Planning and Building Control Officer's Hearing

Part A of building permits

• 2104179 – Hrauntunga 5, alteration

  GS Hús ehf is applying on 09.04.2021 for a change to previously approved plans. The change consists of the relocation of buildings within the plot.

  The Building Control Officer approves the application in accordance with the Buildings Act No. 160/2010.

• 2011203 – Völuskarð 4, building permit

  On 13 November 2020, Teitur Frímann Jónsson applied to build a precast modular house in accordance with the drawings by Friðrik Friðriksson dated 11 November 2020.
  New drawings were received on 25 February 2021.
  New drawings were received on 19 March 2021.

  The building control officer approves the application in accordance with the Buildings Act No. 160/2010.

• 2103690 – Völuskarð 19, building permit

  On 29 March 2021, Þórey Edda Elísdóttir and Guðmundur Hólmar Jónsson applied for permission to build a two-storey, 251.5 m² house constructed from cross-laminated timber units. The foundation, ground floor slab and retaining wall are made of concrete.
  The drawings were received on 30 March 2021.

  The building control officer approves the application in accordance with the Buildings Act No. 160/2010.

• 2103629 – Völuskarð 30, building permit

  On 23 March 2021, Andri Þór Sigurjónsson and Anna Ragnarsdóttir applied to build a detached house from prefabricated units on the second floor, in accordance with drawings by Stefanía Pálmarsdóttir dated 17 March 2021.
  New drawings were received on 09.04.2021.

  The building control officer approves the application in accordance with the Buildings Act No. 160/2010.

• 2102518 – Brúsastaðir 2, extension

  Maria Krista Hreidarsdottir and Barkur Jónsson apply on 16 February 2021 to extend the house in accordance with drawings by Jóhann Sigurðsson dated 8 December 2020.
  New drawings were received on 07.04.2021.

  The building control officer approves the application in accordance with the Buildings Act No. 160/2010.

• 2103365 – Mávahraun 1, greenhouse

  Thórir Jónsson and Friðbjört Gunnarsdóttir are applying for permission for an aluminium and glass greenhouse, 366 cm x 549 cm. The height of the outer walls is 163 cm and the ridge height is 297 cm. The greenhouse will be located on the south-facing slope of the house, 630 cm from the property boundary towards the house at Álfaskeiði 123, and 980 cm from the boundary to the east. New drawings were received on 31 March 2021.

  The greenhouse extends beyond the building envelope, but is a detached structure and does not affect adjacent plots or the existing house. The planning officer assesses that the application falls under Article 2, paragraph 3(a) of the Annex on the routine business of planning officers.
  The building control officer approves the application in accordance with the Buildings Act No. 160/2010.

• 2103665 – Lónsbraut 62, alteration

  Smári Björnsson, on behalf of Gísli Steinn Arnarason, submitted an application on 26 March 2021 to build a 78 m² boat shelter in accordance with the submitted drawings.

  The building control officer approves the application in accordance with the Buildings Act No. 160/2010.

• 2102297 – Strandgata 25, building permit

  Kári Eiríksson, on behalf of Kristján Hafsteinsson, is applying on 8 February 2021 for a change of use of the property, from office to residential. The house was originally built as a dwelling, but has been used as office accommodation for the past few decades. New drawings were received on 30 March 2021.

  The building control officer approves the application in accordance with the Buildings Act No. 160/2010.

• 2102698 – Hádegisskarð 11, building permit

  On 24 February 2021, Aran Nganpanya applied to build a two-storey, cast-in-situ concrete house on cast-in-situ concrete foundations, in accordance with drawings by Þorleifur Björnsson dated 22 February 2021.
  New drawings were received on 12.03.2021.
  New drawings were received on 07.04.2021.

  The building control officer approves the application in accordance with the Buildings Act No. 160/2010.

• 2010624 – Hádegisskarð 27a, building permit

  On 21 October 2020, Nýsmíði ehf. applied for a permit to build a two-storey semi-detached house in accordance with drawings by Friðrik Ólafsson dated 20 October 2020.
  New drawings were received on 23.11.2020.

