Agenda, decisions and minutes

None received.

To receive any declaration of interest by any Member or Officer in respect of any item of business.

Declarations of interest were made as follows :-

Councillor Ann Griffith declared a prejudicial interest with regard to application 11.2 on the agenda.

Councillor John Griffith declared a prejudicial interest with regard to application 7.4 on the agenda.

Councillor Richard O. Jones declared a prejudicial interest with regard to application 6.1 on the agenda.

Councillor W.T. Hughes declared a prejudicial interest with regard to application 6.1 on the agenda.

To submit, for confirmation, the minutes of the Planning and Orders Committee held on 1^st March, 2017.

The minutes of the previous meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee held on 1^st March, 2017 were presented and confirmed as correct, subject to an amendment under item 7.4, Page 5 ‘The Chair said that she was not aware of the request’.  The Chair apologised that Councillor R.O. Jones had requested a site visit to the site prior to the meeting on behalf of Councillor A.M. Jones a Local Member.

To present the minutes of the Planning Site Visits held on 15 March, 2017.

The minutes of the planning site visits held on 15^th March, 2017 were presented and confirmed as correct.

There were public speakers with regard to applications 7.2, 7.5, 7.7, 7.8 and 7.9.

6.1  20C310B/EIA/RE – Rhyd y Groes, Rhosgoch

6.2 34C304K/1/EIA/ECON – Coleg Menai, College Road, Llangefni

6.1  20C310B/EIA/RE – Full application for the construction of a 49.99MW solar array farm together with associated equipment, infrastructure and ancillary works on land adjacent to Rhyd y Groes, Rhosgoch

(Having declared a prejudicial interest in this application, Councillors W.T. Hughes and R.O. Jones withdrew from the meeting during the consideration and determination thereof.

It was RESOLVED to defer consideration of the application in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation for the reason given in the written report.

6.2  34C304K/1/EIA/ECON – Hybrid application applying for full planning permission for the creation of a new engineering centre, car parking, children’s play area and associated works and applying for outline planning permission with some matters reserved for a residential development of 157 dwellings, a hotel and food and beverage facility along with associated car parking and works on land at Coleg Menai, College Road, Llangefni

It was RESOLVED to defer consideration of the application in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation for the reason given in the written report.

7.1  15C30H/FR – Pen y Bont Farm, Malltraeth

7.2  18C225B – Bron Castell, Llanfairynghornwy

7.3  21C58H – Parc Eurach, Llanddaniel Fab

7.4  23C280F – Plas Llanfihangel, Capel Coch

7.5  25C242 – Tyn Cae, Coedana, Llanerchymedd

7.6  38C324 – Alma Hall, Carreglefn

7.7  45C84R/ECON – The Marram Grass Café, White Lodge, Newborough

7.8  47C153 – Plas Newydd, Llanddeusant

7.9  47C154 – Plas Newydd, Llanddeusant

7.1  15C30H/FR – Full application for change of use of agricultural land to extend the existing caravan park to site a further 14 touring caravans together with the installation of a septic tank on land at Pen y Bont Farm Touring and Camping, Malltraeth

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee at the request of a Local Member.

Councillor Ann Griffith stood down as Chair of the Committee for the consideration of this application in order to speak as a Local Member.  Councillor Richard O. Jones, Vice-Chair took the Chair for the item.

At its meeting held on 2 November, 2016, the Committee determined that a site visit should take place.  The site was subsequently visited on 16^th November, 2016.  At its meeting held on 7^th December, 2016, the Committee resolved to approve the application contrary to the Officer’s recommendation on the grounds that it did not consider there to be a flood risk of a level such that the proposal could not be supported nor that the proposal would have a detrimental impact on the ecology of Malltraeth Marsh.  At its meeting on 4^th January, 2017, the Committee was advised that the Welsh Government had issued a holding direction on the application whilst Welsh Government Ministers considered whether or not they would call-in the application for determination.  The Committee was informed at that meeting that it had two options, either to defer the application or to refuse it in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation; the Committee resolved to defer the application until Welsh Government Ministers came to a decision on whether or not to call-in the application. 

