Agenda, decisions and minutes

Apologies for absence were presented and noted as listed above.

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

Councillor Lewis Davies drew attention to the fact that only 6 from the Committee’s total of 11 members were present at this meeting, and he asked whether that was considered sufficient to be able to arrive at democratic decisions in a way that is transparent and fair.

The Legal Services Manager advised that under the provisions of the Council’s Constitution, the quorum for a meeting is one quarter of the whole number of Members i.e. 3 Members for this Committee. As there is a quorum of Members present, there is no reason in law therefore why the meeting should not proceed.

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

Councillor Jeff Evans declared an interest in respect of application 7.1

Councillors Lewis Davies and John Griffith declared an interest in relation to applications 6.1 and 7.4 on the basis of the reference to wind turbines in the Plaid Cymru Manifesto. They stated that they would keep an open mind and consider each application on its own merits.

Mr John A. Rowlands, Highways Technician declared an interest in respect of application 7.2.

To submit the minutes of the meetings of the Planning and Orders Committee held on the following dates:

·         7^th  May, 2014

·         8^th May, 2014

The minutes of the previous meetings of the Planning and Orders Committee held on 7th May and the 8th May, 2014 were presented and confirmed as correct.

To submit the minutes of the Planning Site Visits held on 21 May, 2014.

The minutes of the Planning Site Visits held on 21st May, 2014 were presented and confirmed as correct.

The Chair announced that there were Public Speakers in relation to applications 7.2 and 7.5

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 19C1136 – Ysgol Gynradd Kingsland, Caergybi

7.2 22C40A – Cae Maes Mawr, Llanddona

7.3 38C237B – Careg y Daren, Llanfechell

7.4 44C294B – Plas Newydd, Rhosybol

7.5 – 46C38S/ECON – Sea Shanty House, Lôn St Ffraid, Trearddur Bay

REPORT TO FOLLOW

7.1       19C1136 – Full application for the siting of a mobile building to provide a nursery at Ysgol Gynradd Kingsland

Councillor Jeff Evans declared an interest in this application; he remained at the meeting but did not vote or participate in the matter.

The Planning Development Manager reported that consideration of the application was deferred at the previous meeting of the Planning an Orders Committee in May, 2014 because of Highways issues. Those issues have now been overcome with a supporting letter received from Caban Kingsland confirming parking arrangements. Since receiving the supporting letter, the Highways Department has confirmed that it has no objections to the proposal. The recommendation is therefore one of approval.

Councillor Lewis Davies proposed that the application be approved and his proposal was seconded by Councillor Victor Hughes.

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

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

The application was reported to the Planning and Orders Committee as it had been called in to the Committee by two of the Local Members.

Having declared an interest in this application Mr John Alun Rowlands, Highways Technician withdrew from the meeting during the discussion thereon.

The Committee noted that Mr Ifan Rowlands who had requested to speak at the meeting in support of the application was not present.

Councillor Carwyn Jones addressing the Committee as a Local Member said that he was speaking to convey the views of a number of concerned residents of Llanddona as well as the unanimous viewpoint of the Community Council in opposing this application for a large dwelling on a coastal site within an AONB. He highlighted the following issues as matters of concern:

•           The preservation of the character of the historical landscape around the Blue Banner beach of Llanddona is important to the community of Llanddona and the Community Council. The coastal area is replete with a patchwork of fields with a cottage here and there; Cae Maes Mawr was one of these ancient cottages before its conversion to a bungalow.

•           The development on the scale proposed comprising of a five bedroomed dwelling with 5 ensuite bathrooms complete with garage and stables will tarnish the view from the beach and will stand out like a sore thumb.

•           The slopes of Llanddona Beach are a known area of land slippage of which there has been a serious occurrence two year ago. Part of the coastal path has been closed recently and cracks in the road to the beach are currently under investigation by the Highways Department. Serious consideration must be given to the possibility of further land slippage as a consequence of this large development.

•           The applicant wishes to excavate to a considerable depth  ...  view the full minutes text for item 7.

None to be considered at this meeting.

None were considered at this meeting.

None to be considered at this meeting.

10.1 25C163C – Tyddyn Waen Barn, Bachau

10.2 27C102 – Penrhos, Llanfachraeth

REPORT TO FOLLOW

10.1    25C163C – Outline application with some matters reserved for the erection of one dwelling on land near Tyddyn Waen Barn, Bachau

The application is presented to the Planning and Orders Committee because it is contrary to the adopted Ynys Môn Local Plan but can be supported under the provisions of policy HP5 of the Stopped Unitary Development Plan. The proposal is acceptable in broad landscape terms and is well integrated with its immediate surroundings.

