Agenda, decisions and minutes

There were no apologies for absence.

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

Declarations of interest were received as follows –

Councillors Glyn Haynes and Shaun Redmond both declared a personal but not prejudicial interest in application 12.2

Councillor Robin Williams declared a personal but not prejudicial interest in application 12.5

To present the minutes of the previous meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee held on 7^th February, 2018.

The minutes of the previous meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee held on 7th February, 2018 were presented and were confirmed as correct.

To present the minutes of the planning site visit held on 21^st February, 2018.

The minutes of the planning site visit held on 21th February, 2018 were presented and were confirmed as correct.

There were no Public Speakers at this meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee. 

6.1  19C452F – Canada Gardens, Holyhead

6.2  39C285D – Lôn y Gamfa, Menai Bridge

6.1       19C452F – Full application for the erection of 15 2 bedroom houses together with 10 1 bedroom flats on land at Canada Gardens, Holyhead

The Planning Development Manager reported that it is the Officer’s view that it is necessary for the Committee’s Members to view the proposal and its context prior to determining the application; it is therefore recommended that a site visit be undertaken.

It was resolved that the application site be visited in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation for the reason given.

6.2       39C285D – Full application for the erection of 17 dwellings on land at Lôn Gamfa, Menai Bridge

The Planning Development Manager reported that it is recommended that consideration of the application be deferred pending the receipt of a report that is awaited following a recent flooding incident.

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

7.1  39C592 – 2 Glanrafon, Beach Road, Menai Bridge

7.1       39C592 – Outline application for the erection of a dwelling with all matters reserved on land adjacent to 2 Glanrafon, Beach Road, Menai Bridge

The application was reported to the Planning and Orders Committee at the request of a Local Member. At its meeting held on 7th February 2018, the Committee resolved to carry out a site visit prior to determining the application. The site was subsequently visited on the 21st February, 2018.

The Planning Development Manager reported that the proposal is an outline application for the erection of a dwelling within a designated conservation area. However, details regarding the scale of the development have been submitted with the current application. Under an amended plan the dimensions of the proposed dwelling are reduced with the upper limit of the length now 8 metres instead of 10 metres and the upper limit of the width 7.5 metres instead of 10 metres. The ridge height is reduced from 14 metres to 10 metres. The application is accompanied by a site layout plan which shows the position of the proposal relative to the properties on either side. The proposed dwelling will now be served by an access at the North West part of the site onto an unclassified highway rather than at the south east part of the site from Beach Road as initially proposed. The Officer said that three additional letters of objection have been received as well as one additional letter of support from the developer. Following the receipt of the amended scheme which relocates the access, both the Built Environment Section and the Highways Authority have confirmed that they are satisfied with the proposal. As it is not considered the proposed development will harm the amenities of the area or neighbouring properties to such a degree as to warrant refusal of the application, the recommendation is one of approval.

Councillor Robin Williams said that he had called in the application because he wished to highlight the Town Council’s concerns regarding overdevelopment with the local view being that the area is now at capacity level in terms of residential development, and also its concerns with regard to the access to the application site being narrow and restricted making manoeuvring difficult, and possibly affecting the passage of emergency services vehicles.

Councillor Kenneth Hughes said that whilst he sympathised with the community with regard to the traffic situation which is not ideal, he agreed with the Officer’s view that the proposal as a whole is acceptable and he therefore proposed that the application be approved. Councillor Vaughan Hughes seconded the proposal.

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

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  46C14Y/1/VAR - Plots 20-22 Cliff Holiday Centre, Trearddur Bay

10.2  46C14Z/1/VAR - Plots 8-13 Cliff Holiday Centre, Lôn Isallt, Trearddur Bay

10.1    46C14Y/1/VAR – Application under Section 73 for the variation of condition (01) (implemented in accordance with approved plans) of permission reference 46C14S/1/MIN (amendments to previously approved plans) so as to amend the design at Plots 20-22 Cliff Holiday Centre, Trearddur Bay

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as it conflicts with Policy TAI 5 Local Market Housing of the Joint Local Development Plan and constitutes a departure application which the Local Planning Authority is minded to approve.

The Planning Development Manager reported that the application is for internal and external amendments to plots 20 to 22 on an estate of 33 units. The development was granted planning consent in 2011 and this is now in the course of being implemented. The application for amendments was received in February, 2017 and was determined under delegated powers as being acceptable under policies prevailing at the time but subject to a Deed of Variation in relation to an existing Section 106 agreement providing affordable housing. The Deed of Variation has not yet been completed, but because of the material change in the policy context, the application has been reviewed. Policy TAI 5 of the JLDP requires housing in Trearddur to be supplied as wholly local market housing in accordance with the criteria set within the policy. The housing units on this site already built and under construction are a mix of open market and affordable housing under the Ynys Môn Local Plan policies in effect at the time. However, given the fall-back position and advanced stage of implementation it is not considered reasonable to require compliance. Therefore, although the proposal is contrary to the provisions of Policy TAI 5, taking account of the relatively minor nature of the proposed amendments, their limited impact as well as the fall-back position, the recommendation is to approve the application.