The Chief Planning Officer advised that that remains the position with it being open to the Committee at this meeting to defer the application or to refuse it in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation.

Councillor K.P. Hughes proposed that the application be deferred and Councillor W.T. Hughes seconded the proposal.

It was RESOLVED to defer the application for the reason given.

7.2  18C225B – Full application for the erection of a dwelling, the creation of an access together with the installation of a package treatment plant on land adjacent to Bron Castell, Llanfairynghornwy

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee at the request of a Local Member.  At the meeting held on 1^st March, 2017 it was resolved that a site visit be undertaken and this took place on 15^th March, 2017.

Mrs. Elen Pritchard, the applicant spoke in favour of her application. Mrs. Pritchard said that as young family they wish to return to Llanfairynghornwy where they were brought up and wished to raise their family in the rural culture of the countryside.

The Chair said that she wished to apologise to Councillor Llinos M. Huws, a Local Member that the site visit to this application took part an hour earlier than expected on the day of the site visits on 15^th March, 2017.  She afforded the Local Member  ...  view the full minutes text for item 7.

None to be considered by this meeting.

None were considered by this meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee.

None to be considered by this meeting.

None were considered by this meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee.

None to be considered by this meeting.

None were considered by this meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee.

11.1  14C164F – Tryfan, Trefor

11.2  15C108B – Dryll, Bodorgan

11.3  47C157 – Plas Newydd, Llanddeusant

11.1 14C164F – Application for retention of an extension to the residential curtilage of the new dwellings on land adjacent to Tryfan, Trefor

The application is presented to the Planning and Orders Committee for determination as the applicant is a friend of a ‘relevant officer’.  The application has been scrutinised by the Monitoring Officer as required under paragraph 4.6.10.4 of the Constitution.

The Chief Planning Officer said that the proposal is to retain the extension to the residential curtilage of the two properties and as the extended curtilage lies to the rear of the properties and extends out further into the field the proposal will not have a detrimental effect on the amenities of the neighbouring properties.

Councillor Lewis Davies proposed that the application be approved and Councillor W.T. Hughes seconded the proposal.

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

11.2  15C108B – Full application for conversion of the outbuilding into a dwelling together with alterations and extensions and the construction of a new vehicular access at Dryll, Bodorgan

The application is presented to the Planning and Orders Committee for determination as the applicant is a friend of a ‘serving Councillor’.  The application has been scrutinised by the Monitoring Officer as required under paragraph 4.6.10.4 of the Constitution.

Having declared a prejudicial interest in this application, Councillor Ann Griffith withdrew from the meeting during the consideration and determination thereof.

Councillor K.P. Hughes proposed that the application be approved and Councillor Jeffrey M. Evans seconded the proposal.

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

11.3  47C157 – Retrospective application for the creation of a vehicular access together with the closure of the existing access at Plas Newydd, Llanddeusant

The application is presented to the Planning and Orders Committee for determination as the applicant is related to a ‘relevant officer’.  The application has been scrutinised by the Monitoring Officer as required under paragraph 4.6.10.4 of the Constitution.

Councillor T.V. Hughes proposed that the application be approved and Councillor Lewis Davies seconded the proposal.

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

12.1  12C49P/DEL – Casita, Beaumaris

12.2  33C190Q/VAR – Bwlch Gwyn Quarry, Gaerwen

12.3  34LPA1033/CC – 6-29 Llawr y Dref, Llangefni

12.4  48C203 – 31 Maes Meurig, Gwalchmai

12.1 12C49P/DEL – Application under Section 73 for the removal of condition (09) (occupiers age restriction) from planning permission reference 12C49M/VAR (erection of 35 flats at Casita, Beaumaris

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

The Chief Planning Officer said that the proposal is to delete condition (09) of planning permission 12C49M/VAR which requires that the units be occupied by persons over the age of 55 only.  The condition was originally imposed as the applicants specialised in catering for the over 55's market.   However due to changes in market conditions and uncertainty in whether the units would be purchased the removal of the condition will allow for a wider range of prospective purchasers and increase the likelihood of the development.  In respect of affordable housing a contribution of £100,000 was agreed in the previous Section 106 condition attached to the approval of the application.  The affordable housing requirement is presently being discussed with the applicant and shall be included in a new agreement.  The Chief Planning Officer also said that as a previously ground stabilisation works is require to be completed prior to the commencement of any other works and this condition remains on the application. 

