Agenda item

Consideration was given to the Report of the Corporate Lead Officer Economy and Regeneration upon development, advertisement; local authority and statutory planning Applications:-

 

Written representations from Mr Iwan Thomas (Agent) was read out in committee in accordance with the temporary addendum to the Operational procedure for Members of the Public addressing the Development Control Committee in response to Covid-19

 

A200945 Demolition of original cottage, and erection of replacement dwelling, Penrhiw Cottage, Ciliau Aeron

 

To APPROVE the application.

 

Members did not agree with the recommendation of the Officers and were of the opinion that the application could be approved for the following reasons:-

 

·         This application was planning gain as the location of the dwelling would be located further away from the road

·         A 140sqm footprint was acceptable for an open market dwelling

·         In Members opinion the application was within Polices LU09 and DM06, as the applicant will be reusing existing materials of the original cottage to build the new dwelling; and therefore as if it was a replacement dwelling

·         It had the substantial appearance of a dwelling due to a window and walls to wallplate; which differed to the view of officers.

 

 

 

 

A200958 Proposed erection of a dwelling along with parking area, 3 Pen y Cei, Felin-y-Mor Road, Trefechan

 

To APPROVE the application subject to conditions and subject to a Section 106 Legal Agreement, which would secure a 10% commuted sum contribution to be used towards the provision of affordable housing in the county, as per the provision of LDP Policy S05.

 

 

Written representations Mr Gareth Richards (Applicant) was read out in committee in accordance with the temporary addendum to the Operational procedure for Members of the Public addressing the Development Control Committee in response to Covid-19

 

A200694 Change of use of holiday unit 5 into a Managers Accommodation, Penuwch Fawr, Capel Seion, Aberystwyth

 

To APPROVE the application subject to Section 106 tying the managers accommodation to the business.

 

Members did not agree with the recommendation of the Officers for the following reasons:-

 

·         Following discussion by the committee regarding this application, it was clear that the owner is unable to continue with the current work that evolves from the business, and requires a manager on site for 24 hrs a day. 

·         This decision would reduce the burden of the business on the owner who had health issues

·         The business was already successful and a manager would keep this business afloat within the rural economy.

·         This application was simply providing a managers residence which was tied to the business

·         This approval was succession planning which would allow the owner to continue with his business rather than closing, it would also provide an opportunity for others to learn the business for the future

·         The approval adheres to the policies of Ceredigion County Council.

 

 

 

 

 

Written representations from Mr Cynan Jones, Ms Charmian Holloway, Ms Margaret Jones (Objectors) and Mr Paul Nichollas (Agent) and Mr Irvine was read out in committee in accordance with the temporary addendum to the Operational procedure for Members of the Public addressing the Development Control Committee in response to Covid-19

 

A200773 Proposed Local Needs (Affordable) Dwelling, Llwydlo Fach, Aberarth

 

      

To APPROVE the application subject to a Section 106 for an affordable dwelling.

 

 

Members did not agree with the recommendation of the Officers for the following reasons:-

 

·         Approval of this application would keep the countryside of Ceredigion alive.

·         Members recognised the site to be in a cluster therefore meeting the requirements in relation to Planning Policy Wales and Ceredigion’s Local Development Plan.

·         The approval would allow the family to obtain support from their family with childcare which would facilitate the applicants being able to work which would in turn promote the economy.

·         The application had environmental benefits in accordance with County Council polices by cutting down on travelling for childcare.