Agenda, decisions and minutes

None received.

Declarations of interest were made as follows :-

Mr. John A. Rowlands, Technician (Highways Department) in respect of application 7.2 (personal interest);

Councillor K.P. Hughes in respect of application 7.3 (personal and prejudicial);

Councillor Jeff M. Evans in respect of application 12.2 (personal and prejudicial);

Councillor W.T. Hughes in respect of application 12.6 (personal and prejudicial);

Mr. Huw Percy, Chief Engineer in respect of application 12.8 (personal interest);

Councillor Alwyn Rowlands in respect of application 13.2 (personal and prejudicial).

Councillors Lewis Davies, Ann Griffith, John Griffith, Vaughan Hughes and Nicola Roberts declared personal interests on account of the reference to wind turbines within the Plaid Cymru Manifesto but stated that they would consider each application on its own merits.

To submit, for confirmation and signature, the minutes of the Planning and Orders Committee held on 2 April, 2014.

The minutes of the previous meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee held on 2 April, 2014 were presented and confirmed as correct.

To submit the minutes of the Planning Site Visits held on 16 April, 2014.

The minutes of the site visits undertaken on 16 April, 2014 were presented and confirmed as correct.

There were Public Speakers in respect of applications 7.3, 12.9, 12.11, 12.12.

6.1  41C125B/EIA/RE – Bryn Eryr Uchaf, Menai Bridge

6.1  41C125B/EIA/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, Menai Bridge

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

7.1  15C116E – 5 Bythynnod Gwenllyr, Malltraeth

7.2  22C40A – Cae Maes Mawr, Llanddona

7.3  38C237B – Careg y Daren, Llanfechell

7.4  44C294B – Plas Newydd, Rhosybol

7.1  15C116E – Full application for alterations and extensions at 5 Bythynnod Gwenllyr, Malltraeth

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee at the request of a Local Member.  The Planning and Orders Committee held on 2^nd April, 2014 resolved to visit the site.  The site was visited on 16 April, 2014.

The Planning Development Manager reported that the proposal is a large extension to the rear of the property as well as creating a first floor to the existing outbuilding.  The property will be three times larger than the present dwelling and it was considered that due to the scale of this extension the recommendation was of refusal.

Councillor Ann Griffith addressing the Committee only as Local Member stated that the family wishes to accommodate their grandchildren who will be staying with them 3 times a week.  2 of the children are autistic and require extensive care from family members and separate arrangements are required to provide bedrooms for the two boys to meet their behavioural needs.  She also stated that an elderly aunt will be moving to live with the family in the near future.  The proposal does not have any impact on amenities and no objections have been raised only letters of support from neighbours.

Councillor P.S. Rogers a Local Member reiterated the comments by Councillor Griffith and stated that there is a genuine need for the applicants to have a larger accommodation as they have a role of grandparents to children with special needs.

Councillor Jeff Evans stated that he sympathised with the applicants in their dire need for a larger property to accommodate their grandchildren and aunt.  He proposed that the application be approved.  Councillor Nicola Roberts seconded the proposal of approval.

Councillor K.P. Hughes also sympathised with the applicants but stated that the application did not conform with planning policies.  Councillor Hughes therefore proposed that the application be refused.  Councillor Alwyn Rowland seconded the proposal of refusal.

It was RESOLVED to refuse the application in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation.

7.2  22C40A – Full application for the demolition of existing dwelling and garage, together with the erection of a replacement dwelling and garage, stables, installation of a package treatment plant and alterations to the vehicular access at Cae Maes Mawr, Llanddona

Having declared an interest in the application, Mr.J.A Rowlands, Technician (Highways) withdrew from the meeting during discussion thereon.

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee at the request of two Local Members.

Councillor Lewis Davies a Local Member stated that the Llanddona Community Council have asked that the Planning and Orders Committee should visit the site to evaluate the effect on the AONB and Coastal Path.

Councillor K.P. Hughes proposed that the site be visited and Councillor R.O. Jones seconded the proposal.

It was RESOLVED that the site be visited in accordance with the request made by one of the Local Members.

7.3  38C237B – Outline application for the erection of a dwelling together with  ...  view the full minutes text for item 7.

None to be considered by this meeting.

None considered at this meeting.

None to be considered by this meeting.

None considered at this meeting.

10.1  31C134D – Cae Cyd, Llanfairpwll

10.1  31C134D – Outline application with all matters reserved for the erection of 5 dwellings together with the construction of a new vehicular access on land adjacent to Cae Cyd, Llanfairpwll

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as the application is contrary to the adopted Ynys Môn Local Plan but that can be supported under the Stopped Unitary Development Plan. 

The Planning Development Manager stated that approval for three dwellings existing on the land at present.  It was noted that an amendment needed to be made to the report to the Committee that the distance of approximately 4 meters and not 6 metres, at its shortest distance between the gable of the nearest proposed dwelling and the existing property known as Cae Cyd. 

Councillor K.P. Hughes proposed that the application be approved and Councillor R.O. Jones seconded the proposal.

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

11.1  30C728A/DA – Meusydd, Llanbedrgoch

11.1  30C728A/DA – Reserved matters application for the erection of 1 dwelling on land at Meusydd, Llanbedrgoch

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as the applicant is a relevant Officer of the authority.  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 Vaughan Hughes seconded the proposal.

