Agenda, decisions and minutes

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

Councillors Lewis Davies, Ann Griffith, John Griffith, Vaughan Hughes and Nicola Roberts declared a personal interest with regard to application 6.1 on the basis of the reference made to wind turbines in the Plaid Cymru Manifesto.

Councillor Victor Hughes declared a personal but not prejudicial interest with regard to application 7.3

Mr John Alwyn P. Rowlands, Highways Officer declared a prejudicial interest with regard to application 12.6

To submit the minutes of the meetings of the Planning and Orders Committee held on the following dates:

·         11 May, 2016

·         12 May, 2016 (election of Chair/Vice-Chair)

The minutes of the previous meetings of the Planning and Orders Committee held on 11th May, 2016 and the 12 May, 2016 (election of Chair and Vice-Chair meeting) were presented and confirmed as correct.

To submit the minutes of the Planning Site Visits held on 18 May, 2016.

The minutes of the planning site visits held on 18th May, 2016 were presented and confirmed as correct.

The Chair announced that there would be Public Speakers in relation to applications 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 12.1, 12.5, and 12.6

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 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 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 decommissioning of the existing wind farm) at Rhyd y Groes Wind Farm, Rhosgoch

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

The Planning Development Manager confirmed that discussions with Natural Resources Wales to agree possible measures aimed at mitigating the impacts of the scheme on the nearby Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty have progressed resulting in amended plans. The Officer said that he anticipated that arrangements could be made to allow a site visit to take place in July.

It was resolved to defer the application in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation in order to rearrange a site visit.

6.2       39C561/R/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

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  31C170D – Hen Lôn Dyfnia, Llanfairpwll

7.2  42C127B/RUR – Ty Fry Farm, Rhoscefnhir

7.3  45C432C – Graig Fawr, Dwyran

7.1       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 Lôn 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 also requested that the application be determined by the Committee. At its meeting held on 11th May, 2016, the Committee resolved to visit the site ahead of determining the application and the site visit took place on 18th May, 2016.

Mr Gwynne E. Owen, a Public Speaker addressed the Committee in opposition to the application and he referred to photographs included as part of the representations made with regard to the application which illustrate the congestion and crowding in terms of parking and traffic in the Ffordd Penmynydd area which problems are particularly acute at weekends giving rise to issues of highway safety. The road is hazardous to which he could attest from personal experience. The lack of visibility at the corner of the junction is dangerous. A pavement from the corner of the bridge in a previous version of the application has since been omitted. Mr Owen referred to the Planning Policy Wales document which sets out the Council’s responsibility as regards road safety which the Officer’s report does not mention. Another concern for the residents of nearby properties is flooding; residents of properties on Lôn Dyfnia have twice experienced water ingress in their homes. A soakaway is proposed in the latest application but no mention is made whether the developer or the taxpayer will be responsible for its maintenance.

The Committee sought clarification of Mr Owen regarding the ownership of the land which will accommodate the planned soakaway. Mr Gwynne Owen said that it was his understanding but that he could not be absolutely sure that the fields beyond belonged to the owner of the development which is also a concern in terms of potential further development in future. Mr Owen said that taking a holistic approach is relevant in this instance being mindful of the possibility of additional development in this area and its effects.

Mr Rhys Davies, a Public Speaker spoke in support of the application and he said that it was important to note that the development takes its access from the old Lôn Dyfnia and not from Lôn Penmynydd. As part of the application, improvements are proposed to Lôn Penmynydd including a footway even though the developer did not consider this necessary as the development is not accessed from Lôn Penmynydd. This is one of the compromises the developer has made. The application has been over a year in the making and has been subject to extensive discussions with officers regarding highway  ...  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.

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.

11.1    23C334 – Full application for the erection of a dwelling, construction of a vehicular access together with the installation of a septic tank on land near Ty Newydd, Maenaddwyn

This application was denoted as application 12.4 on the agenda but was considered under this section as the application is made by a relevant officer as defined by the Council’s Constitution, and as such it is presented to the Planning and Orders Committee for determination. The application has been scrutinised by the Monitoring Officer as required by paragraph 4.6.10.4 of the Constitution.

