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Apologies Additional documents: Minutes: As noted above. |
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Declaration of Interest To receive any declaration of interest by any Member or Officer in respect of any item of business. Additional documents: Minutes: Councillor K P Hughes declared a prejudicial interest in application 7.1 and left the meeting during discussion and voting thereon.
Councillor John Griffith declared a personal interest in application 7.1 but following legal advice he was able to take part during discussion and voting thereon.
Councillor Bryan Owen declared a prejudicial interest in application 12.2 and left the meeting during discussion and voting thereon.
The Planning Development Manager declared a personal interest in application 7.3 and left the meeting during discussion and determination of the application. |
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To submit, for confirmation, the minutes of the Planning and Orders Committee held on 4 July, 2018. Additional documents: Minutes: The minutes of the meeting held on 4 July, 2018 were confirmed as correct. |
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To submit, for confirmation, the minutes of the Site Visits held on 18 July, 2018. Additional documents: Minutes: The minutes of the Planning Site Visits held on 18 July, 2018 were confirmed as correct. |
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Public Speaking Additional documents: Minutes: There were Public Speakers in respect of application 7.2. |
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Applications that will be Deferred 6.1 17C181C – Fferam Uchaf, Llansadwrn 6.2 19C232E/FR – 55 Market Street, Holyhead 6.3 38C310F/EIA/ECON – Wylfa Newydd, Cemaes 6.4 39LPA1046/CC – Four Crosses Public House, Menai Bridge Additional documents: Minutes: 6.1 17C181C – Full application for the erection of a livestock shed, erection of a silage clamp, laying of hardstanding together with associated landscaping to include formation of a landscaping bund at Fferam Uchaf, Llansadwrn
The Planning Development Manager reported that it was considered necessary for members to view the proposal and its context prior to considering the application.
It was RESOLVED to visit the site in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation for the reasons given.
6.2 19C232E/FR – Full application for demolition of the existing shop together with the erection of a hotel and a commercial unit (Class A3) in its place at 55 Market Street, Holyhead
The Planning Development Manager reported that it was considered necessary for members to view the proposal and its context prior to considering the application.
It was RESOLVED to visit the site in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation for the reasons given.
6.3 38C310F/EIA/ECON – Site preparation and clearance works for development of the Wylfa Newydd Power Station comprising the following activities: site clearance (including vegetation clearance and management, removal of fencing, walls, gates, field boundaries, existing structures (including buildings), scrub, trees, and other above ground features); site establishment works (including installation of a new crossing of the existing Magnox Power Station access road, formalisation of existing vehicular crossing points across Cemlyn Road, formalisation of vehicular routing, installation of construction fencing around the perimeter of the site, establishment of laydown areas, material storage compounds, construction compounds and associated temporary office/welfare buildings, car parks, associated footpath link from between main site compound to the former Wylfa Sports and Social Club car park, fuel store, security fencing, drainage and security features); ground improvement works (including establishment of a remediation processing compound and associated fencing storage of treated/processed material, establishment of associated access tracks, drainage, excavation and treatment of soils likely to be contaminated, and treatment and removal of invasive non-native species); diversion and/or closure of Cemlyn Road with controlled access to Ty Croes (Fisherman’s Car Park); other associated works; and a scheme of restoration to return the site to an acceptable condition in the event the Wylfa Newydd Power Station development does not proceed at Wylfa Newydd, Cemaes
The Planning Development Manager reported that it was considered necessary for members to view the proposal and its context prior to considering the application.
It was RESOLVED to visit the site in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation for the reasons given.
6.4 39LPA1046/CC – Full application for the formation of a Park and Ride facility together with the construction of a new vehicular access and associated development at Ty Tafarn Four Crosses Public House, Menai Bridge
The Planning Development Manager reported that it was considered necessary for members to view the proposal and its context prior to considering the application.
It was RESOLVED to visit the site in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation for the reasons given.
