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.

The Planning Development Manager declared an interest in respect of Item 6.2 – 41LPA1041/FR/TR/CC and left the meeting during discussion of the item.

To present the minutes of the previous meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee held on 4 April, 2018.

The minutes of the Planning and Orders Committee held on 4^th April, 2018 were confirmed as correct.

To present the minutes of the site visits held on 18^th April, 2018.

The minutes of the Planning Site Visits held on 18^th April, 2018 were confirmed as correct.

There were Public Speakers with regard to applications 7.2, 7.3 and 12.1.

6.1  39C285D – Lôn y Gamfa, Menai Bridge

6.2  41LPA1041/FR/TR/CC – Star Crossroads, Star

6.1  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.

6.2  41LPA1041/FR/TR/CC – Full application for the change of use of agricultural land for use as a temporary stopping place (10 spaces) for Gypsies and Travellers, formation of a new vehicular access, the formation of a new pedestrian access and pavement together with associated development on land east of Star Crossroads, Star

(The Planning Development Manager declared an interest in this matter and withdrew from the meeting for the duration of the item).

The Planning Built and Natural Environment Manager reported that it was considered necessary for members to view the proposal and its context prior to considering the application.  He noted that a flooding impact report is awaited in respect of the application site.

Councillor Robin Williams expressed that he considered that the Committee needs to view the contents of the flooding impact report together with all the information as regard to this application before considering visiting the site.  Councillor Robin Williams proposed that the application be deferred.  Councillor Vaughan Hughes seconded the proposal.                         

It was RESOLVED that the application be deferred and that no decision be taken on a site visit until a full report was before the Committee.

7.1  14C47R/ENF – 19 Cae Bach Aur, Bodffordd

7.2  46C88K/AD – RSPB Visitor Centre, South Stack Road, Holyhead

7.3  46C612A/AD – Elin’s Tower, South Stack

 7.1  14C47R/ENF – Retrospective application for the erection of a carport at 19 Cae Bach Aur, Bodffordd

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee at the request of a Local Member.  At its meeting held on 4^th April, 2018 it was resolved to visit the site.  The site was subsequently visited on the 18^th April, 2018.

Councillor Dylan Rees, a Local Member, said that complaints as regards to the carport construction at 19 Cae Bach Aur had been received in respect of the structure being excessive and not in keeping with the surrounding dwellings by virtue of its height and appearance together with the fact that the structure is impairing on the natural light to its neighbouring property.  He further questioned as to whether a precedent would entail for other properties within this estate if this application was to be approved.  Councillor Rees referred to the Officer’s report which states ‘although it may be the case that the structure neither complements nor enhances the character and appearance of the area, on balance, neither is it considered that its impact gives rise to such significant detriment that refusal of the application can be warranted’ but Councillor Rees disagreed and that this carport structure does cause significant detriment to its neighbouring properties.  He asked the Committee to refuse the application as the carport structure is totally out of character within the Cae Bach Aur estate. 

The Planning Development Manager reported that the application is for retrospective planning permission for the erection of a car port construction at the front of the bungalow at 19 Cae Bach Aur and it must be considered as regard to its planning merit.  She said that objections to the structure of the carport has been received but an assessment of the application has concluded that the application is acceptable as it has been confined to the Cae Bach Aur estate.  The recommendation is of approval of the application.

Councillor Vaughan Hughes said that this construction of a carport at this dwelling is totally out of character within the estate.  He referred that this application is again a retrospective application and it seems that people consider that they may erect any extension to their property without planning permission.  Councillor Hughes proposed that the application be refused.  Councillor Robin Williams seconded the proposal of refusal.

Councillor K P Hughes proposed that the application be approved in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation.  Councillor John Griffith seconded the proposal of approval.

Following the vote it was RESOLVED to refuse the application contrary to the Officer’s recommendation due to the effects on the neighbouring properties and the amenities of the area contrary to Policy PCYFF3.

(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 reasons given for refusing the application).

7.2  46C88K/AD – Application for the siting of two non-illuminated signs together  ...  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.

10.1  30C755B/DEL – Min y Ffrwd, Brynteg

10.2  30C756B/DEL – Min y Ffrwd, Brynteg

10.3  35C280F/VAR – Pen y Waen, Llangoed

10.4  43C54G/VAR – Gwynfryn Lodge, Rhoscolyn

10.1  30C755B/DEL – Application under Section 73 for the removal of conditions (09), (10) and (11) (Code of Sustainable Homes) and variation of condition (08) (materials) from planning permission reference 30C755 (Outline application for the erection of a dwelling) on land at Min y Ffrwd, Brynteg

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as the proposal is contrary to policies of the Joint Local Development Plan in which the Local Planning Authority is minded to approve. 