Councillor Trefor Lloyd Hughes commented with regard to this and the following proposal that applications to vary conditions after consent has been granted seem to occur with some frequency, particularly in this area.

Councillor Vaughan Hughes proposed that the application be approved; the proposal was seconded by Councillor Robin Williams.

It was resolved to approve the application in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation subject to a Deed of Variation in relation to affordable housing and to the conditions contained within the written report.

10.2    46C14Z/1/VAR – Application under Section 73 for the variation of condition (01) of permission reference 46C14S/1/MIN so as to amend the design of the approved dwellings of planning permission 46C14H/1 Plot 8-13, Cliff Holiday Centre Lôn Isallt, Trearddur Bay

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as it conflicts with Policy TAI 5 Local Market Housing of the Joint Local Development Plan and constitutes a departure which the Local Planning Authority is minded to approve.

The Planning Development Manager reported that the application is for internal and external amendments to plots 8-13 inclusive on the same site as that for the previous application in  ...  view the full minutes text for item 10.

11.1  49C219A – 44 Newlands Park, Valley

11.1    49C219A – Full application for alterations and extensions at 44 Newlands Park, Valley

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as the applicant is related to a relevant officer as defined in paragraph 4.6.10 of the Council’s Constitution.

The Planning Development Manager reported that the application is for alterations and an extension to the rear of the property known as 44 Newlands Park. The extension will form a new sunroom which will overlook the applicant’s garden and the vacant field to the rear of the dwelling. As such it is not considered that the proposed scheme will impact any neighbouring properties to such an extent as to warrant refusal. Neither is it considered that the proposal in terms of scale and design will have an effect on the character of the current dwelling, the surrounding area nor the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The recommendation is therefore to approve the application.

Councillor Robin Williams proposed that the application be approved in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation; the proposal was seconded by Councillor Shaun Redmond.

It was resolved to approve the application in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation subject to the condition contained within the written report.

12.1  12LPA1042C/CC – 1, 1A, 1B & 2 Greenedge, Beaumaris

12.2  19LPA89Q/CC – Holyhead Secondary School, South Stack Road, Holyhead

12.3  34LPA791D/VAR/CC – Anglesey Business Centre, Llangefni

12.4  34LPA1015C/MIN/CC- Former Môn Training Site, Llangefni

12.5  39LPA589R/CC – Ysgol David Hughes, Pentraeth Road, Menai Bridge

12.6  42C268 - Arfryn, Mwyn Awel and Groeslon, Rhoscefnhir

12.1    12LPA1042C/CC – Full application for re-roofing together with changing the windows and re-rendering at 1, 1A 1B and 2 Greenedge, Beaumaris

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as it is made by the County Council.

The Planning Development Manager reported that the application is for re-roofing works along with works to the chimney breasting and rainwater goods. As the subject building is Grade II* Listed and is situated within a designated Conservation Area, the Heritage Advisor has been consulted and confirms that there are no issues with the details of the scheme and that it is acceptable. The Officer said that the scheme seeks to improve the long-term sustainability of the properties by improving roof health/safety and increasing efficiency by installing insulation. It is considered that the works will improve the character of the building while remaining in keeping with the character of the terrace and the wider setting of Beaumaris and its heritage assets. The Officer further highlighted that as the period for the receipt of representations does not expire until 14th March, any consent will be conditional upon no new issues being raised before the expiry of the consultation period.

Councillor Vaughan Hughes proposed that the application be approved; the proposal was seconded by Councillor Shaun Redmond.

It was resolved to approve the application in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation subject to the conditions contained within the written report and subject also to no representations being received before the expiry of the consultation period raising issues not already addressed within the Officer’s report.

12.2    19LPA89Q/CC – Full application for the erection of a fence and gate on land at Holyhead Secondary School, South Stack Road, Holyhead

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as the land is owned by the County Council.

The Planning Development Manager reported that the proposed fence will vary from a 4 meter high fence between the school and properties on New Park Road – this is to stop footballs going over the existing wall into the gardens of New Park Road, and a 2.4 metre high fence between the school and South Stack Road – this is to stop footballs going over onto the road and hitting pedestrians and cars. The proposed fence will match existing fencing at Holyhead Secondary School. It is the Officer’s view that the fence complies with all relevant policies and that it will not have a negative impact upon the immediate area, heritage assets or neighbouring properties. The recommendation is to approve the application.

Councillor Robin Williams proposed that the application be approved; the proposal was seconded by Councillor Trefor Lloyd Hughes.

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

12.3    34LPA791D/VAR/CC – Application under Section 73 for the variation of condition(s) (02) (the car parking accommodation shall be completed in full accordance with the details as submitted before the use hereby permitted is commenced  ...  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.