  The building control officer approves the application in accordance with the Buildings Act No. 160/2010.

• 2010477 – Hádegisskarð 27, building permit

  On 21 October 2020, Nýsmíði ehf. applied for a permit to build a two-storey semi-detached house in accordance with drawings by Friðrik Ólafsson dated 20 October 2020.
  New drawings were received on 23.11.2020.

  The building control officer approves the application in accordance with the Buildings Act No. 160/2010.

• 2103697 – Hádegisskarð 1, conversion into a music school, toilet

  The Municipality of Hafnarfjörður is applying to add a new toilet to the music school, adjacent to the existing toilet core by the entrance. The new toilet will be mechanically extracted, in the same way as the school's other toilets. The finish will be comparable to that already in place.

  The building control officer approves the application in accordance with the Buildings Act No. 160/2010.

• 2103507 – Álhella 1, entrance door on MHL.01

  On 17 March 2021, HP Containers applied for a permit for loading bay doors on the north and south sides.

  The building control officer approves the application in accordance with the Buildings Act No. 160/2010.

• 2104331 – Fornubúðir 3, demolition

  Haraldur Jónsson ehf. is applying for permission to demolish the old barracks, 3, due to a fire in July 2019.

  The building control officer approves the application in accordance with the Buildings Act No. 160/2010.

Part B: Organisational Matters

• 2103510 – Ljósaklif at Garðaveg, plot alteration

  Gunnlaugur Björn Jónsson is applying on behalf of the plot holder to subdivide a plot into two: one of 698.8 m² and the other of 526.2 m². Currently, there is a dwelling and a workshop building on the plot, which measures 1224.9 m². The workshop building will be converted into a dwelling house, and there is a building envelope for an extension of up to 20 m² to the south of the house. Taking into account the demolished 6.5 m² shed to the north of the house, the extension will be 13.5 m². A right of way is required through the current dwelling's plot.

  The matter presented is a local plan amendment. It is referred to the Planning and Building Committee.

• 2103671 – Völuskarð 34, local plan

  On 29 March, Jóhann Örn Elvarsson submitted a proposal for an amendment to the detailed plan for Skarðshlíðar 3rd Phase. The amendment involves changing the building plot and converting the building into a single-storey semi-detached house, instead of a three-unit house.

  The planning officer agrees to subject the application to a local consultation in accordance with section 2 of Article 43 of the Planning Act. Adjoining landowners and others who may be considered to have an interest will be notified.

• 2104180 – Malarskarð 12-14, change to the local plan

  On 9 April 2021, HOS bygg ehf. applied for a change to Skarðshlíð 3rd Phase, affecting the plot at Malarskarð 12-14. The change involves an extension to the building site.

  The planning officer agrees to give the proposal local notice in accordance with the planning regulations.

• 2104181 – Malarskarð 18-20, change to the local plan

  On 9 April 2021, HOS bygg ehf. applied for an amendment to the detailed plan for Skarðshlíðar 3rd Phase, affecting the plot at Malarskarð 18-20. The amendment involves an expansion of the building plot.

  The planning officer agrees to give the proposal local notice in accordance with the planning regulations.

• 2103530 – Tinuskard 32, change to the building plot

  On 18 March 2021, Kristinn Ragnarsson submitted an application for a change to the building envelope on the plot at Tinnuskarð 32.

  The matter is referred to the Planning and Building Committee.

• 2010372 – Furuás 23-27, landscaping of the boundary

  Lilja Margrét Olsen, solicitor, sends a letter dated 9 October 2020 on behalf of the landowners, demanding that the council finalise the boundary between the town land and the properties' boundaries.

  A survey of the boundary levels at plots 23-27, Furuás has revealed that the levels do not conform to the issued level sheet. The owners are requested to level their plot to the correct height so that the public right of way can be established in accordance with the current local plan for the area.

