A call to allow works for a new house build in Fishguard after previous renovation work on a bungalow on site left a building so unsafe it had to be demolished has been approved.

In an application recommended for approval at the July 29 meeting of Pembrokeshire County Council’s planning committee, Adrian Chiriac sought permission for a replacement dwelling at Bwthyn Llysieueg, 14, Clos Y Bigney.

An officer report recommending approval said the application before members was submitted following a previously-granted 2022 scheme for alterations and extension to dwelling on the site.

“Following concerns in respect of the poor condition of the remaining structure, the council building control team advised that a structural engineer should attend the site. Following advice from the structural engineer it was concluded that the remaining building was not safe in its current form and that it should be demolished for structural and health and safety reasons.”

The new build works at at Bwthyn Llysieueg, 14, Clos Y Bigney, Fishguard. Picture: Pembrokeshire County Council webcast.
The new build works at at Bwthyn Llysieueg, 14, Clos Y Bigney, Fishguard. (Pic: Pembrokeshire County Council webcast.)

It added: “The existing dwelling, whilst having been demolished due to health and safety and structural concerns, did previously comprise of a single storey detached bungalow with a detached garage and gardens.”

It went on to say: “This full planning application seeks planning permission for a replacement dwelling, partially in retrospect. The application is for an amended design to the original single storey bungalow with detached garage which occupied the site. This planning application has been submitted to regularise the retrospective works commenced under [the 2022] planning permission which granted permission for alterations and extensions to the dwelling.”

It said a new build would normally require an affordable housing contribution but “given the exceptional circumstances in this instance a financial contribution via a legal agreement has not been requested”.

That last point was described as “a natural justice argument for the applicant to not provide an affordable housing contribution” at the July meeting.

Following a call to back the officer recommendation of approval by Cllr Brian Hall, members unanimously backed the scheme.