Agenda item

13.1  14C28T/1/SCR – Mona Industrial Park, Gwalchmai

13.2  46C427K/TR/EIA/ECON – Penrhos Coastal Park, Cae Glas & Kingsland, Holyhead

13.1  14C28T/1/SCR – Screening opinion for a proposed solar farm with a capacity of 5MW on land at Mona Industrial Park, Gwalchmai

The Planning Development Manager reported that a screening opinion was received for a proposed solar farm with a capacity of 5MW on land at Mona Industrial Park, Gwalchmai. The application site is on land owned by the Council.  It has been determined that an Environmental Impact Assessment is not required for the proposal.

It was RESOLVED to note the report for information purposes only.

13.2    46C427K/TR/EIA/ECON - A hybrid planning application proposing: Outline with all matters reserved except for means of access, for –

A leisure village at Penrhos Coastal Park, London Road, Holyhead comprising : up to 500 new leisure units including new lodges and cottages; Central new hub building comprising reception with leisure facilities including indoor sub-tropical water park, indoor sports hall, and cafes, bars, restaurants and retail; central new Farmer’s Market building; Central new spa and leisure building; A new café and water sports centre at the site of the former Boathouse; demolition of the Bathing House and the construction of a restaurant at its former location; Demolition of other existing buildings including three agricultural barns and three residential dwellings; Providing and maintaining 29 hectares of publicly accessible areas with public car parking and enhancements to the Coastal Path, including: Managed walkways within 15 hectares of woodland, the retention and enhancement of Grace’s pond, Lily pond, Scout’s pond with viewing platforms, the Pet Cemetery, War Memorial, the Pump House and picnic area with bird feeding stations and hides with educational and bilingual interpretation signage created throughout;  Creation of a new woodland sculpture trail and boardwalks and enhanced connection to the Coastal Path. The beach will continue to be accessible to the public providing safe access to the shallow shelving water; A Combined Heat and Power Centre.

Land at Cae Glas: The erection of  leisure village accommodation and facilities which have been designed to be used initially as a temporary construction workers accommodation complex for Wylfa B at land at Cae Glas, Parc Cybi, Holyhead comprising : Up to 315 lodges which will be initially sub-divided for nuclear workers accommodation; Central hub building providing reception and canteen ancillary to accommodation; A Park and Ride facility comprising up to 700 car parking spaces; a new hotel; A lakeside hub comprising restaurant, café, retail and bar; New grass football pitch and cricket pitch; and a Combined Heat and Power centre. To be subsequently converted (post Wylfa B construction) into an extension to the Penrhos Coastal Park Leisure Village comprising: Refurbished lodges and facility buildings to create high quality holiday accommodation (up to 315 family lodges); A Visitor centre and Nature Reserve allowing controlled public access; and Heritage Centre with visitor parking.

Land at Kingsland: the erection of a residential development which has been designed to be used initially as temporary construction workers accommodation at land at Kingsland, Kingsland Road, Holyhead comprising: Up to 320 new houses to be initially used as temporary construction workers accommodation. To be subsequently converted (post Wylfa B construction) into a residential development comprising: Up to 320 residential dwellings set in high quality landscaping and open spaces. Each phase of development will have ancillary development comprising car parking, servicing areas, open spaced and plant. Full detail for the change of use of the existing Estate buildings at Penrhos Coastal Path, London Road, Holyhead including the change of use for: The Bailiffs Tower and outbuildings at Penrhos Home Farm from the a cricket clubhouse to a visitors information centre, restaurant, café, bars and retail; Home Farm Barn and Cart Buildings from farm buildings to cycle and sports hire centre; the Tower from residential to a Managers accommodation and ancillary office; and Beddmanarch House from residential to a visitors’ centre

The Planning Development Manager reported that an informal session will be arranged for members on 11^th September, 2015 in respect of matters raised at the Planning and Orders Committee on 29 July, 2015. Thereafter a report will be followed to a Special Meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee on 7^th October, 2015.

The Legal Services Manager advised the Committee to conduct that meeting according to the rules for a site visit.  This would mean that the meeting would be for requesting and providing information only and not to discuss the merits of the matter.  Local Members would be invited and a minute of the proceedings be submitted to the next meeting of this Committee.

It was RESOLVED to note the report.