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PLANNING COMMITTEE

MINUTES of a meeting held on 17^th January, 2008.

Present: Councillor A.D. Dobbinson (Chairman); Councillor Ms. R.M. Birch (Vice-Chairman); Councillors R.J. Bertin, Mrs. M.E.J. Birch, G.A. Cox, A.M. Ernest, E. Hacker, A.D. Hampton, Mrs. V.M. Hartrey, M.R. Harvey, F.T. Johnson, G.C. Kemp, A.G. Powell, Mrs. A.J. Preston, W.C. Vaughan, S.T. Wiliam, A.J. Williams and M.R. Wilson.

Also present: Councillors Ms. M.E. Alexander, H.J.W. James, N. Moore, C.L. Osborne and K.R. Stockdale.

704 APOLOGY FOR ABSENCE-

This was received from Councillor Mrs. M. Randall.

705 MINUTES -

RESOLVED - T H A T the minutes of the meeting held on 13^th December, 2007 be approved as a correct record, subject to the words “deferred and returned to the Applicant to reduce the density of the scheme” in the minute relating to Planning Application 2007/01121/FUL being replaced with the word “approved”.

706 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST -

The following Members declared interests as shown below and vacated the room during consideration thereof:

Councillor Mrs. V.M. Hartrey	Planning Application 2007/01521/RG3 - Cabinet Member
Councillor M.R. Wilson	Planning Application 2007/01129/FUL - Member of Penarth Arts and Craft Ltd
Councillor F.T. Johnson	Planning Application 2004/01079/OUT - Owns property in the area

707 VALE OF GLAMORGAN CONSERVATION ADVISORY GROUP -

The following report of the meeting held on 3^rd January, 2008 was submitted.

Present:Councillor A.D. Dobbinson (Vice-Chairman), Mr. G. Haynes (Cowbridge and District Local History Society), Councillor H.C. Mustow (Bonvilston Community Council), Mrs. H. March (Llantwit Major Local History Society), Ms. P. Goodwin (Pride in Barry), Mr. R. Simpson (Council for the Protection of Rural Wales), Mr. G. Robertson (Penarth Society), Mr. M.R. Flynn (RTPI) and Mrs. S. Taylor (Llancarfan Society).

Officers:Mr. N. Lloyd, Mrs. J. Crofts and Mr. C. Hope.

(a) Apologies for absence -

These were received from Councillor Ms. R.M. Birch (Chairman), Mrs. E. Jervis (Wenvoe History Group), Mr. L. Millar (Cowbridge Charter Trust) and Mr. D. Black (Llantwit Major Chamber of Trade).

(b) Minutes -

AGREED - T H A T the minutes of the meeting held on 1^st November, 2007 be accepted.

Whist accepting that the minute was an accurate reflection of what had been said at the meeting, Mr. Haynes expressed concern that the information provided to him in respect of Chantry Rise, Llanblethian had been incorrect.

The wording in Minute (b) had stated:

“Mr. Haynes referred to discussions at the meeting on 30^th August, 2007 concerning works to a house in Llanblethian, and asked if further information was available.

In reply, Mr. Haynes was informed that the works to which he referred, in Chantry Rise, Llanblethian, lay outside the Conservation Area boundary, and furthermore was not a “new build”. As such it had been deemed not necessary for the application to be brought before the Conservation Advisory Group for consideration”.

Mr. Haynes produced a copy of the planning application for Chantry House, and pointed out that the form had contained the words “new build”.

Furthermore, Mr. Haynes advised that the Conservation Group, in June 2007, had considered an application relating to a property next door to Chantry Rise, even though this too lay outside of the Conservation Area.

Discussions then ensued as to the criteria used to determine which planning applications were brought before the Conservation Advisory Group, and examples were given of planning applications which had been granted without having been considered by the Group, namely:

- Chantry Rise, Llanblethian

- Three Oaks

- Limesgate Cottage

- “The Armoury”, 46 Eastgate, Cowbridge.

Discussions also ensued on the treatment of applications for sites which lay outside of a Conservation Area boundary but which may impact upon the Conservation Area.

Following a full debate on the subject, it was

AGREED - T H A T a report be brought before the next meeting of the Group outlining the criteria used in determining which applications are brought before the Conservation Group, and outlining why the following applications had not been referred to the Conservation Advisory Group:

- Chantry Rise, Llanblethian

- Three Oaks

- Limesgate Cottage

- “The Armoury”, 46 Eastgate, Cowbridge.

(c) Information Feedback -

AGREED - T H A T the feedback on the following applications previously considered by the Group be noted:

2006/00025/FUL	Conversion of three redundant agricultural buildings to create four holiday units. This application was approved.
2007/01091/FUL	Conversion of existing house into 2 flats and extension to create separate dwelling house. This application was approved.
2007/01171/FUL	Add first floor to bungalow to provide 5 bedrooms with 2 en-suite bathrooms and 1 main bathroom. Add first floor to garage to provide office and storage space. This application was refused.
2007/01338/FUL	First floor extension. This application was refused.
2007/01319/FUL	Proposed new dwelling to garden of Box Cottage. This application was refused.
2006/01818/FUL	New house in grounds at rear. This application was refused.
2007/00711/FUL	New housing scheme providing two semi-detached dwellings and two detached dwellings. This application was refused.

(d) Applications in Conservation Areas -

(i) Barry (Garden Suburb)

2007/01683/FUL Received on 3 December 2007

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert, 35, Bron Awelon, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, CF62 6PS Evolution Building Design, 18, Norseman Close, Rhoose, Vale of Glamorgan, CF62 3FY

35, Bron Awelon, Barry

Two storey side extension.

RECOMMENDED - REFUSAL - The Group felt that the scale and design of the proposal would overwhelm the original dwelling and would neither preserve nor enhance the Conservation Area.

(ii) Penarth

2007/01631/FUL Received on 23 November 2007

Miss Kate Westlake, Greyfriars House, Greyfriars Road, Cardiff, CF10 3AL

John Wootton Architects, Greyfriars House, Greyfriars Road, Cardiff, CF10 3AL

Westbourne School, Hickman Road, Penarth

Demolition of various building in courtyard and creation of a new purpose built sixth form centre with external intensive roof for outdoor studies.

RECOMMENDED - T H A T consideration of the application be deferred to the meeting of the Group scheduled for 24^th January, 2008 in order that further information regarding the detailing of the curved walling could be obtained from the applicant for the consideration of the Group.

