Agenda, decisions and minutes

No apologies for absence were recorded.

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 Ann Griffith declared a prejudicial interest in respect of application 7.4

Councillor Raymond Jones declared a prejudicial interest in respect of application 7.3

Councillor Nicola Roberts declared a personal interest in respect of applications 12.9 and 12.10

Councillor Trefor Lloyd Hughes (not a member of the Planning and Orders Committee) declared an interest in respect of application 7.2

Councillor R.Llewelyn Jones (not a member of the Planning and Orders Committee) declared an interest in respect of application 7.3

To submit the minutes of the previous meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee held on 4^th November, 2015.

The minutes of the previous meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee held on 4th November, 2015 were submitted and confirmed as correct.

To submit the minutes of the site visits undertaken on 18^th November, 2015.

The minutes of the planning site visits undertaken on 18th November, 2015, were submitted and confirmed as correct.

The Chair announced there would be Public Speakers in respect of applications 7.4, 12.9 and 12.10

6.1  42C127B/RUR – Ty Fry Farm, Rhoscefnhir

6.1       42C127B/RUR – Full application for the erection of an agricultural dwelling together with the installation of a private treatment plant on land at Ty Fry Farm, Rhoscefnhir

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

7.1 11C500A - Mona Safety Products, Wesley Street, Amlwch

7.2 19C895E - Millbank Community Centre, Holyhead

7.3 19LPA875B/CC - Breakwater Country Park, Holyhead

7.4 45LPA605A/CC -  Dwyryd , Newborough

7.1       11C500A – Full application for the change of use of the building into 6 flats together with alterations thereto and partial demolition of the building at Mona Safety Products, Wesley Street, Amlwch

The application is presented to the Planning and Orders Committee at the request of a Local Member. At its meeting held on 4th November, 2015 the Committee resolved to undertake a site visit which was subsequently carried out on 18th November, 2015.

The Planning Development Manager reported that the application site is located within the settlement boundary for Amlwch. It is the Officer’s view that as the proposal is in a residential area, the removal of the current industrial use and change to six, two bedroom flats is more appropriate. It is not considered there will be any adverse effects on the amenities of nearby residents and moreover, the use of 8 flats was previously granted at appeal making a refusal of this application which is on a lesser scale, difficult to defend at appeal.

Councillor Aled Morris Jones, a Local Member highlighted concerns in relation to the additional traffic which the creation of six flats is likely to create assuming that the occupiers of each flat will own at least one car and the adequacy of parking facilities. He pointed out that the roads skirting the site are narrow. Safeguarding the privacy of the residents of nearby properties is also an issue.

The Planning Development Manager said that the proposal provides for nine off-road parking spaces which are considered sufficient in terms of parking standards.

Councillor Richard Owain Jones proposed that the application be approved on the basis that the proposal is a more fitting use of the site.  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.

7.2       19C895E – Full application for the demolition of the existing building together with the erection of a new community centre in its place at Millbank Community Centre, Holyhead

The application is presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as the applicant is a Member of the Authority. The application has been scrutinised by the Monitoring Officer as required under paragraph 4.6.10.4 of the Council’s Constitution. At its meeting held on 4th November, 2015, the Committee resolved to defer determining the application pending receipt of the correct certificates of ownership.

Councillor Trefor Lloyd Hughes speaking as a Local Member referred to concerns which had been raised in respect of the application which related to parking, amenity and loss of light issues and he described how these had been addressed including by the submission of amended plans. The Local Member said that in making the application, his objective has been to create a new, improved resource for the area’s older residents.

The Planning Development Manager reported that the proposal is considered acceptable to the Local Planning Authority and the recommendation is therefore one of approval. The Officer  ...  view the full minutes text for item 7.

8.1 19LPA1025/CC - Market Hall, Holyhead

8.2 19LPA1025A/LB/CC - Market Hall, Holyhead

8.1       19LPA1025/CC – Full application for the change of use of  former market hall into a library, offices with an ancillary coffee shop together with the creation of a ramp and the erection of a bicycle store at Market Hall, Holyhead

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

The Planning Development Manager reported that the Market Hall is an historic building forming part of the history of the town of Holyhead and is currently vacant. It is the Officer’s view that the scheme as proposed is acceptable in its context and will greatly improve the appearance of the area which is a designated conservation area as well as securing the repair and restoration of a principal listed building and promoting a long term viable use which will re-establish it at the heart of the community. The recommendation is therefore one of approval.

Councillor Lewis Davies proposed that the application be approved as an excellent opportunity to preserve and safeguard a historically significant building. The proposal was seconded by Councillor Jeff Evans.

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

The Legal Services Manager advised at this juncture that as the Committee had now been in session for three hours (Applications 12.9 and 12.10 having been considered under Item 5 – Public Speaking and application 12.8 having been brought forward in the order of business), under the provisions of paragraph 4.1.10 of the Council’s Constitution, a resolution was required by the majority of those Members of the Committee present to agree to continue with the meeting. It was resolved that the meeting should continue.

8.2       19LPA1025A/LB/CC – Application for Listed Building Consent for the change of use of former market hall into a library, offices with an ancillary coffee shop together with the creation of a ramp and the creation of a ramp and the erection of a bicycle store at Market Hall, Stanley Street, Holyhead.

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

The Planning Development Manager reported that the application is for listed building consent for the works proposed under application 8.1. It is a statutory requirement that the listed building is preserved, and it is the Officer’s view that the proposal as presented satisfies that requirement.

