One bungalow at Land Adjacent To Ty Bach, Church Road, Llandegveth

“This is an Outline application with all matters reserved. However, the applicant has provided a significant amount of detail to support the application including the necessary scale parameters, indicative design and layout as well as landscaping details.”

“The application proposes the construction of a single 2/3 bedroom bungalow with a maximum gross internal floor area of 125m2 with associated landscaping and access from Church Road. A combination of natural stone, wood cladding, and rendered walls with slate and zinc roofing is proposed for each dwelling. The maximum height of the proposed dwelling has been provided as 4.5m.”

“The application site is located within the village of Llandegfedd. It is positioned between an existing house and a bungalow, is close to the village church and has most recently been used as a paddock. The site is currently greenfield land with a total area of 1,258 m². The surrounding context comprises detached residential properties and open countryside. It lies opposite St. Tegfedd Church which is Grade II Listed.”

“The site is not located in a flood risk area but it is included within the Nutrient Sensitive Catchment Area of the River Usk Special Area of Conservation (SAC). There are no other constraints.”

“The proposal aligns with local and national planning policies by contributing to the housing supply while respecting the character of the surrounding area.”

“The development will not increase surface water run-off onto the road or adversely effect local residential amenity by virtue of foul drainage.”

“Whilst the Council has no objection in principle to the amended proposal, Members have raised concerns regarding the potential impact on the privacy and amenity of neighbouring properties. The Council therefore requests that careful consideration be given to the orientation of the proposed dwelling and the provision of appropriate boundary screening or landscaping, where necessary, to minimise overlooking and protect the privacy of adjacent residents.”

“Llangybi Fawr Community Council reflected that this application was an infill earmarked for development. However, councillors unanimously agreed this was an overdevelopment of the site with the application to construct two bungalow properties. Councillors highlighted concerns in regard to the visual impact upon the adjacent neighbouring properties and the close proximity to the boundary line.”

“The plans do not clearly show the actual road area of Church Road which is less than 4metres (circa 3.6) in width and it is not possible for two vehicles to traverse at the same time. The 27m visibility splay of bungalow no.2 is not feasible as it would require the removal of land belonging to Forge Cottage together with the relocation of the electricity pole opposite the entrance to Ty Isha Cottage.”

“The development shows the removal of the established hedge line which is mitigated by the provision of a new hedge line along the visibility splay. I would like a guarantee that this hedge is replaced immediately after or before the removal of the existing hedge to limit the effect of loss of natural habitat and the visibility of the construction site.”

“In noting the detail of the application and the views expressed, it was proposed by County Councillor Dale Rooke and seconded by County Councillor Jan Butler that application DM/2025/00296 be approved subject to the conditions outlined in the report and that an additional condition be added to address foul drainage as requested by Welsh Water. The application would also be subject to a Section 106 Legal Agreement.”

“For approval - 13 Against approval - 0 Abstentions - 0”

“We considered the report of the application and late correspondence which was recommended for approval subject to the conditions outlined in the report and that an additional condition be added to address foul drainage as requested by Welsh Water. The application is also subject to a Section 106 Legal Agreement.”