Agenda item

12.1 VAR/2020/37 – Application under Section 73 for the variation of condition (01) of planning permission reference 19C845J/VAR (siting of temporary club and shop) to renew the planning application for a further 5 years at Clubroom and Club Shop, Cae Annar Leisure Centre, Kingsland Road, Holyhead

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

The Development Management Manager reported that application is for the extension of the siting of the existing porta cabin previously approved for a further 5 years. The existing porta cabin is located within the existing football club. Under the existing planning permission the existing porta cabin will have to be removed by 31 July, 2021. It is considered that the application complies with the requirement of Policy ISA2 of the Joint Local Development Plan where community facilities are encouraged. She further said that a correction to the date of condition (01) within the written report should read ‘the land reinstated to its former condition by the 30/9/2025’.

Councillor Robin Williams proposed that the application be approved and Councillor Bryan Owen seconded the proposal.

It was RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation subject to the conditions outlined within the written report together with a correction to the date at condition (01) which should read ‘the land reinstated to its former condition by the 30/9/2025).

12.2 VAR/2020/24 – Section 73 application to vary condition (01) of application 27C106E/FR/ECON (Full application for improvements to the existing highway (A5025) between A5 East of Valley Junction to the proposed Power Station Access Road Junction at eight separate locations together with reconstruction and localised widening of existing pavement and surface dressing, temporary construction compound including temporary pavement recycling facility, creation of 2 attenuation ponds and maintenance access, creation/temporary diversion of cycle routes, creation of alternative parking facilities to mitigate loss of lay by together with other associated works including drainage, boundary treatments, planting, new signage and road markings) so as to extend the implementation period of the development by a further three years (up to 13th July 2023) along the A5025 between A5 East of Valley Junction to Power Station Cemaes

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as the application includes land in ownership of the Isle of Anglesey County Council.

The Chief Planning Officer reported that the proposal is for the variation of Condition (01) of planning application 7C106E/FR/ECON to extend the implementation period of the development by a further three years (up to 13 July, 2023). The Wylfa Newydd Project was suspended on the 17th January, 2019 and consequently the applicant has not been able to implement the consent prior to its expiration on the 13th July, 2020. A decision on the Wylfa Newydd Development Consent Order (DCO) is expected by the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy on the 30th September, 2020. If the DCO is granted on the 30th September, 2020, the applicant will have 6 years to implement the consent. The DCO Phasing Strategy which forms part of the DCO’s suite of Control Documents, confirms that the off-line highways improvements must be undertaken within the first 2 years of the implementation period. The Environmental Statement for the DCO is based on the on-line works being completed prior to the implementation of the off-line works. The highways improvements is essential on the A5025 to mitigate increase in the potential traffic associated with the Wylfa Newydd Project before and during construction. The proposed works will also bring about much needed improvements to the existing highway. The Chief Planning Officer confirmed that although the proposal is exactly the same as that which was approved in 2018, extensive consultation has taken place with statutory consultees, local residents and the local communities.

Councillor John Griffiths referred to the Policy and Strategy Managers report which highlights concerns by the County Council as regards to the mitigation strategy with regards to the Welsh language; the wording has been revised and weaken from a commitment to consideration. The Chief Planning Officer responded that further work has taken place since the application was approved in 2018 and he expressed that the strategy refers to the Wylfa Newydd Project in its entirety rather than referring specifically to this application. Further work has been undertaken by the applicant in response to the Policy and Strategy Managers Report and confirmation has been received by the Joint Planning Unit that the additional work undertaken meets the requirements of the Supplementary Planning Guidance ‘Maintaining and Creating Distinctive and Sustainable Communities’. The Lead Case Officer, Major Projects (Environment) said that the Joint Planning Policy Unit has also acknowledged the series of conditions associated with the permission and Horizon Nuclear Power will need to provide further information for approval with regard to measures to safeguard, promote and improve the Welsh language before any works can commence on site.

Councillor John Griffiths further said that there are local concerns that country lanes will be used to avoid any works on the A5025. The Chair said that the application has received planning approval already and this application is to extend the implementation period of the development by a further three years.

Councillor K P Hughes proposed that the application be approved and Councillor Bryan Owen seconded the proposal.

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

12.3 FPL/2020/29 – Full application for the change of use of open air amenity land to be a children’s play area together with the installation of play equipment on land adjacent to 24 to 99 Maes Llwyn, Amlwch

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as the land is in the ownership of the County Council.

The Development Management Manager reported that the application is made for the change of use of vacant parcel of council owned amenity land into a formal children’s play area. Policy ISA 2 of the Joint Local Development Plan relates to Community Facilities and states that the plan will help sustain and enhance community facilities by granting the development new community facilities. The proposal is considered to be acceptable and accords with relevant local development plan policies and it is not considered that the proposal gives rise to a significant detrimental impact upon the amenities of neighbouring properties. It was noted that there has been no objections to the application locally.

Councillor Eric W Jones 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 outlined with the written report.