Rear extensions and garage at 5 Pleasant View, Aberfan, Merthyr Tydfil

What was proposed

The application sought rear two-storey and single-storey extensions, together with a detached garage accessed from the road behind the garden.

“The proposed two storey and single storey extensions would replace an existing single storey annexe. The two storey extension would measure 5m in depth by 4.8m in width and would have a pitched roof with a ridge height of 6.7m. The single storey extension off the rear elevation of this would be 1.5m in depth with a mono-pitched roof at a maximum height of 3.45m. The extensions would feature two rear first floor windows, a ground floor window and door.”

“The proposed garage would be located at the top of the garden and accessed off the highway to the rear over an existing verge. It is proposed to form a short drive over this area which would be covered with a matted system such as grasscrete and seeded with grass. There would also be shrubs planted on either side. The garage would be 7.4m in depth by 4.9m in width and would have a pitched roof.”

Officer report

The site

The property is a mid-terrace dwelling in a mainly residential area, with a sloping rear garden and an existing outbuilding.

“This application relates to a mid-terrace dwelling located in a mainly residential area within the settlement boundary. The site is bound by dwellings on either side, Pleasant View to the front and Woodland Drive to the rear. The garden slopes upwards from the dwelling to the rear of the property with an outbuilding in the garden.”

Officer report

Planning history

There was no recent planning history requiring consideration when the application was determined.

“There is no recent planning history which needs to be considered when determining this application.”

Officer report

Consultation responses

The highways and ecology consultees raised no objection, and no neighbouring properties submitted objections after letters were sent.

“Head of Engineering and Highways No objection…”

“In accordance with the Town & Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (Wales) Order 2012, letters were sent to neighbouring properties.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The planning officer introduced the application and confirmed why it had been brought to committee.

Committee discussion

Members raised no questions about the application.

“There were no questions raised by the committee.”

Minutes

The vote

The committee resolved to approve the application subject to the conditions in the report.

“The application be approved subject to the conditions outlined in the report. 103”

Minutes