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.

Councillors Ann Griffith, John Griffith, Vaughan Hughes and Nicola Roberts declared personal interests in respect of application 12.3 on account of the reference to wind turbines within the Plaid Cymru manifesto but stated that they would consider the application on its own merits.

Councillor Ann Griffith declared a personal interest in respect of application 12.7 and left the meeting during discussion and voting thereon.

Councillor T.V. Hughes declared a personal and prejudicial interest in respect of application 10.2 and left the meeting during discussion and voting thereon.

Councillor Alun Mummery, whilst not a member of the Planning and Orders Committee, declared a personal interest in respect of application 12.5.  He stated that following legal advice he was able to speak as a Local Member with regard to application 12.5 but left the meeting during discussion and voting thereon.

To submit, for confirmation, the minutes of the Planning and Orders Committee held on 2 December, 2015.

The minutes of the previous meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee held on 2 December, 2015 were submitted and confirmed as correct.

To submit the minutes of the Site Visits held on 16 December, 2015.

The minutes of the planning site visits held on 16 December, 2015 were submitted and confirmed as correct, subject to the inclusion of Councillor K.P. Hughes’ name being included to members present at the Site Visit together with the name of Councillor Alwyn Rowlands being included to the local members present at the site visit to 1 Hampton Way, Llanfaes, Beaumaris.

The Chair announced there would be Public Speakers in respect of applications 10.1, 12.1 and 12.7.

6.1  42C127B/RUR – Ty Fry Farm, Rhoscefnhir

6.2  44C250A – Council Houses, Four Crosses, Rhosgoch

6.3  45LPA605A/CC – Dwyryd, Newborough

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.

6.2  44C250A – Outline application for the erection of a dwelling together with full details for alterations to the existing agricultural access on land opposite Council Houses, Four Crosses, Rhosgoch

It was RESOLVED to defer consideration of the application as the matter will be discussed at the February meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee.

6.3  45LPA605A/CC – Outline application with all matters reserved for the erection of 17 new dwellings, demolition of the existing toilet block together with the creation of a new vehicular access on land adjacent to Dwyryd, Newborough

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  12C463/ENF – 1 Hampton Way, Llanfaes

7.2  40C58L/RE – Tyddyn Isaf Caravan Park, Dulas

7.1  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.  At its meeting held on 2 December, 2015 the Committee resolved to undertake a site visit which was subsequently carried out on 16 December, 2015. 

Councillor T.V. Hughes read out a statement by Councillor Lewis Davies, a local member who had submitted his apologies for the meeting.

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

Councillor Ann Griffith abstained from voting in respect of this application.

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   40C58L/RE – Full application for the siting of 100Kw ground mounted photovoltaic array on land at Tyddyn Isaf Caravan Park, Dulas

The application is presented to the Planning and Orders Committee at the request of a Local Member.  At its meeting held on 2 December, 2015 the Committee resolved to undertake a site visit which was subsequently carried out on 16 December, 2015.

The Planning Development Manager stated that questions were raised at the site visit regarding the traffic management during construction of the development.  It was noted that if approval was granted a condition will be imposed that a Traffic Management Plan be implemented.  The applicant has stated that construction vehicles will travel through the caravan park at Tyddyn Isaf.  The Planning Development Manager further reported that the site is relatively isolated with no residential dwellings within close proximity of the development which should alleviate local concern with regard to harm to the amenity of the area.

Councillor T.V. Hughes proposed that the application be approved and Councillor John Griffith 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.

None to be considered by this meeting.

None considered by this meeting.

None to be considered by this meeting.

None considered by this meeting.

10.1  40C154A – Nant Bychan Estate, Moelfre

10.2  42C237D/VAR – Plas Tirion, Helens Crescent, Pentraeth

10.1  40C154A – Outline application for the erection of 5 dwellings and the creation of a new vehicular access together with full details of the access and layout on land adjoining Nant Bychan Estate, Moelfre

The application is presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as the development is contrary to the adopted Ynys Môn Local Plan but can be supported under the Stopped Unitary Development Plan. 

The Chair invited Mr. Rhys Davies to address the meeting as a supporter of the application.  Mr. Davies stated that the Community Council supports the application and welcomes that one of the dwellings is to be an affordable one.  A local member also supports the application as the land is included within the Stopped UDP.   Mr. Davies stated that not many houses have been built in Moelfre over recent years.  He referred to the objector’s comments regarding drainage problems in the area and noted that the applicant has spent a lot of money over the last few years in alleviating drainage issues in the area.  

