Location

Big Mews, Hilton Farm, Colwinston

Proposal

Without planning permission, the construction of a single storey conservatory extension on the northwest side of the converted barn, and a porch extension on the southeast side, together with the occupation of the barn for residential purposes.

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Type

Enforcement appeal

Enforcement Ref

ENF/2023/0053/PRO

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Appeal Method

WR

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PI Decision Date

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PINS Reference

CAS-03205-M0V5N2

Appellant

Mr C Gough

Agent

Robert Bowen

Appellant Address

The Little Mews Hilton Farm Colwinston Cowbridge CF71 7NJ

Agent Address

RB Planning & Dev Ltd 7 Llys Sant Teilo Llangyfelach Swansea SA5 7HQ

Parish

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Ext Inspector

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Ward

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Appeal Officer

Marc Stephens

Decision

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No Attachments found for this Application

Appeal Start

17/05/2024

Questionaire Sent

23/05/2024

Questionaire Due

24/05/2024

Statement Sent

10/06/2024

Statement Due

14/06/2024

Proofs Sent

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Variations to Notice

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Enforcement Notice Reasons

(1) It appears to the Council that the above breach of planning control consisting of the construction of the Conservatory Extension and the Porch Extension, as well as the residential occupation of a converted barn in the countryside has occurred within the last 4 years. (2) By virtue of the scale and UPVC finish, the Conservatory Extension fails to respond to the traditional stone finish and agricultural character and appearance of the converted barn. Furthermore, the Porch Extension is not lightweight, contrasts with the stone finish of the barn, and is considered to further domesticate the character of the building. Therefore, by virtue of the insensitive design, and scale in the case of the Conservatory Extension, both the Conservatory Extension and the Porch Extension are considered to detract from the character and appearance of the barn and therefore fail to accord with Policy MD11 of the Adopted LDP, as well as the Council’s Conversion and Renovation of Rural Buildings SPG, and advice contained within Technical Advice Note 12 (TAN 12). (3) It is considered that given the rural countryside location, just under 1 mile away from the settlement of Colwinston via a single-track unlit country lane, that those occupying Big Mews Barn would be highly reliant on the use of private cars to access work, local services, and amenities. The rural location also contributes to the dispersed pattern of dwellings in the countryside, which in turn places additional pressure on the Council to provide essential services and facilities in isolated locations. Therefore, given the lack of justification and that the barn does not support any rural enterprise, it is considered that the location is entirely unsustainable in this case. Furthermore, the absence of consent means that no affordable housing contribution has been paid and no biodiversity enhancement or green infrastructure measures have been agreed. Therefore, it is considered that the unauthorised residential use of Big Mews Barn fails to accord with Policies MD1, MD11, MD9, and MG4 of the Vale of Glamorgan Adopted LDP as well as Planning Policy Wales (Edition 11), and as such, it is considered expedient to require the residential use of Big Mews Barn to cease. (4) It is considered that the decision complies with the Council’s well-being objectives and the sustainable development principle in accordance with the requirements of the Well Being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015.

Ground Letter Text

Ground (f) The steps required to comply with the requirements of the Notice are excessive Ground (g) That the time given to comply with the Notice is too short

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