Planning Committee

The committee considered an application to demolish garages at Ingledene, Wynnstay Lane, Marford, and build a two-bedroom house with a new vehicle access. Members granted planning permission for the scheme.

1. Demolition of garages and a new house at Ingledene, Marford

   Decided

   Councillors granted planning permission for the application to demolish the garages, build a two-bedroom house and form a new vehicle access.

   Why

   The report says the site lies within the settlement limit and the design suits the mix of homes nearby. It says the new access would improve visibility for pedestrians, and that the scheme meets the council's standards on separation distances and garden space. Councillor Beryl Blackmore, the local ward member, said the only advantages would be for future residents of the site, and members sought and received assurance on pedestrian visibility.

   Based on the minutes, Report

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1. 1

   Apologies for Absence

   Minute

   Apologies for absence were submitted by Councillors Dana Davies, Marc Jones, Steve Joe Jones, John McCusker and Fred Roberts.

2. 2

   Declarations of personal interests, if any

   Minute

   No declarations of interest were received at this meeting.

3. 4

   Site Inspection a - Application No: P/2023/0756 - Ingledene, Wynnstay Lane, Marford, Wrexham, LL12 8LF

   Decision as recorded

   RESOLVED – That the application be GRANTED.

   Minute

   The Head of Development Management introduced the report which was for demolition of existing garages, erection of dwelling and formation of new vehicular access, he also reminded members that the proposed design and visual impact would reflect the character of other buildings in the area. The Local Ward Member (Councillor Beryl Blackmore) spoke in relation to the application stating that the only advantages of the development would be those of the potential residents of the properties on site. Assurances sought that pedestrians using the footpath fronting the properties would have adequate visibility of the highway. Reassurance given that visibility would be improved by the changes, a more open area would be created by the removal of the existing garage and wall. Members were minded to grant the application RESOLVED – That the application be GRANTED.

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   Papers: Report

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