Detached dwelling at Land Adj 11 Cae Siriol, Porth

What was proposed

Outline permission was sought for one detached dwelling, a garage and parking, with all matters reserved for later approval.

“Outline planning permission is sought for a single detached dwelling at land adjacent to 11 Cae Siriol, Ynyshir, Porth.”

“The application is made in outline with all matters reserved for future consideration. The application is accompanied by an indicative layout plan which indicates that development could take place towards the centre of the site with a detached garage alongside. The layout plan also indicates that vehicular access would be provided via a highway at Cae Siriol.”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The approximately 600-square-metre site is an irregular residential parcel beside Cae Siriol, with a slope, turning head and varied neighbouring properties.

“The application site is an irregular parcel of land located within the settlement boundary for Ynyshir. The site extends to approximately 600m2 and is located towards the Northern end of Cae Siriol which is a cul-de-sac that occupies an elevated valley side position along the western boundary of the settlement.”

“The site is accessed from Cae Siriol which is non adopted from approximately No.5 onwards towards the application site, with the site located adjacent to an existing turning head. The nature of the area slopes from west to east with the level of the site increasing towards the rear. The site is bounded by No.11 Cae Siriol to the south, mountainside to the west, woodland and a development plot to the north and a residential property known as Willowhouse to the east.”

Officer report

Earlier planning permission

The site previously received permission for a detached dwelling, garage and parking in 2022.

“The most recent planning applications on record associated with this site are:”

“22/0462/OUT Detached dwelling, garage and parking (Revised redline boundary received 17/06/22) Decision: 13/04/2022, Granted…”

Officer report

Why officers supported it

Officers considered the principle acceptable, with no significant harm to the area, neighbours, pedestrian safety, highways, ecology or flood risk subject to conditions.

“The development in principle is acceptable, and it is considered that the site is capable of accommodating a carefully designed dwelling that would not result in a significant impact upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area or the amenities of the surrounding properties.”

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Responses from consultees

Flood, highways, environmental, ecology, rights of way and water consultees raised no objection, with some recommending conditions.

“No objection following submission of the Flood Consequences Assessment.”

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

Officer report

Comments from neighbours

Two objections concerned the turning head, construction disruption and private-road damage, while two representations raised no objection.

“APPLICATION NUMBER – 25/1193/OUT REPORT • Impact upon turning head. • Disruption during construction. • Damage to private road.”

“2no. letters of representation stating no objection were also received noting similar matters to the objectors with comments raised around access along the highway, turning head and damage to the private road.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The agent addressed the committee for five minutes.

The committee decision

The committee approved the application in accordance with the Director of Housing and Regeneration’s recommendation.

“The Head of Major Development and Investment and Senior Engineer presented the application to Committee and following consideration it was RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Housing and Regeneration.”

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