Plans by councillor and planning officer are approved by committee
Planning applications made by a Powys County Councillor and a member of staff have been approved by councillors.
Both applications were discussed by the Planning Committee on Friday, January 22 as applications by staff and councillors are automatically sent to the committee for a decision.
Mr and Mrs Seddon of Borfa Green, Welshpool, wanted to demolish a conservatory, build a single storey extension in its place, reconfigure the northern roof plane and also re-roof the entire home.
This would see the number of bedrooms there increase from three to four.
Planning officer, Gwyn Humphreys, told the committee that the application was in front of them as one of the applicants works in the council’s planning department.
Mr Humphreys added that the development would not “negatively affect” neighbouring houses and recommended consent.
Councillor Hywel Lewis said: “To me it enhances the look of the building and has no effect on neighbouring buildings, I would be happy to move the recommendation.”
Councillor Linda Corfield seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.
The second application under discussion was one made by Councillor Stephen Hayes.
Councillor Hayes had applied to fell and remove two semi-mature trees which are growing in his garden at his home in Montgomery.
The site is located in the Montgomery Conservation Area, which is why a planning application to fell the trees is needed.
Mr Humphreys, explained that one tree is oak, and the other is birch.
He told councillors that the application had been made as the trees are close to a border fence,
They are affecting the quality of light received by neighbouring properties on Mortimer Road.
As the application had been made by a councillor, committee Solicitor, Colin Edwards, said: “I have looked at the papers and correspondence and in accordance with the protocol can confirm it’s been dealt with and processed as normal.”
Councillor Les George proposed backing the officers recommendation of approval, and Councillor Corfield seconded the motion.
Councillor Gwilym Williams added: “The trees are not very mature they impact on the light and visibility to neighbouring properties, and would damage a boundary wall in the future.
“I’m happy to go along with the recommendation.”
The application was approved unanimously.
