Tree removal
Permission has been granted to fell two beech trees at The Moorings on Cold Knap Way.
The application was submitted due to their alleged contribution to subsidence at a neighbouring property on The Parade.
The trees, which predate the adjacent house, have been assessed as causing a significant level of damage to the neighbouring dwelling as a result of the relationship between the two Beech trees and the geology of the area.
A subsidence engineer’s report, geotechnical survey, and arboricultural appraisal supported the claim, and it was agreed that removal was justified.
The trees are not prominent in the street scene and form part of a larger group of vegetation.
Their loss is not considered to significantly affect the character of the conservation area.
Conservatory
A rear conservatory at 2 Ffordd Y Glannau has been approved.
Neighbour objections cited overshadowing, visual impact, and proximity to the boundary.
However, planning officers concluded that the modest height and design of the structure would not create unacceptable overlooking or visual harm.
The textured, obscured glazing on the side elevations will protect neighbouring privacy, and existing boundary fences will help screen the structure.
Extension
A single-storey rear extension at 22 Lidmore Road has also been approved.
The development will replace an existing prefabricated garage, and no objections were received.
The extension has been designed around the presence of a Welsh Water sewer running across the rear of the property.
Although the floor plan is unconventional in relation to the original house, its limited visibility from the public realm ensures minimal impact on the wider street scene.
Materials for the extension will match those of the existing dwelling, with a grey Fatra flat roof, white painted render, a uPVC door, new patio doors, and new uPVC fascias, soffits and rainwater goods proposed.
Extension
Plans for a single-storey flat-roof rear extension and a second-storey side extension over an existing structure at 50 Brookfield Avenue have been approved.
A previous application for a single-storey rear extension and a first-floor side extension, above the existing garage, was already in place until September 2026, providing a fallback position for the new application.
The council assessed the design, scale, and visual impact of the proposed extensions on the character of the area.
The application property is not part of a group of similarly sized, evenly spaced dwellings, so concerns about “terracing” were considered minimal.
The roof ridge height will increase by around 1.2 metres, but the extension is expected to remain visually “subservient” to the main house.
New home
Partial retrospective planning permission has been granted for a four-bedroom bungalow on the site of a previously demolished property at West View Bungalow, Higher End, St Athan.
The scheme includes a detached double garage.
Plans were approved despite two objections citing overdevelopment, the potential for a second dwelling on the subdivided plot, window placement, highway safety concerns, flood risk, proximity to a scheduled ancient monument, hedgerow removal, and impact on rural character.
The council concluded the development was in keeping with the scale of the plot and neighbouring properties.
Although the new bungalow is larger than the structure it replaced, the increase in size was deemed appropriate for the setting.
A garage on the site will replace a former outbuilding and was considered acceptable.
Front porch
A new porch has been approved for 34 St Andrews Road.
The structure will have a lean-to roof and measure approximately 1.8 metres deep, three metres wide, and 3.4 metres high.
The adjoining property already has a porch on the front elevation, so the addition will not unbalance the pair of semi-detached homes.
The porch will be set around three metres from the boundaries of neighbouring homes and is not expected to create an overbearing impact or loss of light.
With matching materials proposed, the porch was found to be in keeping with the existing dwelling and wider street scene.
Balcony approval
Planning permission has been granted for a comprehensive scheme of alterations at 20 Maes-y-coed.
The proposal includes replacing two existing windows with a single, large corner window, removing a lean-to roof in favour of a flat roof, rendering a brick wall, and installing a full-width front balcony with storage underneath.
The new balcony will run across the front of the house, wrapping around part of the side elevation and supported by pillars to create an overhang above the main entrance walkway.
Part of the existing hardstanding will be replaced with a continuation of the balcony deck, incorporating steps down into the garden.
The project is designed to enhance the property’s appearance using materials matching the existing structure, including powder-coated aluminium windows and doors, timber decking, clear glass balustrades, and a steel frame.
Extension
Bryn Awel on Buttrills Road has secured approval for a single-storey side extension, which will include the demolition of the existing garage and covered vehicle area to create space for the new addition.
A large raised terrace is also planned as part of the works.
The extension will measure 17.3 metres in depth, 5.2 metres in width, and 2.9 metres in height. It will replace the existing vehicle structures on the north-west side of the property.
Despite concerns from neighbours regarding the shared boundary wall, the proposal has been approved.
The terraced area will be raised by 1.49 metres above the original ground level, with new windows and doors positioned to minimise overlooking.
The extension is set at a lower ground level than the neighbouring property, reducing its visual impact.
Garage
A new double garage is proposed for a gated plot adjacent to Bryn Sion Hall on Llanover Street.
The building has been designed to blend in with other tall, single-storey buildings in the area, including the former chapel next door.
The garage will be finished in painted render, black cladding, and include a steel roller shutter and door.
The application prompted some concerns over potential commercial use leading to increased on-street parking.
However, the garage is intended for use by employees of an existing flooring business and will remain ancillary to the office use of the site.
Highways officers raised no objections following amendments to ensure the garage met the required double garage internal dimensions.
