Agenda, decisions and minutes

As noted above.

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.

Councillor Nicola Roberts declared a personal but not prejudicial interest in respect of application 7.4 and remained at the meeting during the discussion thereon.

Councillors Lewis Davies, Ann Griffith, John Griffith Vaughan Hughes and Nicola Roberts declared an interest in relation to applications 6.1, 13.1 and 13.4 because of the reference to wind turbines in the Plaid Cymru Manifesto. They stated that they would keep an open mind in relation to the said applications.

To submit the minutes of the previous meeting of the minutes of the Planning and Orders Committee held on 2^nd July, 2014.

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

Site visits were undertaken on 17^th July, 2014 in relation to the following applications:

•           31C14V/1 - Full application for alterations and extensions at 34 Cil y Graig, Llanfairpwll

•           36C328A – Outline application with some matters reserved for the erection of a dwelling and the creation of a new vehicular access together with demolition of the existing garage on land adjacent to Bodafon, Llangristiolus 

It was noted that site visits were held on 17th July, 2014 in relation to the following applications:

•  311C14V/1 – Full application for alterations and extensions at 34 Cil y Graig, Llanfairpwll

•  36C328A – Outline application with some matters reserved for the erection of a dwelling and the creation of a new vehicular access together with demolition of the existing garage on land adjacent to Bodafon, Llangristiolus.

The Chair announced that there were Public Speakers in relation to applications 7.5 and 11.1.

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 up to 81m, the improvements to the existing access to the A5025 road together with 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 19LPA434B/FR/CC – Jesse Hughes Community Centre, Holyhead

7.2 29LPA/996/CC – Maes Maethlu, Llanfaethlu

7.3 31C14V/1 – 31 Cil y Graig, Llanfairpwll

7.4 34C553A – Ty’n Coed, Llangefni

7.5 36C328A – Bodafon, Llangristiolus

7.1   19LPA434B/FR/CC - Full Application for the refurbishment of the existing buildings, demolition of the link extension together with the erection of a two storey extension at Jesse Hughes Community Centre, Holyhead

The application is presented to the Committee as it is made by the Council on Council owned land. At its meeting held on 2nd July, the Committee resolved to defer consideration of the application as the incorrect local members had been consulted. This omission was subsequently rectified.

Councillor Jeff Evans sought advice in relation to the interest which he had declared at the outset of the meeting in respect of this application as to whether it necessitated his leaving the meeting. He clarified that his son was employed on a part time basis at the current Jesse Hughes Centre and that he deemed his interest to be in connection with part of the existing building although his son might potentially work in that part of the Youth Club where changes are proposed.

The Legal Services Manager advised that the interest is prejudicial if a reasonable person in possession of all the facts would incline to take the view that the interest of the Member’s son will be the prime motive for the Member’s participation in this matter as opposed to the public interest.  Having regard to the Officer’s advice, Councillor Jeff Evans withdrew from the meeting during the discussion and determination of the application.

The Development Control Manager reported that the key planning consideration is the proposal’s potential effect on nearby residential amenities. There is approximately 17m between the proposed extended building and the dwellings at the rear of the site which back onto the play area and it is the Officer’s opinion that increased daytime use of the site will not intensify amenity impacts to such a degree as to warrant refusal of planning consent and that the development is a reasonable and appropriate extension of the centre. Since the Committee’s previous meeting, further plans have been received that propose re-siting the bin store at a greater distance from the residential properties; the consultation period on these further plans expires on 1 August, 2014 and should any issues arise therefrom, they will be reported back to the Committee. The Highways Authority has confirmed it is satisfied with the proposal subject to the attachment to the planning consent of a condition for a traffic management plan.

Councillor Trefor Lloyd Hughes addressing the Committee as a Local Member said that whilst he did not wish to lose the grant funding opportunity connected with the proposal which is time limited, he did have serious concerns regarding the current traffic situation in and around the area of the Jesse Hughes Centre, and in particular parking and access issues including access for emergency services which he elaborated upon. There are local concerns that the proposed new extension to the Jesse Hughes centre will create more difficulties with regard to traffic and parking. He could not support the application without having satisfied himself  ...  view the full minutes text for item 7.

None to be considered at this meeting.

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

None to be considered at this meeting.

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

None to be considered at this meeting.

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

11.1 14C164D – Tryfan, Trefor

11.2 14C147A – 11 High Street, Malltraeth

11.3 21C158 – 21 Plas Hen Estate, Llanddaniel

11.4 47C139 – Awelfryn, Elim, Llanddeusant

11.1   14C164D – Outline application with some matters reserved for the erection of a pair of semi-detached dwellings and the creation of a vehicular access on land adjacent Tryfan, Trefor

The application is presented to the Planning and Orders Committee because the applicant is a friend of a “relevant” officer as defined within paragraph 4.6.10.2 of the Constitution. The application has been scrutinised by the Monitoring Officer as required under the said paragraph.

The Chair invited Mr R. Parry to speak as an objector to the proposal. Mr Parry highlighted the following considerations:

•  That there has been no demand for housing in Trefor for the past 40 years due to depopulation following a reduction in the local farming workforce. This in turn has led to the closure of local facilities as well as halving the distribution services for local goods.

•  The language impact of the original application by a Welsh family would raise the percentage of Welsh speakers from 72% to around 75-79% whilst an open market application for 2 or perhaps 4 dwellings would in all likelihood reduce that percentage to around 50% to 27% given that affordable house prices are beyond local incomes.