(iii) Bonvilston

2007/00529/FUL Received on 2 November 2007

Mr. Christian Terry, 7, Anchor Way, Penarth Marina, Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, CF63 1SL

Mr. Tasos Asprou, 1010 Architects, Meandros House, 54a Bute Street, Cardiff, CF10 5AF

Woodlands Lodge, Bonvilston

Two storey extension.

RECOMMENDED - REFUSAL - The Group felt that the proposal would neither preserve nor enhance the character and appearance of the Conservation Area specially with regard to the scale and design of the proposal.

(iv) Llantwit Major

2007/01700/FUL Received on 6 December 2007

Mrs. Pam Crosby, 2, River Walk, Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan, CF61 1SY

Alan Gillard RIBA, 7, Kemps Covert, St. Donats, Vale of Glamorgan, CF61 1YZ

Plot adjacent to 2, River Walk, Llantwit Major

New 3 bedroom dwelling.

RECOMMENDED - REFUSAL - The Group felt that the application should be refused on the grounds that the form, scale and design of the application were inappropriate and would not preserve or enhance the character of the Conservation Area.

(e) Conservation Area Appraisals -

Members of the Group were advised regarding the preparation of 21 Conservation Area appraisals in the rural villages.

Members recalled the contents and recommendations of a report by consultants (the Conservation Studio) concerning issues of wider conservation area management. The report (“Valuing Distinctive Places”) had been discussed at the last extended meeting of the Group on 26^th July, 2007.

With regard to the findings of the report, it was recognised that a new programme of conservation area appraisals was required to provide assessments of the 38 conservation areas in the Council’s area. Whilst the Council had completed 14 such studies in the past, there was a need to bring these up-to-date and to prepare new appraisals for those areas which currently had no such coverage.

The objective of the preparation of appraisals was briefly as follows to:

- achieve consensus on what is to be protected or enhanced

- formulate effective policies, having regard to the preparation of the Local Development Plan

- provide a background to making sensitive development control decisions

- be able to justify a designation when making development control decisions and at appeals

- make sympathetic proposals for the preservation and enhancement of the area’s character and appearance, including the identification of potential development opportunities if and where appropriate

- help residents, traders and other interested parties to understand the background to designation

- to help applicants for planning permission to formulate proposals.

The Council had recently commissioned the Conservation Studio to prepare 19 conservation area appraisals. The villages involved were:

Aberthin, Boverton, Broughton, Colwinston, Dinas Powys, Llancadle, Llandow, Llangan, Llanmaes, Llantrithyd, Llanmihangel, Michaelston-le-Pit, Monknash, Pendoylan, Peterston-Super-Ely, Porthkerry, Rhoose, Saint Georges, Saint Brides Major.

In addition, the Council was currently preparing a pilot appraisal for Penmark which provided a framework for the other studies. It would also prepare an appraisal for the hamlet of Drope.

The appraisal programme was organised in five packages:

*Group*	*Villages*	*Anticipated Date of Final Draft Documents* *(2008)*
A	Llancadle, Llantrithyd, Rhoose, Porthkerry	14.3
B	St. Brides Major, Broughton, Monknash, Llanmaes, Boverton	18.4
C	Pendoylan, St. Georges, Peterston-Super-Ely, Drope	19.5
D	Aberthaw, Colwinston, Llandow, Llangan, Llanmihangel	13.6
E	Michaelston-le-Pit, Dinas Powys	27.6

The programme included a series of stakeholder meetings for each group, exhibitions and consultative surgeries. It was anticipated that the entire package would be presented to the Council for adoption in September 2008.

RECOMMENDED - T H A T the contents of the report be noted.

(f) Future Form and Constitution of the Conservation Advisory Group -

Mr. Haynes queried the progress of a report yet to be made to the Group concerning options regarding its potential future form and constitution.

In response, the Group were advised that the matter had been discussed internally at officer level, but was yet to be the subject of a report to the Council’s Cabinet and Planning Committee. Following this, it would be referred for further presentation to, and discussion by, the Group.

AGREED - T H A T a report be made available to the next meeting of the Group advising of the programme relating to the draft document.

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RESOLVED - T H A T the report be noted.

708 CARDIFF LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN - PREFERRED STRATEGY REPORT OCTOBER 2007 (REF) -

Cardiff Council was currently consulting on its Preferred Strategy and Initial Sustainability Appraisal Report, and the report on such was reported to the Cabinet on 12^th December, 2007. It had been noted that this Council had only responded to the Preferred Strategy Document in its role as an adjoining local authority and that the response, as appended to the report to Cabinet, had already been submitted to Cardiff Council to meet the deadline of 27^th November, 2007 with a statement that any additional comments the Cabinet may wish to make would be forwarded separately.

The Preferred Strategy Report set out:

· key trends and issues that had informed the Preferred Strategy

· the national, regional and local policy framework

· the Council’s Vision for the future of Cardiff

· the key strategy role and spatial options that the Council had considered in determining its Preferred Strategy

· the Preferred Strategy including a Key Diagram

· key strategy policies for implementing the Strategy.

Cabinet had

RESOLVED -

(1) T H A T the response to Cardiff’s Preferred Strategy Report as contained in Appendix to the meeting be endorsed.

(2) T H A T a copy of the report and accompanying appendix be submitted to the Planning Committee for information.

Planning Committee, having considered the reference,

RESOLVED - T H A T the resolutions of Cabinet be endorsed.

709 SITE INSPECTIONS (DLPPHS) -

RESOLVED - T H A T the attendance of the following Councillors at the sites indicated below on 13^th December, 2007 be noted:

(a)

Land adjacent to Cogan Farm, Penarth

Councillor A.D. Dobbinson (Chairman);

Councillors Mrs. M.E.J. Birch, Ms. R.M. Birch, G.A. Cox, E. Hacker, A.D. Hampton, Mrs. V.M. Hartrey, Mrs. M. Kelly Owen, Mrs. A.J. Preston and M.R. Wilson

