Agenda, decisions and minutes

As noted above.

Due to the absence of the Vice-Chair, Councillor Richard Owain Jones, the Committee resolved to elect a Vice-Chair for this meeting and Councillor Nicola Roberts was duly elected to that position.

To receive any declaration of interest by any Member or Officer in respect of any item of business.

Councillor Victor Hughes declared a personal interest with regard to application 6.2 and said that he had received advice both from the Council’s Legal Department and from the Public Services Ombudsman’s Office that it was appropriate for him to participate in this matter.

Councillor Victor Hughes declared a prejudicial interest with regard to application 12.1 also.

To present the minutes of the previous meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee held on 7^th September, 2016.

The minutes of the previous meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee held on 7th September, 2016 were presented and confirmed as correct subject to amending the final sentence of the third paragraph on page 3 under application 7.1 to read the recommendation therefore remains one of approval.

To present the minutes of the planning site visits held on 21 September, 2016.

The minutes of the planning site visits held on 21 September, 2016 were presented and confirmed as correct subject to noting that Councillor Kenneth Hughes had tendered an apology for absence. 

The Chair announced that public speakers had been registered to speak with regard to applications 7.1 and 7.3.

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

6.2 36C338A – Ysgol Henblas, 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

It was resolved to defer consideration of the application in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation to allow the assessment of further information received from the Agent.

6.2       30C338A – Full application for the erection of a dwelling and detached garage on land opposite Ysgol Henblas, Llangristiolus

It was resolved to defer consideration of the application in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation to allow a statutory consultation and publicity process to be carried out on additional supporting information received.

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 adjacent the Lodge, Holyhead Road, Menai Bridge.

It was resolved to defer consideration of the application in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation and that the application be withdrawn from the Committee’s schedule until such time as there is more clarity regarding the proposal.

7.1 17C226G – Ger y Nant, Llandegfan

7.2  25C255A – Tan Rallt, Carmel

7.3  44C102A – Hazelbank, Rhosybol

7.1       17C226G – Full application for alterations and extensions at Ger y Nant, Llandegfan

The application is presented to the Planning and Orders Committee at the request of two Local Members. At its meeting held on 7th September, 2016, the Committee resolved that a site visit should take place and this was subsequently carried out on 21st September, 2016.

Mr Arwyn Williams, the applicant spoke in favour of the proposal. He emphasised that Ger Nant which is a single storey three bedroomed bungalow, was purchased with the intention of extending it to make it into a suitable long-term family home for himself, his wife and 3 children which would allow them to resettle within Anglesey and contribute to the community of Llandegfan. This is not a for profit endeavour.  He had consulted closely with the Planning Service on the proposal and had sought to respond to the advice given which has led to the current scheme which Planning Officers find is an enhancement on the building as it exists. Initial objections by neighbours have also been addressed. The subject building is fairly insignificant architecturally and does not have any historical characteristics that need to be preserved. It is not a traditional outbuilding. He acknowledged that the application is not clear cut and that regard must be had of current policies. He believed however that there are special circumstances in this case. Mr Williams said that he had given careful consideration to the requirements of Policy 55 in arriving at the proposed design and that contrary to the Officer’s view he believed the application to be in keeping with the spirit of Policy 55.He cited the qualifying criteria under Policy 55 and showed how he thought the proposal where applicable, complied with those criteria. Mr Williams emphasised that this is an application for a suitable home for the family which will be effected by filling a gap and which will not affect anyone else in the neighbourhood.

The Committee questioned Mr Arwyn Williams on the scale of the proposal which according to the Officer’s report amounts to a 125% increase in the floor area of the subject building which is in excess of the expectations of Policy 55 criteria.

Mr Arwyn Williams clarified that that proposed extensions would fill a gap between the existing bungalow and the double garage building amounting to about a 50% to 60% increase; the percentage increase cited by Officers include things done previously which have nothing to do with this application.

Councillor Carwyn Jones spoke as a Local Member and emphasised that the proposal caters for a family’s needs and is not made by a developer with the sole aim of making a profit – the Committee has on previous occasions recognised the importance of encouraging and enabling families to settle within communities. This is such an application which is made honestly, which has involved compromise and which does not affect anyone else. It is a proposal to fill a gap and is in scale  ...  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.

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

12.1 15C215C – Tyddyn Bwrtais, Llangadwaladr

12.2  34C703 – Aldi, Llangefni

12.3  45C84M/ENF – Pendref, Penlon, Newborough

12.4  46C530B – The Old Boat House, Lôn Isallt, Trearddur Bay

12.1    15C215C – Full application for the erection of a dwelling together with the installation of a septic tank on land adjacent to Tyddyn Bwrtais, Llangadwaladr

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

Having declared an interest in the application, Councillor Victor Hughes was not present during the consideration and determination thereof.

The Chair, Councillor Ann Griffith and a Local Member with regard to this application requested that a site visit be carried out so that the Committee’s Members may gain a better appreciation of the potential impact the proposed development may have on the surrounding area which is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Councillor Lewis Davies proposed that a site visit be undertaken and the proposal was seconded by Councillor John Griffith.

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

12.2    34C703 – Full application for the demolition of existing office building together with the creation of an extension to the adjacent supermarket car park at Aldi, Llangefni

The application is presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as the development involves Council owned land.

The Development Management Team Leader (MD) reported that the proposal entails the demolition of a former Council office building and the construction of a car park thereon along with the redevelopment of the existing car park for the use of Aldi Stores Ltd. The proposal will provide an additional 50 car parking spaces providing a total of 133 overall and will involve the removal of some trees to which the Built Environment Section does not object. The Officer said that it was the intention originally that parking would be subject to a 2 hour time restriction but that the applicant has since confirmed that no such restriction will apply. The existing Council building does not lend itself to other uses and as such its demolition is not objected to; the recommendation is therefore to approve the application. The Officer said that the Council’s recycling bins currently located on the existing car park would more than likely be removed as they do not form part of the proposal; their relocation is a matter for the Property Section.

Councillor Kenneth Hughes proposed that the application be approved in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation and the proposal was seconded by Councillor Vaughan Hughes.

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

12.3    45C84M/ENF – Retrospective application for the change of use of land into a playing field together with the construction of a new access at Pendref, Penlon, Newborough

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

The Development Management Team Leader (NJ) informed the Committee that while a Public Speaker has been registered to address this meeting with regard to the application, inadvertently  ...  view the full minutes text for item 12.

None to be considered by this meeting.

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