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1.

Apologies

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As noted above.

2.

Declaration of Interest

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Declarations of interest were made as follows :-

 

Councillors Lewis Davies, Ann 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 W.T. Hughes declared a prejudicial interest with regard to application 6.1 and left the meeting during discussion and voting thereon.

 

Councillor R.O. Jones declared a prejudicial interest with regard to application 6.1 and left the meeting during discussion and voting thereon.  Councillor Jones also declared a personal interest with regard to application 13.1.

 

Councillor Lewis Davies declared a prejudicial interest with regard to application 12.5 and left the meeting during discussion and voting thereon.

 

Councillor Ieuan Williams declared a personal interest with regard to application 7.2.

 

3.

Minutes pdf icon PDF 296 KB

To submit, for confirmation and signature, the minutes of the Planning and Orders Committee held on 1 June, 2016.

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The minutes of the meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee held on 1 June, 2016 were confirmed as correct.

4.

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To submit the minutes of the Planning Site Visits held on 15 June, 2016.

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The minutes of the Planning Site Visits held on 15 June, 2016 were confirmed as correct.

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Public Speaking

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The Chair announced that there would be Public Speakers in relation to applications 7.2, 8.1 and 12.1.

6.

Applications that will be Deferred pdf icon PDF 216 KB

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

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

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6.1   20C102L/EIA/RE – Full application for the erection of 11 wind turbines comprising of 6, up to 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 3, up to 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, and 2, up to 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 66m above ground 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 de-commissioning of the existing wind farm) at Rhyd y Groes Wind Farm, Rhosgoch

 

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

 

It was reported that the site visit scheduled for the 16 March, 2016 was deferred at the request of the applicant as discussions regarding the scheme were continuing with Natural Resources Wales with a view to agreeing possible measures aimed at mitigating impacts on the nearby Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.  These discussions have taken place and an amended scheme has now been received.

 

It was AGREED to visit the site as recommended by the Planning and Orders Committee held on 16 March, 2016.

 

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

 

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

 

7.

Applications Arising pdf icon PDF 709 KB

7.1  11C567A – 24 Awelfryn, Amlwch

7.2  30C302M – Plas Glanrafon Hotel, Benllech

7.3  31C170D – Hen Lôn Dyfnia, Llanfairpwll

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7.1  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 is reported to the Planning and Orders Committee at the request of a Local Member.  At the meeting held on 1 June, 2016, the Committee resolved to undertake a site visit to the site.  The site was visited on the 15 June, 2016.

 

The Planning Development Manager reported that the applicant has lodged an appeal against the failure to determine this application and therefore the Local Planning Authority is now precluded from issuing a decision.  Members are now confined as to whether they wish to challenge the appeal and if so on what grounds.

 

Councillor W.T. Hughes, one of the Local Members stated that he did have concerns with parking issues on the Awelfryn Estate.  He accepted that planning permission for one dwelling exists on the site but he considered that two dwellings would equate to overdevelopment.  He referred to a public footpath near the site.  The Planning Development Manager responded that the proposed structure of the two semi-detached dwellings will have the same carbon footprint as the one dwelling which has been previously approved.  He noted that it was evident that parking spaces on the Awelfryn Estate is not been used and parking facilities will be allocated on the site of this application which conforms to Highway regulations.   He further reported that discussions have taken place with the Public Rights of Way Officer with regard to the public footpath near the site.  The Officer has requested that a condition be attached to the approval of the application that the public footpath is not closed for public use.

 

Councillor W.T. Hughes was of the opinion that overdevelopment will occur on the site and was also concerned regarding parking issues and especially regarding possible obstruction by parked cars when the emergency services have to attend an emergency on the Awelfryn Estate.  He proposed that these issues need to be raised at the appeal hearing.  There was no seconder to the proposal.  Councillor Hughes proposed that a recorded vote in respect of this application be minuted.  Councillor Nicola Roberts seconded the proposal for a recorded vote.

 

The voting was as follows :-

 

Not to contest the appeal on the basis of the Officer’s recommendation of approval :-

 

Councillors Lewis Davies, T. Victor Hughes, Vaughan Hughes, Richard O. Jones, Nicola Roberts  - Total 5

 

It was RESOLVED not to contest the appeal with regard to the Officer’s recommendation of approval.

 

7.2  30C302M – Full application for demolition of the existing building together with the erection of a block of flats (35 flats) in its place at Plas Glanrafon Hotel, Benllech

 

Councillor Ieuan Williams declared a personal interest with regard to this application.  He stated that following legal advice he was able to speak as a Local Member in respect of this application but withdrew after deliberations and voting thereafter.

 

The  ...  view the full minutes text for item 7.

8.

Economic Applications pdf icon PDF 443 KB

8.1  24C300A/ECON – Tyn Rhos Fawr, Dulas

8.2  34C326D/VAR/ECON – Former Cross Keys Site, Bulkeley Square, Llangefni

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8.1  24C300A/ECON – Formation of lakes for fishing and recreation use, erection of an ancillary shop/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

 

The application is reported to the Planning and Orders Committee due to the context and scale of the application.  It was noted that the site was visited in July 2015.

