Home extensions at 3 Dynea Road, Rhydyfelin, Pontypridd

“Full planning consent is sought for the construction of a part two-storey, part single storey rear extension, addition of side windows and removal of an attached garage at 3 Dynea Road, Rhydyfelin, Pontypridd.”

“In terms of fenestration, a set of rear facing windows are proposed on the first-floor level and a rear window and a set of bi-fold doors on the ground floor level of the rear elevation, with no windows proposed in the side elevations of the extensions.”

“The application site occupies an irregular shaped plot and comprises a two-storey, semi- detached dwelling, located within a residential area of Rhydyfelin to the south-east of Pontypridd.”

“The principal elevation faces a south-western direction and is setback from Dynea Road by a short, enclosed courtyard garden and driveway which leads to a garage at the side of the property. An elongated, enclosed garden is positioned to the rear of the property which is bound by an embankment leading to the A470 trunk road to the north-east.”

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

“The application has been advertised by direct notification to 6 neighbouring properties.”

“No other consultation responses have been received within the statutory period.”

“The proposed two storey extension would be screened from no. 2 by the existing two- storey projection and would not significantly alter the impact on the amenity of the neighbouring property, while the single storey extension would be of a limited scale and is not considered to be excessive.”

“Furthermore, regarding the proposed addition of windows at first-floor level, it is noted that in comparison to existing rear windows on the host dwelling, no additional overlooking is to be expected, while the addition of a first floor window to the side elevation of the host dwelling would only allow views towards the blank side elevation of the neighbouring dwelling with views towards the rear garden being obscured by the proposed extension.”

“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.”

“Reason: To ensure compliance with the approved plans and documents and to clearly define the scope of the permission.”