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7.1 34C304Z/1/ECON – Coleg Menai, College Road, Llangefni 7.2 39C18C/2/VAR – Plot 10, Ty Mawr, Menai Bridge 7.3 41LPA1041/FR/TR/CC – Star Crossroads, Star Additional documents: Minutes: 7.1 34C304Z/1/ECON – Full application for the erection of six buildings, the change of use of field into a heavy plant training area together with the creation of a new car park at Coleg Menai, College Road, Llangefni
(Having declared an interest in this application, Councillor K P Hughes left the meeting during discussion and voting thereon.
Councillor John Griffith had declared a personal interest but following legal advice he took part during discussion and voting thereon).
The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as the application is a major planning application and the development forms part of the long term masterplan for the campus and town of Llangefni. At the meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee held on 4th July, 2018 it was resolved to visit the site in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation. The site was subsequently visited on the 18th July, 2018.
The Planning Development Manager reported that the proposed development comprises of 6 buildings consisting of (1) General construction operative equipment store (2) Scaffolding store (3) Casement and shuttering formwork joinery training centre and general operative training building (5) Scaffold training building and (6) Heavy plant store. Additionally there will be a change of use of agricultural land to a heavy plant training area along with the creation of a car park for 41 vehicles and associated landscaping. The application is a full application for the creation of a Centre for Infrastructure Skills Training and will deliver skills required associated with the construction stages of major infrastructure projects. She noted that the development will require 20 newly created posts and the centre will have a capacity to train between 800 and 1,000 individuals annually.
The Planning Development Manager further reported that Natural Resources Wales has requested more information as regard to bat mitigation details and representations are still awaited from the Drainage Section and the Welsh Governments Highways Agency as regard to the application. She noted that representations have been received by Welsh Water, Gwynedd Archaeological Planning Services (GAPS), Highways Authority and the Welsh Language Officer who are satisfied with the development.
Councillor John Griffith questioned as regard to the level of noise nuisance to neighbouring dwellings from heavy machinery during training programmes of students. He noted that the Officer’s report stipulates that there will be no adverse effect on neighbouring properties. He further said that there has been no reference within the report to the 153 properties and hotel which has recently been approved as part of the developments at Coleg Menai. The Planning Development Manager responded that a previous outline application was approved for the erection of buildings for heavy plant training was nearer to the properties. She noted that the application has been amended and buildings are now further away from the properties. Councillor Griffith sought clarification as to whether a condition as regard to noise levels can be attached to any approval of the application as to the movements of heavy machinery on the ... view the full minutes text for item 7. |
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Economic Applications None to be considered by this meeting. Additional documents: Minutes: None considered by this meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee. |
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Affordable Housing Applications None to be considered by this meeting.
Additional documents: Minutes: None considered by this meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee.
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Departure Applications 10.1 14C245B/VAR – Bodwrog, Tyn Lon 10.2 42C135F/VAR – Coch y Meiri, Wern y Wylan, Llanddona Additional documents: Minutes: 10.1 14C245B/VAR – Application under Section 73 for the variation of conditions (04) (passing bays) and (07) (approved plans) of planning permission reference 14C245A (conversion of outbuilding into a dwelling) so as to amend the approved design and reduce the number of passing bays from two to one together with the removal of condition (06) (photographic record) on land north of Bodwrog, Tyn Lon
The application is presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as the proposal is contrary to policies of the Joint Local Development Plan where the Local Planning Authority is minded to recommend a split decision, approving part of the application and refusing the other part.
The Planning Development Manager reported that the site is located within the open countryside setting. The principle of developing the site has already been established where permission was granted. She noted that proposal before the Committee is to amend Condition (07) for an extension to accommodate a first floor bedroom which would equate to a change to the design of the building and is contrary to policy TAI 7 of the Joint Local Development Plan which requires conversions to retain the building’s character and reduce the impact of any new works.
The Officer referred to the proposal for the amendments to Condition (04) relating to the amendment proposed to reduce the requirement of 2 passing bays to 1. The Highways Authority has confirmed that this is acceptable and are satisfied for the condition to be varied accordingly.
