Planning and Building Control Officer's Hearing

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16 March 2011 at 14:30

in the meeting room on the 3rd floor, Strandgata 6

Meeting 352

Secretary

  • Bjarki Jóhannesson Director/Planning and Building Officer

  1. Part A of building permits

    • 1103183 – Lónsbraut 1, alteration

      Blátún ehf is submitting amendments to previously approved drawings. An emergency exit has been added and internal walls removed, in accordance with the drawings by Björn Gústafsson dated 28.02.2011.

      The Planning and Building Officer approves the application.

    Part B: Organisational Matters

    • 11023070 – Hringbraut 59, enquiry

      Kristín Pétursdóttir submits a query on 22/02/11 regarding the construction of a garage where a parking space currently stands on the plot. Drawings are attached. New information received on 09/03/2011.

      The Planning and Building Officer refers the matter to the Planning and Building Committee.;

    • 1011077 – Austurgata 3, car park and lava wall.

      Áslaug Hlíf Servo Jónsdóttir of Austurgata 3 submits an enquiry regarding the repair of the lava wall that marks the boundary of the plot. A report from the National Monuments Authority, dated 09.03.11, was presented, in which no objection is raised to the repair of the wall.

      The review has been sent to the applicant.;

    • 1006214 – Álfaskeið 94 - 96 illegal construction

      Information has been received regarding illegal works in the basement of Álfaskeið 96; a space has been opened up which is shown as unexcavated on the approved drawings dated 31.05.2005. The Planning and Building Officer requested information on the matter from the owner of the basement space within two weeks of the date of that meeting, 16 June 2010. Repeated notices have been served. An inspection by an officer has revealed that an illegal dwelling is on an area registered as storage, which does not meet the conditions for habitation.

      The planning and building officer requires the owner of the premises to vacate the property without delay. If this is not complied with, the planning and building officer will use the provisions of the Building Regulations Act to enforce it.;

    • 1011306 – Kaplahraun 16, fire safety inspection

      Kaplahraun 16. Ormur and Víglundar Engineering Ltd. During a fire safety inspection on 05.08.10 at the above-mentioned property, it was discovered that the fire safety measures are defective. The defect is considered significant and the Capital Region Fire and Rescue Service has given an extension until 10.11.10 to make the necessary repairs.

      A letter from Eiríkur Ormur Víglundsson, dated 08.03.11, was submitted, confirming that the corrections have been made.;

    • 1011307 – Kaplahraun 14, fire safety inspection no. 10-343

      Kaplahraun 14. Ormur and Víglundur Engineering Ltd. During a fire safety inspection on 05.08.10 at the above-mentioned property, it was discovered that the fire safety measures are defective. The breach is considered significant and the Capital Region Fire and Rescue Service gave a deadline of 10.11.10 to remedy the issue.

      A letter from Eiríkur Ormur Víglundsson, dated 08.03.11, was presented, confirming that the corrections have been made.;

    • 1011308 – Kaplahraun 19, fire safety inspection no. 10-346

      Kaplahraun 19, Gréta H. Sigurðardóttir ehf. During a fire safety inspection on 11.08.10 at the above-mentioned property, it was found that the fire safety measures are defective.The breach is considered significant and the Capital Region Fire and Rescue Service has given a deadline of 12.11.10 to remedy the issue.

      A letter from Greta H. Sigurardottir was submitted, confirming that the corrections are being implemented.;

    • 1103262 – Bæjarhraun 22 Fjárvari ehf, iron frame fence, Declaration

      A letter from the owners of Bæjarhraun 20 and 24, together with the owner of Kaplahraun 19, dated 14.01.11 in which they authorise the owner of Bæjarhraun 22, assessment units 01 0102 and 01 0103, to fence off the rear plot of the house with a 2.50 m high iron fence.

      The Planning and Building Officer points out that the fence requires a building permit, but one has not been applied for.;

    • 1103266 – Thufubard 12, enquiry

      Konráð Hall submits an enquiry on 14.03.2011, requesting permission to build a bedroom wing at Thúfubarður 12, of a similar size to that of house no. 10, see attached pictures.