(b)	Penarth Heights	Councillor A.D. Dobbinson (Chairman); Councillors Mrs. M.E.J. Birch, Ms. R.M. Birch, Ms. L. Burnett, G.A. Cox, E. Hacker, A.D. Hampton, Mrs. V.M. Hartrey, Mrs. M. Kelly Owen, Mrs. A.J. Preston and M.R. Wilson
(c)	Site at Old Farm Mews, Station Road, Dinas Powys	Councillor A.D. Dobbinson (Chairman); Councillors G.A. Cox, E. Hacker, A.D. Hampton, Mrs. V.M. Hartrey and Mrs. A.J. Preston
(d)	Limes Gate Cottage, The Limes, Cowbridge	Councillor A.D. Dobbinson (Chairman); Councillors Mrs. C.V.L. Clay, G.A. Cox, E. Hacker, A.D. Hampton, Mrs. V.M. Hartrey and Mrs. A.J. Preston
(e)	Land adjacent to Chestnut Tree Cottage, Graig Penllyn	Councillor A.D. Dobbinson (Chairman); Councillors G.A. Cox, E. Hacker, A.D. Hampton, Mrs. V.M. Hartrey and Mrs. A.J. Preston
(f)	Little West Bungalow, Southerndown	Councillor A.D. Dobbinson (Chairman); Councillors, E. Hacker, A.D. Hampton, Mrs. V.M. Hartrey and Mrs. A.J. Preston

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors R.J. Bertin and Mrs. M. Randall.

710 BUILDING REGULATION APPLICATIONS AND OTHER BUILDING CONTROL MATTERS DETERMINED BY THE DIRECTOR UNDER DELEGATED POWERS (DEER) -

RESOLVED -

(1) T H A T the determination of building applications as listed in the report be noted.

(2) T H A T the service of notices under the Building (Approved Inspectors Etc.) Regulations 2000 as listed in the report be noted.

711 PLANNING APPLICATIONS DETERMINED BY THE DIRECTOR UNDER DELEGATED POWERS (DEER) -

RESOLVED - T H A T the report on the following applications determined under delegated powers be noted.

Decision Codes

A - Approved

C - Unclear if permitted (PN)

F - Prior approval required (PN)

H - Allowed : Agricultural Condition Imposed : Appeals

J - Determined by NAfW

L - Approved AND refused (LAW)

P - Permittal (OBS - no objections)

R - Refused

O - Outstanding (approved subject to the approval of Cadw OR to a prior agreement)

B - No observations (OBS)

E Split Decision

G - Approved the further information following “F” above (PN)

N - Non permittal (OBS - objections)

Q - Referred to Secretary of State for Wales (HAZ)

S - Special observations (OBS)

U - Undetermined

V - Variation of condition(s) approved

2007/01272/FUL

26, Victoria Road, Penarth

New single storey rear extension (following demolition of existing) removal of external fire escape.

2007/01287/FUL

Lower Lodge, Ewenny

Double garage.

2007/01409/LAW

26, Plymouth Road, Penarth

External alterations.

2007/01419/FUL

5, Slade Close, Cowbridge

Conversion of existing garage into habitable dwelling with single storey extension to the rear.

2007/01421/CAC

Manor Piece, St. Hilary, Cowbridge

Demolition of chimney on west elevation.

2007/01425/FUL

16, Marine Drive, Ogmore By Sea

Lean to conservatory in white UPVC to rear of dwelling.

2007/01426/FUL

Holly Cottage, Michaelston-le-Pit

Proposed new boundary walls.

2007/01427/FUL

40, Elizabeth Avenue, Barry

Single storey extension.

2007/01429/ADV

Co Op Travel Store, The Precinct, Boverton

1 x fascia sign, 1 x DS hanging sign.

2007/01435/FUL

7, Darren Close, Cowbridge

Porch to front.

2007/01439/FUL

Ty Wenol, Water Street, Broughton, Cowbridge

Conservatory to rear of property.

2007/01442/FUL

Chapel View Barn, Clawdd Coch Crossroads, Pendoylan

Variation of condition 4 of planning consent 01/01509/FUL to allow use of garage for ancillary and residential use.

2007/01457/FUL

Pen Y Lan House, Pen Y Lan Road, Aberthin

Single storey rear extension with first floor terrace. Alterations to two windows on front elevation.

2007/01458/FUL

Bradgate, Colwinston

First floor conversion extension of existing bedroom, providing new bedroom over ground floor day room, plus new en-suite and walk in wardrobe.

2007/01460/FUL

105, St. Davids Crescent, Penarth

Two storey extension.

2007/01461/FUL

50, Westbourne Road, Penarth

Installation of solar water heating collectors to roof (rear only).

2007/01464/FUL

8, Oyster Bend, Sully

Modifications to existing dwelling house including addition of gable to south elevation, solar panels to internal roof slope, alterations to fenestration and access.

2007/01472/FUL

151, Plymouth Road, Penarth

Retention of extension and alteration works as built.

2007/01477/FUL

Dros Y Mor Farm, St. Donats Road, Llantwit Major

Single storey kitchen extension.

2007/01490/FUL

28, Dawan Close, Cwm Talwg, Barry

Proposed two storey side extension to enlarge dining room and bedroom.

2007/01493/FUL

Plot 1, off Llantwit Road, St Athan

Conversion of part double garage into dining room.

2007/01494/FUL

14, Coed-y-Felin, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan

Installation of UPVC conservatory to rear elevation.

2007/01503/FUL

4, Hawthorn Close, Dinas Powys

Construction of a porch area and bay window on the front elevation of the property and a ground floor extension to existing kitchen on rear elevation of property.

2007/01504/FUL

38, Llanmaes Road, Llantwit Major

Replace existing side porch with new larger better insulated porch.

2007/01508/FUL

11, Earl Road, Penarth

New garage to replace existing.

2007/01539/FUL

14, Lakin Drive, Highlight Park, Barry

Two storey extension to the side of the property and rear conservatory.

2007/01608/OBS

Temporary marina building, Cambrian Marina, Watkiss Way, Grangetown, Cardiff

Placement of floating marina facilities building for a temporary period (3 years).

2007/01349/FUL

Tesco Stores Ltd. Stirling Road, Barry

Relocation of existing signal island, at the junction of Stirling Road with Port Road West.

2007/01371/LBC

All Saints Church Hall, Victoria Square, Penarth

Replacing a small area of sandtoft pantiles (no longer available) with plain tiles on north elevation.

2007/01431/FUL

Miniature golf course adjacent to Tourist Information Centre, The Promenade, Barry Island

Refurbishment of existing mini golf course to form new 12 hole adventure golf course with reception building for the sale of refreshments.

2007/01436/FUL

27, Livingstone Way, St Athan

Special needs single storey extension bedroom/ en-suite.

