Children's care home at Brynderwen, Llwynypia Road, Tonypandy

What was proposed

The application sought to change a dwelling into a care home for up to four residents aged 0 to 19 and demolish the existing garage.

“Full planning consent is sought for a change of use of Brynderwen, Llwynypia Road, Tonypandy from a residential dwelling (C3) to residential care home for up to 4 residents (C2).”

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The site

The large detached property sits in an enclosed garden within a predominantly residential area and the Tonypandy settlement boundary.

“The application site relates to a large, detached property which is located on Llwynypia Road, Tonypandy and within proximity to Grange Terrace.”

“The property is set within a rectangular shaped plot that is situated at a lower elevation than the road and is accessed from street level via access steps. The property has an eastern facing principal elevation and is located centrally within an enclosed garden.”

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Planning history

There were no recent or relevant planning applications recorded for the site.

“There are no recent or relevant applications on record with this site.”

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What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval because the use would remain largely residential and would not harm the area, neighbours, privacy or highway safety.

“The site also relates to an existing residential property and, other than the presence of a small number of staff and an element of care provided, the proposed use would remain and continue to be largely residential in nature.”

“Additionally, no external alterations are proposed at the property, and the development would not impact upon the character and appearance of the application property or wider area. Furthermore, the development would not be considered to impact upon the amenity and privacy of surrounding properties, nor would it have an adverse impact upon highway safety.”

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Consultation responses

Highways, drainage, public health, Welsh Water, South Wales Police and ecology raised no objections, with some recommending conditions.

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

“South Wales Police: No objection, subject to condition.”

Officer report

What was presented

The Senior Planner outlined two late objection letters from residents and presented the application to the committee.

The committee decision

The committee resolved to approve the application in accordance with the director's recommendation, subject to the report's conditions and an additional boundary-treatment condition.

“The Senior Planner 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 subject to the conditions set out within the report and to an additional condition requiring the…”

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