Agenda, decisions and minutes

Apologies for absence were presented and noted as listed above.

The Chair referred to the absence of the Vice-Chair and asked the Committee whether it wished to appoint a Vice-Chair for this meeting. Members deemed that unnecessary.

No declaration of interest was made.

To submit for confirmation, the minutes of the previous meeting of the  Planning and Orders Committee held on 5 February, 2014.

The minutes of the previous meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee held on 5th February, 2014 were presented and confirmed as correct.

To submit for confirmation, the minutes of the site visit held on 19^th February, 2014.

The minutes of the site visit undertaken on 19^th February, 2014 were presented and confirmed as correct.

The Planning Development Manager drew the Committee’s attention to the fact that since the reports for today’s meeting were drafted the Welsh Government has issued the sixth edition of Planning Policy Wales. As the changes in the latest edition of the PPW relate primarily to waste management issues Planning Officers are satisfied that the recommendations made in the reports do not need to be reviewed as a consequence.

There were no Public Speakers at this meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee.

6.1  37C187 – Bryn Garth, Brynsiencyn

6.2  41C125B/EIA/RE – Bryn Eryr Uchaf, Menai Bridge

6.3  42C114A – Tai’n Coed, Pentraeth

6.4  44C294B – Plas Newydd, Rhosybol

6.1 37C187 – Outline application with some matters reserved for the erection of a dwelling, together with alterations to the existing access on land adjacent to Bryn Garth, Brynsiencyn

It was reported and noted that the application had been withdrawn.

6.2 41C125B/EIAL/RE – Full application for the erection of three 800kw-900kw wind turbines with a maximum hub height of up to 55m, rotor diameter of up to 52m and a maximum upright vertical tip height of up to 81m, the improvements to the existing access to the A5025 road together with the erection of 3 equipment housing cabinets on land at Bryn Eryr Uchaf, Porthaethwy

It was resolved to defer consideration of the application in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation for the reasons outlined in the written report.

6.3 42C114A – Outline application for the erection of an agricultural dwelling together with the installation of a septic tank at Tai’n Coed, Pentraeth

It was reported and noted that the application had been withdrawn.

6.4 44C294B – Full application for the erection of two 20kw wind turbines with a maximum hub height of 20.5m, a rotor diameter of 13.1m and a maximum vertical upright height of 27.1m on land at Plas Newydd, Rhosybol

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

7.1 14C135A – Glasfryn, Ty’n Lon

7.2 46C263M – Ty’n Towyn Caravan Park, Lôn St Ffraid, Trearddur Bay

7.1 14C135A – Full application for the erection of a dwelling and private garage, creation of a new vehicular access together with the installation of a package treatment plant on land adjacent to Glasfryn, Ty’n Lon

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee at the request of a Local Member, Councillor R.G.Parry,OBE. The Committee at its meeting held on 6^th November, 2013 resolved to approve the application contrary to the Officer’s recommendation as it was of the view that it complied  with Policy PT2 in relation to rural clusters and Policy 50 of the Ynys Môn Local Plan. At the meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee held on 6^th December, 2013 the reasons for approving the application were discussed and it was subsequently resolved to defer determination of the application to allow Planning Officers to consult with the applicant regarding the provision of evidence of an affordable housing need. The consultation process has now been completed and additional information has been provided by the applicant.

The Planning Development Manager informed the Committee that since the written report was drafted the applicants have confirmed they are willing to accept a Section 106 agreement thus providing the mechanism to ensure the continued affordability of the proposed dwelling in accordance with Policy PT2 requirements. Therefore the sole objection to the application on planning grounds is the inadequacy of the visibility onto the public highway from the access serving the site which Highways Officers regard as substandard because it is only half of what is advised under current guidance. The Highways Authority’s view is that the increase in the use of the substandard access for residential users could be detrimental to road safety. The Officer said that in light of the Highways Officer’s professional advice, the recommendation remains to refuse the application but for reasons of highway safety.

Councillor Nicola Roberts, speaking as a Local Member pointed out that when the Committee approved the application in November, 2013 contrary to the Officer’s recommendation, and the reasons for doing so were discussed at the following meeting in December, the principal issue of objection was one of policy compliance on the grounds of affordability. That issue has now been addressed; Highways Officers have viewed the site – two officers have been out and have provided differing opinions. Councillor Roberts reminded the Committee that the applicants are a young couple who will contribute to the community. She emphasised that the site access is already in use by the residents of other dwellings in the vicinity and that it also serves a farm and more recently a shop. She said that one other dwelling is unlikely to have a fundamental effect on the highway situation and that in terms of highway considerations it is matter of differing professional views. She asked the Committee to consider the application carefully with a view to approval.

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12.1 19C1046C/LB – Soldiers Point, Holyhead

12.2 19LPA992/CC - 9 Stanley Street, Holyhead

12.3 33C302 – Penffordd, Gaerwen

12.4 34LPA993/AD/CC – Bryn Cefni Industrial Estate, Llangefni

12.1 19C1046C/LB – Application for listed building consent for demolition of part of the house at Soldiers Point, Holyhead

The application was presented to the Committee at the request of one of the Local Members.

Councillor J.Arwel Roberts, Planning Portfolio Member and a Local Member requested that a site visit be undertaken in order to be clear regarding what is being proposed as the matter is proving contentious in Holyhead. Councillor Roberts commented that he was concerned by the lack of response by the majority of the conservation bodies consulted in this matter.

Councillor Nicola Roberts proposed that the Committee conducts a site visit and her proposal was seconded by Councillor Richard Owain Jones.

It was resolved that the site be visited in accordance with the request made by one of the Local Members for the reason given.

12.2 19LPA992/CC - Full application for the replacement of two of the existing windows on the first and second floor of the front elevation with traditional timber sash windows at Dafydd Hardy, 9 Stanley Street, Holyhead

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as it is made by the Local Authority.

Councillor Kenneth Hughes proposed that the application be approved and the proposal was seconded by Councillor Nicola Roberts.

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

12.3 33C302 - Full application for change of use from a dwelling (C3) into a part (A3) hot food takeaway and part (C3) dwelling together with the creation of additional parking at Penffordd, Gaerwen

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

Councillor Victor Hughes proposed that the site be visited by the Committee for Members to see for themselves the location of the application site and the issues arising as regards highway safety. Councillor Hughes said that the Community Council also favoured a site visit. Councillor Nicola Roberts seconded the proposal.

It was resolved that a site visit be carried out in accordance with the request made by a Local Member for the reason given.

12.4 34LPA993/AD/CC – Application for the erection of 31 various signs across Bryn Cefni Industrial Estate, Llangefni

The application was brought to the Planning and Orders Committee as it is submitted by the Council and is on Council owned land.

Councillor Nicola Roberts proposed that the application be approved and her proposal was seconded by Councillor Vaughan Hughes.

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

None to be considered at this meeting.

No other matters were considered at this meeting.

14.1 Isle of Anglesey County Council  - Approval to Serve Compulsory Purchase Order

14.1 Isle of Anglesey County Council – Approval to Serve Compulsory Purchase Order.

The Legal Services Manager explained that the authority to serve compulsory purchase orders lies with the Planning and Orders Committee and requested that the Committee authorise the  issue and delegate the issuing to the Legal Services Manager.

It was resolved that a Compulsory Purchase Order be served in respect of the land described in the Schedule to the report and that the Oder be effected by the Legal Services Manager under powers provided under section 3.4.3.9 of the Council’s Constitution.