3 Bryn Eglwys Llanharan Rhondda Cynon Taf CF72 9PE

1. 1.The proposed development, by reason of the extensive regrading of the site, the formation of raised terraces, retaining structures and associated boundary treatments, would result in an unduly prominent, engineered and urbanising form of development that would appear incongruous within the prevailing garden setting and fail to respond appropriately to the site's natural topography. The development would cause harm to the visual amenity and character of the locality and, owing to the site's direct relationship with the adjoining Llanharan Conservation Area, would also fail to preserve or enhance its character, appearance, setting and significance. As such, the proposal would result in unacceptable harm to the Conservation Area and the wider street scene contrary to Polices AW5, AW6, AW7 of the Rhondda Cynon Taf Local Development Plan 2006- 2021, together with the guidance contained within Supplementary Planning Guidance: A Design Guide for Householder Development.
2. 2.The proposed raised garden terraces, retaining walls and boundary treatments would, by reason of their height, scale and elevated position, have an overbearing impact on neighbouring properties, particularly the dwelling to the east known as 5 Picton Terrace which is situated at a lower ground level. The development would also result in increased overlooking and a consequential loss of privacy, to the detriment of neighbouring occupiers' living conditions. As such, the development is contrary to Policies AW5 and AW6 of the Rhondda Cynon Taf Local Development Plan 2006-2021, together with the guidance contained within Supplementary Planning Guidance: A Design Guide for Householder Development.

From the council's decision notice.

Postcode

CF72 9PE

Application type

Full Application

Scale / size

Medium

Date validated

29 January 2026

Consultation start

19 June 2026

Consultation end

10 July 2026

Last date for comments

10 July 2026

Target decision date

26 March 2026

Agent

Architectural Services by MDC

Agent address

128 Pen-Y-Bryn Pen-Yr-Heol Caerphilly CF832LA United Kingdom

Statutory period

183 days

Documents

12

Constraints

6