• 2102555 – Drangsskarð 15, change to the local plan

  The proposal for a revised local plan provides for the relocation of building plots, with the aim of reducing the indentations between property plots. The proposal provides for all property units to be two storeys, with a corresponding increase in the height of the eaves and a 1m widening of the building plots. The number of dwellings is six, with two houses containing two flats each and two houses containing one flat each. Flat roofs will be permitted without roof gardens. The building volume remains unchanged. House heights: Four two-storey houses. The height of the houses increases by 0.8-1.0m. Otherwise, the conditions of the existing detailed plan apply. The Town Council agreed that the processing of the zoning amendment was in accordance with Section 43 of the Planning Act. The proposal was subject to local consultation from 11 March to 14 April 2021. No comments were received.

  The planning officer approves the amendments to the local plan and that the matter be concluded in accordance with the planning regulations.

• 2102611 – 49 Hverfisgata, change to the detailed plan

  At the town council meeting on 3rd March, the town council confirmed the planning and building committee's decision to advertise a proposal for a revised detailed plan for 49 Hverfisgata, in accordance with section 1. subsection of Article 43. The planning officer also proposes that the said proposal be subject to local consultation in accordance with subsection 2 of Article 44 of the Planning Act.

  It is agreed that in addition to the advertisement in accordance with section 43(1) of the Planning Act, the proposal for the amended detailed plan will be subject to local notification in accordance with section 44(2) of the Planning Act.

Part D Questions

• 2103707 – 16 Austurgata, query to the planning or building officer

  Ingibjörg Þóra Gestsdóttir submits an enquiry on 30/03/2021 regarding the car park within the plot.

  The proposal is welcomed.

• 2103699 – Holtsgata 13, enquiry

  On 29.03.2021, Hildur Kristinsdóttir submits an enquiry regarding the replacement of windows, the installation of a balcony door and the alteration of the roof pitch of the garage at 13 Holtsgata.

  The proposal is welcomed.

• 2103606 – Drangsskarð 8, enquiry

  On 20 March, Krstinn Ragnarsson submitted an enquiry to the planning officer, requesting a change of detail to the Skarðshlíð Phase 2 local plan for the plot at Drangsskarði 8. The change involves altering and extending the building envelope. Instead of semi-detached houses, a pair of detached houses will be built on the plot with a pitched or flat roof. The number of dwellings remains unchanged.

  The planning officer refers the matter to the Planning and Building Committee.

• 2103555 – Spóaás 15, enquiry, plot alterations

  On 20 March, Ingibjörg J. Þorbergsdóttir submitted an enquiry to the planning and building officer.
  It is proposed to carry out works on the site, including the creation of an additional car park and a boundary hedge along the boundary with the town's open space, along with the relocation of the refuse shelter.

  See architect's review dated 25.3.2021.

• 2104254 – Hraunbrún 27, enquiry

  On 12 April, Bjartmar S. Guðjónsson submitted an enquiry to the planning and building officer, requesting the creation of a parking space within the plot at Hraunbrún 27, along with the installation of a balcony door.

  The proposal is opposed on traffic engineering grounds; furthermore, the proposal would reduce public parking spaces in the street.

• 2104167 – Grandatröð 4, enquiry

  An extension is proposed for the north-east side of the building. The extension will have a floor area of approximately 216 m² over two storeys.

  The application is approved, provided that the requirements of the current detailed plan are met.

• 2104222 – Reykjavíkurvegur 64, enquiry

  On 12/04/21, Thórður B. Benediktsson submitted an enquiry regarding the construction on top of the house at 64 Reykjavikurvegur.

  The proposal is welcomed.
  The enquirer is referred to the proposed development on the site bounded by Reykjavikurvegur, Flatahraun and Fjarðarhraun, which should be taken into account. The approved framework plan for the site is available: https://www.hafnarfjordur.is/stjornsysla/frettir/rammaskipulag-hrauns-vesturs-samthykkt-i-skipulags-og-byggingaradi

E-part postponed

• 2103401 – Glimmerskarð 1, application for a building permit

  On 15 March 2021, MA Verktakar ehf. applied for planning permission for a semi-detached house, partly single-storey and partly two-storey. The building's load-bearing structure is of in-situ concrete, insulated on the inside and plastered. The exterior is smooth-rendered and painted. The roof is inverted. According to drawings by Jóhann Einar Jónsson, dated 15.03.2021.
  New drawings were received on 30 March 2021.

