OFFICERS REPORT - DELEGATED
Ref No:
054021
Proposal:
Extension and modifications to existing tea rooms
Location:
Pet Cemetery, Brynford Hill, Milwr, Holywell, Flintshire, CH8 8AD
Applicant:
Pet Funeral Services Ltd
Date Valid: 22 July 2015
Case Officer:
Mr A Wells
Expiry Date: 16 September 2015
Consultation & Responses
Local Member:
Councillor H.G.Roberts.
No response received to date.
Councillor M.G Wright.
No response received to date.
Holywell Town Council.
No objection, provided the proposal is ancillary to the main use of the premises.
Head of Public Protection:
No response received to date.
Head of Highways (DC):
No observations to make.
Neighbours:
No responses received to date.
Relevant History & Policies:
051595 – Installation of a 10kw wind turbine with a hub height of 18m and a tip
height of 24.6m – Withdrawn 19th March 2014.
91/4 – Repairs to outbuilding and replacement of Dutch barn – Granted 17th June
1991.
90/1120 – Variation of condition No.5 to allow upright headstones – Granted 14th
January 1991.
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90/295 - Use of land as pet cemetery and ornamental gardens – Granted 12th June
1990.
Flintshire Unitary Development Plan.
STR1 – New Development.
GEN1 – General Requirements for Development.
GEN3 - Development in the Open Countryside.
D1 – Design Quality, Location and Layout.
D2 – Design.
L1 – Landscape Character.
AC13 – Access and Traffic Impact.
The proposal would comply with the above policies.
Planning Appraisal:
Site Description and Proposals.
The site comprises of the existing tea rooms building situated to the south west of
the existing Pet Cemetery on Brynford Hill, Milwr, Holywell. It is situated amongst
other buildings. It lies within open countryside.
The proposals involve extensions and modifications to the existing tea rooms.
The extensions will measure approx. 3.5m x 7m x 6m to the west, 1.5m x 8.5m x 2m
to the north and raising of the roof on its eastern side by 1m.
Issues.
The main issues to be considered within the determination of this application are the
effects upon the character and appearance of the area and building, the highway
implications and the effects upon the amenities of any adjoining residents.
Character and Appearance.
The building is located in the countryside and amongst an existing group of other
buildings. The proposed extensions are minor in size and will be in keeping with the
building in terms of design and materials used.
Given the above, the new development will be assimilated into the existing built
development on the site, thus having a minimal increased detrimental impact upon
the landscape in this area.
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Highway Implications.
Given that the increase in floor space is relatively minor which will lead to a minor
increase in traffic to and from the site, the Highways Development Control Manager
raises no objections to the proposals.
Amenities of Adjoining Residents.
Given that any adjoining residents are located a good distance away from the
proposals there will not be any significant increased detrimental impact in terms of
noise from the increased use of the site.
Recommendation Code: Approve.
Conditions/Reasons:
1. T01.
2. T02.
3. M02.
In considering this planning application the Council has acted in accordance with the Human Rights
Act 1998 including Article 8 of the Convention and in a manner which is necessary in a democratic
society in furtherance of the legitimate aims of the Act and the convention.
Notes to Applicants
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Informatives
N13 Plans
Application form
Date received 20th July 2015.
Site Location Plan Dwg No. C868.001 Date received on 20th July 2015.
Proposed Site Plan Dwg No.C868.200A Date received on 20th July 2015.
Proposed Elevations Dwg No.C868.110A Date received on 20th July 2015.
Date of Recommendation: 10th September 2015.
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