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.

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

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

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

Councillor Peter Rogers stated that, although not a member of the Committee, he would declare an interest and leave the Chamber on application 11.1.

The Planning Development Manager declared an interest with regard to application 6.2 and would leave the Chamber.

To present the minutes of the previous meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee held on 5^th October, 2016.

The minutes of the previous meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee held on 5^th October, 2016 were presented and confirmed as correct.

To present the minutes of the Planning Site Visits held on 19^th October, 2016.

The minutes of the planning site visits held on 19^th October, 2016 were presented and confirmed as correct.

The Chair announced that public speakers had been registered to speak with regard to applications 7.2, 7.3, 12.2 and 12.6.

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

6.2  36C338A – Henblas School, Llangristiolus

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, Councillors W.T. Hughes and R.O. Jones withdrew from the meeting during 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.

7.1  15C215C – Tyddyn Bwrtais, Llangadwaladr

7.2  44C102A – Hazelbank, Rhosybol

7.3  45C84M/ENF – Pendref, Penlon, Newborough

7.1          15C215C – Full application for the erection of a dwelling together with the installation of a septic tank on land adjacent to Tyddyn Bwrtais, Llangadwaladr

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

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 was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee at the request of a Local Member.  At the meeting held on 5 October, 2016 the Committee resolved that a site visit should take place and this was subsequently carried out on 19 October, 2016.

Councillor Ann Griffith, a Local Member said that there are no objections to the application locally.  She noted that the application site is located within the periphery of the village of Llangadwaladr.  Llangadwaladr is a listed settlement under Policy 50 of the Ynys Môn Local Plan and under HP5 of the Stopped Unitary Development Plan.  She believed that approving this application would not have an adverse effect on the landscape and that it is an appropriate landfill.  Councillor Griffith referred to the reference within the Officer’s report to the effect of such a development on the AONB; she was of the opinion that a dwelling in this location would not have a negative effect on the AONB.

Councillor Peter Rogers, a Local Member said that the applicant cares for his elderly mother who lives at Tyddyn Bwrtais.  The dwelling has been in the family for over a century.  At present the applicant lives in a caravan on the site.  Councillor Rogers said that a condition could be enforced on any approval of the application to restrict any further development of the land.

The Planning Development Manager stated that due to the distances between the proposed dwelling and the developed part of the hamlet, the proposal is not considered as an acceptable infill application and would leave a gap between the village and the dwelling.  The application site is located within an AONB area.  The recommendation was to refuse the application.

Councillor K.P. Hughes said that Llangadwaladr is a listed settlement where single plots can be approved; a pattern of such dwellings already exist in the village of Llangadwaladr.  He proposed that the application be approved.  Councillor Jeff Evans seconded the proposal. 

Councillor Lewis Davies said that such a development can have an adverse effect on the landscape and the AONB.  He proposed that the application be refused in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation.  Councillor John Griffith seconded the proposal.

Following the subsequent vote it was RESOLVED to approve the application contrary to the Officer’s recommendation as it was considered that the application conforms with Policy 50.

(In accordance with the requirements of the Council’s Constitution, the application was automatically deferred to the next meeting to allow Officers the opportunity to prepare a report in respect of the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 7.

None to the considered by this meeting.

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

None to the considered by this meeting.

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

None to the considered by this meeting.

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

11.1  45C468 – Bodrida Bach, Brynsiencyn

11.1  45C468 – Full application for conversion of outbuilding into a dwelling, the construction of a vehicular access, the installation of a package treatment plant together with the erection of an ecology mitigation structure at Bodrida Bach, Brynsiencyn

(Councillor Peter Rogers, whilst not a Member of the Planning and Orders Committee declared a prejudicial interest and left the meeting during discussion and voting thereon).

The application is presented to the Planning and Orders Committee for determination as the applicant is related to a Local Member.  The application has been scrutinised by the Monitoring Officer as required under paragraph 4.6.10.4 of the Constitution.

The Planning Development Manager updated the report submitted to the Committee and stated that a Structural Report has now been received by the applicant.  The Structural Report challenges the Officer’s interpretation of new building work required.   He further stated that the Highways Authority have submitted recommendations that a passing bay on the road to the application site should be attached to the application. The Planning Development Manager sought the Committee’s approval to defer the application so as to address the issues raised as noted above.

Councillor Lewis Davies proposed that the application be deferred and Councillor Nicola Roberts seconded the proposal.

It was RESOLVED to defer consideration of the application to allow Officer’s further time to consider the contents of a structural survey submitted by the applicant and to also discuss the highway passing bay requested by the Highways Authority.

12.1  15C30H/FR - Pen y Bont Farm, Malltraeth

12.2  20C304A – Bron Wendon, Cemaes

12.3  23C280F – Plas Llanfihangel, Capel Coch

12.4  23C280G – Plas Llanfihangel, Capel Coch

12.5  25C242 – Tyn Cae, Coedana, Llannerchymedd

12.6 46C572 – Glan Traeth, Trearddur

12.1  15C30H/FR – Full application for change of use of agricultural land to extend the existing caravan park to site a further 14 touring caravans together with the installation of a septic tank on land at Pen y Bont Farm Touring and Camping, Malltraeth

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

Councillor T.V. Hughes proposed that the application site be visited and Councillor Ann Griffith as a Local Member seconded the proposal.  The reason given for visiting the site was to view the current touring and camping site at Pen y Bont.

It was RESOLVED that a site visit be undertaken to view the application site.

12.2  20C304A – Full application for change of use of part of the dwelling into Class A3 (hot food take-away) together with the creation of a pedestrian access at Bron Wendon, Cemaes

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

Mrs. Anna Fern, a public speaker and an objector to the proposal said she was representing the residents of Penrhyn, Cemaes Bay.  She said that residents have raised concerns with regard to the parking and traffic the business will generate from deliveries and waste collection.  There is no footpath near the site.  Penrhyn, Cemaes Bay is an area of outstanding beauty and near the coastal path. 

The Committee questioned Mrs. Fern if there are any empty business properties in the village of Cemaes for such a facility.  Mrs. Fern said that there are empty shops on the high street in Cemaes and she believed that the rental charges are reasonable.  The Committee further questioned Mrs. Fern whether she considered if there was a need for such a facility in Cemaes.  Mrs. Fern said that she was given to understand that the applicant is aiming to attract business from walkers who walk on the coastal path.

Mrs. Marcie Layton the applicant spoke in favour of the proposal.  Mrs. Layton said that her aim is to provide a heathy take-away foot outlet in the village of Cemaes.  She said that the obesity rate in Wales is high and she considered that she could contribute in helping people with health food options rather than the normal take-away services.  She considered that the high street in Cemaes does not need a further take-away option.  Mrs. Layton said that she hoped that people who walk on the coastal path and the community would rather a healthy food option near the coast.  She said that she is mentored and supported by Prime Cymru to be able to give healthy food options for people.   Employment opportunities for local people could materialise from such a venture.   

The Committee questioned Mrs. Layton as to why she does not wish to rent a shop on the high street in Cemaes.   The Committee also questioned if people will be able to use their cars to get  ...  view the full minutes text for item 12.

None to the considered by this meeting.

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