Issue - meetings

12.1  15C218 – Royal Oak, Malltraeth

12.2  19C1174/FR – Enterprise Park, Holyhead

12.3  28C257A – Bryn Maelog, Llanfaelog

12.4  39LPA1026/TPO/CC – Old Reservoir, Pentraeth Road, Menai Bridge

12.5  41C8G/DEL – Garnedd Ddu, Star

12.1  15C218 – Full application for change of use of the public house into two residential units at Royal Oak, Malltraeth

It was RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation subject to the conditions listed in the written report.

12.2  19C1174/FR – Full application for change of use of land to place 103 containers for storage purposes at Enterprise Park, Holyhead

It was RESOLVED that a site visit be undertaken in accordance with the request of a Local Member for the reason given.

12.3  28C257A – Outline application for the erection of a dwelling together with full details of the vehicular access on land adjacent to Bryn Maelog, Llanfaelog

It was RESOLVED to approve the application contrary to the Officer’s recommendation for the reasons given.

(In accordance with the requirements of the Council’s Constitution, the application was automatically deferred to the next meeting to allow Officers the opportunity to prepare a report in respect of the reasons given for approving the application).

12.4  39LPA1026/TPO/CC – Application for works to fell trees which are protected by a Tree Preservation Order at Old Reservoir, Pentraeth Road, Menai Bridge

It was RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation subject to the conditions listed in the written report.

12.5  41C8G/DEL – Application under Section 73 for the removal of condition (10) (details of a passing bay) from planning permission reference 41C8C (full application for the change of use of land for the siting of 33 touring caravans) and the creation of a one-way access system in lieu at Garnedd Ddu, Star

It was RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation subject to the conditions listed in the written report.

12.1  15C218 – Full application for change of use of the public house into two residential units at Royal Oak, Malltraeth

The application is reported to the Planning and Orders Committee at the request of a Local Member.

Councillor Ann Griffith, stood down as Chair of the Committee to speak in her capacity as a Local Member regarding the application.  Councillor R.O. Jones, Vice-Chair took the Chair for the discussion and determination of the application.

Mr. David Vaughan, public speaker said that he was speaking on behalf of most of the residents of the village of Malltraeth in objection to this application.  Mr. Vaughan said that the Royal Oak did not close due to economic issues and it did not make sense for the removal of a viable premises which is a loss of a vital community asset.  The Royal Oak has been in existence for many years with a consent for the building to be used as a public house.  There has always been a need for such a facility and that need still exists due to vital amenity for local and tourist to the Malltraeth area.  The Royal Oak is also on the coastal path route which is been used by birdwatchers and walkers.  Tourists have all been able to take advantage of the facility at the Royal Oak over the years as a village pub.

The Committee asked questions of Mr. Vaughan with regard as to why nobody in the village had an interest in running the public house in Malltraeth.  It was further stated that there is another public house in the village.  Mr. Vaughan responded that there was interest locally in running the Royal Oak but they were outbid in the auction of the facility.  He further stated that there was a rumour that the other public house in the village was closing aswell.

Mr. Dafydd Jones, a Public Speaker spoke in favour of the proposal and stated that the applicant bought the facility at auction in December 2015 following the closure of the Royal Oak in August 2014 due to the lack of business at the premises.  Policy 55 of the Ynys Môn Local Plan enables the converting of such facilities into residential dwellings providing that policies are met. The proposal will include the demolition of  flat roof extensions and will be replaced with slate roof smaller extension.  He further stated that the change of use of the public house into residential dwellings will have a positive impact on the neighbouring properties with the reduction of noise disturbance, improving parking facilities for local residents and make use of an empty building since 2014.  Mr. Jones further stated that another public house exists in the village of Malltraeth. 

The Committee asked questions of Mr. Jones with regard to the statement made by the objectors that there was no business reasons why the Royal Oak ceased to remain open.  Mr. Jones said that the owner was made bankrupt due to the lack  ...  view the full minutes text for item 12