Agenda, decisions and minutes

Apologies 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 7.2.

Councillor W.T. Hughes declared an interest in respect of application 12.2.

Councillor Nicola Roberts declared a personal but not prejudicial interest in respect of application 6.1 and remained at the meeting during the discussion thereon.

Councillors Lewis Davies, Ann Griffith, John Griffith and Nicola Roberts declared an interest in relation to applications 6.2, 12.2 because 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 Planning and Orders Committee held on 30^th July, 2014.

The minutes of the previous meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee held on 30 July, 2014 were presented and confirmed as correct.

To submit the minutes of the site visit undertaken on 20th August, 2014.

The minutes of the Site Visits held on 20 August, 2014 were confirmed.

The Chair announced that there were no Public Speakers at this meeting.

6.1 - 34C553A – Ty’n Coed, Llangefni

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

6.3 - 42C9N – Pentraeth Services, Pentraeth

6.1  34C553A - Outline application for residential development including extra care facility, highway and associated infrastructure at Ty’n Coed, Llangefni

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

6.2  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 given in the written report.

6.3  42C9N - Full application for the demolition of existing workshop, office and showroom, extension of petrol filling station, erection of 2 non-food retail units and provision of additional parking at Pentraeth Services, Pentraeth

It was RESOLVED to visit the site in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation for the reasons given in the written report.

7.1 – 14C164D – Tryfan, Trefor

7.2 – 19LPA434B/FR/CC – Jesse Hughes Community Centre, Holyhead

7.3 – 36C328A – Bodafon, Llangristiolus

7.1  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 to Tryfan, Trefor

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as the applicant is a friend of a ‘relevant’ officer as defined within paragraph 4.6.10.2 of the Constitution.  The Planning and Orders Committee at its meeting held on 30th July, 2014 resolved to refuse the application contrary to Officer’s recommendation on the basis that the need for housing in the village of Trefor has not been proved.

The Chair invited Councillor Bob Parry OBE, one of the Local Members to address the meeting.  Councillor Parry stated that planning consent already exist on the site for one dwelling but the applicant wishes to give local first time buyers the opportunity to be able to buy their own home.  He further stated that the residents of Tryfan only observation is that when the detailed plan are submitted the windows of the dwellings should not overlook their property.

Councillor T. Victor Hughes stated that he had voted against this application at the last meeting but having considered the opportunity for young persons to be able to afford to buy such dwellings rather than one large house which would be beyond affordability he was willing to support the application.  However he stated that due consideration should be given to the need for a large septic tank for both dwellings and a binding contract should be made between the owners of the properties to maintain the drainage system.

The Development Control Manager reported that the applicant has submitted evidence from two separate estate agents stating that there is a need for such properties within the area. The Councils Rural Housing Enabler is of the opinion that will be interest within the locality for such development due to the proximity to other villages in the area. The Anglesey Local Market Assessment states that there is a need for 134 houses of this design per year over the next 5 years.  Over 1,500 people are currently on the housing waiting list of the County Council and over 500 people have registered with the Tai Teg organisation. There is a clear housing need on the Island and within the vicinity of the area for this sort of housing.

The Development Control Manager further stated that a late letter had been received by the applicant and he read out the main points from the correspondence.

Councillor Ann Griffith stated that she does not consider that there is a dire need for such housing in Trefor and proposed that the application be refused.  There was no seconder to her proposal.

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.

7.2  19LPA434B/FR/CC – Full application for the refurbishment of  ...  view the full minutes text for item 7.

None to be considered by this meeting.

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

None to be considered by this meeting.

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

None to be considered by this meeting.

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

None to be considered by this meeting.

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

12.1 – 12C389B –Thomas Close Play Area, Beaumaris

12.2 – 20C102J – Rhyd y Groes, Rhosgoch

12.3 – 21C40A – Penrhyn Gwyn, Llanddaniel

12.4 – 39C305B – 5 Cambria Road, Menai Bridge

12.5 – 45C111/RE – Gellinog Bach, Dwyran

12.1  12C389B – Full application for the erection of a four metre high fence on land at Thomas Close Play area, Beaumaris

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

Councillor Lewis Davies proposed that the application be approved and Councillor John Griffith seconded the proposal.

Councillor Ann Griffith wished it to be noted that she abstained from voting.

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  20C102J – Application for the erection of a temporary 60m high anemometer mast on land at Rhyd y Groes, Rhosgoch

(Councillor W.T. Hughes declared an interest in this application and left the meeting during discussion and voting thereon).

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as it has been decided that delegated powers will not be used in connection with wind turbine developments.

The Development Control Manager updated the Committee that the Rights of Way Officer and the Ecological & Environmental Adviser of the County Council have now responded with no objections to the application.  He noted that the anemometer comprises a slim structure proposed for a temporary 3 year period and is not considered that there will be a significant impact on the character and appearance of the landscape. 

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

Councillor Nicola Roberts abstained from voting.

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  21C40A – Full application for the erection of an agricultural shed to house livestock and a slurry pit on land at Penrhyn Gwyn, Llanddaniel

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee by a Local Member.

The Development Control Manager reported that local persons had requested to speak in respect of this application but the Planning Department had been unable to contact them within the specific timeframe.

The Chair invited Councillor H. Eifion Jones as a Local Member to address the meeting.  Councillor Jones requested that it would be beneficial for the Committee to visit the site and also requested that the comments received by the Community Council should be included within the report at the next meeting.

Councillor K.P. Hughes proposed that the site be visited and Councillor T. Victor Hughes seconded the proposal.

It was RESOLVED that the site be visited to allow Members to assess the effect on the neighbouring property.

12.4  39C305B – Full application for alterations and extensions at 5 Cambria Road, Menai Bridge

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee by a Local Member.

Councillor K.P. Hughes stated that 2 of the Local Members had requested that the site should be visited.  Councillor Hughes proposed that the site be visited and Councillor John Griffith seconded the proposal.

It was RESOLVED that the site be visited to allow Members  ...  view the full minutes text for item 12.

13.1 – 33C302 – Penffordd, Gaerwen

13.1  33C302 – Full application for change of use from a dwelling (C3) into a part (A3) hot food takeaway and part (C3) dwelling together with creation of additional parking at Penffordd, Gaerwen

The Development Control Manager reported that the application was approved by the Committee at its meeting held on 2nd April, 2014.  The written report indicated that no response had been received from the Community Council.  The Community Council had indicated its strong objection to the application and were anxious that its comments have been noted.

RESOLVED to note the report.