Councillor Jeff Evans proposed that the application be approved and his proposal was seconded by Councillor Victor Hughes.

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

10.2    27C102 – Full application for the demolition of the fire damaged dwelling together with the erection of a replacement dwelling at Penrhos, Llanfachraeth

The application is presented to the Planning and Orders Committee because it is a departure from the Ynys Môn Local Plan which Offices are minded to approve.

The Planning Development Manager reported that the proposal entails the demolition of a fire damaged dwelling together with the erection of a replacement dwelling that will reflect the original dwelling and will be built on a like for like basis. Although the site is not located within any settlement identified in the Ynys Môn Local Plan and is contrary to policy 53 of the Local Plan which prohibits the erection of new dwellings on land in the open countryside except where all of the listed criteria are satisfied, there is an existing dwelling on the site albeit rendered uninhabitable by fire damage and it is considered that there are extenuating circumstances in this case which warrant approval.

Councillor Raymond Jones proposed that the application be approved and his proposal was seconded by Councillor Lewis Davies.

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 23C266A – Gwenfro Uchaf, Talwrn

REPORT TO FOLLOW

11.1    23C266A – Full application for the erection of a shed and lean-to greenhouse together with the creation of an extension to residential curtilage at Gwenfro Uchaf, Talwrn

The application is presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as the applicant is a relevant officer as identified within the Council’s Constitution. The application has been scrutinised by the Monitoring Officer as required under paragraph 4.6.10.4 of the Constitution.

Councillor Lewis Davies proposed that the application be approved and Councillor Jeff Evans 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 29LPA996/CC – Maes Maethlu, Llanfaethlu

12.2 30C392A – Public Car Park and adjoining Open Land, Ffordd Bangor, Min yr Afon, Benllech

12.3 32LPA920A/CC – Ysgol y Tywyn, Llanfihangel yn Nhowyn

12.4 46C535 – South Stack Public Conveniences, South Stack, Holyhead

REPORT TO FOLLOW

12.1    29LPA996/CC Outline application for the erection of 5 dwellings on land at Maes Maethlu, Llanfaethlu

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

The Planning Development Manager reported that since the written report was drafted, the department has received a petition with 59 signatories, a letter of objection along with alternative plans commissioned by the community. The principal issues relate to policy compliance and landscape impacts. The application site is considered suitable for development from a policy perspective and the proposal will reflect existing development and will have a neutral effect on the designated AONB. The recommendation is to approve the application.

Councillor Llinos Huws addressing the Committee as a Local Member said that all the residents of Maes Maethlu have signed the petition in opposition to the current proposal regarding which they have strong concerns in relation to design and parking arrangements. They do not object to the principle of development on the site but feel that the design is inappropriate as regards how it utilises the site and as regards parking provision. Consequently the residents have commissioned alternative plans which Councillor Huws proceeded to describe. She also raised the issue of affordable housing provision and expressed concern that only two of the 5 dwellings proposed under the application are designated as affordable housing which she felt was insufficient in terms of meeting the affordable housing need on the Island. She requested the Committee to visit the site and to view the alternative plans.

Councillor Lewis Davies proposed that a site visit be undertaken and his proposal was seconded by Councillor Raymond Jones.

Councillor John Griffith asked that the community’s alternative plans be made available to the Committee. The Planning Development Manager advised the Committee that it must deal with the application as presented.

It was resolved that the site be visited in accordance with the request made by a Local Member.

12.2    30C392A – Erection of a two storey primary care centre together with ancillary car parking, open space, landscaping and new vehicular access on the Public Car Park and adjacent open land, Bangor Road, Min yr Afon, Benllech

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as part of the site is in Council ownership.

The Planning Development Manager reported that the main issues relate to the principle of development, highways issues and amenity issues. The application site is located within the settlement boundary for Benllech in both the Local Plan and the stopped UDP .It is well located to minimise demand for private transport and it is a form of development that will help serve the health needs of the community whilst utilising previously developed land. The contemporary design of the proposed building is considered suited to this location and, given its relation with and distance from nearby residential properties it is not considered that there will be undue harm to the amenities of their occupiers. There are no highways objections to  ...  view the full minutes text for item 12.

13.1 11LPA101J/1/LB/CC – Ysgol Syr Thomas Jones, Amlwch

REPORT TO FOLLOW

13.1    11LPA101J/1/LB/CC –Listed Building Consent for internal refurbishment of main boys’ toilet to include new cubicles, urinals, IPS system and vanity unit together with new external louvers and internal ventilation grills to upstands of glass pot rooflight at Ysgol Syr Thomas Jones, Amlwch

The Committee was informed that the application as noted in the written report 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 information.