Agenda item

12.1 14C171J/ENF – Stryttwn Farm, Tynlon

12.2 21LPA727A/CC – Ysgol Parc y Bont, Llanddaniel

12.3 34LPA1013B/DA/CC – Link Road, Llangefni

12.4 39LPA589P/CC – Ysgol David Hughes, Menai Bridge

12.5 42C253 – Ysgol Gynradd Pentraeth, Pentraeth

12.1    14C171J/ENF – Retrospective application for the retention and completion of a new build holiday accommodation together with change of use of land to associated equestrianism at Stryttwn Farm, Tynlon

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

The Chief Planning Officer reported that a previous application for retrospective planning permission on a development that was found to have been in breach of planning consent awarded in 2014 for conversions and extension of an existing stable into a dwelling was refused because it was considered to be in an unsustainable and isolated rural location unrelated to, and far removed from any settlement and/or other facilities. The Officer said that having missed the deadline for requesting to speak publicly at this meeting, the applicant had contacted the Planning Department via e-mail which he read out to the Committee. In his e-mail the applicant emphasises the efforts he has made to compromise and to work with the Planning Service to find a solution to this matter and he also refers to the stress and anxiety the whole process has occasioned both himself and his family. The applicant goes on to highlight the merits of the application which he says is in an ideal location for a development of this kind, which would enable families to ride safely and which would require minimal access to other amenities e.g. shops meaning that the need to travel would be limited. The applicant states that if the application is refused than he will seek recourse to an appeal. With regard to the current application, while it is recognised by the Officer that it is a finely balanced decision, it is considered on balance that the proposal is unacceptable being located in the open countryside unrelated to and far removed from any settlement or other facilities and would lead to the user being reliant on the use of private vehicles contrary to relevant local and national policies and guidance.

Councillor R.G. Parry, OBE, FRAgS speaking as a Local Member said that planning policies support tourist related developments such as this; the applicant’s intention is to utilise the converted outbuilding to be let to visitors for specific equestrian purposes which is essentially a rural pursuit. The Officer acknowledges that this is a finely balanced decision in which the arguments on both sides have merit. Councillor R.G. Parry reminded the Committee of the background to this case and said that the applicant has spent a great deal of money on improving the subject building. Councillor Parry asked the Committee to support the application as bringing much needed tourism to this part of the Island and as one deserving of approval.

Councillor Victor Hughes said that he thought the Committee needed to know more about this proposal in order to be able to give it full consideration and he proposed that a site visit would help Members to come to an informed decision on the application. Councillor Lewis Davies seconded the proposal.

Councillor Jeff Evans thought that a site visit was unnecessary and, based on the information presented and what was known about the history of the application, he proposed that the application be approved. The majority view was that a site visit be undertaken.

It was resolved that the site be visited for the reason given.

12.2    L21LPA727A/CC – Full application for alterations and extensions to create additional facilities including a classroom, creation of a new car parking area and new vehicular access together with the reconfiguration of existing car parking arrangements to include a layby at Ysgol Parc y Bont, Llanddaniel

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

Councillor Lewis Davies proposed that the application be approved and the proposal was seconded by Councillor John Griffith.

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

12.3    34LPA1013B/DA/CC – Application for reserved matters for full details of design, lighting, section, siting and landscaping of Section 3 of the link road on land between Industrial Estate Road and Bryn Cefni Distributor Road, Llangefni

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as it is an application made by the Council.

The Chief Planning Officer showed the Committee a correct version of the site map (that in the written report being an inaccurate version) and he reported that the Link Road has planning permission in place and a substantial proportion of it has been constructed. The further details submitted with the reserved matters application are considered acceptable and as such can be approved. In response to a question by the Committee regarding the means by which the public consultation process was conducted, the Officer confirmed that publicity and consultation were undertaken by means of notices posted in the area and by an advertisement in the press. The 17 properties closest to the development were also informed directly by letter.

Councillor Victor Hughes proposed that the application be approved and the proposal was seconded by Councillor Kenneth Hughes.

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

12.4    39LPA589P/CC – Full application for the construction of an extension containing a platform lift to the southern elevation of “B” block at Ysgol Uwchradd David Hughes, Menai Bridge

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

Councillor Lewis Davies proposed that the application be approved and the proposal was seconded by Councillor Vaughan Hughes.

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

12.5    45C253 – Full application for change of use of part of the land into a children’s park at Ysgol Gynradd Pentraeth, Pentraeth

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

Councillor Lewis Davies proposed that the application be approved and the proposal was seconded by Councillor John Griffith.

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