Agenda, decisions and minutes

Apologies for absence were noted as listed above.

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

Declarations of interest were made as follows:

Councillor W.T. Hughes in respect of application 6.2

Councillor Victor Hughes in respect of application 7.5

Councillors Lewis Davies, Ann Griffith, John Griffith, Vaughan Hughes and Nicola Roberts in respect of applications 6.2 and 6.3 on account of the reference to wind turbines in the Plaid Cymru manifesto. The Members said that they would be keeping an open mind and would determine each application on its own merits.

To present the minutes of the previous meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee held on 5^th November, 2014.

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

To report that site visits were undertaken on 19th November, 2014 in respect of the following applications:

•           40C233B/VAR – Application to vary condition (01) (The track hereby approved shall be retained for agricultural purpose only) from planning permission 40C233 to allow the track to be retained for the purpose of agriculture and vehicle movement for the operational requirements of Tyddyn Isaf Caravan Park only at The Owls, Dulas

•           46C192B/FR – Full application for the placement of rock armour to the front of the existing gabion wall structure at Dinghy Park, Porth Castell, Ravenspoint Road, Trearddur Bay

It was noted that site visits were held on the 19th November, 2015 in relation to the following applications:

•  40C233B/VAR – Application to vary condition (01) (The track hereby approved shall be retained for agricultural purpose only) from planning permission 40C233 to allow the track to be retained for the purpose of agriculture and vehicle movement for the operational requirements of Tyddyn Isaf Caravan Park only at The Owls, Dulas.

•  46C129B/FR – Full application for the placement of rock armour to the front of the existing gabion wall structure at Dinghy Park, Porth Castell, Ravenspoint Road, Trearddur Bay

The Chair announced that there were public speakers with regard to applications 7.2 and 12.5.

6.1 34C553A – Ty’n Coed, Llangefni

6.2 38C201A/EIA/RE – Ysgellog, Rhosgoch

6.3 41C125B/EIA/RE – Bryn Eryr Uchaf, Menai Bridge

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 reason given in the written report.

6.2  38C201A/EIA/RE - Full application for the erection of two 4.6MW wind turbines with a maximum hub height of up to 59m, rotor diameter of up to 71m, and a maximum upright vertical tip height of up to 92.5m together with a substation and control building, associated hard standings, a new access track connecting to the proposed turbines from the existing turbines, a temporary construction compound and turning area and other related infrastructure on land at Ysgellog, Rhosgoch

Having declared an interest in this application, Councillor W.T. Hughes withdrew from the meeting during the consideration thereof. Councillor Ann Griffith, Vice-Chair, took the Chair for the item.

It was resolved to visit the application site in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation in order to gain an appreciation of the scale and context of the proposal.

6.3  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 for the reason given in the written report.

7.1 15C91D – Ty Canol, Malltraeth

7.2 21C40A – Penrhyn Gwyn, Llanddaniel

7.3 40C233B/VAR – The Owls, Dulas

7.4 44C311 – 4 Council Houses, Rhosgoch

7.5 46C129B/FR – Dinghy Park, Porth Castell, Ravenspoint Road, Trearddur Bay

7.1  15C91D – Full application for the demolition of the existing garden room together with the erection of a swimming pool building in its place at Ty Canol, Malltraeth

The application has been called in by a Local Member for determination by the Planning and Orders Committee. At its meeting on 5th November, the Committee resolved to defer determination in order to receive a porosity test relating to the drainage, and to receive observations by the AONB Officer.

The Development Control Manager confirmed that the AONB Officer had not raised any objections to the proposal. Drainage matters can be addressed by conditions attached to the planning consent. The recommendation is to approve the application subject to the conditions listed and subject to the receipt of details prior to consent being issued. Should those not be forthcoming, or prove unacceptable to the Planning Authority then the application will be re-submitted to the Committee.

Councillor Vaughan Hughes proposed that the application be approved. His proposal was seconded by Councillor Richard Owain Jones.

It was resolved to approve the application in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation subject to the conditions set out in the written report and as reported to the Committee.

7.2  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 has been called in by a Local Member for determination by the Planning and Orders Committee. At its meeting on 3rd September, 2014, the Committee resolved that a site visit be undertaken and the site was visited on 17th September. At its meeting on 1st October, the Committee resolved to defer determination of the application following the receipt of the Environmental Health consultation response and additional objections. These were forwarded to the applicant to allow them to be considered before a decision is made. At its meeting on 5th November, the Committee resolved to again defer determination of the application to allow the applicant an opportunity to make comments.

Mr Rhys Davies addressed the Committee in opposition to the application on the basis of serious local concerns regarding the proposal. He said that the Officer’s report recommends approval conditional upon screening and an odour management plan which mitigating measures it is considered will be too late once the proposal has been implemented given its close proximity to the nearest property of Penrhyn Gwyn. A noise and odour impact assessment should have been conducted prior to determining the application which is a guideline which other authorities in Wales follow when the proposed development is within 200m of the nearest property. In this case it will be sited within 100m of Penrhyn Gwyn. Planning guidelines state that buildings to house livestock or slurry pits can be erected without planning permission if they are sited more than 400m from the nearest dwelling, making it clear therefore that 400m is the benchmark in proposals such as this. The Environmental Health Officer comments to the effect that reasons  ...  view the full minutes text for item 7.

None to be considered by this meeting.

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

None to be considered by this meeting.

