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.

Declarations of interest were made as follows :-

Councillor Lewis Davies declared an interest with regard to application 6.1 on the basis of the reference made to wind turbines in the Plaid Cymru Manifesto.  He also declared a personal and prejudicial interest with regard to application 12.1.

Councillor Nicola Roberts declared an interest with regard to application 6.1 on the basis of the reference made to wind turbines in the Plaid Cymru Manifesto.  She also declared a personal interest with regard to application 12.2.

Councillor W.T. Hughes declared a personal and prejudicial interest with regard to application 6.1.

Councillor T. Victor Hughes declared a personal interest with regard to application 12.4.  He also declared a personal and prejudicial interest with regard to application 12.2.

Councillor Vaughan Hughes declared an interest with regard to application 6.1 on the basis of the reference made to wind turbines in the Plaid Cymru Manifesto.

To submit the minutes of the previous meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee held on 6 April, 2016.

The minutes of the previous meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee held on 6 April, 2016 were presented and confirmed as correct.

To submit the minutes of the Planning Site Visits held on 20 April, 2016.

The minutes of the Site Visits held on 20 April, 2016 were submitted and confirmed as correct.

The Chair announced there would be Public Speakers in respect of applications 10.1, 10.3 and 12.2.

6.1  20C102L/EIA/RE – Rhyd y Groes Wind Farm, Rhosgoch

6.2  39C561/FR – The Lodge, Holyhead Road, Menai Bridge

6.1  20C102L/EIA/RE – Full application for the erection of 13 wind turbines comprising of 9, 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 79m, and 4, 900kW wind turbines with a maximum hub height of up to 45m, rotor diameter of up to 52m, and a maximum upright vertical tip height of up to 70m, together with the creation of crane pads, foundations, underground electricity cables, improvements to parts of the existing track, works to the highway, the creation of new access tracks, an extension to the existing track, works to the highway, the creation of new access tracks, an extension to the existing 33kV substation, the erection of a new 11kV substation, the erection of an anemometer and temporary construction and storage compounds and batching plant (which would also entail the de-commissioning of the existing wind farm) at Rhyd y Groes Wind Farm, Rhosgoch

Having declared a prejudicial interest in this application, Councillor W.T. Hughes, the Chair,withdrew for the meeting for the consideration and determination thereof. Councillor T.V. Hughes, the Vice-Chair elected for this meeting, chaired the item.

The Planning Development Manager reported that the site visit scheduled for 16 March, 2016 was deferred at the request of the applicant pending the outcome of discussions with Natural Resources Wales to agree possible measures aimed at mitigating impacts on the nearby Area of Outstanding Beauty.  The discussions are ongoing and it is considered that the material changes to the application could entail.  It was recommended that the application be deferred.

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

6.2   39C561/FR/TR – Full application for the erection of a Zorb Centre together with the construction of a vehicular access and car park on land at The Lodge, Holyhead Road, Menai Bridge

The Planning Development Manager reported that negotiations are still ongoing with the Welsh Government regarding highway issues in respect of this application.  It was considered that the application should be deferred as the outcome of discussions may influence the recommendation of the Local Planning Authority.

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

7.1  16C202 – Capel Salem, Bryngwran

7.2  31C210H – Graig, Lôn Graig, Llanfairpwll

7.1  16C202 – Full application for change of use of chapel into two dwellings which include a balcony at Capel Salem, Bryngwran

The application is presented to the Planning and Orders Committee at the request of a Local Member.  At the meeting held on 6 April, 2016 the Committee resolved to visit the site which was subsequently undertaken on 20 April, 2016.

Councillor Bob Parry OBE as a Local Member referred to the reasons he had requested the Committee to visit the site and in particular to the availability of parking spaces on the site. He questioned whether the highways authority was satisfied with the parking spaces available on the site. The Highways Officer responded that 2 parking bays are sufficient for the site which complies with the Authority’s Parking Standards as there is no parking facility on the site at present. Councillor Parry stated that whilst he appreciated that the former chapel needs to be developed, he was of the opinion that conditions need to be applied for the safety of children who use the footpath which runs along the side of the application site and the vehicular access. He further stated that the railings in front of the former chapel should be retained due to difference in land levels with the County Council’s land and the chapel. This would safeguard any children who walk to school or members of the public from slipping whilst walking near the site.

