Three attached garages at Land Opposite No, 11 Arfryn Terrace, Tylorstown, Ferndale

The site and design

The site contains three garages and unused land, with the proposed garages forming a larger block and accessed from the highway.

“The garages would be located on a parcel of unused land adjacent to an existing block of 3no. garages which would be partially demolished to accommodate the proposal. Consequently, the group would be viewed as a larger block of 5no. garages when viewed as a whole.”

“The application site consists of a parcel of land along Arfryn Terrace. The site currently accommodates a garage block of 3no. garages and a vacant along its north western side boundary. Access to the site is gained from Arfryn Terrace where properties are only located on the south side of the highway.”

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Planning history

There were no recent planning applications recorded for the site.

“There are no recent planning applications on record associated with this site.”

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The officer recommendation

Officers recommended approval because the garages were considered acceptable in appearance, highway safety, residential amenity and privacy terms.

“The application is considered to comply with the relevant policies of the Local Development Plan in respect of its visual impact, its impact upon highway safety and the impact it has upon the amenity and privacy of the neighbouring residential properties.”

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Consultation responses

Transportation, Public Health and Protection, and Welsh Water raised no objections, subject to conditions or recommended controls.

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

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

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Neighbour objections

Three neighbours objected over possible commercial or other uses, noise, traffic, parking, access, health, views and Japanese knotweed.

“Three letters of objection have been received from the occupiers of neighbouring properties following consultation. The points raised are set out below and are considered within the body of the report.”

“Applicant does not live in Arfryn Terrace. • Garages could be used for other purposes. • Garages could result in noise and disturbance impacts. • Increase in traffic. • Parking in the area is already at capacity. • Garages will mean residents will lose parking spaces. • Access to garages will be difficult. • Land has been known to have Japanese knot weed. • Development could have detrimental impact upon the health of neighbours.”

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What was said at committee

The Head of Major Development and Investment outlined a late objection letter from a local resident and presented the application.

The committee decision

The committee approved the application in accordance with the Director’s recommendation.

“The Head of Major Development and Investment 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.”

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Approval conditions

Approval included conditions covering commencement, approved plans, the highway crossover, surface water and domestic use only.

“No development shall commence until design and details of a vehicular crossover/tie in with Arfryn Terrace have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved details shall be implemented prior to beneficial use.”

“Surface water run-off from the proposed development shall not discharge onto the public highway or connected to any highway drainage system.”

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