Detached bungalow at Land At Hurst Grove, Abernant, Aberdare

The site

The site is a roughly rectangular plot between homes on Hurst Grove and Forge Place, with land levels falling towards Forge Place.

“It is roughly rectangular in shape, extending to an area of approximately 220m 2 . The plot is sited between the residential properties on Hurst Grove and Forge Place, previously forming part of the garden area of 1B Forge Place, an end of terrace property accessed off a private drive to the rear of nos. 6 to 10 Forge Place.”

“Hurst Grove has a number of residential dwellings on the northern side of the street, facing the road and the application site. On the southern side of the street, to the west of the application site, are several single storey garage and outbuilding structures. A large, detached dwelling, 9 Hurst Grove, is sited to the east of the site. 1B Forge Place (a residential dwelling) is sited directly to the south-west.”

Officer report

Consultation responses

Highways, flood risk, public health, ecology, water and heritage consultees raised no objection, with some recommending conditions.

“Highways and Transportation Section – No objection, subject to conditions…”

“Public Health and Protection - No objection, subject to conditions.”

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Objections received

Five objections raised concerns about overdevelopment, parking, emergency access, highway and pedestrian safety, manoeuvring and effects on neighbouring properties.

“The application has been advertised by direct notification letter to neighbouring properties and site notices were displayed in the vicinity of the site. Five letters of objection were received as a result of this exercise with the following points being raised:”

“The proposal represents overdevelopment within Hurst Grove; • On-street parking constraints; • Additional on street parking along Hurst Grove may disrupt access for emergency vehicles; • The development would be oppressive and overbearing towards residents at Forge Place; • The off-street parking spaces proposed are inadequate; residents would face difficulty manoeuvring in and out of the spaces; • Highway and pedestrian safety issues owing to the road layout, limited…”

Officer report

Public speakers

The agent spoke, three objectors addressed the committee, and the agent responded to the objectors’ comments.

The committee decision

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

“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, Housing and Regeneration.”

Minutes