Planning Committee

The committee considered an application for an extension already built at Hilton House, Penymynydd, and deferred (put off) the decision to 14 May 2025. It also confirmed, with one change, Tree Preservation Order No. 350 at The Gorsey, Northop Hall, which protects trees from being cut down or damaged without council consent.

1. Retrospective two-storey rear extension at Hilton House, Penymynydd

   Decided

   The committee deferred (put off) the application to its meeting on 14 May 2025.

   Why

   The extension has already been built, and the report says it sits in a large plot and cannot be seen from the road. Two neighbours objected about drainage, a culvert (a covered drain) that could be damaged, the size of the extension, overlooking and building work continuing, but the report says drainage is not a planning matter and finds no loss of light or privacy. Councillor A. Ibbotson, a local member, asked for the decision to go to committee because of concerns about the culverts, and Penyffordd Community Council supported those concerns.

   Based on the minutes, FUL/000076/25 - Full application - Retrospective two-storey rear extension at HILTON HOUSE, Chester Road, Penymynydd, Enc. 1

2. Decided

   The committee confirmed Tree Preservation Order No. 350 (a legal order that protects trees from cutting or damage without council consent), as modified in the report. The area of oak regeneration (A1) is now a group of six single-stemmed oaks, and the protected boundary is smaller.

   Why

   Northop Hall Community Council asked for a new order, since the last one (No. 304) was made in 2012, saying the trees now form a woodland that matters to walkers, the nearby school and wildlife. Morris Homes, the landowner, objected through solicitors and tree consultants, arguing that some trees are young or low value, that the woodland category covers too much land, and that the area category should be temporary only. The council's officer replied that a structured scoring method (TEMPO) found that trees T1 and T3 merit protection, that six oaks in the area merit protection, and that the woodland meets the criteria for an order.

   Based on the minutes, General Matters - TPO objection at The Gorsey, Northop Hall, Enc. 1, Enc. 2, Enc. 3, Enc. 5, Enc. 6

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1. 2

   Declarations of Interest

   Minute

   There were no declarations of interest.

2. 3

   Late Observations

   Minute

   The late observations would be presented prior to each item being discussed.

3. late observations 09.04.25

   Papers: Late Obs April Committee
4. 4

   Minutes

   Decision as recorded

   RESOLVED: That the minutes be approved as a true and correct record.

   Minute

   The minutes (agenda item no.4) of the meeting held on 12 February 2025 were confirmed as a correct record. Councillor Mike Peers referred to minute no.45 – Declarations of Interest and requested that the title of the agenda item be included with the application reference in future minutes. RESOLVED: That the minutes be approved as a true and correct record.

   Papers: Minutes - Planning - 12.02.25
5. 5

   Items to be deferred

   Decision as recorded

   RESOLVED: That item 6.1 FUL/000076/25 – Full application – Retrospective two-storey rear extension at Hilton House, Chester Road, Penymynydd, be deferred.

   Minute

   The Chief Officer (Planning, Environment and Economy) explained that item 6.1 FUL/000076/25 – Full application – Retrospective two-storey rear extension at Hilton House, Chester Road, Penymynydd, was recommended for deferral. RESOLVED: That item 6.1 FUL/000076/25 – Full application – Retrospective two-storey rear extension at Hilton House, Chester Road, Penymynydd, be deferred.

6. 6

   Reports of Chief Officer (Planning, Environment & Economy)

   Minute

   That decisions be recorded as shown on the Planning Application schedule attached as an appendix.

   Part of an issue followed across 15 meetings

7. 6.a

   FUL/000076/25 - Full application - Retrospective two-storey rear extension at HILTON HOUSE, Chester Road, Penymynydd

   Minute

   That the application be deferred to the meeting of the Planning Committee to be held on 14 May 2025.

   Part of an issue followed across 2 meetings

   Papers: FUL/000076/25 - Full application - Retrospective two-storey rear extension at HILTON HOUSE, Chester Road, Penymynydd, Enc. 1
8. 6.b

   General Matters - TPO objection at The Gorsey, Northop Hall

   Minute

   That Tree Preservation Order No. 350, as modified in the report, be confirmed in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation.

   Papers: Enc. 1, Enc. 2, Enc. 3, Enc. 4, Enc. 5, Enc. 6, Enc. 7, General Matters - TPO objection at The Gorsey, Northop Hall

9. Members of the public and press in attendance

   Minute

   There were no members of the press or public present.

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