Two two-bedroom flats at 47 Lewis Road, Neath

“DESCRIPTION OF DEVELOPMENT The proposed development comprises the conversion of the existing two-storey three- bedroom semi-detached dwellinghouse into two self-contained two-bedroom flats, with one flat located at ground floor level and the second flat occupying the first floor.”

“The request was taken to the Call-in panel on the 15 th September, and it was agreed to consider this application at the next available planning committee. SITE AND CONTEXT The application site comprises an existing two storey semi-detached dwelling and associated residential curtilage located on the eastern side of Lewis Road, Neath.”

“The site forms part of an established residential area characterised by a mix of detached, semi-detached and terraced dwellings. The site is bound to both sides by residential properties and a road to the rear with dwellings beyond.”

“PLANNING HISTORY The application site has no planning history.”

“Taking all of the above into consideration, it is concluded that the proposed conversion would not give rise to any unacceptable overlooking, loss of privacy, overshadowing, overbearing impact or other harm to neighbouring residential amenities.”

“It is considered that the proposal represents an appropriate form of development that would have no unacceptable impact on the visual amenity of the area, the amenities of neighbouring residents, highway safety, drainage, biodiversity or contaminated land. Accordingly, the proposed development is in accordance with Policies SP3, SP4, SP15, SP20, SP21, SC1, I1, EN6, EN7, TR2 & BE1 of the Neath Port Talbot Adopted Local Development Plan.”

“Head of Engineering & Transport (Highways Section) - No highway objection, subject to conditions.”

“Head of Engineering & Transport (Drainage Section) - No objection subject to conditions. Biodiversity Section – No objection subject to conditions.”

“Prior to the commencement of work on site a detailed parking scheme indicating the proposed parking spaces and any retaining works necessary shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.”

“Reason: To ensure that each flat is provided with adequate private amenity space in the interests of residential amenity and to ensure compliance with Policy BE1 of the Neath Port Talbot Local Development Plan.”

“Officers made a presentation to the Planning Committee as detailed in the circulated report on Application No: P2026/0345 – 47 Lewis Road, Neath, SA11 1DJ. Proposed conversion of dwelling into 2 No 2 bedroom self contained flats, as detailed in the circulated report.”

“RESOLVED: Application No. P2026/0345 – 47 Lewis Road, Neath, SA11 1DJ, Proposed conversion of dwelling into 2 No 2 bedroom self-contained flats, be approved subject to the conditions contained within the circulated report.”