Three ground-floor apartments at Ferndale Hotel 102 Duffryn Street, Ferndale

“In addition to the internal reconfiguration, the proposal includes the construction of a single-storey rear extension at ground floor level. This extension is centrally positioned along the rear elevation, infilling the space between two existing rear projections.”

“Given the nature of the property, which appears as a three-storey building from its rear elevation with the presence of a lower ground floor, the proposal would be elevated above ground level by 4 metres to create the additional floorspace at ground floor level. The proposed extension would measure a width of 2.9 metres and would protrude outwards to a depth of 2.8 metres. It would have a flat roof design measuring a full height of 6.6 metres from the rear ground level.”

“The application site comprises the ground floor of the Ferndale Hotel, a former public house located at 102 Duffryn Street, Ferndale. The property occupies a prominent position fronting onto Duffryn Street. The building is of traditional construction and appears as a three-storey structure from the rear due to the presence of a lower ground floor, although it presents as two storeys from the street frontage.”

“The surrounding area is characterised predominately by residential dwellings although there are a several commercial premises of various uses within the vicinity.”

“19/0364/FUL : Conversion / refurbishment of 5no flats floor 1. Decision:15/08/2019, Granted…”

“20/0468/FUL: Rear infill extension to create 1-bedroom self-contained flat. (Amended Description received 18/08/20). Decision: 07/01/2021, Granted…”

“4.no letters of objection have been received following consultation. The objections raised are summarised below:”

“Existing flats on the upper floors as led to an increase in antisocial behaviour including drug dealing. • Police have been called in to resolve issues at the flats. • Existing residents have thrown rubbish out of the windows. • Reduced on street parking for existing residents of New Street which already at high demand. • Further development will bring even more undesirable people to the area.”

“Proposed conversion of Public House into 3 No ground floor apartments. Ferndale Hotel, 102 Duffryn Street, Ferndale, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF43 4EL.”

“The Head of Planning presented the application to Committee and following consideration it was RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development.”

“The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans and documents received by the Local Planning Authority, unless otherwise to be approved and superseded by details required by any other condition attached to this consent.”

“No development shall commence until details of a scheme for biodiversity enhancement has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved details shall be implemented prior to beneficial occupation of the flats and retained in perpetuity.”