2007/01441/FUL

Penmark Place, Penmark

Grain store.

2007/01444/LBC

Rose Cottage, Gileston

Renovate/conversion of existing outbuilding to guest bedroom.

2007/01446/FUL

Rose Cottage, Gileston

Conversion of existing outhouse to guest accommodation.

2007/01450/FUL

33, Ceri Avenue, Rhoose

Proposed loft conversion to provide bedroom and en-suite.

2007/01456/FUL

Land adjacent to Tregof, Ystradowen

Application for removal of condition 10 to permission 06/01399.

2007/01459/FUL

Site adjacent Southgate House, Town Mill Road, Cowbridge

Four bedroom detached private dwelling with separate double garage and single garage.

2007/01465/FUL

41, Augusta Crescent, Penarth

Construct porch to front of property, renew existing flat roof with a zinc roof incorporating 2 roof lights.

2007/01467/FUL

45, Merlin Close, Penarth

Single storey extension and conservatory.

2007/01471/ADV

Barry Island Railway Station Building, Romanwell Road, Barry Island

Two company station nameboards.

2007/01473/FUL

12, Laburnam Way, Penarth

Single sorey extension to rear, vehicle crossover and installation of gates.

2007/01474/FUL

20, Cosmeston Drive, Penarth

Construction of a two storey extension to side of property.

2007/01475/FUL

9, Whittan Close, Rhoose

First floor extension over existing garage and change of use into 2 houses.

2007/01489/FUL

13, Elm Grove Lane, Dinas Powys

Single storey extension to rear of property, all materials to match existing.

2007/01496/FUL

87, Heol y Frenhines, Southra Park, Dinas Powys

Two storey side extension with dormer to rear.

2007/01497/FUL

Caerannwyl, Flemingston, Barry

Conservatory to rear of property.

2007/01498/FUL

Rear of 16, Vere Street, Barry

Demolition of existing two storey building and construction of new domestic dwelling.

2007/01519/FUL

Barn B, Sheep Court Farm, Bonvilston

Conversion of existing barn to residential use.

2007/01528/FUL

Sunnyview, St. Brides Major

Conservatory.

2007/01529/FUL

30, Heol Pearetree, Rhoose

Single storey extension.

2007/01543/FUL

5, Millbrook Heights, Dinas Powys

Extension to front comprising porch and study.

2007/01546/FUL

2, Talyfan Close, Cowbridge

Two single storey extensions (kitchen and lounge).

2007/01553/FUL

Treetops, Sully Road, Penarth

Build boundary wall to replace broken fence and widen entrance to make safer access.

2007/01560/FUL

10, Manorbier Close, Dinas Powys

To remove existing ground floor window in front elevation of property and construct a bay window as shown on drawings supplied with application.

2007/01567/FUL

15, Old Port Road, Wenvoe

Proposed detached garage.

2007/01568/FUL

21, Hawthorne Avenue, Penarth

Rear single storey extension.

2007/01569/FUL

40, Victoria Road, Barry

Removal of condition 2 of planning application 2007/00892/FUL (two storey rear extension).

2007/01573/FUL

10, Church Road, Penarth

Construction of single garage in already defined garage space.

2007/01273/LBC

Ty Fry Farm, Llandow

Addition of new window to first floor of north elevation.

2007/01403/FUL

Holes Farm, Rear of Wayside Cottages, Dinas Powys

Take down existing lean-to and erect agricultural building to house cows and calves.

2007/01468/FUL

Land adjoining 41, Nant Talwg Way, Barry

Construction of one two storey detached dwelling with integral garage.

2007/01486/FUL

7, Romilly Road, Rhoose

Single storey extension to rear of property, extending lounge and kitchen.

2007/01487/FUL

139, Pontypridd Road, Barry

Conservatory.

2007/01492/FUL

Village Hall, Peterston Super Ely

New disabled access ramps and steps, and associated external works.

2007/01500/FUL

Colcot Arms Hotel, Colcot Road, Barry

New smoking shelter and associated furniture and new door opening to front of existing public house.

2007/01507/FUL

12, New Barn Holdings, Flemingston

Rear and side extensions.

2007/01510/FUL

25, Cwrt-y-Vil Road, Penarth

Single storey extension to include dining, utility room and garage. Alterations to front garden wall and vehicular access.

2007/01511/FUL

3, John Batchelor Way, Penarth Marina

Porch extension/balcony extention to front elevation, garage conversion to living room, installation of rear balcony structure.

2007/01514/ADV

New Tower Surgery, Heol y Llongau, Barry

New signage for Pharmacy.

2007/01516/FUL

2, John Batchelor Way, Penarth Marina, Penarth

Porch extension/balcony extension to front elevation. Garage conversion to living room. Installation of rear balcony structure.

2007/01517/FUL

4, Cardiff Road, Dinas Powys

Extension to garage with a monopitch roof.

2007/01518/FUL

Former Mulligans Restaurant, Stalling Down, Cowbridge

Refurbishment, renovation and extension to existing building. Proposed decked terrace, landscaping and re-surfacing of existing car park.

2007/01525/FUL

1 and 2, The Old Yard, Bromfield Place, Penarth

Proposed garages.

2007/01526/FUL

Arqiva St. Hilary Transmitting Station, Cowbridge

Installation of 2 no. colinear antennas on the existing mast.

2007/01527/FUL

7, Smithies Avenue, Sully

Erection of single storey rear extension and alterations.

2007/01533/FUL

Rear storage yard, 21, Cardiff Road, Barry

Retention of roof over existing storage yard.

2007/01537/FUL

The Warren, 60, Craig yr Eos Road, Ogmore By Sea

Extension to existing dwelling.

2007/01538/FUL

48, The Parade, Barry

Installation of chimney on roof.

2007/01542/FUL

31, Grove Terrace, Penarth

Proposed single storey kitchen extension.

2007/01544/FUL

27, Cedar Way, Penarth

Two storey extension to side.

2007/01547/FUL

6, Dyserth Road, Penarth

Replacement garage.

2007/01549/FUL

30, Purdey Close, Barry

Single storey side and rear extension and front porch.

2007/01551/FUL

7, Manor Park, Llantwit Major

Extension to entrance lobby, rear elevation for toilet and wash area and retrospective planning permission for external rear property conservatory.

2007/01564/FUL

19, Forrest Road, Penarth

Two storey extension to side, single storey to rear and detached garage and driveway.

