21-home residential development at Ty Penywaen Brynhoward Terrace, Oakdale, Blackwood

What was proposed

The application sought demolition of the existing property and barns and construction of 21 homes, landscaping, access, parking and associated works.

“Description and Location of Development: Demolish the existing three-bedroom property and barns, and erect a residential development comprising of 21 dwellings, landscaping, access, vehicle parking, and associated works - Ty Penywaen Brynhoward Terrace Oakdale Blackwood NP12 0LG”

“Development: Full planning permission is sought to demolish the existing three- bedroom property and barns, and paddock, erect a residential development comprising 21 dwellings, landscaping, access, vehicle parking, and associated works.”

Officer report

The site

The site contains a detached dwelling, two rear outbuildings and a paddock beside homes, a footpath, an athletics club and a primary school.

“Location: The application site is situated on the southern side of Brynhoward Terrace, Oakdale. It is located to the west of the B4251 at the junction with Croespenmaen, Kendon Hill and Parkway, and to the east of Sir-Dafydd Avenue, Oakdale.”

“Site description: The application site is occupied by a two storey detached dwelling known as Ty Penywaen. The property benefits from a large curtilage and two outbuildings are located at the rear alongside the western neighbouring boundary of Waun Y Gof House.”

Officer report

Earlier permissions

Five outline permissions for individual detached homes were granted in November 2022, followed by three landscaping-condition decisions in March 2023.

“23/0017/COND - Discharge condition 10 (Landscaping) of planning consent 22/0121/OUT (Demolish existing dwelling and erect one detached dwelling, seek approval for access, landscaping, layout and scale) - Decided - 13.03.2023.”

“23/0018/COND - Discharge condition 10 (Landscaping) of planning consent 22/0122/OUT (Demolish existing dwelling and erect one detached dwelling, seek approval for access, landscaping, layout and scale) - Decided 15.03.2023.”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended deferral for a Section 106 agreement securing 25% affordable housing, followed by permission with conditions.

“RECOMMENDATION that (A) the application be deferred to allow the applicants to enter into a Section 106 Obligation to provide the following:-”

“On completion of the Section 106 Obligation that (B) planning permission is granted subject to the following conditions.”

Officer report

Residents’ concerns

Five representations raised concerns including access safety, privacy, noise, flooding, infrastructure, construction effects, open space, trees, bats and antisocial behaviour.

“Concerns in relation to the site's access and entrance set on a blind bend with additional traffic causing highway safety hazards along Brynhoward Terrace, including difficulties for a neighbouring occupier to access and egress safely onto Brynhoward Road.”

“Loss of trees and open spaces within the wider area of Oakdale and Croespenmaen which is contrary to policy and so there is a need for replacement trees.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The planning case officer presented the application to the committee.

The committee vote

Members unanimously agreed the proposed deferral and later permission, with 10 votes for, no votes against and no abstentions.

“Following consideration of the application it was moved and seconded that, (A) the application be deferred to allow the applicants to enter into a Section 106 Obligation to provide 25% provision of affordable housing. On completion of the Section 106 Obligation that (B) planning permission be granted subject to the conditions contained in the Officer’s report. By way of Microsoft Forms (and in noting there were 10 For, 0 Against and 0 Abstentions) this was unanimously agreed.”

“(i) The application be DEFERRED to allow the applicants to enter into a Section 106 Obligation to provide 25% provision of affordable housing. On completion of the Section 106 Obligation that planning permission be GRANTED subject to the conditions contained in the Officer’s report.”

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