Three detached bungalows at Cartref Llantrisant Road To Newbridge Road, Brynteg, Beddau

What was proposed

The application sought three detached three-bedroom bungalows in a residential garden, with a widened access, private driveway, garages, parking and gardens.

“Full planning consent is sought for the construction of 3no. three-bedroom, detached dwellings on land that currently forms part of the residential garden curtilage of an existing dwelling known as Cartref, Brynteg, Beddau.”

“The proposed dwellings would be constructed to the west of the existing dwelling, with Plot 1 being the most westerly of the plots. A new private driveway would be constructed to the north of the existing dwelling and would link with an existing access off the B4595, which is to be widened to facilitate the development.”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The site was a large garden parcel with an existing home, outbuilding, lawn, mature trees, a southern watercourse and some flood-zone land.

“Measuring approximately 3400 square metres in plan, the site comprises of a level plateau which contains an existing dwelling, an outbuilding, parking areas and a large lawned garden. The surrounding area is characterised by residential properties of varying scales and design and include bungalows and larger two-storey development.”

“The boundaries of the application site are enclosed by close boarded fencing and rows of mature trees, the western and northern portions of which are included within the Llantrisant Surrounds Special Landscape Area and Llantrisant Common SINC, as designated within the Local Development Plan. There is also a watercourse located to the south of the site and, as such, parts of the site are included within a Zone 3 Flood Extent.”

Officer report

Earlier applications and flooding

An earlier similar application was refused over flood risk, followed by revised flood and drainage information after discussions with the flood authority.

“The application has failed to demonstrate that the whole development would remain flood free during the Q100+CC event as required by TAN 15. As such, the application has not demonstrated that the proposed development would satisfy the requirements of TAN 15 for Highly Vulnerable development. As such, the proposed development would pose an unacceptable level of risk to future occupiers.”

“Following a review of the previously refused scheme, the applicant has advised that he entered into dialogue with the Lead Local Flood Authority in an attempt to overcome the concern raised as to the flooding consequences of the site, associated with an ordinary watercourse which runs along the southern boundary of the application site. As such, a revised Flood Consequences Assessment, together with amended site drainage plans have been submitted for consideration.”

Officer report

What consultees said

Highways, flood, water, public health, ecology and natural resources consultees raised no objections, although several recommended conditions.

“Highways and Transportation: No objection, conditions recommended.”

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

Officer report

Residents’ concerns

Ten objections raised concerns about construction disruption, overdevelopment, flooding, highways, privacy, waste, wildlife, habitats and foul water disposal.

“The application has been advertised by direct notification to neighbouring properties and through the erection of site notices. Ten letters of objection have been received as a result of this exercise which raise the following points:”

“Concern relating to traffic and noise disruption during the construction works; • The application amounts to overdevelopment and would be out of keeping with the established character of the neighbourhood; • Concerns that the proposal would exacerbate existing flood issues; • Highway safety and traffic congestion concerns; • Loss of privacy and overlooking; • Waste collection issues; • Impact on local wildlife and habitats; • Concerns raised as to foul water disposal.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The agent and an objector’s representative addressed the committee, the agent responding to the objector’s comments, followed by a local councillor’s concerns.

The committee’s decision

The committee approved the application in accordance with the officer recommendation.

“The Head of Major Development and Investment and Senior Engineer presented the application to Committee and following consideration it was RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Housing and Regeneration.”

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