Planning and Building Control Officer's Hearing

Part A of building permits

• 1209288 – Dalshraun 16, temporary permit for a guesthouse.

  On 17 September 2012, Pálmi Þór Pálsson applied for a planning permission for a 40 m² guesthouse to be built at Dalshraun 16, and which will be moved in October 2012.

  The Planning and Building Officer grants a temporary siting permit for the guesthouse until 1 November 2012.

• 1208523 – Bláfjallavegur, Leirdalshöfði, pit rehabilitation.

  Jóhann B. Skúlason, on behalf of the Road Administration, requests in an email dated 13 September that an implementation permit be issued for the finishing of a quarry in Leirdalshöfði, in accordance with the attached documents.

  The Planning and Building Officer grants the requested permission but points out that the quarry is within the Reykjanes Folk Park and requests that all works are carried out with care.

• 0710087 – Bjarkavellir 1A, building permit

  A building permit was approved on 19 March 2008 and construction began, but has been on hold ever since.

  The Director of Planning and Building revokes the building permit in accordance with section 14, subsection 2 of the Buildings Act no. 160/2010.

• 0710095 – Bjarkavellir 1C, building permit.

  A building permit was approved on 21 November 2007 and construction began, but has been on hold since 2008.

  The Director of Planning and Building revokes the building permit in accordance with section 14, subsection 2 of the Buildings Act no. 160/2010.

Part B: Organisational Matters

• 1208420 – 52b Hverfisgata, enquiry

  On 24 August 2012, Óli Örn Eiríksson submitted an enquiry regarding the alteration of a garage, the modification of dormers and the construction of a garden shed. A more detailed description is provided on the enquiry form. The enquiry was referred to the Buildings Preservation Trust, and its report, dated 11 September, is available.

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

• 1209232 – 15 Gardarvegur, application for a plot extension

  Sævar Þór Guðmundsson is applying on 13/09/12 for a plot extension for the enlargement of a car park, see application.

  The Planning and Building Officer refers the matter to the Town Council.

• 1209251 – Norðurhella 19, site tidiness.

  19 Norðurhella, site maintenance. On the site there are 5 trailers, several containers/workshops and other items.

  The Planning and Building Officer requires the occupier of Íslandsbanki hf to improve the upkeep within three weeks.

• 1209252 – Norðurhella 2, building permit

  The Department of Environment and Operations is applying for permission to build three portable classrooms on a plot at Norðurhelli 2.$line$ $line$

  The Planning and Building Officer approves the application, provided that the plans are submitted in accordance with the Building Regulations.

• 1209345 – Arnarhraun 29, enquiry to the planning and building officer

  Sigurður Hafsteinsson makes an enquiry on 18 September 2012 regarding the property Arnarhraun 29. The roof needs to be replaced due to rot. The flats on the upper floor are uninhabitable and the residents have been moved out. When the roof was opened up, extensive rot, mould, etc. was revealed. Work must begin as soon as possible. It is intended that the roof's highest ridge will be at roughly the same height as the neighbouring houses, i.e. numbers 27 and 31.

  The Planning and Building Officer is favourable to the application. A building permit must be applied for in respect of the development.

• 1011337 – Gullhella 1, construction stage and use

  Gullhella 1, units 01 to 04 are registered on building permit 2 and construction permit 1, despite being fully built and in use. This concerns a machine workshop and a distribution centre. On 24 November 2010, the planning and building officer required the building supervisor to apply for an interim certificate within three weeks and then for a final certificate in accordance with section 53.1 of the Building Regulations. If this was not complied with, the planning and building officer would refer the matter to the planning and building committee with a recommendation for a daily fine in accordance with section 57 of the Planning and Building Act no. 73/1997. The request was not complied with. On 11 January 2012, the building control officer required the building supervisor to request a provisional and final certificate of occupancy within two weeks. If the request was not complied with, the building control officer would use the powers under the Building Regulations Act to secure the necessary improvements. The request has not yet been addressed.

  The Planning and Building Officer will impose a daily fine of kr. 20,000 on the owners and building supervisor from 01.11.12, in accordance with section 56 of the Building Regulations No. 160/2010, if the matter is not addressed by that date.

• 1209254 – Eyrartröð 13, illegal occupation.

  Three people are registered at 13 Eyrartröð, but there is neither a registered flat nor a staff flat there.

  The Planning and Building Officer advises the owners that residential occupation is not permitted in industrial premises and requires them to cease the unauthorised occupation without delay, in order to avoid daily fines in accordance with the Construction Act No. 160/2010.

• 1209309 – Heiðvangur 28, query to the planning and building officer

  Gudmundur Jónsson of Heiðvangur 28 is submitting an enquiry regarding the construction of an unheated storage shelter on the south gable of the garage – the extension will face into the garden. Dimensions – length 4100 mm (the same as the garage width) and a width of approximately 1700 mm. The roof would be single-pitched, with a height of approximately 1700 mm at the house and about 1300-1400 mm at its lowest point.

  Postponed between meetings.

• 1209337 – Norðurvangur 15, query to the planning and building officer

  Bergsveinn Jónsson makes an enquiry on 18 September about an extension to a house, concerning an extension to the garage. The plot is poorly utilised as it is today, but there is a small 13-square-metre shed which I will demolish. Furthermore, with these changes, the noise pollution from the large car park will be significantly reduced.

  Postponed between meetings.

• 1009070 – Krýsuvík, Seltún filming

  Birgitta Björnsdóttir, on behalf of Zik Zak Films, requests permission to shoot a short film for half a day in early October.

  The permit is granted on the condition of good stewardship, causing as little disturbance as possible, and that anything disturbed will be put right. As the Krýsuvík area lies within the Reykjanes Nature Reserve, which is protected under nature conservation law, special care must be taken not to cause any pollution, damage or adverse environmental effects. Attention is drawn to the fact that the area is located at Seltún, a very active area of volcanic craters and boreholes. The Municipality of Hafnarfjörður accepts no liability for any damage that may result from this filming. All rubbish and debris must be removed upon completion of filming, and the area left in a satisfactory condition.

• 0704150 – Hnoðravellir 24, building permit

  A letter has been received from Gudjón Ólafur Jónsson, JP, solicitor, dated 14.09.12, objecting to the building control officer's approval of the rainwater drainage, as the new owner's consent was not provided when the plans were submitted. An annulment of the approval is requested.

  The Planning and Building Officer considers that the matter was handled correctly, as this is a certificate drawing of a rainwater downpipe that the previous owner had installed, and the drawing was submitted by the house's architect.

C-part of the message has been resent

• 1209240 – Fururás 4, alteration

  Örn Arnarson applies on 13/09/2012 for alterations to the kitchen, toilet and entrance hall, in accordance with drawings by Friðrik Friðriksson dated 06/06/12.

  The Planning and Building Officer has deferred the matter as the submitted documents are insufficient. Please see the attached comments.