Two semi-detached homes at Land At Howell Street, Cilfynydd, Pontypridd

“Full planning consent is sought to construct a pair of 3 no. bedroom semi-detached dwellings at the site of the former British Legion Club, Howell Street, Cilfynydd.”

“Access to each of the dwellings would be from the front elevations. Two off-street parking spaces are proposed for each dwelling, located on their side elevations respectively in the form of car ports. A bedroom is proposed to be sited above each car port to maximise the space.”

“Comprising a surface area of approximately 0.037 hectares the eastern boundary of the land is aligned with the highway to the east. The land falls significantly in level towards the west. The site previously accommodated the British Legion Club, and although the remains of foundations have been visible, the Club was demolished in excess of 20 years ago.”

“Neighbouring land uses are residential, where dwellings on the opposite side of Howell Street are part of a typical linear Victorian terrace. The land immediately to the south is occupied by a modern bungalow, whilst a pair of semi-detached houses, on Cilfynydd Road occupy the lower ground to the west.”

“21/0909/FUL Residential development and associated works. Refused 24/08/2024 20/0959/FUL 6 x 1 bedroom flats (description changed and revised plans received 4th November 2020).”

“APPLICATION NUMBER – 25/0408/FUL REPORT 07/1856/OUT Construction of 2 dwellings. (Outline with indicative scheme). Granted 28/01/2008”

“The proposed dwellings will have a severe overbearing appearance to the properties to the west. • The dwellings will block all sunlight to the rear of the properties to the west. • The separation distance is under the recommended 21 metres and the proposed dwellings are too close to the properties to the west which would not conform with LDP Policies AW5 and AW6. • The front elevations of the properties will be too close to the properties along Howell Street at 14 metres.”

“The application states that rainwater will be discharged into a soakaway. I object to this given the difference in levels between the application site and my property. • The Suds scheme should not be to the detriment of the properties directly below. • There is a problem with Japanese Knotweed, which has been disturbed and made worse, concerns about drainage, and that inadequate provision could affect the stability of the land.”

“No objection subject to conditions regarding vehicular crossover, parking, retaining walls and HGV delivery times.”

“APPLICATION NUMBER – 25/0408/FUL REPORT Public Health and Protection:”

“RECOMMENDATION: GRANT SUBJECT TO THE BELOW CONDITIONS:”

“Prior to beneficial occupation, the means of access, together with the parking facilities, shall be laid out in accordance with the submitted site plan hdw/ph/js.02 and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The parking area shall be constructed in permanent materials and retained for the purposes of parking only.”

“Proposed construction of semi-detached dwellings with off-street parking. Land at Howell Street, Cilfynydd, Pontypridd, CF37 4NR”

“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.”