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1.

Apologies

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As noted above.

2.

Declaration of Interest

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

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Councillor T.V. Hughes declared a personal interest with regard to application 6.4 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.V. Hughes declared a prejudicial interest with regard to application 7.1.

 

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 Nicola Roberts declared a prejudicial interest with regard to application 6.3.

 

The Planning Development Manager declared an interest with regard to application 6.4 and would leave the Chamber.

3.

Minutes pdf icon PDF 64 KB

To present the minutes of the previous meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee held on 2 November, 2016.

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The minutes of the previous meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee held on 2 November, 2016 were presented and confirmed as correct.

4.

Site Visits pdf icon PDF 14 KB

To present the minutes of the planning site visits held on 16th November, 2016.

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The minutes of the planning site visits held on 16 November, 2016 were presented and confirmed as correct.

5.

Public Speaking

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There were public speakers with regard to applications 7.2 and 7.4.

6.

Applications that will be Deferred pdf icon PDF 695 KB

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

6.2  23C280F – Plas Llanfihangel, Capel Coch

6.3  34C681 – Ty’n Coed Estate, Llangefni

6.4  36C338A – Henblas School, Llangristiolus

6.5  45C468 – Bodrida Bach, Brynsiencyn

 

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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  23C280F – Full application for the erection of an agricultural shed and milking parlour together with the construction of a slurry pit at Plas Llanfihangel, Capel Coch

 

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  34C681 – Outline application for the erection of 8 dwellings and 2 affordable dwellings with all matters reserved together with the construction of a new vehicular access and associated works on land to the rear of Tyn Coed Estate, Llangefni

 

(Having declared a prejudicial interest in this application, Councillor Nicola Roberts withdrew from the meeting during consideration and determination thereof).

 

It was RESOLVED that a site visit be undertaken in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation set out in the written report.

 

6.4  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.

 

6.5  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

 

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.

Applications Arising pdf icon PDF 696 KB

7.1  15C215C – Tyddyn Bwrtais, Llangadwaladr

7.2  15C30H/FR – Pen y Bont Farm, Malltraeth

7.3  25C242 – Tyn Cae, Coedana, Llannerchymedd

7.4  39C561/FR/TR – The Lodge, Holyhead Road, Menai Bridge

7.5  44C102A – Hazelbank, Rhosybol

 

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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. At the previous meeting of the Committee held on 2 November, 2016 it was resolved to approve the application contrary to Officer’s recommendation on the grounds that it was considered that the proposal complies with Policy 50 of the Ynys Môn Local Plan. The Planning Development Manager stated that Planning Officer’s opinion remains that the plot is visually separate from the hamlet of the village of Llangadwaladr and would constitute an undesirable intrusion into the countryside and would erode the character and natural beauty of the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. He noted that it will be difficult to refuse any future residential developments on the field; this would have a detrimental impact on the locality. The recommendation of the Officer’s is one of refusal.

 

Councillor K.P. Hughes reaffirmed his previous decision to support the application and he proposed that the application be approved. Councillor Jeff Evans said that following the comments at the last meeting which stated that Llangadwaladr is a listed settlement and that single plots can be approved and that there is a pattern of such dwellings already exists in the village. He seconded the proposal of approval of the application.

 

Councillor Lewis Davies stated that this application would intrude into the countryside and he proposed that the application be refuse in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation. Councillor John Griffith seconded the proposal.

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It was RESOLVED to reaffirm the Committee’s previous approval of the application subject to conditions to be determined by the Officer’s.

 

7.2 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 & Camping, Malltraeth

 

The application is presented to the Planning and Orders Committee at the request of a Local Member, Councillor Peter Rogers. At the meeting held on 2 November, 2016 the Committee resolved that a site visit should take place and this was subsequently carried out on 16 November, 2016.

 

Mr Jeff Hughes the applicant spoke in favour of the proposal. Mr. Hughes said that in the late 1980’s farmers were asked by the government to diversify. He said that following discussion with ADAS they considered opening  ...  view the full minutes text for item 7.

8.

Economic Applications

None to be considered by this meeting.

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

9.

Affordable Housing Applications

None to be considered by this meeting.

 

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

10.

Departure Applications

None to be considered by this meeting.

 

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

11.

Development Proposals Submitted by Councillors and Officers pdf icon PDF 313 KB

11.1  23C339 – Tyn Llidiart, Talwrn

11.2 48C197 – Penclegir, Gwalchmai

 

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11.1 23C339 – Full application for conversion of outbuilding into two dwellings at Tyn Llidiart, Talwrn

 

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

 

The Planning Development Manager reported that the application complies with planning policies for outbuildings to be converted into dwellings. The Structural Report confirms that the existing building is structurally sound and is suitable for conversion.

 

Councillor Nicola Roberts proposed that the application be approved and Councillor K.P. Hughes seconded the proposal.

 

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

 

11.2 48C197 – Full application for the conversion of an outbuilding into a dwelling which includes a balcony together with improvements to the existing vehicular access on land opposite Penclegir, Gwalchmai

 

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

 

The Planning Development Manager reported that the application complies with planning policies for an outbuilding to be converted into a dwelling and the scheme is considered acceptable within this policy context.

 

Councillor Nicola Roberts proposed that the application be approved and Councillor K.P. Hughes seconded the proposal.

 

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

12.

Remainder of Applications pdf icon PDF 326 KB

12.1  19LPA1030/CC – St Mary’s School, Longford Road, Holyhead

 

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12.1  19LPA1030/CC – Full application for the siting of a mobile classroom at St. Mary’s Primary School, Longford Road, Holyhead

 

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee for determination as the application is submitted by the Local Authority.

 

Councillor Vaughan Hughes proposed that the application be approved and Councillor John Griffith seconded the proposal.

 

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

 

13.

Other Matters

None to be considered by this meeting.

 

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