Replacement farmhouse at Ty Coch Farm, Rhostrehwfa

What was proposed

The application proposed demolishing the existing dwelling, building a replacement, altering the access, installing sewage treatment and completing associated works.

“Description: Full application for the demolition of the existing dwelling and the erection of a replacement dwelling together with alterations to the existing access, the installation of a sewage treatment plant and associated works at…”

“This is an application for the demolition of the existing dwelling and the erection of a replacement dwelling together with alterations to the existing access, the installation of a sewage treatment plant and associated works.”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The farmhouse is in open countryside northeast of Rhostrehwfa, with outbuildings, agricultural land and access from the B4422 along a private track.

“The application site is Ty Coch Farm, a two-storey detached farmhouse, located in an open countryside location to the northeast of Rhostrehwfa. The site consists of the main dwelling, detached outbuildings and agricultural land and is accessed along a private track that leads from the B4422.”

Officer report

Earlier applications

Earlier replacement-dwelling applications were withdrawn or refused, including refusals concerning the design, visual impact and justification for replacing the existing building.

“FPL/2023/227 - Full application for the demolition of the existing dwelling together with the erection of a replacement dwelling, together with alterations to existing access, private treatment plant, and associated works at Ty Coch Farm, Rhostrehwfa. Refused 08/02/2024.”

“FPL/2024/360 - Full application for the demolition of the existing dwelling and the erection of a replacement dwelling together with alterations to the existing access, the installation of a sewage treatment plant and associated works at Ty Coch Farm, Rhostrehwfa. Refused 05/06/2025.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The applicant spoke in support, followed by the Planning Development Manager and a local member who supported the proposal.

The committee decision

A proposal to approve was moved and seconded, and the committee approved the application in accordance with the officer recommendation.

“She referred that extensive discussions have been undertaken as regards the application and she was pleased that an agreement for the recommendation of approval has been reached. Councillor Jackie Lewis proposed that the application be approved in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation. Councillor Neville Evans seconded the proposal of approval.”

Minutes

Planning conditions

Approval was subject to conditions covering construction details, ecology, planting, lighting, access, drainage, permitted development rights and demolition of the existing dwelling.

“(02) The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in strict conformity with the details shown on the plans below, contained in the form of application and in any other documents accompanying such application unless included within any provision of the conditions of this planning permission.”

“(05) All planting and landscaping noted in the proposed site plan, reference 3031:24:3B, shall be carried out in the first planting season following the use of the site or the completion of the development, whichever is the sooner; and any plants which die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of similar size and species. The planting shall be retained for the life of the development hereby approved.”

Officer report