Four residential properties at The Old Quarry, West End, Undy

“This application seeks full planning consent for the construction of four two-storey detached dwelling houses, accessed off a single private driveway. Three car parking spaces, bicycle storage and bin store would be provided for each property. The dwellings would be finished in render with riven slate on the roofs. The scale, design and position of the development is illustrated in full on the submitted drawings.”

“The Application is accompanied by the following documents:”

“The application site is located on West End in Undy which is a no through road. The site, a former quarry, is set at a lower level than the surrounding residential properties. The site has previously been used as a vehicle repair shop but at the time of the site visit in May 2024 the site was being used for car sales and storage. There are two single-storey buildings on the site that are in a dilapidated condition. There is an existing vehicle access off West End.”

“DM/2018/01736 A two-storey rear extension, addition of a dormer window and minor internal alterations. Approved 15.03.2019 DM/2021/00533 Discharge of conditions 3 (external fittings) and 4 (historic environment mitigation) relating to application DM/2018/01736. Split Decision 14.05.2021 DM/2024/00441 Change of use from previous vehicle repair workshop to domestic. To develop 4 residential properties. Pending Determination…”

“Study' inundation model in 2023, which was updated to align with current extreme sea level estimates, climate change guidance and model software versions.' Therefore the modelled data for the development site for the 0.5% annual probability event and 0.1% annual probability event, take into consideration climate change uplifts for the area.”

“The foul water will connect to a mains sewer. This complies with the advice from NRW that in a sewered area development must normally connect into a mains sewer. The foul flows are proposed to discharge into the public foul sewer where it eventually drains to Nash Wastewater Treatment Works. Welsh Water have confirmed that there is sufficient hydraulic capacity to accommodate the foul flows and foul flows only of the proposed development.”

“Welsh Water - No objection. The foul flows are proposed to discharge into the public foul sewer where it eventually drains to Nash Wastewater Treatment Works where there is sufficient hydraulic capacity to accommodate the foul flows and foul flows only of the proposed development. Highways: No objection.”

“MCC Ecology - No objection. MCC Highways – Advised acceptable. MCC Drainage/SuDS - No objection. Heneb (GGAT) - The proposal will require archaeological mitigation. This can be ensured by condition.”

“Adverse impact on neighbouring business. Poor access The anticipated volume of construction traffic will severely affect the daily operations of existing business. Inadequate visitor parking. Noise, dust and restricted access during construction will deter customers from visiting our business and may cause delays in suppliers delivering stock. Lack of notification. Requests that construction hours are controlled.”

“Letters of support from two addresses: We need new houses to be built locally. Development of brownfield sites is a good thing. Residential use is more suitable than a commercial use.”

“We considered the report of the application and late correspondence which was recommended for approval subject to the conditions outlined in the report, including reviewing the contamination conditions in the officer report against the comments outlined in late correspondence by the Environmental Health Officer with a view to amending or adding to the condition as necessary, and subject to a Section 106 Agreement.”

“In noting the detail of the application and the views expressed, it was proposed by County Councillor John Crook and seconded by County Councillor Su McConnel that…”

“Upon being put to the vote, the following votes were recorded:”

“For approval - 12 Against approval - 0 Abstentions - 0”

“We resolved that application DM/2024/00441 be approved subject to the conditions outlined in the report, including reviewing the contamination conditions in the officer report against the comments outlined in late correspondence by the Environmental Health Officer with a view to amending or adding to the condition as necessary, and subject to a Section 106 Agreement.”

“Subject to a 106 Legal Agreement requiring the following: - A financial contribution of £29,696 in accordance with Policy S4 to go towards providing affordable housing in the local area.”

“- If the S106 Agreement is not signed within 6 months of the Planning Committee's resolution then delegated powers be granted to officers to refuse the application.”