Two-bedroom bungalow at 63 Brecon Rise, Pant, Merthyr Tydfil

“Full planning permission is sought for the erection of a detached two bedroom bungalow with associated parking and external works. The main section of the bungalow would have a rectangular footprint measuring approximately 12.1m in width by 4m in depth, with an annexe projecting off the rear elevation. The annexe would have an angled rear elevation, which would be setback 1.1m from the rear garden boundary.”

“The provision of an integrated bird box within the eastern elevation. • Two warrior cycle lockers in the rear garden. • A driveway covered with permeable paving to provide parking for a single vehicle. • A footpath and patio constructed with permeable paving. • The planting of four trees, a wildflower area and other mixed shrub and plants.”

“The application site is located within a mainly residential area in the settlement boundary and relates to an existing detached dwelling within a cul-de-sac. This property benefits from a private garden to the rear and side, with the development proposed on the land forming the side garden (west of the existing dwelling). The site is bound by a highway and footpath to the north, garages to the west and the rear garden areas of neighbouring properties to the south.”

“P/25/0233 Demolition of existing single-storey side extension and construction of new single-storey, rear extension.”

“Environmental Health Manager No objection subject to conditions…”

“Dwr Cymru Welsh Water No objection subject to conditions…”

“We cannot confirm the total number of bungalows, but there is at least one nearby. The assessment is based on overall character rather than requiring every property to be identical. A bungalow in this location was not considered harmful to the character of the area.”

“The area contains a variety of house types and designs and officers did not consider the bungalow to be harmful to local character. The existence of another bungalow nearby was a consideration but not the only consideration.”

“The application be approved subject to the conditions outlined in the report.”

“No development or site clearance shall take place until there has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority a scheme of landscaping. The scheme shall include details of the locations, numbers and species of all trees and planting.”

“No development shall commence until a detailed scheme for the diversion of the public sewers crossing the site has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The submitted scheme shall include, a detailed design of the proposed diversion, measures to safeguard the structural integrity of the public sewer and provisions to ensure continued access for maintenance and repair.”