The Planning Development Manager confirmed that the application site is considered to be a clear infill plot and is therefore acceptable in terms of compliance with Policy 50 criteria. There is sufficient distance between the proposal and existing properties so as not to cause harm to the amenities of the occupants of those properties.

Councillor Lewis Davies proposed that the application be approved and the proposal was seconded by Councillor Victor Hughes.

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

12.1  11C567A – 24 Awelfryn, Amlwch

12.2  19LPA37E/CC – Cybi Block, Holyhead

12.3  19C845J/VAR – Holyhead Hotspurs, Holyhead

12.4  23C334 – Ty Newydd, Maenaddwyn

12.5  30C302M – Plas Glanrafon Hotel, Benllech

12.6  39C176C – Gogarth, Cadnant Road, Menai Bridge

12.7  46C499A – Fron y Graig, Ravenspoint Road, Trearddur

12.1    11C567A – Full application for the erection of two semi-detached dwellings together with the construction of a vehicular access on land adjacent to 24 Awelfryn, Amlwch

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

Councillor W.T.Hughes, one of the Local Members requested that the site be visited so Members may better appreciate the concerns locally relating to parking and overdevelopment. The proposal was seconded by Councillor Lewis Davies.

Mr David Rothwell, who had been registered to address the Committee as a Public Speaker on this application requested that he may be allowed to avail himself of the opportunity at this meeting having travelled to attend specifically for that purpose.

The Legal Services Manager advised that if Mr Rothwell decides to speak at this meeting, it is on the understanding that under the provisions for Public Speaking in the Council’s Constitution, he will forego the opportunity to do so when the application is re-presented to the Committee at the next meeting.

Mr David Rothwell spoke in favour of the application and said that the application is driven primarily by family needs and is for his daughter who is to marry a young man from Amlwch. The proposal would enable her to gain a home at a modest cost. The materials for the development are to be purchased locally and subject to approval, Welsh contractors will be engaged. The site does have approval for a single three bedroomed detached dwelling and the application does not substantially alter that in shape, size or form but proposes to split the property to provide a dwelling for his daughter with the second dwelling to be sold at a fair market value. Two parking spaces have been allocated for each property which satisfies government policy. Mr Rothwell said that he had intended to write to local residents to clarify the proposal and to highlight that he would be available for a dialogue as regards minimising the impact during the actual build including parking provision for construction vehicles.

It was resolved to that a site visit be undertaken in accordance with the request of a Local Member for the reason given.

12.2    19LPA37E – Full application to place a new security fence behind the existing boundary wall along South Stack Road at Cybi Block, Holyhead

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

Councillor Lewis Davies proposed that the application be approved and the proposal was seconded by Councillor W.T. Hughes.

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

12.3    19C845J/VAR – Application under Section 73 for the variation of condition (01) of planning permission reference 19C845E (siting of a clubhouse) so as to allow for an extension to the period for the siting of the clubhouse at Holyhead Hotspurs, Holyhead

The application is presented to the Planning and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 12.

13.1  28C116U – Maelog Garden Centre, Llanfaelog

13.1    28C116U – Application under Section 73A to vary pre-conditions (05) samples of roofing materials, (06) trade descriptions of finishing materials, (11) estate road, (12) maintenance of access and estate road,(13) noise, (14) drainage scheme, (15) sustainable drainage systems on appeal decision reference no APP\6805\A\07\2053627 so as to allow for their discharge following commencement of works on site together with the deletion of condition (16) affordable housing at Maelog Garden Centre, Llanfaelog

The Committee was advised that an appeal has been submitted to the Planning Inspectorate against the Local Planning Authority’s decision dated 8 March, 2016 refusing application reference 28C116U contrary to the Officer’s recommendation.

It was resolved to note the information.