Agenda, decisions and minutes

The apology for absence was noted as indicated 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 John Griffith declared a personal but not prejudicial interest with regard to application 13.1 and said that he would be participating in the discussion thereon.

Mr Huw Percy, Chief Engineer (Highways) declared an interest with regard to application 6.3.

Mr D. F. Jones, Planning Development Manager declared an interest with regard to application 6.5.

To present the minutes of the previous meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee held on 1^st July, 2015.

The minutes of the previous meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee held on 1st July, 2015 were submitted and confirmed as correct.

None held since the previous meeting.

No site visits were held in the period since the previous meeting of the Committee.

The Chair announced that there were public speakers in relation to applications 7.1 and 12.4

6.1 24C300A/ECON – Tyn Rhos Fawr, Dulas

6.2 25C28C – The Bull Inn, Llanerchymedd

6.3 34LPA1013/FR/EIA/CC – Link Road, Llangefni

6.4 34C304F/1/ECON – Coleg Menai, Llangefni

6.5 36C338 – Ysgol Henblas, Llangristiolus

6.6 42C127B/RUR – Ty Fry Farm, Rhoscefnhir

6.1       24C300A/ECON – Formation of lakes for fishing and recreation use, erection of a shop and café and a storage building together with associated access roads and parking areas and the installation of a new septic tank on land forming part of Tyn Rhos Fawr, Dulas

It was resolved to undertake a site visit in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation in order to appreciate the scale and context of the proposal prior to determining the application.

6.2       25C28C – Full application for the demolition of existing public house and associated buildings at The Bull Inn, Llanerchymedd

It was resolved to defer consideration of the application in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation pending the receipt of a response/direction from CADW in respect of listing the building.

6.3       34LPA1013/FR/EIA/CC – Full application for the construction of a link road comprising of a new roundabout on the A5114, highway improvements between the A5114 and the existing roundabout at the southern end of the Industrial Estate Road and construction of a new road between this point and Bryn Cefni Business Park and from the north of Bryn Cefni Business Park to Coleg Menai via the B5420, Penmynydd Road together with associated work on land to the east of Bryn Cefni Industrial Estate, Llangefni

It was resolved to undertake a site visit in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation in order to appreciate the scale and context of the proposal prior to determining the application.

6.4       34C304F/1/ECON – Outline application for an extension to the existing campus comprising of the erection of three, three storey units with 250 associated car parking spaces, a separate unit comprising of a gym and fitness studio with 60 associated car parking spaces together with an all-weather outside football pitch, and sustainable drainage system with all matters reserved on land at Coleg Menai

It was resolved to undertake a site visit in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation to appreciate the scale and context of the proposal prior to determining the application.

6.5       36C338 – Outline application for the erection of a dwelling with all matters reserved on land opposite to Ysgol Henblas, Llangristiolus

Having declared an interest in the application, the Planning Development Manager withdrew from the meeting during the consideration thereof.

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

6.6       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

The Planning Development Manager informed the Committee that the recommendation to carry out a site visit is made on the grounds that historic gardens are located near the farm at Ty Fry so it is considered necessary that Members see how the proposal relates to the context and surroundings as well as to assess the proximity of the application site to the farm buildings.

It was resolved to undertake a site visit in accordance with  ...  view the full minutes text for item 6.

7.1 19C1145 – Harbour View Bungalow, Turkey Shore Road, Holyhead

7.2 19LPA37B/CC – Cybi Site, Holyhead High School, Holyhead

7.1       19C1145 – Full application for the erection of an annexe at Harbour View Bungalow, Turkey Shore Road, Holyhead

The application is reported to the Planning and Orders Committee as it has been called in by a Local Member.

The Planning Development Manager informed the Committee that a Local Member had requested via e-mail that the Committee undertake a site visit because of concerns regarding the effects of the proposal on properties at the rear of the site due to potential loss of light.