2007/01574/FUL

111, Pontypridd Road, Barry

Single storey rear extension with demolition of existing garage/kitchen.

2007/01585/FUL

Ivy Cottage, Colwinston

Amended roof to existing conservatory.

2007/01628/FUL

Llandough Primary School, Dochdwy Road, Llandough

2 pergolas for shade installed on school field. 1 covered area for shade and against inclement weather.

2007/00664/FUL

Lyndongrove, Llanblethian

Retention of extension to existing stables, re-surfacing of land adjacent to existing barn and re-siting of horse trainer.

2007/01545/FUL

5, Meadowside, Sully Road, Penarth

Single storey side and rear conservatory extension.

2007/01548/FUL

68, South Road, Sully

Dormer loft extension.

2007/01555/FUL

Maerdy Newydd Stables, Greenway Road, Bonvilston

Single storey secure storage and hay storage.

2007/01617/FUL

1, Pembroke Terrace, Penarth

Amendments to 05/00929/FUL - with a proposed new single detached garage.

712 APPEALS (DEER) -

RESOLVED -

(1) T H A T the list of appeals received and decisions concerning appeals from the refusal of the Council of planning permission or in respect of enforcement action as detailed in the report be noted.

(2) T H A T the statistics relating to appeals for April 2007 to March 2008 and list of forthcoming hearings and public hearings as detailed in the report be noted.

713 TREES (DEER) -

RESOLVED - T H A T the report on the following applications determined by the Director under delegated powers be noted:

Decision Codes

A - Approved

E Split Decision

R - Refused

2007/01506/TPO

22, Cudd Y Coed, Pencoedtre, Barry

Remove major dead wood from one Oak tree (T8) and 4m reduction of lower limb of another Oak tree (T9).

2007/01572/TPO

Sycamore House, Church Street, Wick

Reduction (4 to 5m) to Sycamore.

2007/01596/TCA

21, Archer Road, Penarth

Fell & uproot Weeping Ash to allow proposed development.

2007/01621/TCA

16, Park Road, Penarth

Fell Birch x 3, deadwood/crown lift 2 Pines.

2007/01484/TCA

The Rectory, Port Road, Wenvoe

Fell Birch.

2007/01556/TCA

Stepping Stones, Llancarfan

Fell 2 Black Populars, 1 Sycamore, 1 Willow, 5 Ash.

2007/01669/TCA

To front of 1, St. Andrews House, Sea View Court, Penarth

Crown raise, crown thin and top by 25% to Beech Tree.

2007/01630/TCA

Craig Y Don, Colhugh Street, Llantwit Major

Complete removal of 2 Lawson Conifers and 1 Eucalyptus.

2007/01708/TCA

The Bowers, Coldbrook Road West, Cadoxton, Barry

Fell 2 Conifers in front garden.

714 GENERAL PLANNING MATTERS (DEER) -

(i) Proposal of a tree preservation order: Land at and rear of East Winds, Pen-y-Lan, Cowbridge

The site in question was the garden of East Winds (now know as The Bower House) and a plot of land east of this garden in Pen-y-Lan village, north of Cowbridge.

A provisional Order (No. 20), 2007, had been prompted by advice from a nearby resident that the absentee owner of the land east of East Winds had indicated that planning approval might be sought for development in the very near future. As there was a young avenue of Beech trees on the land, the Order was served. Furthermore, the owners of East Winds (The Bower House) had requested the same.

Representatives of the owner of the plot east of East Winds had made the following objections:

· it was not possible to clearly identify or locate a number of trees within the Order

· the trees were inaccurately plotted

· the trees were not tagged with reference numbers to aid identification

· a professional Arboriculturist had considered that only 11 trees, out of a total of 30, merit protection and the remainder were not worthy of a Tree Preservation Order.

The letter continued to request that the Tree Preservation Order either not be confirmed or that the Order be varied to reflect the condition and nature of the trees on the site.

The Beech “avenue” on the land east of East Winds consisted of several trees arranged to shield what was once believed to be a tennis court around the turn of the 20^th Century, when the village of Pen-y-Lan was actually a large garden surrounding one property. Their contribution to visual amenity was measured in terms of the depth and density they ascribed to this wooded track on the hamlet’s eastern entrance. Moreover, because of their height and the elevated position of Pen-y-Lan itself, they are visible as an amalgamated whole, particular when taking the road westwards out of Trerhyngyll. They add variety to the usual range of trees in the locality (Ash, Oak, Sycamore and Hazel) and therefore, to the biodiversity.

It had been pointed out that the trees on the boundary of the garden surrounding East Winds were overgrown hedgerow trees and most are leggy and diseased whilst others were in precipitous locations on the edge of land elevated above the narrow highway and just barely retained by a severely undermined stone wall. There were two Beech trees and Scots Pine near the dwelling and just in the foreground of the aforementioned “avenue” which would be included in the modified Order.

The issues contained in the representations had been addressed as follows:

· the “avenue” was clearly visible, however, the Order had been modified to a group Tree Preservation Order - G1 - instead of individual references T1, T2, etc.

· The trees along the boundary of the garden of East Winds (The Bower House) had been removed from the Order for reasons as stated above, negating the need for clarification to their positions and identification.

· Whilst some of the Beech trees in the “avenue” may be of lesser quality, it is considered that they do not represent any significant hazard and should be retained in the present arrangement. (Nearby buildings are scarce, as is traffic and other road-users, given the severely constrained width of the surrounding highway.) The point had been made that the trees were probably planted with the intention of thinning them out, but that this had not been undertaken. However the report did preclude consideration of any application for sympathetic thinning of the “avenue” should the Order be confirmed.

RESOLVED - T H A T the Order be confirmed as modified.

Reason for decision

In order to address the issue of clarification and the concerns laid out in the letter of representation.

(ii) Proposal to confirm a Tree Preservation Order: No. 90 Fontygary Road, Rhoose

The site in question was the whole plot of land comprising No. 90 Fontygary Road, Rhoose, once a large well-planned garden which previously included a small orchard, a small pond surrounded by various conifers, and several ornamental species such as Maple, Cherry, Amelanchier, Copper Beech.

A provisional Tree Preservation Order (No. 23), 2007 had been served in order to protect a number of mature and semi-mature trees within the gardens of 90 Fontygary Road. In support of an outline planning application (reference 06/01000/OUT) for a residential development comprising six dwellings, an illustrative site layout showed a certain number of the trees being retained within the garden space attached to each dwelling.

