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Western Telegraph
29-05-2025
- Business
- Western Telegraph
Family face Pembrokeshire beach hut council tax premium
In an application to Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, Christopher Evans, of Llangoedmor, sought approval for a Lawful Development Certificate for a beach hut for holiday use only at Argo Fach, Poppit Sands, near Cardigan. The applicant wished to secure a Certificate of Lawfulness for use of the property as a beach hut, in order to seek an exemption from the second homes council tax premium. For a Certificate of Lawfulness to be granted, an applicant must demonstrate that the use has been continuous and without interruption for a period of at least 10 years. Late last year, Pembrokeshire councillors voted to drop the council tax premium on second homes from 200 per cent, effectively a treble rate of council tax, to 150 per cent. Prior to that, second-home owners in the county were charged a 100 per cent (or double rate) premium. An officer report recommending a Lawful Development Certificate be issued said there was no reason to doubt the applicant's claim that the property known as Argo Fach has been in use as a beach hut and not for residential use. It goes on to say that Argo Fach 'an extended wooden beach hut that is very modest in size, scale and facilities,' at the rear of Poppit Sands car park, with its usage going back many years. It adds: 'The application form indicates that the use (as a beach hut) began more than 10 years before the date of the application, in 1954, as a beach hut for family use in the summer. The cover letter discusses the start of use as a beach hut, presumed to be 1954 and most likely arranged by the applicant's father (who was a solicitor) on an assumed 100-year lease.' It says the applicant states that, other than for during childhood and then returning to retire in 2000, he has lived outside of Wales and had little do with the running of the property, which his mother looked after. 'The application states that the property is used when family visit the beach and is occupied for two weeks of the year when family members visit from Essex,' it adds. It concludes: 'Based on [a sworn affidavit], the Authority's recent research, and the submitted evidence, it is reasonably clear that from 1954, the beach hut known as Argo Fach has been in use as a hut to support beach and social activity. The Authority therefore has no reason to doubt what is said in the application.' A Certificate of Lawfulness was issued by park planners.
Yahoo
08-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Plans submitted for affordable housing and historic landmark lighting in Greenwich
Dozens of new applications have been submitted to Greenwich Borough Council, including plans for affordable housing and the illumination of a historic landmark. The plans for modular housing units at Morris Walk Estate, Charlton, are part of a wider regeneration project aimed at providing more affordable housing. Meanwhile, an application has been submitted for the illumination of the Grade II-listed Greenwich Foot Tunnel Rotunda at Cutty Sark Gardens. The proposal aims to enhance the landmark's visibility and historic charm. In addition, several other planning applications have been validated across the borough, including residential extensions, loft conversions, conservation projects, and tree works. Here is a list of some of the latest applications submitted. At 55 Cleanthus Road, Plumstead, London SE18 3DF, an application has been made for the removal of a Cedar tree from the rear garden due to storm damage. The reference number for this application is 25/0299/SD. A property at 111 Swingate Lane, Plumstead, London SE18 2DB, has applied for prior approval to construct a single-storey rear extension extending beyond the rear wall. The reference number for this application is 25/0279/PN1. The owner of 15 Eaglesfield Road, Plumstead, London SE18 3BX, has applied to fell a Cherry tree in the front garden due to decay. The reference number for this application is 25/0270/TC. At 44 Dickson Road, Eltham, London SE9 6RF, an application has been made for the removal of two conifer trees in the front garden to be replaced with wildflowers. The reference number for this application is 25/0258/TC. At 87 Nithdale Road, London SE18 3PE, an application has been made to pollard a Lime tree down to 15ft for light access and general management. The reference number for this application is 25/0246/SD. The owner of 16 Montbelle Road, Eltham, London SE9 3PB, has sought a Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) for a 3m rear extension, a hip-to-gable roof alteration, and a rear dormer extension. The reference number for this application is 25/0241/CP. At 92 Dunvegan Road, Eltham, London SE9 1SB, an application has been made for the construction of a single-storey rear extension. The reference number for this application is 25/0235/F. The owner of 21 Congreve Road, Eltham, London SE9 1LP, has applied for the replacement of existing UPVC windows to the front, side, and rear elevations. The reference number for this application is 25/0234/HD. At 42 Vanbrugh Hill, Blackheath, London SE3 7UF, an application has been made for the felling of Willow, Plum, and Ash trees in the rear garden. The reference number for this application is 25/0226/TC. At 5 Glenhead Close, Eltham, London SE9 1RR, an application has been made for prior approval to construct a single-storey rear extension. The reference number for this application is 25/0225/PN1. The owner of 5 St Alfege Road, Charlton, London SE7 8HN, has made two applications. One is for the construction of a first-floor side extension, and the other is for the construction of a single-storey rear extension. The reference numbers for these applications are 25/0230/HD and 25/0229/HD, respectively. The owner of 103 Congreve Road, Eltham, London SE9 1LL, has applied for the installation of a replacement front door and three roof lights to the rear roof slope. The reference number for this application is 25/0223/HD. At 7 Duncroft, Plumstead, London SE18 2HZ, an application has been made for the construction of a single-storey rear and side wrap-around extension to join the conversion of a garage. The reference number for this application is 25/0220/HD. Finally, St Alfege and St Peter's Primary School, Creek Road, Deptford, London SE10 9RB, has applied for the re-pollarding of a Willow tree. The reference number for this application is 25/0215/TC.
