Attached single garage at Awel Deg, Milton Terrace, Pembroke Dock

What was proposed

Permission was sought for a single-storey western extension to the dwelling, providing a garage with rendered masonry, composite cladding and a hipped slate roof.

“This application seeks planning permission for the erection of a single storey extension on the western elevation of the dwelling to provide a single garage.”

“The proposed garage would be constructed of rendered masonry and composite cladding under a hipped slate roof. The front elevation of the garage would be set back from the front and rear elevations of the dwelling by approximately 0.5m.”

Officer report

The site

The site is on Milton Terrace in Pembroke Dock, enclosed by walls and accessed directly from an unclassified road.

“The site is located on Milton Terrace in the Hub Town of Pembroke Dock.”

“The site is enclosed by walls which separate the site from neighbouring properties in Milton Terrace to the east and west and Croft Terrace to the north.”

Officer report

Earlier permissions

Permission was granted for the dwelling in 2022, followed by approval of a non-material amendment covering windows and front-elevation cladding.

“Planning permission for the erection of a dwelling on a garden plot was granted on 7 July 2022 (application reference 21/0913/PA).”

“A Non-Material Amendment application for the amendment of window materials, the addition of a window and for alterations to the cladding of the front elevation was approved on 2 May 2022 (application reference 22/1090/NM).”

Officer report

The recommended decision

Approval was recommended subject to implementation, approved-plan and green-infrastructure conditions.

“It is recommended that the application be APPROVED subject to the following conditions:”

“Time period for implementation • Development in accordance with approved and amended plans • Implementation of green infrastructure/biodiversity enhancement ___________________________________________________________________”

Officer report

Why officers supported it

The garage was considered acceptable in principle, compatible with the Conservation Area, respectful of neighbouring amenity and positive for biodiversity.

“The site lies within the Pembroke Dock Conservation Area where policy GN.38 (Protection and Enhancement of the Historic Environment) requires development to demonstrate that it would protect or enhance the character and integrity of the historic asset. The proposed garage extension reflects the design of the recently constructed dwelling on the site.”

“Policy GN.37 (Protection and Enhancement of Biodiversity) of the LDP states that development should demonstrate a positive approach to maintaining and enhancing biodiversity. The proposal demonstrates that there will be no loss of green space or biodiversity features as detailed in the submitted Green Infrastructure Statement (GIS).”

Officer report

Public comments

A site notice was displayed and three neighbouring properties were contacted, but no third-party representations were received.

“One site notice was displayed and three letters were sent to neighbouring properties. No third-party representations have been received.”

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Who spoke

The planning officer presented the application, and no public speakers attended the meeting.

Members’ views

No questions were asked, while three councillors expressed support; approval was moved and seconded.

“No questions were asked but Councillors Brian Hall, Alan Dennison and Tim Evans vocalised their support for the application.”

“Councillor Brian Hall Moved the recommendation for approval; Seconded by Councillor Alan Dennison.”

Minutes

The vote

The roll-call vote supported the motion with twelve votes for, no votes against and no abstentions.

“The vote, undertaken by way of a roll call, was carried. The votes were recorded as follows:”

“There were no votes against or abstentions.”

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The decision

The application was approved subject to the reasons stated in the recommendation.

“That the Application be APPROVED subject to the reasons outlined in Section 1.1 of the report.”

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