A letter of objection to the provision Tree Preservation Order had been received from agents acting on behalf of the owner of 90 Fontygary Road detailing concerns that included:

· the trees were inaccurately plotted on the Order

· they are not referenced with individual number tags on site

· the tree survey submitted with the planning application reference 06/01000/OUT had commented on the status and condition of all trees on the site and three had been included in the Order despite the survey determining that:

(i) T4 (Copper Beech) a grafted specimen could fail in the future

(ii) T8 (Cherry) had a cankered stem, some dead / dying limbs, some cracking and recommended for removal

(iii) T9 exudate from bark, cracking bark on stem / branches poor condition - needs monitoring.

The Tree Preservation Order had been initiated as a result of a request from the case officer dealing with the planning application who noted the large garden and large numbers of various types of trees within. It was considered necessary to ensure that some trees were retained in order that the site could immediately benefit from some established planting. As the trees within the Order appeared to be comfortably accommodated within the illustrative layout, it was considered feasible and realistic to protect all ten trees, especially since the developer had inferred their retention.

Addressing the issues raised in the letter of objection:

· The map for inclusion with the Order had been redrawn.

· Reference tags had not so far been used by this Authority however, the matter would be considered for future surveys, nonetheless the illustrative layout and the Order made clear which trees were subject to the Order in the large domestic garden.

· Whilst it would not normally be sufficient reason alone to exclude a tree from Preservation Order on the basis that there was a risk of possible failure in the future, T4 had been removed because of the perceived increased risk of its future failure. In addition, the tree was very close to a shared boundary with another dwelling which was 11 metres away and this tree had the potential to reach 25 metres.

· Regarding T8 (Cherry), this was a mature tree with a substantial main stem which would have a not inconsiderable root system. Despite the tree’s less than perfect condition it was situated close to the shared boundary with No. 94 Fontygary Road where a pond was located in the rear garden on the other side boundary. The owner of No. 94 had reported that the pond contained Great Crested Newts - a European Protected Species and was keen to see the trees retained given the significant ground disturbance that would ensue should the Cherry be removed. (It was also noted that the site as a whole may be subject to special mitigation measures: Rhoose being a “sensitive” area in terms of the numbers of Great Crested Newts concentrated there.) It was strongly recommended therefore that the Cherry T8 remained included in the Order.

· T9 (Horse Chestnut) had been removed from the Order because of its proximity to the Cherry and, given the primary importance of the Cherry (T8).

T1 (Ash) and T5 (Beech) were re-visited. The former had poor form; it was triple stemmed, each stem having splayed away from the vertical as a result of neglect and had heavy end-weighted limbs almost sweeping the ground and exacerbating the deformity, whereas the latter was misshapen and again close to the shared boundary with another dwelling.

RESOLVED - T H A T the Tree Preservation Order be confirmed as modified.

Reason for decision

To accommodate the landowner’s representation, and following further correspondence and re-survey.

(iii) Barry Central Area: Prohibition of Access (Alley Gating Phase 9) Proposed Order 2008

Approval was sought to create a Traffic Regulation Order to facilitate a further extension of the Alley Gates project.

It was proposed to extend the Alley Gates project in order to protect a number of additional lanes within the Casteland Ward whilst also introducing the scheme to Illtyd Ward in the High Street area of Barry.

These additional locations had been determined following liaison with the South Wales Police, South Wales Fire Service and internal divisions of the Council. The locations of the proposed 23 gates were appended to the report.

It was proposed to create a Traffic Regulation Order, the effect of which would be to restrict the use of the lanes shown on the plans appended to the report to all but “authorised persons” as determined by the Order. Authorised persons would be in possession of pass keys, issued and controlled by an appointed officer, and would include members of the emergency services and public utilities. During the final site inspections relating to Phase 8 of this Scheme it was noted that the exit to the service lane to the rear of Cambian Court (adjacent to No. 1 Wyndham Street), was currently controlled by existing bollards and the waiting restriction. In the interests of best administrative housekeeping practice, it was recommended that the existing Prohibition of Driving Order - the lane situated alongside No. 1 Wyndham Street, be revoked.

RESOLVED -

(1) T H A T, subject to the views of the Chief Constable and other representative organisations of road users, public notice of the Council’s intention to make a Traffic Order under Section 1 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the effect of which would be to prohibit access to access to those lanes detailed in Plan Nos. T/08/MRH/01, T/08/MRH/02 and T/08/MRH/03, and also to revoke in its entirety the existing Traffic Regulation Order specified in the appendix to the report.

(2) T H A T in the event of no objections being received, the Order be made.

Reasons for decisions

(1) To ensure that consultations and public notice are given as required by the Local Authorities Traffic Orders (Procedure) (England and Wales) regulations 1996 when making a Traffic Order.

(2) To ensure that Traffic Regulation Orders made obsolete by the Alley Gating Projecting are appropriately revoked / varied.

(iv) Penarth: Prohibition of Access (Alley Gating Phase 7) Order 2008

Approval was sought to create a Traffic Regulation Order to facilitate the extension of the Alley Gates Project into the Penarth area.

It was proposed to extend the Alley Gates Project and to introduce gates into the St. Augustine’s Ward in Penarth. The work would form part of the Penarth Central Renewal Area initiative and would seek to address key crime and disorder issues such as burglaries, fly tipping and graffiti.

The extension of the Alley Gating Scheme had been determined following liaison with the South Wales Police, South Wales Fire Service and internal divisions of the Council. Appended to the report were Plan Nos. T/08/MRH/P1, T/08/MRH/P2 and T/08/MRH/P3 showing the locations of the 14 proposed gates.

It was proposed to create a Traffic Regulation Order, the effect of which would be to restrict the use of the lanes shown on the plans attached to the report to all but “authorised persons” as determined by the Order. Authorised persons would be in possession of pass keys, issued and controlled by an appropriate officer, and would include members of the emergency services and public utilities.

RESOLVED -

(1) T H A T, subject to the views of the Chief Constable and other representative organisations of road users, public notice of Council’s intention to make a Traffic Order under Section 1 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the effect of which would be to prohibit access to those lanes detailed in Plan Nos. T/08/MRH/P1, T/08/MRH/P2 and T/08/MRH/P3.

(2) T H A T in the event of no objections being received, the Order be made.

Reasons for decisions

(1) To ensure that consultations and public notice are given as required by the Local Authorities Traffic Orders (Procedure) (England and Wales) Regulations 1996 when making a Traffic Regulation Order.

