Public house extension at The Old Mill Harvester Public House, Llanilid, Pencoed

What was proposed

The application sought a single-storey extension for additional restaurant seating, with changes to the terrace, drainage, parking, entrances and access.

“It is proposed to construct a single storey flat-roof extension to the south-west facing principal elevation of the existing public house, which would extend over the existing outdoor terrace and provide additional floorspace proposed to be used for additional seating for the restaurant. The style of the extension would mirror that of the existing building.”

“Extension of the outdoor terrace area to replace the area lost by the proposed extension. • New surface and foul water drainage to the extension. • Re-aligning of existing car parking spaces. • New post and rope fencing adjacent to entrance. • 2 no. new entrance doors. • New entrance ramp to 185mm. • New car park entrance.”

Officer report

The site

The two-storey public house and car park occupy about 0.26 hectares, with the entrance and most of the car park in Flood Zone 3.

“The application property is a two storey Harvester Public House which together with its car park and curtilage occupies a site area of approximately 0.26 hectares.”

“Since the site is already previously developed land, there are no particular environmental or policy designations, with the exception that entrance and most of the car park, due to the proximity of the Ewenni Fach River, is within Flood Zone 3.”

Officer report

Earlier site applications

Earlier permissions covered beer garden renovation, signage, LPG tanks and car park lighting, with the listed decisions granted between 1999 and 2017.

“16/1212/FUL: Renovation works to beer garden. Works to include new bay windows, bi-fold doors and entrance pergola. Decision: Granted 24th January 2017.”

“11/0220/FUL: Remove an existing LPG tank and install two new LPG tanks with boundary treatment. Decision: Granted 27th April 2011. 06/0014/ADV: Retrospective advert application for 2 number, illuminated hotel signs. Decision: Granted 12th May 2006.”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval because the extension would support a community asset, fit the existing building and avoid significant additional disturbance or safety impacts.

“The proposals would support the ongoing provision of a valuable community asset and would contribute positively to the vitality and social function of the settlement.”

“Furthermore, the proposed extension is considered acceptable in terms of its scale, design and overall visual appearance. In addition, it is not considered the works would significantly alter the way in which the property currently operates. Consequently, the proposed development would not result in significantly more disturbance to surrounding residents in comparison to that which already occurs.”

Officer report

Consultation and objections

Six neighbours were notified, no objections were received, and consultees raised no objections subject to conditions on drainage, ecology, access and parking.

“No objection, subject to conditions to secure biodiversity enhancement measures.”

“No objection, subject to a condition relating to off-street parking spaces.”

Officer report

Who presented the application

The Senior Planner presented the application to the committee.

The committee’s decision

Following consideration, the committee resolved to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation.

“The Senior Planner presented the application to Committee and following consideration it was RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development.”

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