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

10.1 38C275B – Pedwar Gwynt, Mynydd Mechell

10.1  38C275B – Application for the deletion of (ii) “agricultural dwelling” from the planning permission T/1305b together with the retention of a porch extension, associated shed and shelter, septic tank and two vehicular accesses at Pedwar Gwynt, Llanfechell

The application is presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as it is a departure application which the Officer recommends is approved.

The Development Control Manager reported that the application consists of two elements – the acceptability of the unauthorised renovation works undertaken at the dwelling house (the principle of development having been previously established for the site in 1968), and the removal of the restrictions on the occupation of the dwelling to a person employed in agriculture. The statutory consultees have not registered any objections to the works carried out and it is the Officer’s view that they will not affect the amenities of any of the neighbouring properties to an extent such as to warrant refusal; neither will they have a detrimental effect on the amenities of the area in terms of siting, design, scale and materials. In relation to the proposed removal of the agricultural occupancy condition, the Planning Authority has doubts regarding the justification for its imposition in the first place and considers that it was never properly applied. The recommendation is therefore to approve the application.

Several Members of the Committee expressed concerns about the breach of regulations that had occurred in this instance and stated that applications to regularise unauthorised development seem to be presenting themselves more frequently which they deemed a weakness in the planning process.  The Development Control Manager said that the Welsh Government is undertaking a review of the enforcement system.

Councillor Lewis Davies proposed that the application be refused because of the extent of the infringements and the possibility that approval might set a precedent. Councillor John Griffith seconded the proposal.

Despite having concerns regarding the breach of planning control and the presence of the static caravans on site, Councillor Ken Hughes proposed that the application be approved because he did not believe there were valid planning reasons for refusing it. His proposal was seconded by Councillor Richard Owain Jones. In the subsequent vote, the proposal to approve the application was carried.

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

11.1 39C552 – 114 Penlon, Menai Bridge

11.1  39C552 Full application for alterations and extensions at 114 Penlon, Menai Bridge

The application is presented to the Planning and Orders Committee because the applicant is related to a member of staff within the Planning Department. The application has been scrutinised by the Monitoring Officer as required under section 4.6.10.4 of the Council’s Constitution.

Councillor Richard Owain Jones proposed that the application be approved and his 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 set out in the written report.

12.1 11C623 – 1 Council House, Burwen

12.2 16C48H – Ger y Bryn, Bryngwran

12.3 19C842Y – Parc Cybi, Holyhead

12.4 19LPA434C/FR/CC – Jesse Hughes Community Centre, Holyhead

12.5 42C61K – Ty’r Ardd, Pentraeth

12.1  11C623 – Full application for amendments to the existing access together with the creation of hard standing to form a parking area at 1 Council House, Burwen, Amlwch

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

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

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

12.2  16C48H – Full application for the retention of a concrete slab together with the erection of an agricultural shed to house livestock and for storage purposes on land at Ger y Bryn, Bryngwran

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

Councillor Nicola Roberts proposed that the Committee undertakes a site visit to allow Members to see the site for themselves particularly in light of its planning history. Councillor Richard Owain Jones seconded the proposal.

It was resolved that the application site be visited for the reasons given.

12.3  19C842Y – Full application for the construction of an extension to the consented transport hub including the creation of landscaping and ecological enhancement areas on land Parc Cybi, Holyhead

The application is presented to the Planning and Orders Committee because the applicant has served notice on the Council as part owner of the application site.

The Development Control Manager reported that the proposal is an extension to the transport hub which was given planning consent in 2013 to provide additional 49 HGV parking spaces. The key issues relate to landscape, ecological and traffic considerations. The scheme has been amended to satisfy the statutory consultees and is considered acceptable.

Councillor Nicola Roberts referred to the issue of community benefit raised by the Town Council. The Development Control Manager said that a proposal for community benefit has to be directly and demonstrably linked to the application. In this case there are no clear reasons for requesting community benefit.

Councillor Vaughan Hughes proposed that the application be approved and his proposal was seconded by Councillor Richard Owain Jones.

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

12.4  19LAP434C/FR/CC – Full application for the refurbishment of the existing buildings, demolition of the link extension together with the erection of a new two storey extension at Jesse Hughes Community Centre, Holyhead

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

The Development Control Manager reported that the application is a modification of a scheme approved in September, 2014 under reference 19LPA434B/FR/CC and proposes 20 parking spaces in lieu of 16 spaces previously approved. Whilst these will be closer to the properties at the rear of the site, the proposed extension will now be further away. It is not considered  ...  view the full minutes text for item 12.

None to be considered by this meeting

13.1  19C1136A/VAR – Application to vary condition (02) on planning permission 19C1136 (the mobile classroom hereby permitted shall be removed on the land by 07.05.2019) from 5 to 10 years temporary permission for the siting of a mobile building at Ysgol Kingsland, Holyhead

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as an additional application to the business for which notice had been given.

The Development Control Manager reported that an application to site a mobile building to provide a nursery for a temporary period of 5 years was approved by the Committee in June, 2014. As the proposal is funded by the Welsh Government, it is required to be in place for a period of 10 years. The funding has to be spent by the end of March, 2015 and planning consent granted by the end of the calendar year to allow preparations to be made.

The Chair consented to the application being considered as an urgent matter by reason of the special circumstances pertaining to the application as reported by the Officer. His decision was endorsed by the Committee.

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