  Deferred due to insufficient data.

• 2104100 – Grandatröð 12, alteration

  On 08.04.2021, H-Berg ehf. applies for a minor amendment to previously approved principal drawings: the location of refuse, colour scheme, floor drains, fire protection on the structure, lift loading and fire protection control centre, in accordance with drawings by Thorleif Eggertsson dated 26 April 2018. Drawings reviewed by a fire protection engineer.

  Deferred due to insufficient data.

• 2103667 – Mjósund 8, alteration

  On 26/03/2021, Einar Þór Harðarson submits amended drawings from the previously approved drawings for the new building.

  Deferred due to insufficient data.

• 2103698 – Nónhamar 1-3, building permit (floors 02, 03, 04)

  Bjarg Property Company Ltd. is applying on 29 March 2021 for permission to build a block of flats with 32 flats, and to place deep-fill containers on the plot (buildings 03 and 04), according to drawings by Ásgeir Ásgeirsson, dated. 25.03.2021. Fire safety measures reviewed.

  Deferred due to insufficient data.

• 2104134 – Noon Hammer 2, building permit

  Gylf/Gunnar Construction Co. Ltd. applied on 07.04.2021 for a permit for a four-storey block of flats with 24 flats, designed by Gunnar Páll Kristinsson, dated 31.03.2021.

  Deferred due to insufficient data.

• 2101116 – Álhella 14, building permit

  On 6 January 2021, Litaland ehf. applied for a building permit for five houses on the plot – each house is a single unit. The houses are single-storey and are to be erected on concrete footings. The main building materials are stone wool units for the walls and roof. Drawings were received in duplicate on 29 March 2021.

  Deferred due to insufficient data.

• 2104131 – Völuskarð 26, building permit

  On 09.04.2021, Jón Valberg Sigurjónsson and Gundega Jaunlinina applied for permission to build a detached house in accordance with drawings by Sæmundur Eiríksson, dated April 2021.

  Deferred due to insufficient data.

• 2103607 – Hringbraut 9, building permit, dormer

  Permission is requested to raise the roof to the maximum permitted height in accordance with the local plan, and to add dormers to the south-west and north-east elevations of the house, and to enlarge the existing dormers on the north-west and south-east elevations. A bathroom is to be added in the loft, and the number of bedrooms will increase from two to three. New drawings were received on 29/03/2021.

  Deferred due to insufficient data.

• 2104149 – Gjáhella 9, building permit

  On 6 April 2021, Járn og Blikk ehf. applied for permission to build a steel-framed building in accordance with drawings by Vigfús Halldórsson dated 11 February 2019. Also, an application is made for a change to the plot level between plots 9 and 11 at Gjáhella; the consent of the owners of plots 9 and 11 is enclosed.

  Deferred due to insufficient data.

Part F Other matters

• 2104315 – Hvaleyrarvatn, film shooting

  María de Araceli Quintana, a student at the Icelandic Film School, is requesting permission to film at Hvaleyrarvatn between 22 and 27 April. The shoot will take one or two days and is part of a graduation project. A positive recommendation from the Forestry Society of Iceland is available.

  The planning and building officers grant permission for this film shoot, and the area must be left in a satisfactory condition once filming is complete. Extreme care must be taken with fire, and the advice of the Capital Region Fire and Rescue Service must be sought.

• 2104224 – Sléttuhlíð E3, relocation

  Jakob S. Þorsteinsson is applying on 9 April 2021 for the relocation of summer house No. 2081007 from Sléttuhlíð. The relocation is scheduled to take place on 15 May 2021. The house will be moved to the storage area in Hafnarfjörður.,

  The building officer agrees to grant a certificate of lawfulness.