14 affordable homes at Land To The East Of Ger-Y-Bont, Hirwaun Road, Penywaun

What was proposed

The application sought 14 homes and associated works, comprising six one-bedroom flats and eight two-bedroom semi-detached houses.

“Full planning permission is sought for a residential development consisting of 14no. units and associated works on a parcel of land situated to the east of Ger-y-Bont and Bryn Rhos on the outskirts of Penywaun.”

“6no. 1 bed flats • 8no. 2 bed houses (semi-detached)”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The site is a roughly half-hectare vacant parcel within the settlement, beside homes, recreation land, a self-storage business and Hirwaun Road.

“The application site relates to an irregular shaped parcel of land situated to the north of Hirwaun Road on the southern extent of the existing settlement of Penywaun. The site measures approximately 0.5 hectares in area and comprises a relatively flat parcel of vacant land which falls away at its western boundary. The site is formed by a large area of hardstanding interspersed with vegetation.”

“The surrounding area is characterised by an established residential estate with residential properties in Bryn Rhos backing onto the western boundary of the site. Penywaun Recreation Ground lies to the north of the site; however, this is separated from the site by an area of vacant land comprising mature vegetation. A self-storage business lies immediately to the eastern boundary, whilst Hirwaun Road lies to the south.”

Officer report

Earlier planning decisions

Earlier permissions included 18 homes granted in 2010, while a later time-extension application remained pending because a Section 106 agreement was outstanding.

“14/1306/RVOC: Variation of condition 1 of planning approval 08/1174 to extend the time period for commencement by a further 5 years. Decision: Pending (agreement of S106 agreement outstanding).”

“07/0566/RVOC: Variation of Condition 1(b) of outline planning permission 04/1329/OUT by 2-year extension of periods for commencement of development and submission for the approval of reserved matters. Decision: Granted, 31/05/07”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval subject to a Section 106 agreement and conditions because all 14 homes would be affordable and the impacts were acceptable.

“RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE SUBJECT TO S106 AGREEMENT AND THE CONDITIONS BELOW REASONS: The proposed development would deliver 14 affordable housing units on a site located within the defined settlement boundary, contributing to the provision of much-needed affordable housing within the area.”

“Accordingly, the proposal is considered to comply with the relevant policies of the Rhondda Cynon Taf Local Development Plan and is recommended for approval, subject to a S106 Agreement and the imposition of appropriate planning conditions.”

Officer report

What consultees said

Consultees raised no objections, although several recommended conditions covering matters including biodiversity, drainage, highways, contamination, noise and mining remediation.

“Biodiversity: No objection, conditions recommended.”

“Mining Remediation Authority: No objection, conditions recommended.”

Officer report

What local people said

The application was publicised through neighbour letters, site notices and a press notice, but no letters of representation were received.

“The application has been advertised by means of direct neighbour notification letters, through the erection of site notices in the vicinity of the site and through the publication of a press notice.”

“No letters of representation have been received.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The Head of Major Development and Investment presented the application to the committee.

The committee vote

The committee resolved to approve the application in line with the recommendation; Councillor G Stacey did not take part in the vote.

“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, Housing and Regeneration subject to a Section 106 Agreement requiring the following:”

“(Note: Councillor G Stacey left the meeting during this item and did not take part in the vote.)”

Minutes