DC/2015/00678
DEVELOPMENT DESCRIPTION: PROPOSED NEW DWELLING AND ASSOCIATED
EXTERNAL WORKS AT PLOT 1, SWN-YR-AFON.
ADDRESS: PLOT 1, SWN-YR-AFON, ST ANDREW'S WALK, TREDDUNOCK, NP15 1LY
Case Officer: Jo Draper
Registered: 29.07.2015
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APPLICATION DETAILS
This application relates to a deep plot set right back from the highway, there is an extant
planning permission to build two very large three storey dwellings, one of the dwellings has
been constructed this application relates to the plot situated between the existing new
dwelling on site and the churchyard. The application site is within the Tredunnock
Conservation Area, although the development is set well back from the highway and not
visible from this viewpoint. There are however viewpoints from across the churchyard
through the gaps in the trees along the common boundary. It is proposed to retain the
shared access and replace the three storey dwelling which has been approved with a
contemporary design dwelling. The dwelling has a modern angular appearance, whilst the
rear of the dwelling takes on a more curved frontage. The dwelling sits significantly lower
than the approved scheme. External Materials comprise a mixture of stone render and slate,
with grey aluminium framed windows, there are elements of hardwood cladding. The
proposal incorporates a traditional slate pitched roof with extensive stonework on the
facades that face the front and side elevation facing the churchyard.
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RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY
DC/2005/01276 Erection of 2 No detached Dwellings and Garages Involving Demolition of
House and Garage Approved 18.07.06
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LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN POLICIES
Strategic Policies
S1 – Spatial Distribution of New Housing Provision
S13
S17
Landscape, Green Infrastructure and the natural environment
Place making and design
Development Management Policies
EP1 Amenity and Environmental Protection
DES1 General Design Considerations
HE1 Development in Conservation Areas
H3 – Residential development in minor villages
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REPRESENTATIONS
Consultation Responses
Llanhennock Community Council – Approve
GGAT : No objection
Neighbour Consultation Responses
None received to date
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EVALUATION
however the two storey rendered element projecting to the rear needs to be softened by
further landscaping to break up this section of the elevation.
The side elevation facing east is potentially prominent with long distant viewpoints to the
east of the site. There is a large mass of rendered elevation facing in this direction and as
discussed this elevation will need to be broken up with the use of external materials and
indigenous mature landscaping along this boundary.
With regard to neighbour amenity the windows on the first floor east elevation will need to
be carefully considered to prevent any direct overlooking into the rear amenity space of the
neighbouring property.
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Visual Impact and Impact upon the Conservation Area
5.1.1
This proposal is for a totally different scheme to the approved development. The
contemporary form sits at a lower level adjacent to the dwelling that has been
constructed. The low pitch roof reduces the mass of the proposal and the ‘L’ shape
combined with the projecting features serves to successfully break up this elevation.
With regard to the front elevation it is potentially busy however the use of simple and
natural materials will ensure that the elevation retains an acceptable appearance. The
rear elevation is radically different to the front, however, the low profile elements and
single storey flat roof elements are acceptable in this context. The two side elevations
are potentially more prominent and sensitive than that of the front and rear. The west
elevation facing the churchyard will be clearly open to view and the use of natural stone
on the side elevation is welcomed,
The conservation area policy requires the development to preserve or enhance the character
or appearance of the area. This development is high quality the form, design and use
of material works well and offers a significantly less intrusive scheme than that
previously approved and able to be implemented. This proposal does therefore
represent a significant improvement to the existing scheme. As the dwelling is so low
there will be no vantage points apart from the across the churchyard, the dwelling has
been revised so its sits forwards and there are only glimpses of the side stone wall, in
addition to this further landscaping is proposed along the boundary. The proposal is a
significant improvement to the previously approved scheme.
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Residential Amenity
5.1.2
It is only the adjacent dwelling that is potentially affected by the proposed development
Conclusion
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RECOMMENDATION: Approve
Conditions:
1. Standard 5 year
2. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans
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