Councillor Lewis Davies, as a Local Member said that the location of the application is within an AONB area and the ground stabilisation works is of concerns to the local residents and to the Beaumaris Town Council.  He considered that the age restriction of occupancy of 55 years of age should be retained.  Councillor Lewis Davies proposed to refuse the application and Councillor T.V. Hughes seconded the proposal.

Councillor Jeffrey M. Evans proposed that the application be deferred to allow the Officer's to ascertain from the developer as to the reasons for the deletion of the condition of age occupancy of the dwellings with regard to the development of the site.   Councillor Nicola Roberts seconded the proposal to defer the application.  

In the ensuing vote, Councillors Lewis Davies, Ann Griffith, John Griffith and T.V. Hughes voted to refuse the application contrary to the Officer’s recommendation.  Councillors Jeffrey M. Evans, K.P. Hughes, W.T. Hughes and Nicola Roberts voted to defer consideration of the application.  The application was refused on the casting vote of the Chair.

It was RESOLVED to refuse the application contrary to the Officer’s recommendation on the basis that it is considered that the proposal does not address the needs of the local area and such a development is required for people over 55 years of age.

(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).

12.2 33C190Q/VAR – Application under Section 73 to vary condition (03) of planning permission reference 33C190 (Review of planning conditions in accordance with the Environment Act 1995) so as to allow the use of the original access at Bwlch  ...  view the full minutes text for item 12.

13.1  21LPA727A/CC – Parc y Bont School, Llanddaniel

13.2  48C202 – Penrallt Bach, Gwalchmai

LATE APPLICATION APPROVED FOR DISCUSSION BY THE CHAIR

Remainder Applications

13.3 10LPA1031/CC – Maes Llewelyn, Aberffraw

13.1      21LPA727A/CC – Full application for alterations and extensions to create additional facilities including a classroom; creation of a new car parking area and new vehicular access together with the reconfiguration of existing car parking arrangements to include a layby at Ysgol Parc y Bont, Llanddaniel

The Chief Planning Officer said that this application was previously approved in the January, 2017 meeting.  The application was brought back to inform the Committee of amended plans that have been received.  The plans show a consistent walkway of 1.8m wide, the inclusion of a pedestrian crossing and confirmation that a telegraph pole near the entrance will remain in its place, there are no changes to the approved extensions. 

It was RESOLVED to note the information.

13.2 48C202 – Full application for the erection of a dwelling together with the construction of a vehicular access on land at Penrallt Bach, Gwalchmai

The Chief Planning Officer said that the above application has been subsequently withdrawn.

To note that the application has been withdrawn.

LATE APPLICATION APPROVED FOR DISCUSSION BY THE CHAIR

Remainder Applications

13.3  10LPA1031/CC – Full application for the installation of external wall insulation at 3,16,27,28,29,30,32,33,35,36,37,38,39,40,41 and 42 Maes Llewelyn, Aberffraw

The application is presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as the application is submitted by the Local Authority.  The Chief Planning Officer stated that the item was submitted by the Chair for consideration as an urgent item.  Part of the contracted works already done did not require planning permission but other works yet to be done for the external cladding of the dwellings did require permission and any delay would incur increased costs to the public purse.

The Chair agreed to the submitting of the report as a late and urgent item.  The urgency being that a delay in the decision would incur additional costs to the public purse.

Councillor Lewis Davies proposed that the application be approved and Councillor K.P. Hughes seconded the proposal.

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