House extensions at 27 Robinswood Crescent, Penarth
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Glamorgan Planning Committee on 11 Sept 2025.
No officer report was published for this decision; this summary is from the committee minutes.
What was proposed
The application proposed two storey and single storey extensions, an enlarged porch and balcony, and new solar panels to the house.
“Two storey side/rear extension. Single storey rear extension. Porch increased in size along with balcony above. New solar panels to front and rear…”
Minutes
Called in by a councillor
Councillor A. Ernest called in the application over its impact on the neighbouring property, design guidance and rights of light.
“The application was required to be determined by Planning Committee under the Council’s approved scheme of delegation because the application has been called in for determination by Councillor A. Ernest for the following reasons:”
“Application has a substantial impact on the amenities and outlook of the neighbouring property • SPG Residential & Householder Development guide does not appear to have been followed • Issues with the Rights of Light Act 1959.”
Minutes
The committee approved the application
Planning permission was approved subject to conditions.
“APPROVED subject to the following condition(s):”
Minutes
Trees and a bird box required
Four trees had to be planted and a bird box erected before the development was first used.
“The four no. Carpinus Betulus trees, as referenced in the Green Infrastructure Statement and shown on plan no. 2415 / PL05 Proposed Site Plan, received 18 July 2025, shall be planted during the first planting season immediately following occupation of the development.”
“The biodiversity enhancement measures (bird box) set out in plan ref: 2415 / PL08 Proposed Elevations (received 25 June 2025) shall be erected prior to the first beneficial occupation or use of the development and thereafter retained in accordance with the approved details whilst the development remains in existence.”
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Heat pump details required
Details of the air source heat pump's noise levels had to be approved before it was installed.
“Notwithstanding the submitted details, prior to its installation, further details of the air source heat pump, including manufacturer details on make and model, noise levels and a 'site specific assessment to include a MCS020 Noise Assessment for ASHP installations' shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The air source heat pump shall be installed in accordance with the approved details.”
Minutes
Sources
- Glamorgan Planning Committee minutes, 11 September 2025
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of Glamorgan's committee minutes. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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- Thursday 11 September 2025
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