One-bedroom bungalow at Land Adjacent To 1 Whitland Close, Fairwater, Cardiff

“Planning permission is sought for the construction of a detached one-bedroom dormer bungalow measuring approximately 7m by 6.7m and rising to a maximum height of 6.7m. The proposed bungalow would have a pyramidal roof form finished in concrete tiles and would include a pitched-roof dormer on its side (southern) elevation. The external walls would be finished in render. The proposed bungalow would front Whitland Close.”

“The application is supported by a Design Statement, which is considered within this report.”

“The application site comprises part of the front and side garden of No. Whitland Close, a two-storey semi-detached dwellinghouse located within a residential area.”

“Whitland Close comprises two-storey terraced and semi-detached properties that share a common architectural design, giving the street a consistent and uniform character. Properties within the street are set back from the highway by spacious open frontages and, although the building line follows the curve of the highway, most properties maintain a broadly consistent building line.”

“Having regard to the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015, Future Wales - the National Plan 2040, Planning Policy Wales and Policies KP5, KP8, KP15, KP16, EN6, EN7, EN8, EN10, EN14, T1, T5 and T6 of the Cardiff Local Development Plan 2006-2026, together with the Council’s Supplementary Planning Guidance relating to Infill Sites, Green Infrastructure and Managing Transportation Impacts, it is concluded that the proposal is unacceptable.”

“The application is inadequately supported by information to demonstrate that the proposed development would maintain and enhance biodiversity, deliver a net benefit for biodiversity or provide appropriate green infrastructure mitigation and enhancement, particularly having regard to the loss of existing garden vegetation, including shrubs and hedging.”

“Ecology, Trees and Landscaping: Raise an objection to the proposal as insufficient information has been submitted to demonstrate that the development will achieve a Net Benefit for Biodiversity in accordance with the step-wise approach.”

“Welsh Water/Dŵr Cymru: Note that the site is crossed by a public sewer and advises that it appears the proposed development would be situated within the protection zone of the public asset measured 3 metres either side of the…”

“Density/overdevelopment of the site; • The development is detrimental to the character of the area; • The proposal would add to existing parking and highway safety issues; • Disruption during the construction process, including mess and disturbance.”

“Refusal for the following reasons: The proposed development, by reason of its siting, design, scale, massing and relationship with the established pattern of development, would constitute an overdevelopment of a constrained front/side garden plot.”

“The proposed dwelling would be sited within the protection zone of a public sewer/water main and insufficient information has been provided to demonstrate that the development could be undertaken without prejudice to the operation, maintenance, protection and future access requirements of this infrastructure. The proposal therefore fails to demonstrate an acceptable water-sensitive design solution, contrary to Policy EN10 of the Cardiff Local Development Plan 2006-2026. 3.”