 

Mr. James Dodd addressed the Committee as a supporter of the application.  Mr. Dodd gave a background of the experience of the Company he represents to the Committee.  The application is for a series of amenity lakes to enhance the tourism of the Island with sailing, fishing, canoeing, café, boat storage and teaching facility.  The proposed development comprises of 6 lakes.  In lakes 1, 2 and 3 the water is stored below natural ground level and each lake has a volume of less than 10,000 cubic metres.  Lake 4 and 5 also has capacity of less than 10,000 cubic metres but they are located within the earthworks for retaining structures of Lake 6.  Lake 6 is the impoundment lakes with a volume of over 100,000 cubic metres.  The construction of lakes and reservoirs in Wales is controlled by the Reservoirs Act 1975.  This Act was amended in Wales on 1 April, 2016 and now all reservoirs with a raised structure and is capable of holding more than 10,000 cubic metres, which is above the natural level, on any part of the surrounding land fall under these regulations.  The regulations are operated, monitored and policed by Natural Resources Wales.  The highest safety standards are paramount in the design of the Lakes and annual inspections must be undertaken by a Panel Engineer and reports submitted to Natural Resources Wales. 

 

The Committee asked questions of Mr. Dodd regarding historical flooding of the A5025 near the site.  Mr. Dodd responded that following consultation with the Highways Officers the matter has been alleviated by the construction of a culvert at the low point of the highway.  The construction of the lakes will slow the water flow into the river and alleviate flooding problems on the A5025.  Members further raised questions regarding the retaining of Welsh names on the proposed lakes.  Mr. Dodd agreed that the Welsh names need to be protected.  The Planning Development Manager stated that a Welsh Language Impact Assessment had been accepted by the Council’s Welsh Language Impact Officer.

 

The Planning Development Manager informed the Committee that since the report was written a screening opinion has been made by the Council which confirms that full environmental assessment is not required with the application.  He further stated that an additional planning condition will need to be imposed on any approval of the application with regard to the opening hours of the facility i.e. 8 a.m., to 8.00 p.m.  The Officer reported that substantial landscaping works around the site and a new access will be constructed into  ...  view the full minutes text for item 8.

9.

Affordable Housing Applications

None to be considered by this meeting.

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None were considered by this meeting.

10.

Departure Applications

None to be considered by this meeting.

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None were considered by this meeting.

11.

Development Proposals Submitted by Councillors and Officers pdf icon PDF 121 KB

34C313A – Croeso, Rhosmeirch

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11.1  34C313A – Full application for alterations and extensions at Croeso, Rhosmeirch

 

The application is reported to the Planning and Orders Committee as the applicant is a relevant Officer under paragraph 4.6.10.2 of the Constitution.  The application has been scrutinised by the Monitoring Officer as required under paragraph 4.6.10.3 of the Constitution.

 

Councillor Lewis Davies proposed that the application be approved and Councillor Nicola Roberts 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.

 

12.

Remainder of Applications pdf icon PDF 1 MB

12.1  15C218 – Royal Oak, Malltraeth

12.2  19C1174/FR – Enterprise Park, Holyhead

12.3  28C257A – Bryn Maelog, Llanfaelog

12.4  39LPA1026/TPO/CC – Old Reservoir, Pentraeth Road, Menai Bridge

12.5  41C8G/DEL – Garnedd Ddu, Star

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12.1  15C218 – Full application for change of use of the public house into two residential units at Royal Oak, Malltraeth

 

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

 

Councillor Ann Griffith, stood down as Chair of the Committee to speak in her capacity as a Local Member regarding the application.  Councillor R.O. Jones, Vice-Chair took the Chair for the discussion and determination of the application.

 

Mr. David Vaughan, public speaker said that he was speaking on behalf of most of the residents of the village of Malltraeth in objection to this application.  Mr. Vaughan said that the Royal Oak did not close due to economic issues and it did not make sense for the removal of a viable premises which is a loss of a vital community asset.  The Royal Oak has been in existence for many years with a consent for the building to be used as a public house.  There has always been a need for such a facility and that need still exists due to vital amenity for local and tourist to the Malltraeth area.  The Royal Oak is also on the coastal path route which is been used by birdwatchers and walkers.  Tourists have all been able to take advantage of the facility at the Royal Oak over the years as a village pub.

 

The Committee asked questions of Mr. Vaughan with regard as to why nobody in the village had an interest in running the public house in Malltraeth.  It was further stated that there is another public house in the village.  Mr. Vaughan responded that there was interest locally in running the Royal Oak but they were outbid in the auction of the facility.  He further stated that there was a rumour that the other public house in the village was closing aswell.

 

Mr. Dafydd Jones, a Public Speaker spoke in favour of the proposal and stated that the applicant bought the facility at auction in December 2015 following the closure of the Royal Oak in August 2014 due to the lack of business at the premises.  Policy 55 of the Ynys Môn Local Plan enables the converting of such facilities into residential dwellings providing that policies are met. The proposal will include the demolition of  flat roof extensions and will be replaced with slate roof smaller extension.  He further stated that the change of use of the public house into residential dwellings will have a positive impact on the neighbouring properties with the reduction of noise disturbance, improving parking facilities for local residents and make use of an empty building since 2014.  Mr. Jones further stated that another public house exists in the village of Malltraeth. 

 

The Committee asked questions of Mr. Jones with regard to the statement made by the objectors that there was no business reasons why the Royal Oak ceased to remain open.  Mr. Jones said that the owner was made bankrupt due to the lack  ...  view the full minutes text for item 12.

13.

Other Matters pdf icon PDF 160 KB

13.1  11LPA101M/1/LB/CC – Sir Thomas Jones School, Amlwch

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13.1  11LPA101M/1/LB/CC – Listed Building Consent for works at Ysgol Syr Thomas Jones, Amlwch

 

The Committee was advised that the application will be forwarded to the Welsh Assembly for determination in accordance with Regulation 13 of Planning (Listed Building and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

 

It was RESOLVED to note the information.