure adherence to the approved plans in the interests of a satisfactory form of development.

3.      B01 (Samples of external materials).

         Reason: To ensure that the materials harmonise with the surroundings.

4.      E17 (No windows in side elevation of extension).

          Reason: In order to protect the residential amenity of adjacent properties.

5.      E19 (Obscure glazing to windows).

         Reason: In order to protect the residential amenity of adjacent properties.

6.       G01 (Details of boundary treatments).

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

7.      H13 (Access, turning area and parking).

         Reason: In the interests of highway safety and to ensure the free flow of traffic using the adjoining highway.

8.      H05 (Access gates).

         Reason: In the interests of highway safety.

9.      F17 (Scheme of foul drainage disposal).

         Reason: In order to ensure that satisfactory drainage arrangements are provided.

10.    During the construction phase no machinery shall be operated, no process shall be carried out and no deliveries taken or despatched from the site outside the following times: Monday - Friday 7.00 am - 6.00 pm, Saturday 8.00 am - 1.00 pm nor at any time on Sundays, Bank or Public Holidays.

          Reason: To safeguard residential amenity.

Informatives:

1.      N01 - Access for all.

2.      N03 - Adjoining property rights.

3.      N14 - Party Wall Act 1996.

4.      HN05 - Works within the highway.

5.      All machinery and plant shall be operated and maintained in accordance with BS5228: 1997 'Noise Control of Construction and Open Sites'.

6.      N19 – Avoidance of doubt.

7.      N15 - Reason(s) for the Grant of PP/LBC/CAC.