•  Whilst recognising that under planning rules there is no automatic right to light, the proposed application site will completely obscure the main southerly light source of Tryfan from the lounge, kitchen and utility as the windows are only 4 feet away from the 4 foot high boundary wall. This will entail a loss of privacy.

•  A site visit is requested to enable the decision makers to see for themselves the difficulties created by the application site and the B5112 on which there has been an increase in both light and heavy traffic leading to several instances of damage to speed signs with the loss of one sign for over a year.

•  That there is no Language-Community Impact Assessment incorporated within the Isle of Anglesey County Council Language Policy. Consequently this case has been referred to the Welsh Language Commissioner.

There were no questions to Mr R. Parry by the Committee.

The Development Control Manager reported that the application’s main issues are whether the proposal complies with current policies; whether it will affect the amenities of the neighbouring properties and whether it will harm the surrounding landscape along with highway safety. Trefor is defined as a Listed Settlement under Policy 50 of the Ynys Mon Local Plan. The policy states that permission will be normally only be granted to single dwellings within or on the edge of the settlement. Although the proposal is for two semi-detached properties, it can be supported under Policy 50 of the Ynys Môn Local Plan as the applicant has provided information confirming that there is a need for properties of this scale in the locality. There is planning consent already on the site; there is a mixture of house types in the vicinity and the proposal reflects that of the 4 terraced properties known as  ...  view the full minutes text for item 11.

12.1 12C239A – Beaumaris Centre, Beaumaris

12.2 13C186 – 13 Wesley Street, Bodedern

12.3 19LPA1002/CC – 3 Stanley Terrace, Holyhead

12.4 39C548 – Ysgol y Borth, Menai Bridge

12.1   12C239A – Full application for the siting of a temporary portable unit at Canolfan Beaumaris, Beaumaris

The application is brought to the Planning and Orders Committee because the application site is on Council owned land.

Councillor Lewis Davies sought advice regarding whether he should declare an interest in the application having been a member of the Beaumaris Leisure Centre Management Committee until two months ago. The Legal Services Manager advised that that was unnecessary unless the Member had been involved in the preparation or approval of the application whilst a member of the Committee.

Councillor John Griffith subsequently declared an interest in the application and he withdrew from the meeting during the consideration thereof.

The Development Control Manager said that the recommendation was to approve the application to site a temporary portable unit at Canolfan Beaumaris to provide additional space to meet the increased demand for community classes for a period of 5 years.

Councillor Richard Owain Jones proposed that the application be approved. Councillor Kenneth 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.

12.2    13C186 – Full application for alterations and extensions at 18 Wesley Street, Bodedern

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

Councillor Kenneth Hughes 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.

12.3    19LPA1002/CC - Full application for the erection of a plaque at 3 Stanley Terrace, Holyhead

The application is presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as it is made by the Council.

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

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

12.4    39C548 – Full application for the erection of a building for use as an after school club and holiday club at Ysgol y Borth, Menai Bridge

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

Councillor Lewis Davies proposed that the application be approved and his 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.

13.1 26C20E – Fferm Frigan, Brynteg

13.2  30C490C – Beach Road, Benllech

13.3 37C174E – Tre Ifan, Brynsiencyn

13.4 44C305C/RE – Tre Wyn, Maenaddwyn

13.1   26C20E - Erection of one 80kw wind turbine with a maximum hub height of up to 19.4m. rotor diameter of up to a maximum of 18m and a maximum upright vertical height of up to 28.4m on land at Frigan Farm, Brynteg

The application is reported to the Planning and Orders Committee as it has been resolved that all applications for such development be brought to the Committee.

The Development Control Manager informed the Committee that an appeal against non-determination of the application had been lodged. If the appeal had not been lodged, the application would have been recommended for refusal as there are concerns regarding the harm it would cause to the landscape.

It was resolved to note the information and to support the Officers in opposing the appeal.

13.2   30C490C - Full application for the demolition of existing hotel and erection of 18 new apartments and associated site works at Beach Road, Benllech

The matter was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee because of proposed changes to the legal agreement and planning conditions and because of the time that has elapsed since the application was originally approved.

The Development Control Manager reported that the application was approved by the Planning and Orders Committee in July, 2006 subject to the applicant completing a legal agreement requiring that 6 of the proposed 18 new apartment units were affordable in accordance with the Council’s SPG on Affordable Housing based on a percentage requirement of 30%. The applicant did not complete the legal agreement due to viability issues in connection with the development and the provisions of 6 affordable housing units. The former hotel has since remained in a state of disrepair. Discussions have been held with the Council’s Affordable Housing Advisor and it is proposed that the terms of the legal agreement be amended so that the affordable housing provision is made in the form of a financial contribution by the developer to the Council in accordance with the obligation set out in the written report. This has the advantages of allowing the development to proceed thereby improving the site as well as ensuring there is a financial benefit to the Council for use for affordable housing needs on the Island.

Councillor Jeff Evans raised the point of whether the value of the financial contribution stipulated adequately reflects the potential value of the completed development. Councillors Nicola Roberts and John Griffith sought clarification of how the financial contribution made by the developer would be used and where. The Legal Services Manager said that the contribution will be made to the Head of Housing Services to be used for the purpose of fulfilling other plans for affordable housing.

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

It was resolved to approve the changes to the legal agreement on the planning permission as set out in the written report and that the planning permission is thereafter issued with the conditions  ...  view the full minutes text for item 13.