House extension and alterations at Fox Lee, 11 Incline Way, Saundersfoot

What was proposed

The application proposed a south extension, enlarged porch, permeable parking, sun pipes, a shed, boundary treatments and an air source heat pump.

“Ref No: NP/26/0044/FUL Proposal: Extension to south elevation with associated decking and guarding, enlarge front elevation porch, add sun pipes to existing roof, create permeable parking areas and new garden shed, 1.8m high fence to east boundary and air source heat pump in rear garden Site Location: Fox Lee, 11, Incline Way, Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire, SA69 9LX”

“Plans and documents may be viewed here: Citizen Portal Planning - application details Summary: This application seeks planning permission for the extension of the southern elevation of the existing dwelling, the enlargement of the existing porch, the creation of a permeable parking area, the installation of sun pipes within the existing roof slope, the erection of a new garden shed and eastern boundary wall, together with the installation of an air source heat pump.”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The bungalow is on a sloping estate site about one kilometre northwest of Saundersfoot Harbour, within the Saundersfoot settled coast landscape and rural centre.

“Officer’s Appraisal Fox Lee, 11, Incline Way is located along the Incline Way estate, circa 1 km northwest of Saundersfoot Harbour. The application dwelling is a bungalow set at the higher end of the sloping topography of Incline Way.”

“The application site is within the Saundersfoot Settled Coast Landscapes Character Area (LCA1) and Saundersfoot Rural Centre. It is not within proximity to any Special Sites of Scientific Interest (SSSI), Special Conservation Areas (SCA) or other protected sites.”

Officer report

Earlier applications and tree protection

Earlier applications concerning the property included a cancelled side-extension proposal and a proposal requiring planning permission; two provisional tree orders were also relevant.

“The south boundary of the proposed site hosts two provisional Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs). A decision on whether to confirm the TPO is also scheduled for Committee consideration. Once a draft order is made this applies interim protection prior to confirmation, if the tree TPO is not confirmed the trees cease to be protected under the TPO. The TPO (TPO168) comprises a Pinus sp. (single-stemmed) and a Pinus sp. (multi- stemmed).”

“01/274 (1, Bonvilles Close) – Conservatory – Approved • 08/314 (The Ridgeway) - Erection of 3 steel electricity poles, 1 wood pole & wire stay, one wire stay & reconductoring of overhead line – Approved • PA/25/0117 (11, Fox Lee) - WG-Statutory Service - Side Extension to create kitchen diner living space single storey. Replace windows & doors with anthracite PVC all fascia rainwater to while PVC. Removal of boundary hedge to be replaced with approx.”

Officer report

Why approval was recommended

Approval was recommended because the amended development was appropriately designed, retained two important pine trees, improved parking and was unlikely to be visually intrusive.

“The proposed extension, enlarged front porch, permeable parking areas, new garden shed, boundary wall and fence, and air source heat pump are considered to represent an appropriately designed form of development in terms of scale, siting, and biodiversity considerations.”

“The application initially received an objection from a specialist consultee in relation to the potential loss of trees and impacts upon local amenity. Subsequently, the submitted plans were amended to retain the two highest-value pine trees located along the southern boundary of the application curtilage.”

Officer report

Consultation and public response

The community council supported approval, access officers found no adverse effects, tree concerns were addressed through amendments, and no third-party representations were received.

“Consultee Response • PCNPA Ecologist – Amendments required (19/03/2026) Supportive (14/5/2026) • PCNPA Tree and Landscape Officer – Objection (25/02/2026) - No objection on amended plans subject to conditions (19/05/2026) • Saundersfoot Community Council – Approve Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority Development Management Committee – 3 June 2026 Page 86”

“No third-party representations have been received.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The applicant spoke about the trees, saying they were overbearing, reduced light and had roots extending towards the house.

Members discussed the trees

Members asked about the trees and roots, but were advised those matters were not material to the application; root-deflecting geo-textiles were discussed.

“Members asked questions seeking to understand the impact of the tree and its roots on the property, however they were advised that this was not material to the application. The Tree and Landscape Officer advised that geo-textiles could be used to deflect the roots away from the proposed extension.”

Minutes

The committee vote

A motion to approve the application, subject to conditions and amendments discussed at the meeting, was proposed, seconded and carried.

“The recommendation of approval, subject to conditions including amendments referenced at the meeting, was proposed by Councillor Clements, seconded by [name withheld] and carried.”

Minutes

The decision

The application was approved subject to conditions covering the development timetable, approved plans and documents, green infrastructure and external lighting.

“Decision: That the application be approved subject to conditions relating to the timing of the development, accordance with approved plans and documents, Green Infrastructure Statement and external lighting.”

Minutes