Five redesigned bungalows at High Tide, Ravenspoint Road, Trearddur

What was proposed

The application sought to vary the approved plans for five bungalows, changing their design, scale and layout for modern residential use.

“Description: Application under Section 73 for the variation of condition (12) (Approved Plans) of planning permission V2191b (detailed application for the erection of 5 bungalows) so as to amend the design on land adjacent to…”

“This is an application under Section 73 for the variation of condition (12) (Approved Plans) of planning permission V2191b (detailed application for the erection of 5 bungalows) so as to amend the design of the residential properties.”

Officer report

The site and its setting

The site lies between existing properties, with four plots outside Trearddur Bay’s development boundary and one plot inside it.

“The application site is located between existing properties known as ‘The Raven’s Lodge, The Crest and High Tide’ which is located on Ravenspoint Road in Trearddur Bay.”

“The site where plot 1-4 is located is outside of the Development Boundary and plot 5 is located within the Development Boundary of Trearddur Bay. Plots 1-4 will be located on higher ground and the land drops significantly due to the rocky outcrop and plot 5 will be located on lower ground.”

Officer report

Earlier permission and history

Permission for five bungalows was granted in 1973, and a 2008 certificate established that a material start had safeguarded it.

“V/2191B – Detailed Plans for the erection of five bungalows on land adjacent to High Tide, Trearddur Bay – Granted 30th November 1973.”

“The principle of the erection of 5 number dwellings has already been established by the approval of planning application V/2191B which was approved on the 30th November 1973. A subsequent Certificate of Lawfulness was submitted under planning application 46C195A and was proved that a material start had commenced on site; therefore, implementing planning permission V/2191B.”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval because the safeguarded permission made five open-market dwellings acceptable and the proposed amendments were considered acceptable.

“The application is contrary to Policy TAI16 and TAI 5 of the Joint Local Development Plan; however, the fallback position is that the application site has an extant planning permission for 5 no open market dwelling houses.”

“The amendments proposed is acceptable and the conditions have been amended to reflect the submitted information.”

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Consultation responses

Ecology, drainage and highways consultees supported or accepted the proposal, while the community council opposed more holiday homes and requested residential use and a Welsh name.

“Consultee Response Ymgynghorydd Ecolegol ac Amgylcheddol / Ecological and Environmental Advisor Supportive of the planning application with mitigations as outlined on the plans and supporting ecology surveys. Cynghorydd Dafydd Rhys Thomas No response. Cynghorydd Keith Robert Roberts No response. Cyngor Cymuned Trearddur Community Council No observations to make regarding the site layout but is opposed to any proposal for increasing the number of holiday homes in the area.”

“Consideration of surface water has been provided with the planning application and the proposal will be scrutinised further upon receipt of SAB application. Polisi Cynllunio / Planning Policy No response. Rheoli Gwastraff / Waste Management Standard Advice in relation to collection of Waste and recycle bins. GCAG / GAPS No archaeological implications. Priffyrdd / Highways Satisfied with parking, access and visibility for both entrances and recommends Conditional Approval.”

Officer report

Objections from residents

Eight online comments and four letters objected, raising concerns about design, traffic, drainage, privacy, second homes, ecology, flooding, policy and the Welsh language.

“Increase in cars parked along Ravenspoint Road, increase in traffic using the road and concerns on access and pedestrian safety · Dwellings will be sold as second homes · Impact on Welsh Language · Loss of privacy and residential amenity · Increase in surface water runoff and flooding concerns · Red line crosses third party land · Design and scale out of character · Impact on nearby AONB · Impact on Ecology · Land lies outside development boundary and a departure from…”

“It is therefore not considered that the amendments considered under this planning application will not harm the Welsh Language any greater than the safeguarded consent. · Impact on adjacent residential properties will be considered in the relevant section of the main report. · The proposal will require a SuDS scheme and an application to the SAB team will be required.”

Officer report

Who spoke at the meeting

The applicant’s agent supported the application, and a local member raised no objection while requesting consideration of a Welsh name.

Members’ discussion

The planning manager said the permission had been safeguarded and the revised design, biodiversity, amenities, highways, drainage and Welsh-language effects were acceptable.

“The Planning Development Manager reported that the planning permission for 5 open market dwellings was granted on the site on the 30 November, 1973.”

“An application for a Certificate of Lawful Development was submitted and therefore it was proven that material commencement had been made on the site and permission for 5 dwellings had been safeguarded. He noted that planning approval was granted in 1973 for 5 open market dwellings on the site and following this, an application for a Certificate of Lawful Development was submitted and it was proven that material commencement had been undertaken on the site.”

Minutes

The vote

Councillors Neville Evans and Jackie Lewis proposed and seconded approval in accordance with the officer recommendation.

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

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The committee’s decision

The committee approved the application in accordance with the officer recommendation and subject to the planning conditions in the report.

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

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