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

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

(The Officer subsequently confirmed that the matter will be referred for the attention of CADW)

None to be considered by this meeting.

None considered by this meeting.

10.1 12C49M/VAR – Casita, Beaumaris

10.1    12C49M/VAR – Application under Section 73 for the variation of condition (01) from planning permission reference 12C49K (erection of 35 residential apartments for persons aged 55 and over) so as to allow a further 5 years to commence development at Casita, Beaumaris

The application is presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as it is a departure from the development plan.

The Planning Development Manager reported that the proposal was approved in 2010 and that this application seeks to extend the life of the permission by a further five years. The key issues relate to the principle of the development; its impact in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and highways and parking issues. Notwithstanding the proposal is a departure from the development plan being for residential development outside the defined settlement boundary for Beaumaris in the Ynys Môn Local Plan, Beaumaris is identified as a secondary centre under the provisions of HP3 in the Stopped Unitary Development Plan which remains a material planning consideration. The proposal is therefore supported by policy. In terms of landscape and visual impact, it is not considered that the proposal would result in an intrusive feature to the detriment of character and amenities of the surrounding area and mitigation is also proposed by way of a landscaping scheme. With regard to highways considerations, a Transport Assessment and a safety audit have been conducted and the Highways Authority has recommended conditional approval.

Several of the Committee’s Members expressed reservations regarding the proposal on account of its scale, location and resulting visual impact as well as the adequacy of the access road leading to the application site which it was felt is incapable of accommodating the additional usage that would be generated by the proposed development, and for those reasons they were minded to refuse the application. Reference was also made to  an affordable housing contribution of £100k which the applicants had agreed to make and it was suggested that the value of the contribution will now be much less in real terms at the expiry of five years. The Legal Services Manager advised that this concern could be addressed by asking the applicant to consider increasing the affordable housing contribution.

Councillor Jeff Evans sought clarification of the status of the proposal as regards any material changes to the application approved in 2010, and he questioned if there were no changes, whether there were any grounds for refusal. The Planning Development Manager confirmed that the application is to renew the consent given in 2010.

The Legal Services Manager advised that the proposal has not materially changed so as to justify reversing the decision made in 2010 and that the Committee is likely to find it difficult to defend an appeal on the basis of the reasons given for contemplating refusal. In response to a suggestion that care needs have changed in the five years since the application was approved, the Legal Services Manager further advised that the Officer’s written report does not provide evidence to  ...  view the full minutes text for item 10.

None to be considered by this meeting.

None considered by this meeting.

12.1 12C31A/ENF – 13 Rosemary Lane, Beaumaris

12.2 12C463/ENF – 1 Hampton Way, Llanfaes

12.3 19LPA875C/CC – Breakwater Country Park, Holyhead

12.4 19LPA1023A/CC – Heliport, Penrhos Industrial Estate, Holyhead

12.5 32C197 – The Stables, Caergeiliog

12.6 38C316 – Cen Villa, Carreglefn

12.7 40C58L/RE – Tyddyn Isaf Caravan Park, Dulas

12.8 44C250A – Council Houses, Fourcrosses, Rhosgoch

12.9 45C841 – White Lodge, Penlon, Newborough

12.10 45C84J – Marram Grass Café, White Lodge, Penlon, Newborough

12.11 45C441A/FR – Tal y Bont Bach, Dwyran

12.1    12C31A/ENF – Retrospective application for the erection of a two storey extension at 13 Rosemary Lane, Beaumaris.

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

The Planning Development Manager reported that the proposed extension is considered acceptable in terms of size, design and materials and will bring symmetry to the rear of the terrace and will in the Local Planning Authority’s opinion be an improvement to the appearance of the rear of the terrace. The Officer referred the Committee to photographs of the subject building which showed how the proposed two storey extension in being identical to an extension erected on the neighbouring property would bring consistency to the rear of the terrace.

Councillor Lewis Davies, also a Local Member said that whilst he did not object to the proposal in principle, he was concerned that the application is being made retrospectively which he felt reflects a weakness in the planning system in allowing developments to commence without consent and in not imposing  sufficient penalty when that occurs. Councillor John Griffith was of the same view.

Councillors Kenneth Hughes proposed that the application be approved and the proposal was seconded by Councillor Nicola Roberts.

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

12.2    12C463/ENF – Retrospective application for the retention of a stable/garden store together with extension to curtilage at 1 Hampton Way, Llanfaes, Beaumaris

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

Councillor Lewis Davies, also a Local Member proposed that a site visit be carried out to allow Members to better appreciate the proposal’s potential effects on the amenities of nearby residential occupiers. Councillor Victor Hughes seconded the proposal.

It was resolved that a site visit be undertaken for the reason given.

12.3    19LPA875C/CC – Prior notification for the demolition of an overbridge at Breakwater Country Park, Holyhead

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

The Planning Development Manager reported that the application is a prior notification for the proposed demolition of the bridge. The demolition is permitted development under part 31 of Schedule 2 to the Town and Country Planning General Permitted Development Order 1995.The matters under consideration therefore are the method of demolition and the restoration of the site and those are considered appropriate and fit for purpose. The overbridge in question has been a health and safety concern for over 2 years.

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

It was resolved that the development proceed as permitted development in accordance with the details as submitted.

12.4    19LPA1023A – Full application for the erection of 10 flexible business units together with associated parking and service yard, landscaping, electrical vehicle charging point, solar panels and two bin/recycling and cycling  ...  view the full minutes text for item 12.

None to be considered by this meeting.

None considered by this meeting.