The Planning Development Manager reported that the current application entails the removal of conditions which relate to the Code for Sustainable Homes.  Since matters relating to method of construction with respect to climate change are no longer governed by the planning regime but Part L of Building Regulations, it is considered that the conditions are no longer necessary.  It is therefore reasonable that they are removed as stated within the Welsh Government letter 016/2014.  The application also requests permission to vary condition (08) for trade description of proposed materials for external surfaces i.e. slate roof, cladding and rendering.  As the application site has an extant planning permission the recommendation is of approval of the application.

Councillor Vaughan Hughes proposed that the application be approved and Councillor Eric Jones 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. 

10.2  30C756B/DEL – Application under Section 73 for the removal of conditions (09), (10) and (11) (Code for Sustainable Homes) together with the variation of condition (08) (materials) from planning permission reference 30C756 (erection of a dwelling) on land at Min y Ffrwd, Brynteg

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as the proposal is contrary to policies of the Joint Local Development Plan in which the Local Planning Authority is minded to approve. 

The Planning Development Manager reported that the application site is next door to the previous application.  The application entails the removal of conditions which relate to the Code for Sustainable Homes.  The application also requests permission to vary condition (08) for trade description of proposed materials for external surfaces i.e. slate roof, cladding and rendering.  As the application site has an extant planning permission the recommendation is of approval of the application.  However, the local Community Council has expressed concerns as they do not consider that the materials used are in keeping with the area.  She noted that the Planning Officer’s consider that a slate roof, rendering and grey windows are acceptable due to a mix of dwellings in the vicinity and would not have a detrimental impact upon the area. 

Councillor Vaughan Hughes proposed that the application be approved and Councillor Eric Jones 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.

10.3  35C280F/VAR – Application under Section 73 for the variation of condition (03) (drainage scheme) of planning permission  ...  view the full minutes text for item 10.

11.1  21C76H/VAR – 4 Maes y Coed, Llanddaniel

11.1  21C76H/VAR – Application under Section 73 for the variation of condition (02) of planning permission reference 21C76G (alterations and extensions) so as to amend the approved plans at 4 Maes y Coed, Llanddaniel

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as

the applicant is related to a ‘relevant officer’ as defined within paragraph 4.6.10 of the Council’s Constitution.  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 proposal entails the variation of condition (02) of planning permission 21C76G in order to amend the approved scheme for alterations and extension to the dwelling at 4 Maes y Coed, Llanddaniel.  She noted that the increase in the length of 0.6 metres to the extension would not have an impact to the previously approved scheme and the recommendation was of approval of the application.

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

12.1  19C1217 – 18 Maes Hyfryd Road, Holyhead

12.2  19LPA1043/CC – Vulcan Street, Holyhead

12.3  20LPA1044/CC – Teilia, Cemaes

12.4  25C228A – 41 High Street, Llannerchymedd

12.5  46C615/AD – Visitor Centre, South Stack Road, Holyhead

12.6  49C333A/FR – Hermon Chapel, Field Street, Valley

 12.1  19C1217 – Full application for change of use of Dwelling C3 to House of Multiple Occupancy C4 at 18 Maes Hyfryd Road, Holyhead

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

Mr Craig Stalman (against the proposal) said that the residential street of Maeshyfryd, Holyhead has many elderly and families with various ages.  He said that introducing a House of Multiple Occupancy (HMO) could potentially bring these people into contact with persons whom they would normally choose to avoid.  With Maeshyfryd being utilised by children on route to and from school it has the potential to bring these children into direct contact with persons they nor their parents would want them to have contact with.  Parking problems at Maeshyfryd already exist and during the evenings vehicles park on both sides of the road which is a narrow one-way street.  With the introduction of a HMO the potential is to introduce a greater number of vehicles per household and the impact on the residence would be significant.  Due to the one-way system, Maeshyfryd is the main thoroughfare utilised for transport of both commercial and emergency services to Kings Road and Tara Street.  This has already been witnessed by residence when buses have had to reverse down a one-way street.  Mr Stalman further said that HMO’s brings the potential for a larger number of people to be confined within one residence and therefore the associated noise nuisance.  With such numbers of residence in one household it could increase the inherent antisocial behaviour associated with HMO’s and the emotional and psychological impact on the surrounding households and families could be affected.  He further said that the introduction of a HMO would have a negative financial impact on house prices within the area, not only prices falling but also the reluctance of others to purchase close to a HMO.  The Maeshyfryd area already has environmental issues with bin collections and the lack of storage for the recycling bins and black/green bins. With the introduction of a HMO of potentially 6 rooms this could equate to 24 bins alone and this particular property does not have the rear or frontal capacity for such bins.  Therefore the rear lane to the properties would inevitably be used for storage bringing potential vermin and other hygiene issues. 

Councillor R O Jones questioned as to who would be living at this dwelling if the application was to be approved.  Mr Stalman responded that he is given to understand from the neighbouring property who had spoken to the applicant that it is an intention to have professional people living within the individual bedsits.  He said that he did not know as to where all these people were to park their cars as there is a potential of up to 12 cars having to park within the area. 

The Planning Development Manager reported that the application is to change the use of a three floor dwelling into a house of  ...  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.