Dormers, garage and store at Cartrefle Station Hill, Aberfan, Merthyr Tydfil

What was proposed

The application proposed front dormer windows, a side window, and a garage with workshop and store after demolishing existing sheds.

“This application seeks planning permission to construct two dormers to the front of the property, install a new window to the side elevation of the property and construct a garage with workshop/store within the property’s rear garden.”

“The proposed garage and workshop/store would be located within the south western part of the garden, following the demolition of the existing outbuildings. The garage and workshop/store, which would be finished with rendered elevations, tiled roof and two roller shutter doors, would measure approximately 11.35m wide by 7.25m deep with a 4.1m ridge height. It would be accessed off a privately owned lane, which leads off Station Hill.”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

Cartrefle is a large detached dwelling on an elevated, spacious plot with several outbuildings and access from Station Hill and a private lane.

“The application site relates to a large detached dwelling (Cartrefle), located off Station Hill in the residential area of Aberfan. The dwelling, which is elevated above the front highway (Station Hill), is accessed via an array of steps, since Station Hill slopes down significantly from the south to the north.”

“The property sits within a relatively spacious plot and is perceived as being somewhat segregated from other nearby properties, given its stonework and rendered wall enclosure around its perimeter. The surrounding area comprises a variety of properties, from terraced and semi-detached properties, as well as detached dwellings, all of which are modest in scale and design and traditional in appearance.”

Officer report

Planning history

There was no other recent or relevant planning history for the site.

“The Council’s records do not indicate any other recent or relevant planning history for this site.”

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Officers’ recommendation

Officers considered the development acceptable and recommended approval subject to conditions.

“For the above reasons, the proposed development is considered acceptable and would comply with the relevant policies and guidance.”

“The duty to improve the economic, social, environmental and cultural well-being of Wales, in accordance with the sustainable development principle, under section 3 of the Well-Being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 (“the WBFG Act”) has been taken into consideration when determining this application.”

Officer report

Consultation responses

Highways had no objection subject to conditions, while ecology had no objection subject to further information and conditions.

“Head of Engineering and Highways No objection, subject to conditions.”

“Ecology Officer No objection, subject to the submission of further information and subsequent conditions.”

Officer report

Residents’ views

Letters were sent to adjoining occupiers and a site notice was displayed, but no representations were received.

“In accordance with the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (Wales) Order 2012, letters were sent to adjoining occupiers on 27.11.2025 and a site notice was displayed within the vicinity of the site on 04.12.2025 No letters of representation were received following this publicity exercise.”

Officer report

Committee presentation

The planning officer introduced the report and gave the committee a presentation about the application.

The committee’s decision

The committee approved the application subject to the conditions outlined in the report.

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

Minutes