Agenda item

13.1     37LPA857A/CC – Fodol, Llanedwen

13.2    Repairs Notice and Compulsory Purchase of the former Market Hall, Stanley Street, Holyhead

To submit a report by the Head of Planning and Public Protection in relation to the above.

13.3      Cyngor Sir Ynys Môn/Isle of Anglesey County Council (Traffic Regulation Order) (Various Locations Llangefni) Order 2015

To submit a report by the Chief Engineer in relation to the above.

13.1  37LPA857A/CC – Application to determine whether prior approval is required for the erection of an agricultural shed for the storage of animal feed, straw and machinery on land at Fodol, Llanedwen

The Planning Development Officer reported that it was determined that prior approval of the Local Planning Authority was not required for the above development and that it constituted permitted development.

It was RESOLVED to note the report for information.

13.2  Repairs Notice and Compulsory Purchase of the former Market Hall, Stanley Street, Holyhead

Submitted – a report by the Project Manager (Holyhead THI) in relation to the above.

The Project Manager (Holyhead THI) reported that the Market Hall building has deteriorated since 2001, as monitored by CADW’s building at risk nationwide survey.  The building was partially vacant since 1999 and fully vacant since 2005, the deterioration is ongoing and without action there is a likelihood of localised collapse leading to a loss in the building’s significance and character.  It was noted that the costs associated with the repairs notice and compulsory purchase order will be met through the Townscape Heritage Initiative/VVP funding.

Councillor Jeff Evans stated the Market Hall is a key building in Holyhead which has been allowed to deteriorate and is now in a dangerous condition.  He fully supported the Officers in respect of repairs notice and subsequent compulsory purchase notice on the owners. 

Councillor Nicola Roberts questioned who will be faced with the maintenance of the Market Hall in the future as the Council is selling assets at present?  The Project Manager responded it will be a matter for the Executive to decide but a 25 year maintenance plan has been included within the business proposals of the scheme which has been fully costed.

Councillor T.Ll. Hughes a Local Member stated that Holyhead has received a VDP grant of £7m to regenerate the town.  If the Market Hall is left to deteriorate further it is likely that the place will become dangerous to the general public.  This issue has arisen within the town already as the old Crown Restaurant has been taken over the Holyhead Town Heritage Initiative due to its dilapidated state.

Councillor Nicola Roberts stated that she would abstain from voting in respect of this item.

It was RESOLVED :-

·           To authorise, under 3.4.3.8 of the Constitution, the Head of Environment and Technical Services on the instructions of the Head of Planning and Public Protection to acquire the former Market Hall (subject to the Council’s Asset Management Procedures) from the current owner through negotiation, as a listed building in need of repair under Section 52 of the Planning (Listed Buildings & Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

·           To authorise, under 3.4.3.8 of the Constitution, the Legal Services Manager on the instructions of the Head of Planning and Public Protection, to serve a Repairs Notice, under Section 48 of the Planning (Listed Buildings & Conservation Areas) Act 1990, for the proper preservation of the former Market Hall, Holyhead, a Grade II Listed Building.

·           If reasonable steps to address the works in the Repairs Notice are not undertaken within the statutory minimum period of 2 months, under 3.4.3.9 of the Constitution, to authorise the Legal Services Manager on the instructions of the Head of Planning and Public Protection to undertake the necessary actions for Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) proceedings, under Section 47 of the Planning (Listed Buildings & Conservation Areas) Act 1990, to secure the freehold of the former Market Hall.

·           To note that no further action will be taken regarding any ongoing interest by the Council in the building without the consent of the Executive.

13.3  Cyngor Sir Ynys Môn/Isle of Anglesey County Council (Traffic Regulation Order) (Various Locations Llangefni) Order 2015

Submitted – report by the Chief Engineer in relation to the above.

The Highways Technician reported that the proposed Order was prepared in response to representations received for parking restrictions in the interest of road safety and to address other traffic management issues in Llangefni. 

It was RESOLVED to approve the proposal in accordance with the advertised Order and plans.