17 affordable homes at Tir Oddi Ar, Ffordd Glanffynnon, Llanrug

What was proposed

The application proposed 17 affordable homes, new access roads, changes to existing accesses, a substation access, road works, landscaping and drainage.

“Proposal: Full planning application for 17 affordable dwellings, together with the creation of new vehicular access and an internal access road, the closure of 2 existing agricultural access points, the creation of a new access to serve a new substation, extension works to Ffordd Glanffynnon along with landscaping, drainage and other associated works.”

“A full planning application for the erection of 17 affordable dwellings, along with the creation of new vehicular access and an internal access road. It is proposed to build five 2 bedroom two-storey houses, four 2 bedroom bungalows, six 3 bedroom two-storey houses, one 4 bedroom bungalow and a 5 bedroom two-storey house.”

Officer report

The site

The 0.74-hectare site comprised three grazing fields outside, but adjoining, the Llanrug development boundary, with a watercourse and public footpath.

“The site of the application measures approximately 0.74 ha. and is bordered by existing residen- tial dwellings to the south, Ffordd Glanffynnon to the west, an agricultural field and overgrown vacant land to the east and residential houses to the north. The land consists of three fields cur- rently used for sheep and cattle grazing and has been assessed and classified as an Agricultural Land Class (DTM) Levels 3b and 4.”

“The site is located outside the Llanrug development boundary as set out in the Joint Local Development Plan but with the northern corner of the site touching the development boundary.”

Officer report

Planning history

There was no current planning history for the site.

“Relevant Planning History: No current planning history.”

Officer report

Residents’ views

Residents objected over traffic, road safety, drainage, flooding, biodiversity, the countryside location, visual effects, services, neighbouring amenities and other matters.

“Public Consultation: A notice was posted on the site and nearby residents were notified and correspondence was received objecting on the grounds of:”

“Road safety, increased traffic and traffic volume during cer- tain times, existing roads are dangerous and narrow, sub- standard junction, on-road parking and emergency vehicle access. • Concerns about pedestrian safety and impact on the public footpath. • Impact on the School/no intention to extend the School. • Puts extra pressure on the local health service. • Doubt and concern over the number of houses. • Concern about the sewerage situation.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The applicant spoke in support, and the local member described housing need, local concerns and support for the application with mitigation.

Members’ discussion

Members considered the affordable housing need, local allocation, road improvements, footpath safety, landscape, drainage, biodiversity, language and open-space contribution.

“Evidence was submitted in the form of an Affordable Housing Statement and Evidence of Need and Allocation Strategy, referring to the need highlighted on the Social Housing and Tai Teg Register in Llanrug and Cwm y Glo. It was highlighted that Cwm y Glo was a village with a boundary located within 6km of Llanrug, and it was confirmed that there was no opportunity for a housing development to meet its own need.”

“Reference was made to the vast correspondence received by local residents, raising concerns about the impact of the proposal on road safety. As a result, further information was received in the form of a Road Safety Audit from the applicant, as well as a plan that showed improvements such as widening the turning to the south of the site.”

Minutes

The vote

Approval was proposed and seconded, and the committee resolved to approve the application.

“RESOLVED: To approve with conditions and subject to a 106 agreement or unilateral agreement for securing open space contribution…”

Minutes