Nursing home extensions at Pontypridd Nursing Home, Maesycoed, Pontypridd

“Full planning permission is sought for the construction of ground, first and second floor extensions, along with internal and external alterations, at Pontypridd Nursing Home, Maesycoed Road, Maesycoed, Pontypridd.”

“The proposal would see the two existing buildings on site combined via a new extension to create one larger structure, together with the creation of a full second floor spanning the full area of the building. In addition, the proposal would see the construction of a number of single storey extensions and a first floor conservatory type extension along the south west elevation.”

“The application site relates to Pontypridd Nursing Home which is a residential care home located within Maesycoed, Pontypridd. Access to the site is gained via a shared access from Maesycoed Road with the site set back and elevated from the highway.”

“The site is currently vacant although it has been in operation for many years. The home consists of 56 rooms and was registered with Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) to provide accommodation and personal care to a maximum of 56 elderly and disabled people. Out of 56 existing rooms only 14 are facilitated with an ensuite. The property currently forms two detached buildings located centrally with an area for parking towards the site entrance.”

“REASONS: The site offers an opportunity for a tailored scheme to meet local needs and will aid in addressing the known care home shortfall in the County Borough. The proposal would be developed at an existing care home, within the defined settlement limits of Pontypridd and is considered acceptable in terms of the requirements of planning policy and all relating material planning considerations.”

“Concerns regarding potential overshadowing have been raised by objectors in relation to the proposed development. It is acknowledged that the introduction of a second floor would result in some degree of additional overshadowing to neighbouring properties. However, as evidenced by the submitted shadow analysis, the existing built form already generates substantial shadowing across the adjacent plots.”

“Finally, existing residents living close to the site will have experienced the impact of the day- to-day operation of the property in its previous guise. As such, whilst it is considered that the operation of the new care home may result in some intensification of the site given its greater scale, it is not considered that the level of noise and disturbance would exacerbate existing levels experienced by neighbouring occupiers.”

“No objection although condition suggested in relation to surface water drainage.”

“No objection although conditions recommended in relation to hours of construction, noise, dust and waste.”

“Overshadowing of neighbouring properties. • Rights of access. • Noise and disturbance associated with the use. • Construction impacts. • Loss of privacy…”

“Impact upon bats • Overdevelopment of the site. • Lack of parking • Air pollution • Information provided in supporting information is inaccurate. • Nuisance odours from cooking and staff/resident smoking.”

“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 subject to the amendment of Condition 3 to remove the words “unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority” so the condition is as follows:”

“No development shall take place, including any works of site clearance, until a Construction Method Statement has been submitted and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority to provide for;”