      The Planning and Building Officer is favourable to the application, subject to the attached comments, and requests full working drawings upon submission of a building permit application.;

    • 1103259 – Hnoðravellir 31, enquiry

      Gosi, a joinery company, has submitted an enquiry, requesting to alter the internal layout at Hnoðravellir 31. Please see the attached documents.

      The Planning and Building Officer is negative towards the application, see attached comments.;

    • 1103291 – Rio Tinto Alcan, assessments.

      Information on inspections, property fitness for occupation, and final inspections of properties in the area that have been brought into use is not available. The HRV engineering firm is authorised to carry out inspections in the area in accordance with Articles 34, 35 and 36 of the Construction Act No. 160/2010.

      The planning and building officer requires the owner to submit a full report on the matter with certification from the surveyor within 4 weeks.;

    • 1103293 – Íshella 4, site maintenance.

      A comment has been made regarding the grounds at Íshellu 4.

      The Planning and Building Officer directs the owners to bring the plot into a satisfactory condition within 4 weeks. See attached comments.;

    • 1103294 – Ice Cave 7, site management.

      A comment has been made regarding the grounds at Íshellu 7.

      The Planning and Building Officer directs the owners to bring the plot into an acceptable condition within 4 weeks. Please see the attached comments.

      ;

    • 1103295 – Ice Cave 10, site tidiness.

      A comment is made regarding the grounds at Ishellu 10.

      The Planning and Building Officer directs the owners to bring the plot into a satisfactory condition within 4 weeks. See attached comments.;

    • 1103296 – Berghella 2, site maintenance.

      A comment has been made regarding the grounds at Berghellu 2.

      The Planning and Building Officer directs the owners to bring the plot into an acceptable condition within 4 weeks. Please see the attached comments.

      ;

    • 1103297 – Hringhella 12, site tidiness.

      A comment has been made regarding the grounds at 12 Hringhellu.

      The Planning and Building Officer directs the owners to bring the plot into a satisfactory condition within 4 weeks. See attached comments.;

    • 1103298 – Norðurhella 8, site condition.

      A comment has been made regarding the grounds at Norðurhellu 8.

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    • 1103299 – Norðurhella 10, site tidiness.

      A comment has been made regarding the grounds at Norðurhellu 10.

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    • 1103300 – Suðurhella 8, site tidiness.

      A comment has been made regarding the grounds at Suðurhellu 8.

      The Planning and Building Officer directs the owners to bring the plot into an acceptable condition within 4 weeks. Please see the attached comments.

      ;

    • 1103301 – Suðurhella 10, site tidiness.

      A comment has been made regarding the grounds at Suðurhellu 10.

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    • 1103303 – Selhella 3, site management.

      A comment has been made regarding the grounds at Selhellu 3.

      The Planning and Building Officer directs the owners to bring the plot into an acceptable condition within 4 weeks. Please see the attached comments.

      ;

    • 1103302 – Selhella 1, site tidiness.

      A comment is made regarding the grounds at Selhellu 1.

      The Planning and Building Officer directs the owners to bring the plot into an acceptable condition within 4 weeks. Please see the attached comments.

      ;

    • 1103304 – Middle Shelf 1, site tidiness.

      A comment is made regarding the grounds at Miðhellu 1.

      The Planning and Building Officer directs the owners to bring the plot into an acceptable condition within 4 weeks. Please see the attached comments.

      ;

    • 1103305 – Miðhella 2, site tidiness.

      A comment is made regarding the grounds at Miðhellu 2.

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    C-part of the message has been resent

    • 1103189 – Dalshraun 20, temporary permit

      Application is made for a temporary permit for three containers on the plot at Dalshraun 20: one 20-foot and two 40-foot containers. Location as per the attached layout plan.

      The Planning and Building Officer disagrees with the placement of the containers and reiterates instructions regarding the upkeep of the site.;

    • 1103227 – North Bank, caravan site

      Ingvi Ingvason, on behalf of the Caravan Owners' Association, wishes to run a pilot project for one year on a tarmacked area on the North Bank.

      The Planning and Building Officer denies the request as it does not comply with the area's detailed plan.;

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