One flat and eight bedsits at 20 Hamilton Terrace, Milford Haven

What was proposed

The application sought conversion of a vacant restaurant and accommodation into one flat and eight bedsits, with extensions and alterations.

“This full planning application seeks planning permission for the conversion of the existing restaurant and residential use on the first and second floor and associated alterations and extension into one self-contained flat and eight bedsits.”

“The submitted plans illustrate that the existing access would be retained on the principal elevation to provide access to a lobby. The ground floor would comprise two bedsits both with ensuite and communal kitchen and lounge area and communal bathroom. There would be access to the rear courtyard from the kitchen.”

Officer report

The site

The listed, three-storey terraced building is in a conservation area and secondary retail frontage, with commercial and residential uses nearby.

“The site is located within the hub town of Milford Haven. The application site is located to the north side of Hamilton Terrace, which is made up of predominantly terraced buildings, some of which are listed buildings. The street has a mix of commercial and residential uses and is designated as a secondary retail frontage in the town centre.”

“The subject building, which is currently vacant fronts Hamilton Terrace, where there is a Use Class A3 (Restaurant) at the ground floor, which is last known to be occupied approximately 10 years ago. On the first and second floor, the building comprises of residential accommodation. The building has grade II listed building status and lies within the Conservation Area of Milford Haven.”

Officer report

Planning history

A related listed building application remained undetermined, and the restaurant had been closed for about ten years.

“There is a tandem listed building application, ref. 25/0420/LB, this application has not been determined to date.”

Officer report

Objections raised

One third-party representation raised concerns about the development, drainage, chimney, boundary wall, extensions, staircase, overlooking, consultation and land ownership.

“One third party letter of representation received - Concern of the nature of the development - Discharge of sewer under No. 20 - Neighbouring Chimney exits from No. 20 - Concern of removal of stone boundary wall - Concern of height of extensions and impact of external amenity space - Concern of proposed external staircase - Position of proposed window to cause overlooking - Lack of discussion with the developer prior to submission of the application - Concern of Land…”

Officer report

Who spoke

The agent supported approval, discussed land ownership and design, and suggested a hipped roof; the objector opposed the additional storey and raised construction concerns.

Committee debate

Members considered amenity, precedent, the building’s condition, the roof design, objectors’ concerns and whether amended plans should be publicised.

“In response to a question raised by Councillor Cole regarding the objections having been dismissed by the Case Officer, the Chief Planning Officer advised that when the application was publicised, there were 21 days to object and the Officer then reviewed any responses and assessed the objections. It was noted during the site visit that the rear elevation of the property faced North with no overshadowing.”

“Councillor Alderman Moved to approve the application without an amended roof design due to the condition of the building concerned.”

Minutes

The vote

The motion to delegate approval was carried by thirteen votes, with 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 and no abstentions.”

Minutes

The decision

Authority was delegated to approve the application after amended plans for a hipped roof were received, publicised and further representations considered.

“That authority be delegated to the Head of Planning to approve the application on receipt of amended plans for a hipped roof over the flat roofed side extension, following publicity and consideration of any further representations.”

Minutes