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.

The following declarations of interest were made :-

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

Councillor R.O. Jones declared a personal and prejudicial interest with regard to application 6.1.

Councillor T.V. Hughes declared a personal interest with regard to application 6.2 but noted that he had sought legal advice and from the Ombudsman for Wales with regard to the application and was allowed to take part in discussions and voting thereon.

The Planning Development Manager declared a personal and prejudicial interest with regard to applications 6.2 and 7.3.

To submit, for confirmation, the minutes of the Planning and Orders Committee held on 27 July, 2016.

The minutes of the previous meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee held on 27^th July, 2016 were presented and confirmed as correct.

To submit, for confirmation, the minutes of the Planning Site Visits held on 17 August, 2016.

The minutes of the planning site visits held on 17^th August, 2016 were presented and confirmed as correct.

There were no public speakers.

6.1  20C310B/EIA/RE – Rhyd y Groes, Rhosgoch

6.2  36C338A – Henblas School, Llangristiolus

6.3  39C561/FR – The Lodge, Holyhead Road, Menai Bridge

6.1  20C310B/EIA/RE – Full application for the construction of a 49.99MW solar array farm together with associated equipment, infrastructure and ancillary works on land adjacent to Rhyd y Groes, Rhosgoch

(Having declared a prejudicial interest in this application, Councillor W.T. Hughes and Councillor R.O. Jones withdrew from the meeting during the consideration and determination thereof).

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  36C338A – Full application for the erection of a dwelling and detached garage on land opposite Ysgol Henblas, Llangristiolus

(Having declared an interest in the application, the Planning Development Manager left the meeting during discussion and voting thereon).

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

6.3  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, Holyhead

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  10C130 – Cable Bay Car Park, Aberffraw

7.2  19C1174/FR – Enterprise Park, Holyhead

7.3  25C255A – Tan Rallt, Carmel

7.1  10C130  - Full application for the siting of a parking meter at Cable Bay Car Park, Aberffraw

Councillor Ann Griffith stood down as Chair of the Committee for this application in order to address the matter as a Local Member.  The Vice-Chair chaired the item.

The application is reported to the Planning and Orders Committee at the request of a Local Member due to strong feelings within the local community.

The Planning Development Manager stated that an additional letter of support in respect of this application had been received since the last meeting.  He noted that the Committee at its meeting held on 27^th July, 2016 resolved to refuse the application contrary to the Officer’s recommendation due to concerns of the negative effect on local people and tourism of Anglesey.  He reiterated that the application is for the siting of a parking meter in the car park and not to determine either the principle of use of the car park or the principle of levying a parking charge.  It is considered that the placement of a parking meter would have a neutral effect on the surrounding landscape and it is sufficiently screened.  The recommendation therefore remains one of refusal.

Councillor Ann Griffith spoke as a Local Member and appreciated the opinion of the Planning Officers and the need for sufficient planning reasons in respect of the application.  However, she stated that the charging of local people to park at the site is unacceptable.  She urged the applicant to consider special arrangements for local people similar to which Natural Resources Wales have at Llanddwyn Beach.  Councillor Griffith stated that her concerns are parking issues on the highway and the potential road safety issues during the summer months. 

Councillor Peter Rogers spoke as a Local Member and he stated that this application is only for the siting of a meter.  He noted that the applicant wishes to improve the visitor experience to the area and he accepted the Officer’s recommendation.

Councillor R.A. Dew, a Local Member of a neighbouring electoral area stated that he had not changed his view or opinion with regard to this application and questioned the suitability of siting parking meters within an AONB area; there are no facilities available on the car park.  Local people and visitors to the area have enjoyed leisure activities in the area for a number of years and people visiting the Ancient Monument in the area have parked in the car park.  The Llanfaelog Community Council object to this application.  Councillor Dew referred to parking issues on the local highway that already exist near the site when the car park is full; he was of the opinion that the parking issues might escalate when charging for parking was approved.  The A4080 is a busy road and is the main route to the Ty Croes Racing Track.  He questioned why the applicant does not consider affording the local residents free parking on the site as a community benefit. 

The Committee was divided  ...  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  24C261B – Dafarn Drip, Penysarn

10.2  45C467 – Penparc, Newborough

10.1  24C261B – Full application for the erection of a dwelling together with the construction of a vehicular access on land at Dafarn Drip, Penysarn

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.

Councillor R.O. Jones proposed that the application be approved and Councillor Lewis Davies seconded the proposal of approval.

It was RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation, subject to the conditions set out in the written report.

10.2  45C467 – Outline application with all matters reserved for the erection of a dwelling on land adjacent to Penparc, Newborough

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 Planning Development Manager stated that the area is identified as a Countryside Hamlet and Cluster under policy HP5 of the Stopped Unitary Development Plan and can be supported as an infill site which is immediately adjacent to the developed part of the rural hamlet.

Councillor T.V. Hughes expressed his concerns that this area is identified as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the approval of dwellings over the years has equated to the area of Penlon turning into a village on its own and changing the character of the area.   He referred to flooding issues in the vicinity of the application.  Councillor Hughes objected to the application.

Councillor Lewis Davies proposed that the application be approve in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation.  Councillor K.P. Hughes seconded the proposal of approval. 

It was RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation, subject to the conditions set out in the written report.

None to be considered by this meeting.

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

12.1  17C226G – Ger y Nant, Llandegfan

12.2 44C102A – Hazelbank, Rhosybol

12.1  17C226G – Full application for alterations and extensions at Ger y Nant, Llandegfan

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee at the request of two Local Members.

Councillor Lewis Davies, a Local Member requested that a site visit be undertaken to allow Members to view the scale of the proposed alterations and extensions and the effect on the amenities of the neighbouring properties.  Councillor Nicola Roberts seconded the proposal.

It was RESOLVED that a site visit be undertaken in accordance with the Local Member’s request for the reasons given.

12.2  44C102A – Outline application for the erection of a dwelling with all matters reserved on land to the rear of Hazelbank, Rhosybol

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

Councillor W.T. Hughes, a Local Member requested that a site visit be undertaken to allow Members to view the context of the application site compared to neighbouring properties. Councillor K.P. Hughes seconded the proposal.

It was RESOLVED that a site visit be undertaken in accordance with the Local Member’s request for the reasons given.

13.1  39LPA1014A/CC – Old Primary School, Pentraeth Road, Menai Bridge

13.1  39LPA1014A/CC – Old Primary School, Pentraeth Road, Menai Bridge

The Planning Development Manager reported that an application for demolition of the existing buildings was received but he noted that planning approval was not required.

It was RESOLVED to note the information.