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 – 11C554B – The Sail Loft, Amlwch Port

12.2 – 19C1136 – Kingsland Primary School, Holyhead

12.3 – 19C5R – Beach Road, Holyhead

12.4 – 19C792G – Park Café, Breakwater Country Park, Holyhead

12.5 – 19LPA997/CC – 5 Stanley Street, Holyhead

12.6 – 20C277G/VAR – Tai Hen, Rhosgoch

12.7 – 34LPA998/CC – 1 Isgraig, Llangefni

12.8 – 39C72E – Menai Bridge Rugby Club, Menai Bridge

12.9 – 43C32D/DA – To Gwyrdd, Four Mile Bridge

12.10 – 46C38S/ECON – Sea Shanty House, Lôn St Ffraid, Trearddur Bay

12.11 – 46C397D – Bryniau, Lôn Penrhyn Garw, Trearddur Bay

12.12 – 46C66J/FR –Progress Garage, Lôn St Ffraid, Trearddur Bay

12.1  11C554B – Full application for alterations and extensions to The Sail Loft, Amlwch Port

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as the application is made on Council owned land.

Councillor R.O. Jones 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 listed in the written report.

12.2  19C1136 – Full application for the siting of a mobile building to provide a nursery at Kingsland Primary School, Kingsland, Holyhead

Having declared an interest in the application, Councillor Jeff M. Evans withdrew from the meeting during the discussion thereon.

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as the application is made on Council owned land.

The Planning Development Manager stated that the application should be deferred due to parking and highways issues.

Councillor K.P. Hughes proposed that the application be deferred and Councillor Nicola Roberts seconded the proposal.

It was RESOLVED to defer consideration of the application to allow negotiations in respect of highways issues.

12.3  19C5R – Amended full application for the construction of a physical memorial on land to the west of the commemorative monument to the Royal Visit in 1958 at Beach Road, Holyhead

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as the application is made on Council owned land.

The Planning Development Manager stated that the latest date for the receipt of representations is the 12^th May, 2014.  The recommendation is one of approval subject to no new issues arising before the expiry of the consultation period.

Councillor R.O. Jones 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 expiry of the consultation period and that no new issues arising which have not already been considered in the determination of the application.

12.4  19C792G – Full application for the construction of a bin store at the Park Café, Breakwater Park, Holyhead

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as the application is made on Council owned land.

The Planning Development Manager stated that the latest date for the receipt of representations is the 9^th May, 2014.  The recommendation is one of approval subject to no new issues arising before the expiry of the consultation period.

Councillor Nicola Roberts proposed that the application be approved and Councillor R.O. Jones seconded the proposal.

It was RESOVLED to approve the application in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation subject to the expiry of the consultation period and that no new issues arising which have not already been considered in the determination of the application.

12.5  19LPA997/CC – Full application for the replacement of four of the existing windows on the first and second floor of the front elevation with traditional timer sash windows at 5 Stanley Street, Holyhead

The application was presented to the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 12.

13.1  11C554C/LB – The Sail Loft, Amlwch Port

13.2  12C266K – ABC Power Marine, Gallows Point, Beaumaris

13.3  39C285D – Lon Gamfa, Menai Bridge

13.1  11C554C/LB – Listed building application for alterations and extensions to The Sail Loft, Amlwch Port

The Planning Development Manager reported that the above application will be forwarded to the Welsh Government for determination in accordance with Regulation 13 of Planning (Listed Building and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

It was RESOLVED to note the report.

13.2  12C266K – Retrospective planning application for alterations to the roof design and general amendments to units 2 to 5 at A.B.C. Power Marine, Gallows Point, Beaumaris

The Planning Development Manager reported that the application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as the Council is the land owner.  The Planning and Orders Committee approved the application in June 2013.

The application related to units 2-5 only and did not include unit 1 as stated in the report to the Committee in June 2013.  A minor amendment to the design of unit 1 was approved by the local authority in 2011.  A new legal agreement will be required as opposed to a variation of the existing legal agreement completed in relation to planning permission 12C266C.  The wording of the proposed obligation has also been amended that any goods for sale or provision of services shall be mainly related to boating, maritime or angling purposes.

Councillor K.P. Hughes proposed that the amendment to the application be approved and Councillor R.O. Jones seconded the proposal.

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

13.3  39C285D – Full application for the erection of 17 dwellings on land at Lon Gamfa, Menai Bridge

The Planning Development Manager reported that the Planning and Orders Committee held in April, 2014 resolved to refuse the amendment to the resolution previously made in respect of the affordable dwellings contrary to the Officer’s recommendation.  In accordance with the requirements of the Constitution the application will be automatically deferred to the next meeting to allow the Officer’s to respond to the reasons given for approving the application.

The Planning and Orders Committee at its meeting in November, 2013 approved the application subject to a requirement that 6 of the units be affordable at 85%.  The planning application is made for 17 dwellings and 30% affordable units would equate to 5.1.  Following discussion with Officers it was agreed that the number of affordable housing units required in connection with the development was reduced to 3.  The Council’s Affordable Housing Advisor was consulted following Members recent decision and has advised given the estimated sales value of the completed dwelling at £116,000 and the estimated profit securing 3 affordable dwellings at 85% market value is considered a successful outcome. 

The Planning Development Manager further stated that the applicant has stated that he will appeal the decision of the Committee to refuse the application.  It was stated that the Planning Officer and the Affordable Housing Advisor were unable to represent the Council in such an appeal. 

Following deliberations it was RESOLVED to approve  ...  view the full minutes text for item 13.