(2) To enable the project to commence without further referral to Committee unless objections are received.

(v) Station Approach Road, Barry Island (Part): Proposed amendment to Waiting Restrictions to create on-street public service vehicles (coaches) parking

Approval was sought to vary a Traffic Regulation Order to amend the existing limited waiting in two bays in Station Approach Road, Barry Island and to provide on-street parking for coaches.

It had been brought to the attention of the Council’s Traffic Management Team that the existing coach park was being used by travellers. The Council had to bear the cost of clearing the site after they were evicted and it was intended to prevent the travellers re-entering the site by restricting the height and width of vehicles that could enter the site by barriers. This would also restrict access for coaches.

A large part of the existing car park used by coaches visiting the Island would be lost due to re-development of the site for housing and commercial premises, leaving a small area of land which would continue to be used as an overflow car park.

It was proposed that two bays in Station Approach Road, which were previously used as coach parking facilities, be re-introduced to create 6 parking bays for coaches (within lay-bys) located in Station Approach Road, Barry Island on the length of carriageway between its junction with Breaksea Drive and Friars Road. The bays would only be restricted to coach parking from 1^st March until 30^th September each year, leaving the bays uncontrolled and available for public use for the remainder of the year, as shown in the schedule and plan attached to the report.

The lay-bys were presently used for limited waiting and the Traffic Order covering this restriction would have to be revoked. A Traffic Order was not required to cover the area with bus bays, as delegated powers had been given in the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2002.

RESOLVED -

(1) T H A T public notice be given of the Council’s intention to revoke an existing Order and to make a new Order under Sections 81, 82, 83 and 84 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as set out to the appendix to the report.

(2) T H A T in the event of no objections being received, the Order be made.

Reasons for decisions

(1) To comply with the requirements of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

(2) To permit public service vehicles (coaches) to continue to park on Barry Island.

(v) Cold Knap, Barry: Proposed amendment to Waiting Restrictions Order: Belated letter of objection received

Committee were advised of an objection received to the scheme to reduce in length the current Waiting Restrictions in Cold Knap, Barry.

A Planning Committee on 10^th October, 2007 had agreed:

(1) That subject to the views of the Chief Constable and other statutory consultees, Members resolve to give public notice of the Vale of Glamorgan Council’s intention to make a Traffic Regulation Order the effect of which would be as shown at Appendix A to that report.

(2) That, in the event of no objections being received, the Order be made.

In accordance with Council practice, the views of local Members and the Police had been sought prior to Planning Committee, and no adverse comments had been received.

Following the Committee’s agreement to the giving of public notice, it was advertised in accordance with Statutory Procedure by way of letters to Statutory Consultees including Chief Officers of the Police, Fire and Ambulance Services, Cardiff Bus, Freight Transport Association, Road Haulage Association and the RAC. The scheme was also published in the local press and notices placed on lamp columns in the area affected.

As the Head of Visible Services had not received notification that any objections to the proposed order by the due date of 20^th November, his officers progressed the formal processes of the Traffic Regulation Order, which was made on 30^th November, 2007.

However, an undated and unreferenced letter of objection was received at the Docks Office. The letter bears an internal “booking in” stamp of 20^th November and after being passed on in the internal mail system, reached the Head of Visible Services after the due date for receipt of objections i.e. 20^th November. However, in the meantime officers had completed the administrative processes on the assumption that no objections had been received and the Order was legally sealed on 30^th November.

Because of receipt of this letter of objection, the works to make the changes to the existing lines and signs had not yet been undertaken pending the outcome of the matters referred to in the report.

The objector, in summary, stated “my objections to these proposals are that they will cause traffic chaos given the very narrow width of some of the Cold Knap roads and streets. Your officers do not have to suffer the heavy traffic that still visits the Knap each summer. Contrary to their belief the closure of the Knap Lido has not reduced the number of cars visiting the area. Both local car parks at the sea front and Bron y More are often full at summer weekends.”

“The proposal is based on the views of a few residents who wish to have their friends park their cars in the road when visiting Cold Knap in the summer. Your staff have not made any efforts to discover whether this proposal has the support of the population at large in Cold Knap. I can assure that it does not. I have consulted my neighbours who are against this proposal.”

“I must draw your attention to the fact that we still have a bus service through the Knap that often has trouble with bad parking.”

Members will recall that the scheme would remove long sections of double yellow lines from one side of the carriageway whilst retaining protection at junctions and other relevant sections of highway. Traffic flow was generally not heavy and it was not thought that the flow of traffic travelling along the roads would be affected by the reduced waiting restrictions.

Local Members who were consulted early on this scheme had made no comments regarding the reported lack of support from the residents of the area and no other letters of objection had been received on this matter.

The few affected bus stops within the area would be monitored and would be protected where necessary, by Bus Stop Protection Orders.

Committee considered the contents of the letter.

RESOLVED -

(1) T H A T the letter be accepted as a valid objection.

(2) T H A T consideration of the report be deferred pending a site inspection.

Reason for decision

To allow an inspection of the area.

715 PLANNING APPLICATIONS -

Having considered the following applications for planning permission and, where necessary, the observations of interested parties, it was

RESOLVED - T H A T in pursuance of powers delegated to the Committee, the following applications be decided as indicated and any other necessary action taken:

2004/01079/OUT Received on 2 July 2004

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Harmers Limited, 39, Lambourne Crescent, Cardiff Business Park, Llanishen, Cardiff, CF4 5GG

Forestry Commission / Mr. and Mrs. D. Randolph, C/o Agent

Land at Pencoedtre, North East Barry

Business Park, housing, retained woodland, roundabout on Port Road and associated access roads and services.

