Rear extension and dormers at 64 Cwmavon Road, Blaenavon

What was proposed

The application proposed demolishing the conservatory, building a rear extension and adding two dormer windows for a home office.

“This application seeks planning permission to demolish the existing conservatory and erect a two-storey, part single storey, extension along the rear elevation of the property. It also seeks to provide two dormer windows within the rear roof plane.”

“The single-storey element of the proposed development would span the full width of the property's rear elevation, measuring approximately 4.7 metres wide and projecting 2.8 metres from the original rear wall. The two-storey section would be positioned along the north- western boundary adjacent to No. 65 Cwmavon Road, with dimensions of 2.4 metres in width and 2.8 metres in depth. This part of the extension would feature a lean-to roof reaching a height of 6 metres.”

Officer report

The site

The property is a traditional mid-terrace house in the Blaenavon World Heritage Area, with a rear garden beside a narrow access lane.

“64 Cwmavon Road is a traditional mid-terrace property, featuring a split-level design (two storeys to the front and three to the rear), situated within the Blaenavon World Heritage Area. The dwelling is flanked by neighbouring properties on both sides and is orientated to face northeast onto Cwmavon Road. To the rear, the garden benefits from a south westerly aspect and adjoins a narrow access lane. The rear elevation is rendered and fitted with white uPVC windows.”

Officer report

Planning history

There was no recent planning history for the property.

“There is no recent planning history relating to the property.”

Officer report

Officers’ recommendation

Officers recommended approval with conditions after finding the proposal acceptable in design, residential amenity, parking, highway safety and ecology terms.

“- The impact of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the existing property and the surrounding area; - The impact of the proposed development on the amenities of surrounding residents; - Highway safety and car parking; and - Ecology.”

“While the introduction of two dormer windows would interrupt the otherwise simple roof plane of the terrace, their modest scale and rear-facing position would limit their overall impact on the character of the area.”

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Consultation responses

The ecology officer and heritage officer raised no objections, while the ward members and community council did not reply.

“Ecology Officer – No objection. Advises that a bat survey is not required and the proposed Woodstone sparrow bird box is acceptable as a biodiversity enhancement measure.”

“Principal Heritage and Planning Officer– Raises no objection following receipt of amended plans and considers that the character of the area would be preserved.”

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Public views

Neighbouring properties were notified and no letters of objection were received.

“In accordance with the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (Wales) Order 2012, letters were sent to neighbouring properties.”

“No letters of objection were received following this publicity exercise.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The Group Leader for Development Management presented the application, photographs and plans to the committee.

Members’ discussion

Members heard that the site was outside the conservation area, the design followed the World Heritage Site guide and no objections had been received.

“The Group Leader, Development Management presented the report, displaying photographs and plans of the site and he made the following points: • The application relates to a property within the World Heritage Site but outside the conservation area. • The proposal was for a part two-storey, part single-storey rear extension and two small dormers to provide office space in the roof space. • No objections were received from consultees or neighbouring properties.”

Minutes

The vote

Members unanimously agreed to approve the application subject to the conditions in the report.

“Members unanimously agreed to approve the application subject to the conditions laid out in the report.”

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