She further referred that the applicant has requested that Condition (06) (Photographic Record) be deleted from the approved application but it is considered that the condition should be discharged rather than removed. Photographic evidence was provided with the planning application and Gwynedd Archaeological Planning Service have confirmed that they are satisfied with the photographic evidence provided with the application.
Councillor Eric Jones proposed that the variation of Condition (04) (passing bays) and the deletion of Condition (06) (Photographic Record) be approved and Councillor Robin Williams seconded the proposal.
Councillor Eric Jones proposed to refuse the variation of Condition (07) (approved plans) in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation. Councillor Robin Williams seconded the proposal.
It was RESOLVED :-
· to approve the application in respect of the variation of condition (04) (passing bays) and the deletion of condition (06) (Photographic Record) in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation subject to the conditions contained within the written report. · to refuse the variation of condition (07) (approved plans) in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation.
10.2 42C135F/VAR – Application under Section 73 for the variation of condition (11) (approved plans) of planning permission reference 42C135C (Hybrid application : Outline application with full details of access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale for the erection of stable block. Full application for 4 holiday pods and car parking) so as to amend the design of the pods and the car parking layout and discharge condition (09) (landscaping scheme) at Coch y Meiri, Wern y Wylan, Llanddona
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Development Proposals Submitted by Councillors and Officers 11.1 49C175C – Bron y Môr, Valley Additional documents: Minutes: 11.1 49C175C – Full application for conversion of the existing double garage into a self-contained annexe at Bryn y Môr, Valley
To note that the application has been withdrawn.
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Remainder of Applications
12.1 23C301C – Pen y Garreg, Talwrn 12.2 36C193P/ENF – Cefn Uchaf, Rhostrehwfa 12.3 45LPA1029D/CC/DIS – Ysgol Santes Dwynwen, New School Site, Lôn Twnti, Newborough Additional documents: Minutes: 12.1 23C301C – Full application for conversion of outbuilding into an annexe as carers accommodation at Pen y Garreg, Talwrn
The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee at the request of a local member.
Councillor Bob Parry OBE, a Local Member said that the proposal for an annexe is for the use as a carer’s accommodation to assist the elderly residents of Pen y Garreg, Talwrn. He requested that the site be visited as regard to land use and any effects on neighbouring properties.
Councillor Eric W Jones proposed that the site be visited and Councillor John Griffith seconded the proposal.
It was RESOLVED to visit the site in accordance with the Local Member’s request for the reasons given.
12.2 36C193P/ENF – Full application for the retention of two storage containers together with the siting of 10 additional storage containers on land at Cefn Uchaf, Rhostrehwfa
(Having declared an interest in this application, Councillor Bryan Owen left the meeting during discussion and voting thereon).
The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee at the request of a local member.
Councillor Dafydd Roberts proposed that the site should be visited to assess the effects on the amenities of neighbouring properties. Councillor Robin Williams seconded the proposal.
It was RESOLVED to visit the site in accordance with the Local Member’s request for the reasons given.
12.3 45LPA1029D/CC/DIS – Application to discharge condition (10) (operational lighting) of planning permission 45LPA1029A/CC/ECON at Ysgol Santes Dwynwen, New School Site, Lon Twnti, Newborough
The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as the land is owned by the Council.
The Planning Development Manager reported that the application is to discharge condition (10) (operational lighting) of previously approved application at Ysgol Santes Dwynwen, Newborough. Full details of the external lighting have now been submitted for consideration under this application which entails 14 lighting columns together with lighting on the school building. The recommendation is of approval of the application but the Ecological Advisor of the Council has requested further bat mitigation details as regards the proposal.
Councillor Robin Williams 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 the conditions contained within the written report and receipt of a satisfactory bat mitigation details.
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Other Matters None to be considered by this meeting.
Additional documents: Minutes: None considered by this meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee. |