REFUSED (written representations)

1. Notwithstanding the allocation of the site under Policies HOUS1 [3] – Residential Allocations, EMP1 [11] – Land for Employment Uses and Policy REC 11 – Informal Open space and Country Parks within the Vale of Glamorgan Adopted Unitary Development Plan 1996 – 2011, it is considered that the development of the site would represent an unacceptable and inappropriate form of development for the following reasons:

i. The majority of the application site has been notified as a Site of Special Scientific Interest, forming one of a group of woodland blocks known as “Barry Woodlands”, and the development would result in irreversible damage to the special interest of the site.

ii. Both the archive data and ecological data provided in supplementary surveys, provide strong corroborative evidence that the entire woodland at Pencoedtre is Ancient and that its inclusion in the Glamorgan Inventory of Ancient Woodland is upheld. Accordingly the proposed development would result in irreversible impact and damage to the ancient woodland, contrary to advice in Planning Policy Wales (2002).

iii. The Joint Residential Land Availability Study (May 2007) shows that the Local Planning Authority has a readily identifiable housing land supply of 7.8 years. Moreover in the allocation of the site under Policy HOUS 1 [3] – Residential Allocations, the Council did not take this allocation into account in its housing figures and therefore there is no overriding need for development on the site, nor would the loss of the site adversely impact on the residential land supply with the plan period.

iv. There is considered to be no overriding need for employment development on this site, taking account of the findings of the Employment Land Study Report (October 2007), which considers that, based on the take up rate, there is no need to allocate more land – aside from replacing any allocations ‘lost’, whilst acknowledging the likely deletion of the allocation of the site under EMP 1 [11] – Land for Employment Uses.

v. Pencoedtre Wood is designated as a candidate Site of Importance for Nature Conservation (cSINC), cSINC ST SW/17, Pencoedtre Wood, and it is considered that there is no overriding need for the proposed development which would clearly outweigh the local importance of the site

vi. There is a lack of clarity in the survey work undertaken on the presence or otherwise of roosting bat sites within the woodland, and further information is required to establish whether or not the tests of derogation can be met as required by Planning Policy Wales (March 2002).

vii. Insufficient information has been submitted to enable the Local Planning Authority to adequately assess the highway impact of the proposal.

viii. Notwithstanding the various designations of the site, including its designation as a Site of Special Scientific Interest and its status as ancient woodland, the proposal would result in the loss of a large area of woodland, in a highly prominent and important gateway location.

Taking account of each of the above, it is concluded that the proposed development would be contrary to the Policies ENV11 – Protection of Landscape Features; EMP2 – New Businesses and Industrial Development; ENV14 - National sites of Nature Conservation Importance, ENV15 - Local Sites of Nature Conservation Significance; ENV16 – Protected Species, ENV27 – Design of New Developments; HOUS8 – Residential Development criteria contained within the Vale of Glamorgan Adopted Unitary Development Plan 1996 – 2011, as well as Welsh Assembly Government policy as guidance set out in Planning Policy Wales (March 2002).

2004/01809/FUL Received on 5 November 2004

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Fourgreen Development Ltd, Lyte Buildings, Wern Industrial Estate, Rogerstone, Newport, NP10 9YL

Boyes Rees Architects, Palace House, Stow Hill, Newport. NP20 4EA

Land adjacent to proposed Rhoose Station, Rhoose

2 storey commercial and residential mixed use development, with retail at ground floor with flats at first floor.

DEFERRED for a site visit.

2005/00860/OUT Received on 12 April 2006

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Dreameze Beds Ltd. (Newco), C/o 256, Holton Road, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, CF63 4HL

CDC Westlea, 9, Burnham Avenue, Sully, Vale of Glamorgan, CF64 5SU

Site north west of Bendrick Road currently accessed off Wimborne Road, Barry Docks

Proposed 10,000² ft assembly/manufacturing unit and 12 three bedroom residential units.

DEFERRED for a site visit.

2006/00939/FUL Received on 27 November 2006

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G. Robins & Sons, The Barn, Marlborough Grange Farm, Near Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan, CF71 7LT

P. Verity, P. O. Box 378, Cardiff, CF5 6YU

Old Milking Parlour, Marlborough Grange Farm, Near Cowbridge

Conversion of the old milking parlour and adjoining barns to dwelling.

WITHDRAWN

2006/01260/FUL Received on 25 October 2007

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Dunraven Estates Ltd, C/o Agent,

Cooke and Arkwright, Bayer Lodge, Western Avenue, Bridgend, CF31 3TZ

Penylan Farm, Penylan Road, St. Brides Major

Conversion of three redundant barns into one dwelling and erection of three new dwellings including new landscaping.

APPROVED subject to the following condition(s):

1. The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of five years from the date of this permission.

Reason:

To comply with the requirements of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2. This consent shall relate to the following schedule of plans and documents:

- Site location plan, amended plan received 18 December 2007.

- Topographical Survey Plan, received 1 September 2006.

- Existing Site Layout, Drg. No. 30407/1, received 1 September 2006.

- Proposed Site Layout, Drg. No. 30407/2B, amended plan received 18 December 2007.

- Existing Barn Elevations, Drg. No. 30407/3, received 1 September 2006.

- Existing Layout of Barns, Drg. No. 30407/4, received 1 September 2006.

- Proposed Elevations-Barn Conversion, Drg. No. 30407/5, received 1 September 2006.

- Proposed Floor Layout, Drg. No. 30407/6, received 1 September 2006.

- Plot 1 Layout, Drg. No. 31469/7A, amended plan received 11 October 2007.

- Plot 1 Elevations, Drg. No. 31469/7AA, amended plan received 11 October 2007.

- Plot 2 Layout, Drg. No. 31468/8A, amended plan received 11 October 2007.

- Plot 2 Elevations, Drg. No. 31469/8AA, amended plan received 11 October 2007.

- Plot 3 Layout, Drg. No. 31469/9A, amended plan received 25 October 2007.

- Plot 3 Elevations, Drg. No. 31469/9AA, amended plan received 11 October 2007.

- Proposed Site Layout Indicative Parking, Drg. No. 31469/10, amended plan received 11 October 2007.

- Proposed Site Layout Landscaping, Drg. No. 31469/11, amended plan received 11 October 2007.

- Bat and Barn Owl Survey, dated June 2005, received 1 September 2006; and

- Planning Application Design Statement (Rev. A) received 11 October 2007.

Reason:

For the avoidance of doubt as to the approved details.

3. A method statement which should highlight on an elevational plan the areas of the proposed barn conversion requiring repair/restoration, which shall pay particular regard to:

a) Foundation requirements and any underpinning, including alterations to ground level.

b) Repointing of the buildings which shall be undertaken using a lime based mortar, including a specification for said mortar.

c) Re-roofing including samples of roof slates and details of any flues;

shall be submitted to and agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority before the commencement of development. The development shall thereafter be carried out strictly in accordance with the approved details.

Reason:

In the interests of the character and appearance of the barns in accordance with Policies HOUS8 and ENV27 of the Unitary Development Plan.

4. Notwithstanding the submitted plans, before the c