Restaurant use at Shop 1A Ynysmeurig Road, Abercynon

“Full planning consent is sought for a proposed change of use of no.1A Ynysmeurig Road, Abercynon from A1 (Retail) to A3 (Restaurant).”

“The change of use would be undertaken within the fabric of the existing building, with no increase in its footprint proposed. No internal adaptations to the existing layout are proposed at this stage.”

“The application site consists of an existing retail property that is located within the designated Retail Centre Region for Abercynon on a corner plot at the junction of Ynysmeurig Road and Station Road. The application property has an irregular footprint with the east facing principal elevation of the building directly fronting Station Road. An eclosed rear courtyard consisting of hard stand is located adjacent to the property.”

“The surrounding area is characterised by a mix of uses with properties in the area being predominantly commercial and residential properties that are of varying scales and design to the application property.”

“16/1359/DIS: Discharge of Condition 3 (Vehicular Crossover) of application 15/1454/10. Decision: Granted, 05/01/2017.”

“13/1067/FUL: Change of use from commercial (retail) to residential. Decision: Withdrawn, 23/01/2014”

“The operation of a restaurant at the property would be suitable and appropriate in this town centre location, enhancing the vitality and viability of the area. Additionally, the application is considered to comply with the relevant policies of the Local Development Plan in respect of its highways impact, visual impact and the impact it has upon the amenity of the neighbouring residential properties.”

“Three letters of objection have been received raising the following issues:”

“Concern that the proposal would result in a worsening of parking issues within the area and that increased parking would impact pedestrian safety. • Concerns regarding waste storage, waste collection and waste disposal. • Concerns that the proposed development would attract vermin. • Concerns the proposal would result in unpleasant odours. • Concern that another restaurant in the area is not required. • Concerns regarding noise related to customers, particularly at night.”

“Public Health and Protection: No objection, conditions recommended.”

“Dwr Cymru/ Welsh Water: No objection, conditions recommended.”

“The proposed development is for a proposed change of use from a cycle shop (A1 use) to a proposed restaurant (A3 use). The proposal would see a change from one retail use class to another, as such, it is considered that the use of the premise for retail purposes is established. In addition, it is considered that the proposed use would be compatible with the surrounding uses as the site falls within the designated retail centre region of Abercynon.”

“Nevertheless, there are a number of residential properties within the vicinity, with Junction Court Apartments located adjacent to the application property. As such, there will inevitably be a degree of impact upon the amenity of the occupiers of these properties. However, it is not considered that the proposed change of use would result in a degree of impact upon the amenity of the surrounding properties significant enough to warrant refusal of the application.”

“The Head of Major Development and Investment 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.”