Agenda, decisions and minutes

Apologies for absence noted above.

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

Declarations of interest were made as follows :-

Councillor W.T. Hughes declared a prejudicial interest in relation to application 6.1.

Councillor R.O. Jones declared a prejudicial interest in relation to application 6.1 and 7.4.

Councillor John Griffith declared a prejudicial interest in relation to application 12.1.

The Highways Officer declared a prejudicial interest in relation to application 12.9.

To present the minutes of the previous meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee held on 4 January, 2017.

The minutes of the previous meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee held on 4 January, 2017 were presented and confirmed as correct.

To present the minutes of the Planning Site Visits held on 18 January, 2017.

The minutes of the planning site visits held on 18 January, 2017 were presented and confirmed as correct.

There were public speakers with regard to applications 12.1 and 12.5.

6.1  20C313A – Ffordd y Felin, Cemaes

6.2  20C310B/EIA/RE – Rhyd y Groes, Rhosgoch

6.3  25C242 – Tyn Cae, Coedana, Llannerch-y-medd

6.4  34C304K/1/EIA/ECON – Coleg Menai, College Road, Llangefni

6.1  20C313A – Full application for the erection of 14 affordable dwellings, construction of a new access and internal road together with the installation of a sewerage pumping station on land off Ffordd y Felin, Cemaes

It was RESOLVED that due to the nature and scale of the proposal, the site be visited in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation.

6.2  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 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.

6.3  25C242 – Retention of pond together with drainage works at Tyn Cae, Coedana, Llannerchymedd

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

6.4  34C304K/1/EIA/ECON  - Hybrid application applying for full planning permission for the creation of a new engineering centre, car parking, children’s play area and associated works and applying for outline planning permission with some matters reserved for a residential development of 157 dwellings, a hotel and food and beverage facility along with associated car parking and works on land at Coleg Menai, College Road, Llangefni

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  14C171J/ENF – Stryttwn Farm, Tynlon

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

7.3  23C280F – Plas Llanfihangel, Capel Coch

7.4  34C681 – Ty’n Coed Estate, Llangefni

7.5  45C468 – Bodrida Bach, Brynsiencyn

7.1  14C171J/ENF – Retrospective application for the retention and completion of a new build holiday accommodation together with change of use of land to associated equestrianism at Stryttwn Farm, Tynlon

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee at the request of a local member.  At the meeting held on 4^th January, 2017 it was resolved that a site visit be undertaken and this took place on 18^th January, 2017.

Councillor Bob Parry OBE FRAgs speaking as a Local Member reminded the Committee of the background of the application and the applicant’s intention to utilise the converted outbuilding to be let to visitors for specific equestrian purposes which is essentially a rural pursuit and a tourist facility.   He expressed that this application is difficult as the applicant received information from Building Inspectors that most of the supporting walls of the outbuilding were below standard, the applicant continued to demolish some of the walls.  The Chief Planning Officer responded that the applicant was advised that he should contact the Planning Department before he started on demolishing the walls of the outbuildings by the Building Inspectors. 

Councillor Bob Parry OBE FRAgs reiterated that the applicant has spent a great deal of money on improving the subject building.  Councillor Parry considered that there is a need for such a facility on the Island and one deserving of approval. 

The Chief Planning Officer reported that the previous application for retrospective holiday accommodation was refused in 2016 as the site is in open countryside in an isolated rural area.  This application is for a tourism equestrian facility and there are planning policies to support such a venture.  However, the application site is an open countryside location and the Planning Officers are not convinced that such a facility is appropriate in this location and the recommendation remains one of refusal.  

Councillor Lewis Davies proposed that the application be refused and Councillor K.P. Hughes seconded the proposal.

It was RESOLVED to refuse the application in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation as set out in the written report.

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 was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee at the request of a Local Member.  At its meeting on 2^nd November, 2016 the Committee resolved that a site visit be undertaken and this took place on 16^th November, 2016.  At its meeting on 7^th December, 2016 the Committee resolved to approve the application contrary to the Officer’s recommendation, the reasons being that the Committee considered that the flood risk is not of a level that the proposal cannot be supported and that the proposal will not have a detrimental impact on the ecology of Malltraeth Marsh.  At its meeting held on the 4^th January, 2017 Members  ...  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  17C226H – Gernant, Lôn Ganol, Llandegfan

12.2  17C511 – Former School, Bro Llewelyn, Llandedgan

12.3  17C512 – Llansadwrn Hall, Llansadwrn

12.4  19C845K – Holyhead Hotspur Football Club, Holyhead Leisure Centre

12.5  21C58H – Parc Eurach, Llanddaniel Fab

12.6  39LPA1014B/CC – Nursery School, Menai Bridge

12.7  39C295B/LB – Pier Booking Office, St. George’s Road, Menai Bridge

12.8  46C570 – Communications Mast, South Stack, Holyhead

12.9  47C149 – Llanddeusant Primary School, Llanddeusant

12.1  17C226H – Full application for alterations and extensions to Gernant, Lôn Ganol, Llandedgan

Having declared a prejudicial interest in the application Councillor John Griffith withdrew from the meeting during determination and voting thereon.

The application is presented to the Planning and Orders Committee at the request of two local members. 

Mr. Arwyn Williams, the applicant spoke in favour of his application.  He said that in October 2016 his application for alterations and extensions to Gernant was refused as the main concern was to increase the size of the original outbuilding.  He has addressed the concerns of the Committee and therefore has reduced the size of the extension which is considered acceptable for a family of five.  Mr. Williams referred to the Officer’s report which states that ‘it is not considered that the proposal would have a negative impact upon the amenities of adjacent residential properties’ and ‘ whilst accepting that it can be argued that the current proposals do enhance the appearance of the building’ this is important with regard to Planning Policy 55.  He said that three of the Local Members supports the application together with the local Community Council; the Assembly Member is also in support of the application. 

Mr. Williams said that his property Gernant is located between two large dwellings and his proposal would not have a detrimental effect on neighbouring properties; there is adequate land between Gernant and the nearby highway.  He noted that the proposal is only to fill a gap between the house and the garage.

Councillor Carwyn Jones, a Local Member spoke in support of the application.  He said that local people need to be supported as the applicant has compromised with regard to the size of the alterations and extension to his property.  He noted that this application is for a young family of 5.   The Community Council is in support of the application.  Councillor Jones said that this application is worthy of support for a local young family to have an adequate home. 

Councillor Lewis Davies, a Local Member and a Member of the Planning and Orders Committee agreed with his fellow elected Member that this application does not harm the amenities of neighbouring properties and not within an AONB area.  He fully supported the application which he considered could be approved within Planning Policy 55.  Councillor Lewis Davies proposed that the application be approved and Councillor Vaughan Hughes seconded the proposal. 

The Chief Planning Officer stated that the reason for refusal is the increase in the floor area which is beyond the criteria of the planning policies and is located in open countryside.  The recommendation is of refusal.

The voting was as follows :-

To approve the application contrary to the Officer’s recommendation :-

Councillors Lewis Davies and Vaughan Hughes.   Total 2

Abstained from voting :-

Councillors K.P. Hughes, T. Victor Hughes, W.T. Hughes,

R.O. Jones                                                                   Total 4

It was RESOLVED to approve the application contrary to the Officer’s recommendation as it was  ...  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.