Councillor Raymond Jones said that he would like the Committee to see the application site to better understand local concerns and he proposed to that effect. Councillor Victor Hughes seconded the proposal.

Councillor Jeff Evans said that he did not believe a site visit was necessary as taking all things into account from the report he did not believe there was any light infringement and that visiting the site would only delay determining the matter. He proposed that no site visit be carried out and that the application be considered directly. Councillor Nicola Roberts seconded the proposal. In the subsequent vote, Councillors John Griffith, Kenneth Hughes, Victor Hughes, Raymond Jones and Richard Owain Jones voted in favour of undertaking a site visit and Councillors Jeff Evans, Ann Griffith, Vaughan Hughes and Nicola Roberts voted against a site visit. The vote for a site visit was therefore carried.

It was resolved to visit the application site in accordance with a Local Member’s request to assess potential loss of light issues.

7.2       19LPA37B/CC – Full application for demolition of part of the existing building, alterations and extensions so as to create a new primary school together with the formation of a car park at Cybi Site, Holyhead High School, Holyhead

The application is reported to the Planning and Orders Committee as it is made by the Council on Council owned land. At its meeting held on 1st July, 2015 consideration of the application was deferred because of an error in the consultation process relating to Local Members which has since been rectified.

The Planning Development Manager reported that the application site was until recent years used as part of the Holyhead High School campus. It has since become vacant and has fallen into a state of disrepair. The alterations proposed as part of the development will preserve a listed building that is of importance to the community and will ensure that it remains in educational use. Its location next to the High School and Millbank sports fields will add to the educational focus of the locality. Given that the school site has been in use for educational purposes since it was first built and will continue in such use as a result of the proposal, it was the Officer’s view that although schools will be amalgamated on the site, any intensification of the use as a result of the proposal will not entail any unacceptable impacts on the amenities of local residents to the extent that permission should  ...  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 25C250 – Tregarwen, Coedana, Llanerchymedd

10.1    25C250 – Outline application for the erection of a dwelling and installation of a package treatment plant together with full details of the vehicular access on land adjacent to Tregarwen, Coedana, Llanerchymedd

The application is reported to the Planning and Orders Committee as an application which is contrary to the adopted Ynys Môn Local Plan but which can be supported under the provisions of the stopped Unitary Development Plan.

The Planning Development Manager informed the Committee that the application is now being recommended for deferral on account of a planning appeal in the locality which raises issues which Planning Officers wish to consider prior to issuing a recommendation and determining the matter.

Councillor Victor Hughes proposed that consideration of the application be deferred and the proposal was seconded by Councillor Richard Owain Jones.

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

None to be considered by this meeting.

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

12.1 19C845H – Holyhead Hotspurs, Holyhead

12.2 19C587C – Parc Felin Dwr, Llaingoch, Holyhead

12.3 39C18Q/1/VAR – Plot 22, Ty Mawr, Menai Bridge

12.4 40C323B – Bryn Hyfryd, Bryn Refail

12.1    19C845H – Full application for the siting of a Porto cabin on the site for use as a football club merchandise shop at Holyhead Hotspurs, Holyhead

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

Councillor Raymond Jones 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    19C587C – Full application for the erection of 1 bungalow and 2 semi-detached dwellings together with the formation of a vehicular access on land adjacent to Parc Felin Dwr, Holyhead

The application is reported to the Planning and Orders Committee as it has been called in by a Local Member.

The Planning Development Manager reported that the application site is located within the development boundary of Holyhead as designated under Policy 49 of the Local Plan. The whole field enclosure is specifically allocated for housing development under the Local Plan. The principle of the development is therefore established in policy terms. Moreover, the site already has the benefit of planning permission for two dwellings. The scheme as originally submitted under the application was for 4 dwellings as two pairs of semi-detached units, and has been amended following discussions to address amenity concerns in relation to the adjoining property. In design terms the proposal reflects surrounding development and is not considered out of keeping with the residential estate development in the vicinity. The recommendation is therefore one of approval.