The Committee asked questions of Mr. Davies with regard to the affordability element of the proposed dwellings and design element of the houses.  Mr. Davies responded that one dwelling has been offered as an affordable dwelling; 2 dwellings will be semi-detached which are two bedroomed, one dwelling will be 4 bedroomed and another with three bedrooms. 

The Planning Development Manager updated the Committee that an additional letter of objection has been received which totals 15 letters of objection in respect of this application.  He noted that there is a policy foundation to support this application as the Stopped Unitary Development Plan has identified the area for development.  Due to the distances between the proposed dwellings and neighbouring properties it is not anticipated that the proposal will have an adverse impact on neighbouring properties.  The Planning Development Manager further stated that if the application was approved, an additional condition would be attached regarding landscaping to certain boundaries of the site.

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

10.2  42C237D/VAR – Application under Section 73 to vary condition (07) (in accordance with approved plans) from planning permission 42C237 so as to amend the layout scheme at Plas Tirion, Helens Crescent, Pentraeth

The application is presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as the application is a departure application for which the recommendation is to permit. 

Councillor John Griffith proposed that the application be approved and Councillor Jeff Evans 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.

None to be considered by this meeting.

None considered by this meeting.

12.1  10C118F/RE – Tyn Dryfol, Soar

12.2  19C1038F – Tyn Pwll Road, Holyhead

12.3  25C227C/RE – Cwyrt, Llanerchymedd

12.4  25C254 – Llanerchymedd Primary School, Llanerchymedd

12.5  31C431 – Borthwen, Penmynydd Road, Llanfairpwll

12.6  36C344 – Henblas Primary School, Llangristiolus

12.7  44C320 – Gorslwyd Fawr, Rhosybol

12.1  10C118F/RE – Full application for the construction of a 2.5MW solar array farm on land adjacent to Tyn Dryfol, Soar

The application is presented to the Planning and Orders Committee at the request of the Vice-Chair of the Committee.

The Chair invited Mr. George Meyrick to address the meeting in support of the application. Mr. Meyrick made the following points :-

· Mr. Meyrick said that this application is a much smaller development to the previous solar array farm which has been approved in the area. He

considered that will have less impact on the area;

· He acknowledged that transportation of materials to the previous two

approved solar array farms had caused issues regarding damage to the highways;

· The delivery period of 2/3 weeks for the transportation of materials would entail with this development in contrast to the 2/3 months taken for the previous approved applications;

·  Community Benefits will be offered to the surrounding communities in line with the Bodorgan Estate existing commitments. £45k has been

committed with regard to the two previous approved solar array farms

with £19k already been shared between the Gwalchmai Memorial Clock, Llangristiolus Playground facility and the Aberffraw Community Hall;

· The UK Government have now changed the rules with regard to social

impact tax relief on such solar farms.

The Committee asked questions of Mr. Meyrick with regard to which roads the developer intended to use to deliver the materials to the site. Mr. Meyrick pointed out a track on the map shown to the Committee which will be used to deliver materials. Questions were raised as to the proportion of the Community Gain it is anticipated from this smaller proposed development to the local community. Mr. Meyrick responded that the Community Benefits will be calculated on a pro-rata basis in conjunction with the size of the proposed solar array farm at Tyn Dryfol, Soar and could be in the region of four to five thousand pounds. Questions were raised if it was possible to enforce the grazing rights of the land at Tyn Dryfol. Mr. Meyrick responded that he was unable to enforce grazing rights on the land but he reserved the rights to graze on behalf of the Bodorgan Estate as the landowner.

The Committee further asked questions of Mr Meyrick regarding the objector’s comments that considerable damage had been incurred to the highways during construction of the previous development of solar array farms in the area together with the inconvenience and disruption to local residents during construction. Mr. Meyrick responded that Bodorgan Estate will endeavour to put pressure on the developer to minimize the damage to the highways infrastructure in the area. If there is continued damage to the highways following the previous two solar array farms in the area he will contact the Highways Authority to discuss the matter to rectify the problems.

The Vice-Chair, who is a local member, stated that she has not received any objections to this application at Tyn Dryfol, Soar but  ...  view the full minutes text for item 12.

None to be considered by this meeting.

None considered at this meeting.