Councillor Parry said that a further condition needs to be imposed on any approval of the application with regard to the wooden posts on the parcel of land alongside the graveyard near the application site. The wooden posts need to be reinstated to deter the parking of cars on the land. This parcel of land would allow children coming from the school to have better visibility in crossing the road.

Councillor Jeff Evans asked the Local Member that he was given to

understand that a child had been injured on Salem Road in Bryngwran last year but no recorded incident has been logged on the Highways incidents records for over 20 years. Councillor Parry responded that the incident has been recorded on the minutes of the Bryngwran Community Council; a Community Council Member had witnessed the accident when the child was hit by a car. The Highways Officer said that recorded incidents on the Highways database are dependent on accidents being reported to the Police.

Councillor Lewis Davies said that consideration should be given to having ‘red markings’ on the road warning traffic that children are crossing from the school near the application site.

The Planning Development Manager stated that planning conditions are unable to be enforced on permissions when the land in question is not in the ownership or control of an applicant.

Councillor Lewis Davies proposed that the application be deferred to allow negotiations with the applicant regarding possible planning gain to the community.  Councillor Nicola Roberts seconded the proposal.

Councillor Jeff Evans proposed that the application be  ...  view the full minutes text for item 7.

None to be considered by this meeting.

None were considered by this meeting.

None to be considered by this meeting.

None were considered by this meeting.

10.1  13C190 – Outline application for the erection of 5 dwellings together with full details of a vehicular access on land adjacent to Sarn Gannu, Bodedern

The application is presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as the application 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 a supporter of the application to address the meeting.

Mr. Davies said that the access to the site is afforded through the existing access that serves the residential estate of Llwyn yr Eos which is an adopted road. He noted that one of the 5 dwellings will be an affordable dwelling.

The Planning Development Manager reported that the application is

acceptable under the provisions of Policy HP4 of the Stopped Unitary

Development Plan and it is considered that the dwellings will not affect the amenities of the neighbouring dwellings nor on the locality. It was

considered that it will not have a detrimental impact on highway safety. He stated that the recommendation is of approval subject to the signing of a Section 106 agreement for the provision of one affordable unit.

Councillor Jeff Evans proposed that the application be approved and

Councillor K.P. Hughes seconded the proposal.

Councillor T.V. Hughes abstained from voting.

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

10.2  31C170D – Full application for the erection of 17 dwellings (12 with 2 bedrooms, 4 with 3 bedrooms and 1 bungalow with 3 bedrooms) together with the construction of a new vehicular and pedestrian access on land adjacent to Hen Lon Dyfnia, Llanfairpwll

The application is reported to the Planning and Orders Committee as the

application site is located outside, albeit adjoining the Local Plan development boundary for Llanfairpwll and the application has been advertised as a departure from the Local Plan. Two of the Local Members have requested that the application be determined by the Committee.

Councillor R. Meirion Jones a Local Member said that both himself and

Councillor A. Mummery have requested that the site be visited to allow the Committee to view the site and he hoped that the matters raised with the department will be available by the next meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee.  The reasons for the site visit were noted as road safety implications, local residents concerns, drainage and the density and number of dwellings proposed.

Councillor Lewis Davies proposed that the site be visited and Councillor Nicola Roberts seconded the proposal.

It was RESOLVED to visit the application site in accordance with the Local Members request for the reasons given.

10.3  35C313A/ENF – Retrospective application for the erection of a replacement dwelling together with the construction of a new access at Carreg Wen, Penmon

The application is reported to the Planning and Orders Committee as it is

contrary to the provisions of the adopted Ynys Môn Local Plan and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 10.

