Rear extension and balcony at Holyhead, Isle of Anglesey

What was proposed

The application sought retrospective permission to retain a two-storey flat-roof rear extension, balcony and associated alterations.

“Description: Retrospective application for alterations and extensions together with the erection of a balcony at…”

“The proposal consists of the retention of a two storey flat roofed extension with a balcony to the rear of the dwelling, along with associated alterations.”

Officer report

The site

The property is a detached two-storey pitched-roof dwelling within Holyhead’s development boundary.

“The property is a detached two-storey pitched roof dwelling located along Parc Tyddyn Bach within the development boundary of Holyhead as defined by the Joint Local Development Plan.”

Officer report

Earlier planning steps

The committee requested a site visit on 7 May 2025, which took place on 21 May 2025.

“At the request of the Local Member due to concerns regarding concerns on residential amenity and intrusion to privacy to neighboring properties.”

“At the planning committee held on the 7th of May 2025 the members recommended a site visit takes place. On the 21st of May a site visit took place. The members are now aware of the site and its settings.”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval because the extension was appropriately designed, protected neighbouring privacy and included biodiversity enhancements.

“The proposed development is a rear extension designed to provide additional living space for the property. The extension is considerately designed to integrate with the existing dwelling and is considered to be of an appropriate scale. It is not considered that the proposal will adversely affect the character of the dwelling or the surrounding area, and it complies with the design principles set out in policy PCYFF 3 of the JLDP.”

“Given the separation distances and mitigation measurements, including the use of obscure glazing and privacy screens on the balcony, the proposal is not considered to have a detrimental impact on the amenity of adjacent residential properties. The balcony, set a minimum of 11.12m from the boundary and with appropriate screening, ensures minimal overlooking and preserves the privacy of neighbouring properties.”

Officer report

Who spoke

Councillor Glyn Haynes and a Local Member maintained that the proposal would intrude on neighbouring privacy, while the officer explained the revised safeguards.

Members’ discussion

Councillor Robert Ll Jones proposed refusal because of privacy concerns, but the proposal received no seconder.

“Councillor Robert Ll Jones and a Local Member said that the considered that there will be an intrusion to the neighbouring property due to this application. Councillor Jones proposed that the application be refused contrary to the Officer’s recommendation. There was no seconder to the proposal of refusal.”

Minutes

The vote

Councillor Glyn Haynes abstained; approval was proposed and seconded by Councillors Jackie Lewis and John Ifan Jones.

“Councillor Jackie Lewis proposed that the application be approved in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation. Councillor John Ifan Jones seconded the proposal of approval.”

“Councillor Glyn Haynes abstained from voting.”

Minutes

The decision

The committee approved the application in accordance with the officer recommendation and the report’s planning conditions.

“It was RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation subject to the planning conditions contained within the report.”

Minutes

Approval conditions

The permission included approved plans, a bird box, controlled lighting, obscure glazing, balcony screening and drainage requirements.

“(05) Prior to the use of the balcony hereby approved the balcony screen at first floor level on the proposed West and East elevations as labelled on the drawing ‘Proposed elevations - P06-A3' shall be 1.8 metres in height, be fitted with obscure glazing (level 5 obscurity level) and thereafter shall be retained as such for the lifetime of the development hereby approved.”

“(06) Prior to the use of the balcony hereby approved the balcony screen at first floor level on the proposed north elevations as labelled on the drawing ‘Proposed elevations - P06-A3' shall be fitted with obscure glazing (level 5 obscurity level) and thereafter shall be retained as such for the lifetime of the development hereby approved.”

Officer report