Five self-build homes at Land At Hendreforgan, Gilfach Goch

What was proposed

The application sought full permission for an access road and drainage infrastructure, alongside outline permission for five self-build plots.

“APPLICATION NUMBER – 24/0273/HYB REPORT Full planning permission is sought for the access to the site and the layout of the five plots, including slab levels. In that regard relevant plans and details have been provided which include swept path analysis, highway long sections and a drainage strategy, including a SuDS maintenance plan.”

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The site and surroundings

The 0.9-hectare grassland site lies between a junior school and housing, with a settlement boundary, green wedge and surface-water flood risk nearby.

“The site is positioned between Hendreforgan Junior School on its western side and a housing development, Ffoddllanbad, to its eastern side. The land directly to the north of the site is occupied by recently erected Co-op convenience store. Consisting of unimproved grassland, the site demonstrates a considerable fall in level from north to south.”

“Most of the site is within and adjacent the defined settlement boundary; however, the land beyond the rear boundaries of plots 3 to 5 is open countryside designated as green wedge. In addition, the land is within 250m of a former landfill site and its eastern fringe is identified as being at risk from surface water flooding.”

Officer report

Earlier planning history

Earlier permissions included advice raising no objections, a retail store, and residential schemes for 24 dwellings.

“21/5127/PRE: Pre-application advice. Decision: 19/04/2022, Raise No Objections.”

“17/1015/FUL: Proposed Class A1 (retail) store, access, surface level car park, servicing and associated works. Decision: 09/11/2017, Granted.”

Officer report

Who addressed the committee

The agent addressed members, one objector withdrew, another was absent, and the local member spoke against the application.

Committee consideration

Members considered the application after presentations by the Head of Planning and Senior Engineer; a proposed site visit was unsuccessful.

“The Head of Planning and the Senior Engineer presented the application to Committee and following consideration it was RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director…”

“(Note: A motion, which was seconded, to hold a site visit, was unsuccessful).”

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The committee decision

The committee approved the application in line with the recommendation, subject to an off-site affordable housing contribution and a grassland habitat management plan.

“Prosperity and Development, subject to a 106 agreement for an appropriate off-site affordable housing contribution and provision of a Grassland Habitat Management Plan.”

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