11.1  36C294A – Llain Wen, Llangristiolus

11.1  36C294A – Full application for the erection of two dwellings together with the construction of a vehicular access on land at Llain Wen, Llangristiolus

The application is reported to the Planning and Orders Committee as the

applicant is a close friend of a ‘relevant officer’ as defined within paragraph 4.6.10.2 of the Constitution. The application has been scrutinised by the Monitoring Officer as required under paragraph 4.6.10.4 of the Constitution.

Councillor T.V. Hughes as a Local Member stated that this application is an infill application and he was not expressing his objection. However he stated that residents and local Community Council are concerned due to the extent of the development of the village of Llangrisiolus. He abstained in the vote.

Councillor R.O. Jones 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 within the written report.

12.1  22C228 – Llanddona Primary School, Llanddona

12.2  34C694 – Plas Arthur Leisure Centre, Llangefni

12.3  43C77G/VAR/ENF – Gerlan, Four Mile Bridge

12.4  45C432C – Graig Fawr, Dwyran

12.1  22C228 – Full application for change of use of building from former primary school to community hall, demolition of part of the existing building together with alterations and extensions at Ysgol Gynradd, Llanddona

Having declared a prejudicial interest in this application, Councillor Lewis

Davies withdrew for the meeting for the consideration and determination

thereof.

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

The Planning Development Manager reported that the Local Members

support the application but noted that consultation period for statutory public consultation does not come to an end until 16 May, 2016.

Councillor Jeff Evans proposed that the application be approved and

Councillor R.O. Jones seconded the proposal.

It was RESOLVED to approve the application and to grant the Officer’s power to act following the statutory public consultation period coming to an end on 16 May, 2016.

12.2  34C694 – Full application for the creation of an urban sports park on land adjoining Plas Arthur Leisure Centre, Llangefni

Having declared a prejudicial interest in this application, Councillor T. Victor Hughes withdrew for the meeting for the consideration and determination thereof.

The application is reported to the Planning and Orders Committee as the

development involves Council owned land.

The Chair invited Mr. Peter Davies, a supporter of the application to address the meeting.

Mr. Davies said that the application has received support of the Member of Parliament, Assembly Member and the Isle of Anglesey Charitable Trust has also supported the application in principle with affording grant funding towards the project. The project is to revitalise the community for young people to enjoy and partake in outdoor activities at the Urban Sports Park. The Urban Sports Park Committee has taken over the facility of the previous Skate Park located on this site. Tackling anti-social behaviour, drug and alcohol problem had been a concern to local residents at the former skate park. Mr. Davies said that the Urban Sports Park Officials have been in consultation with regard to these problems with the North Wales Police and it is intended to install a CCTV system on site which can be monitored through various IT technologies.

Councillor Dylan Rees, a Local Member and Chair of the Urban Sports Park stated that he would declare a prejudicial interest and leave the meeting during discussion and voting thereof in respect of this application and after he had spoken as local member. Councillor Rees wished to thank Mr. Davies for this vision to develop such an Urban Sports Park on the former site of the skate park at Llangefni. He considered that the Sports Park will be a great asset to the Town of Llangefni and the Island as a whole. Councillor Dylan Rees left the meeting thereafter.

Councillor Nicola Roberts, a Local Member also wished to congratulate the Urban Sports Park Officials for the vision to create such a facility in Llangefni.  She noted that the Llangefni Town Council will be a  ...  view the full minutes text for item 12.

13.1  38C219H/LB – Cae Mawr, Llanfechell

13.1  38C219H/LB – Listed building application for the change of use and alterations and extension to the existing outbuilding to create a dwelling at Cae Mawr, Llanfechell

The Planning Development Officer reported that the application was

presented to the Committee at its February 2016 meeting when it was noted that the application was made by a ‘relevant officer’ under the Council’s Constitution at paragraph 4.6.10.2. The application has been scrutinised by the Monitoring Officer as required under paragraph 4.6.10.4 of the Constitution.

He said that since the Planning and Orders Committee held in February 2016 discussion have taken place regarding amended design to three existing arched openings to the front elevation of the existing building rather than blocking off the lower part of the arched openings. The recommendation is of approval but the matter would need to be confirmed by CADW as the building is listed.

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

It was RESOLVED that the application be forwarded to CADW for consideration.