Issue - meetings

12.1  VAR/2021/38 – Application under Section 73 for the variation of conditions 15 and 16 of planning permission reference APP45-36 (permission on appeal) which permitted the construction of 15 wind turbines on land at Trysglwyn Fawr, Rhosybol) so as to extend the operational phase of 14 turbines constructed on site for a further period of 10 years up to 29.6.31, extend the period where the farm needs to be decommissioned as well as extend the period where a turbine needs to be dismantled if it is not producing electricity to the local grid at Trysglwyn Windfarm, Rhosybol

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

12.2  FPL/2021/298 – Full application for change of use of Communal Lounge into residential ground floor flat together with alterations and installation of solar panels at St Seiriol’s Communual Lounge, St Seiriol’s Close, Holyhead

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

12.3  FPL/2021/299 – Full application for change of use from communal lounge to create a residential property together with associated works at Bryn Tirion, Beaumaris

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

12.4  FPL/2021/285 – Full application for the change of use of the existing communal lounge into a residential unit at Gerddi Stanley, Beaumaris

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

12.5  FPL/2021/297 – Full application for the change of use of the existing communal lounge into a new residential unit at Tre Rhosyr Communal Lounge, Newborough

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

12.6  MAO/2021/32 – Minor amendments to scheme previously approved under planning permission FPL/2019/258 so as to amend external render finish from rough to smooth at Beaumaris Social Club, Steeple Lane, Beaumaris

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

12.7  DIS/2021/101 – Application to discharge condition (04) (Specification for a staged programme of archaeological work) of planning permission CAC/2019/3 : Conservation Area consent for the demolition of the existing building together with the erection of six one bedroom flats in lieu at Beaumaris Social Club, Steeple Lane, Beaumaris

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

12.8  DIS/2021/102 – Application to discharge conditions (03) (foul drainage), (05) (Construction Traffic Management Plan), (07) (method of demolition), (08) (window details) and (11) (affordable housing scheme) of planning permission FPL/2019/258 (demolition of existing building and erection of six one bedroom flats) at Beaumaris Social Club, Steeple Lane, Beaumaris

It was RESOLVED :-

·           To approve Conditions (05), (07)  ...  view the full decision text for item 12

12.1  VAR/2021/38 – Application under Section 73 for the variation of conditions 15 and 16 of planning permission reference APP45-36 (permission on appeal) which permitted the construction of 15 wind turbines on land at Trysglwyn Fawr, Rhosybol) so as to extend the operational phase of 14 turbines constructed on site for a further period of 10 years up to 29.6.31, extend the period where the farm needs to be decommissioned as well as extend the period where a turbine needs to be dismantled if it is not producing electricity to the local grid at Trysglwyn Windfarm, Rhosybol

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as

the application is accompanied by an addendum to an Environmental Impact Assessment.  The application is required to be presented to the Planning and Orders Committee for determination in accordance with paragraph 3.5.3.5(ii) of the Constitution.

The Development Management Manager reported that the application is to extend the operational life of the wind farm by 10 years to 25 years, 35 years from the point of first generation which will expire on the 29 June, 2031.  The applicant has submitted the application in an effort to maximise the wind farm generating potential; even though the life time was originally set at 25 years, if properly maintained turbines can operate beyond their original design life and contribute to the meeting of targets and supply of renewable power without the requirement of repowering.  Condition 15 of the appeal decision requires that if any wind turbine fails to produce electricity supplied to the local grid for a continuous period of 6 months then that turbine along with any ancillary equipment shall be dismantled down level and removed from the site reinstated for agricultural use within 3 months.  The application entails to increase the period before a wind turbine shall be decommissioned if it fails to produce continuous electricity from 3 to 9 months.  Condition 16 of the appeal decision requires that the turbines are removed from the site within 6 months of the turbines being decommissioned and become disused.  The application also entails to extend the decommissioning period from 6 to 12 months, which is in line with recent similar repowering consent at Rhyd y Groes Wind Farm.  There is no additional construction works proposed as the life extension can make use of all existing infrastructure.  Extending the consent would however require ongoing and potentially additional maintenance work as the apparatus gets older.  The Development Management Manager further reported that National and Local Development Plan policies provides guidance on such applications. Whilst there is an emphasis that renewable energy should be encouraged, proposed development should not harm the surrounding area, designated sites and existing neighbouring properties.  He further said that the Planning Authority has assessed the application in respect of the effects on the landscape, ecology, traffic and transport, amenities of neighbouring properties and socio economic benefits.

The Development Management Manager further said that there is a strong presumption within the Joint Local Development Plan in  ...  view the full minutes text for item 12