Extension and detached garage at Blaenwaun, Dwrbach, Fishguard

What was proposed

The application sought a single-storey extension with a bedroom and en-suite, a detached garage, and a wider access opening.

“This application seeks planning permission for the erection of a single storey extension on the south-east elevation of the dwelling to provide an additional bedroom and an en-suite. The development also proposes a single storey garage to be located forward of the principal elevation and an increase in width between the gate pillars providing access to the A4219.”

Officer report

The site

The countryside site is about 250 metres west of Scleddau, enclosed by boundaries and accessed directly from the A4219.

“The site is located in the countryside, approximately 250 metres to the west of Scleddau.”

“The site is accessed directly off the A4219 Highway.”

Officer report

Officers’ recommendation

Officers recommended approval with conditions covering implementation, approved plans, and green infrastructure and biodiversity enhancement.

“It is recommended that the application be APPROVED subject to the following conditions:”

“Time period for implementation • Development in accordance with approved and amended plans • Implementation of green infrastructure/biodiversity enhancement ___________________________________________________________________”

Officer report

Why officers supported it

Officers considered the development acceptable in principle, suitably designed, unlikely to harm neighbours, and beneficial for biodiversity.

“Criterion 2 of policy GN.1 states, development will be permitted provided it would not result in a significant detrimental impact upon the local amenity in terms of a visual impact, overlooking, being overbearing, or resulting in a loss of privacy. As detailed in paragraph 6.5 above, the proposal’s scale is considered acceptable and subservient to the host dwelling. In addition, the proposed external materials are considered acceptable.”

“Infrastructure Statement (GIS). However, to accord with the requirements of the Environment (Wales) Act 2016, biodiversity enhancements have been proposed, including the planting of two apple trees and the installation of a bird and bat box, located along the proposed south-east elevation. The green infrastructure and biodiversity enhancements would accord with the requirements of Policy GN.37 (Protection and Enhancement of Biodiversity).”

Officer report

Consultation responses

The highways consultee had no objection, the ecologist required green infrastructure and biodiversity enhancements, and the community council had not responded.

“Green Infrastructure Statement and Biodiversity Enhancements required.”

“A.2.2 Head of Transport and Environment (Highways)”

Officer report

Public representations

A site notice was displayed and three neighbouring properties were contacted, but no third-party representations were received.

“One site notice was displayed, and three letters were sent to neighbouring properties. No third-party representations have been received.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The planning officer presented the application, with no public speakers and no committee questions.

The committee vote

Approval was moved and seconded, then carried by roll-call with thirteen votes for, none against and no abstentions.

“Approval of the application was Moved by Councillor John Cole; seconded by Councillor Alec Cormack.”

“The vote, undertaken by way of a roll-call, was carried. The votes were recorded as follows:”

Minutes

The decision

The committee approved the application subject to the conditions set out in the officer recommendation.

“That the application be APPROVED subject to the conditions outlined in Section 1.1 of the report.”

Minutes