Agenda item

7.1 – 46C578 - The Pavilion, Lôn Isallt, Trearddur Bay

7.1       46C578 – Full application for alterations and extensions to The Pavilion, Lôn Isallt, Trearddur Bay

The application was reported to the Planning and Orders Committee as it is made on land in the Council’s ownership. At its meeting on 6th September, 2017, the Committee resolved to approve the proposal for the extension to the pavilion building in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation but also, contrary to the Officer’s recommendation, it approved the development of the car park and access for the reason that a car park exists opposite the proposed development site and because it deemed the intended scheme at the pavilion building to be no different to this.

As he had declared a personal and prejudicial interest in this application, Councillor Trefor Lloyd Hughes, MBE, withdrew from the meeting during the discussion and determination thereof.

The Planning Development Manager reported that further consultation with Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has taken place and the statutory consultee, having raised objections to the car park and access element of the proposal on the grounds of flood risk has stated its concern over the decision of approval taken by the Committee as being at variance with national policies on flooding. The Officer said that whilst NRW has proposed as a way forward, that there be a condition that no use of the car park be made in the event of a warning of flooding, it is felt that such a condition would be difficult to enforce. Consequently, the Officer’s recommendation remains unchanged, namely that the application in relation to the extensions to the pavilion building is approved and that the proposal to create a new access and car parking area is refused.

Councillor Kenneth Hughes proposed that the Committee’s original decision to approve both elements of the application, viz the building extensions and the creation of a new car park and access be reaffirmed. The proposal was seconded by Councillor Robin Williams.

Councillor Shaun Redmond proposed an amendment that approval includes the condition put forward by NRW. The Planning Development Manager reiterated that it is the Officer’s opinion that the condition cannot be enforced, but that it a matter for the Committee to decide whether it be attached to consent notwithstanding. There was no seconder to the proposal.

Councillor Dafydd Roberts proposed a further amendment that a condition be attached to the car park consent requiring a specific sign to be put up to warn users about the potential risk of flooding. The Officer confirmed that a condition to that effect is acceptable. Councillor Eric Jones seconded the proposal. Councillor Kenneth Hughes subsequently withdrew his proposal in favour of the amendment.

It was resolved to reaffirm the Committee’s previous decision viz.

•           To approve the application to extend the existing pavilion building in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation and,

•           To approve the application to create a new access and car parking area contrary to the Officer’s recommendation subject to conditions to be determined by the Officers including a condition that a sign to warn of the risk of flooding be erected.