Councillor R.Llewelyn Jones speaking as a Local Member voiced concerns about the effects of the proposal in relation to the playing field which will be overshadowed by the proposed pair of semi-detached two storey buildings and which will also detract from the open aspect of the field – two bungalows would be better suited to the area and would have less of an immediate impact. He asked the Committee to refuse the application as presented in favour of amending the scheme to allow the erection of two bungalows which would sit better within the confines of the plot.

The Committee sought clarification of the plot site relative to the playing field and the neighbouring properties as well as the distance between the playing field and the proposed development.

The Committee was shown illustrations of the plot area and how the proposal would sit within the area. The Planning Development Manager confirmed that the plot remains the same in size and that the only change is that the application is now for a bungalow and a pair of semi-detached two storey units where previously it had been for two pairs of semi-detached two storey units. All the housing in the immediate area overlooks the playing field.  In response to a question whether there is a sufficient buffer between the plot and the playing field, the Officer said that from the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 12.

13.1 46C427K/TR/EIA/ECON – Penrhos Coastal Park, Cae Glas and Kingsland, Holyhead

13.1    46C427K/TR/EIA/ECON - A hybrid planning application proposing: Outline with all matters reserved except for means of access, for –

A leisure village at Penrhos Coastal Park, London Road, Holyhead comprising : up to 500 new leisure units including new lodges and cottages; Central new hub building comprising reception with leisure facilities including indoor sub-tropical water park, indoor sports hall, and cafes, bars, restaurants and retail; central new Farmer’s Market building; Central new spa and leisure building; A new café and water sports centre at the site of the former Boathouse; demolition of the Bathing House and the construction of a restaurant at its former location; Demolition of other existing buildings including three agricultural barns and three residential dwellings; Providing and maintaining 29 hectares of publicly accessible areas with public car parking and enhancements to the Coastal Path, including: Managed walkways within 15 hectares of woodland, the retention and enhancement of Grace’s pond, Lily pond, Scout’s pond with viewing platforms, the Pet Cemetery, War Memorial, the Pump House and picnic area with bird feeding stations and hides with educational and bilingual interpretation signage created throughout;  Creation of a new woodland sculpture trail and boardwalks and enhanced connection to the Coastal Path. The beach will continue to be accessible to the public providing safe access to the shallow shelving water; A Combined Heat and Power Centre.

Land at Cae Glas: The erection of  leisure village accommodation and facilities which have been designed to be used initially as a temporary construction workers accommodation complex for Wylfa B at land at Cae Glas, Parc Cybi, Holyhead comprising : Up to 315 lodges which will be initially sub-divided for nuclear workers accommodation; Central hub building providing reception and canteen ancillary to accommodation; A Park and Ride facility comprising up to 700 car parking spaces; a new hotel; A lakeside hub comprising restaurant, café, retail and bar; New grass football pitch and cricket pitch; and a Combined Heat and Power centre. To be subsequently converted (post Wylfa B construction) into an extension to the Penrhos Coastal Park Leisure Village comprising: Refurbished lodges and facility buildings to create high quality holiday accommodation (up to 315 family lodges); A Visitor centre and Nature Reserve allowing controlled public access; and Heritage Centre with visitor parking.

Land at Kingsland: the erection of a residential development which has been designed to be used initially as temporary construction workers accommodation at land at Kingsland, Kingsland Road, Holyhead comprising: Up to 320 new houses to be initially used as temporary construction workers accommodation. To be subsequently converted (post Wylfa B construction) into a residential development comprising: Up to 320 residential dwellings set in high quality landscaping and open spaces. Each phase of development will have ancillary development comprising car parking, servicing areas, open spaced and plant. Full detail for the change of use of the existing Estate buildings at Penrhos Coastal Path, London Road, Holyhead including the change of use for: The Bailiffs Tower and outbuildings at Penrhos Home Farm from the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 13.