Agenda item

12.1  LBC/2019/45 – St Cybi’s Lower Churchyard, Victoria Road, Holyhead

12.2  OP/2019/16 – Beecroft, Station Road, Valley

12.3  FPL/2019/253 – Penfor, Church Bay

12.4  FPL/2019/275 – 14 Maes William Williams, Amlwch

12.5  FPL/2019/278 – Llanfachraeth Primary School

12.6  FPL/2019/337 – Mona Industrial Estate, Gwalchmai

12.1  LBC/2019/45 – Listed Building Consent for works to church gate at St Cybi’s Lower Churchyard, Victoria Road, Holyhead

The application was reported to the Planning and Orders Committee as the application has been submitted by the Council on privately owned land.

The Development Management Manager reported that the application is for listed building consent for the temporary removal of the wrought iron gate to specialist workshop for corrosion treatment and the repair and reinstatement of features. 

Councillor Robin Williams proposed that the application be approved and 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.

12.2  OP/2019/16 – Outline planning application for the demolition of the existing dwelling together with the erection of 4 dwellings in lieu (one affordable) which includes full details of the access and layout at Beecroft, Station Road, Valley

It was reported that the application had been withdrawn.

12.3  FPL/2019/253 – Full application for the conversion of outbuildings into two holiday units which includes alterations and extensions together with the installation of a package treatment plant at Penfor, Church Bay

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

Councillor K P Hughes said that as he had referred to the application to the Committee and he proposed the a site visit be undertaken to the site so as to allow the Members view local concerns in respect of overlooking and the condition of the road to the application site.  Councillor John Griffith seconded the proposal.

It was RESOLVED to visit the site at the request of a Local Member in accordance with the reasons given.

12.4  FPL/2019/275 – Full application for the erection of 4 new dwellings together with the construction of a vehicular access on land adjacent to 14 Maes William Williams, Amlwch

The application was reported to the Planning and Orders Committee as the application is submitted by the Local Authority on Council owned land. 

The Development Management Manager reported that the proposed development comprises of single storey dwellings consisting of two blocks of two dwellings.  All dwellings are provided with designed parking spaces and private amenity spaces and the access to the site is from the existing estate road.  She reported that whilst it is accepted that as the application is submitted by the Local Authority for affordable accommodation additional conditions will need to be imposed for the provision of affordable housing together with a condition as to the future maintenance of the estate road.

Councillor R O Jones proposed that the application be approved and Councillor Eric W Jones seconded the proposal.

It was RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation subject to the conditions within the written report and additional conditions in relation to future maintenance of the estate road and the provision of affordable housing. 

12.5  FPL/2019/278 – Full application for the demolition of existing primary school buildings in addition to the erection of 8 dwellings together with the construction of a vehicular access on land at Llanfachraeth Primary School, Llanfachraeth

The application was reported to the Planning and Orders Committee as the application is submitted by the Local Authority on Council owned land.

The Development Management Manager reported that the application is for the demolition of the existing school building and the development of four bungalows (2, 1 bedroom and 2, 2 bedroom) at the frontage of the development four 2 bedroom houses at the rear of the development site.  She noted that the mix of development dwellings is considered acceptable and is affording affordable provision in the village of Llanfachraeth.  Concerns were expressed to the design of the proposed dwellings are regards to the AONB opposite the site but amended plans have been submitted and the Conservation Officer is satisfied with the amended design plans as it takes into account the local context and the use of stone works and slate roofing.  A further letter of objections was received opposing to the demolition of the building but the Conservation Officer does not consider that the building should be registered as a Listed Building.  The Development Management Manager further said that the Gwynedd Archaeological Service proposed that a condition be imposed that photographical survey be secured of the building before demolition and the Environmental Health Section has proposed a contaminated land condition is attached to any approval of the application.  She said that the Highways Authority has said that the access to the site will be a substantial improvement to the current access the site.  The Development Management Manager further said  that the public consultation period does not come to an end until 13th February, 2020 and she requested that the Officer’s be afforded power to act following the public consultation period comes to an end if no representations have been received. 

Councillor K P Hughes said that a public consultation was afforded within the village of Llanfachraeth in 2018 to ascertain the housing needs of the area.  It was affirmed that there was a lack of dwelling for the elderly in the village and as a Local Member he was pleased that the local authority has listened to the local residents in submitting this application.  He noted that he was not aware that there was any objections to the demolition of the school and proposed that the application be approved.  Councillor John Griffith seconded the proposal of approval of the application.

It was RESOLVED:-

·           to approve the application and to grant the Officer’s power to act following the statutory public consultation period coming to an end;

·           that additional conditions be attached to the approval of the application in respect that photographic survey be secured of the building and a contaminated land condition.

12.6  FPL/2019/337 – Retrospective application for the creation of an access road at Mona Industrial Estate, Gwalchmai

The application was reported to the Planning and Orders Committee as the site is located on Council owned land.

The Development Management Manager reported that the retrospective application comprises the construction of a permanent access road and pedestrian path from an existing spur from an adjacent roundabout with the Mona Industrial Estate to former runways adjacent to the Mona Airfield.  The access track would facilitate the use of the runways as hard standings so that they can be used for parking during local events such as the Anglesey Show and by Heavy Goods Vehicles in severe weather conditions affecting their ability to cross the Britannia Bridge.  It was also stated that in the event of a ‘No Deal’ Brexit, HGV parking facility would be provided on the hard standings to alleviate traffic on the A55.  The Development Management Manager said that in response to the Ecological and Environmental Advisor advice it is proposed that the ground of the site be allowed to regrow naturally and not to impose the planting of trees on the site to mitigate any effects on the airfield as regards to attracting birds the site.  She further noted that the public consultation period does not come to an end until the 5^th February, 2020 and she requested that the Officer’s be afforded power to act following the public consultation period coming to an end if no representations have been received.

It was RESOLVED to approve the application and to grant the Officer’s power to act following the statutory public consultation period coming to an end.