Issue - meetings

7.1 – FPL/2023/146 – Cae Graham, Pentraeth

FPL/2023/146

7.2 - FPL/2023/227 – Ty Coch Farm, Rhostrehwfa

FPL/2023/227

7.1  FPL/2023/146 – Full application for the demolition of the existing dwelling and erection of a new dwelling together with associated works at Cae Graham, Pentraeth

It was RESOLVED to refuse the application contrary to the Officer’s recommendation as it was deemed that the development would have a negative effect on dark-sky planning policy compliance and the proposed development is excessive on the footprint of the current dwelling on site.

(In accordance with the requirements of the Constitution the application will be automatically deferred to the next meeting to allow the Officers to respond to the reasons given for refusing the application)

7.2  FPL/2023/227 – Full application for the demolition of the existing dwelling together with the erection of a replacement dwelling, together with alterations to existing access, private treatment plant, and associated works at Ty Coch Farm, Rhostrehwfa

It was RESOLVED to refuse the application in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation.

 7.1  FPL/2023/146 – Full application for the demolition of the existing dwelling and erection of a new dwelling together with associated works at Cae Graham, Pentraeth

The application was reported to the Planning and Orders Committee at the request of a Local Member.  At the meeting held on 10 January, 2024 it was resolved to visit the site.  The site visit subsequently took place on 24 January, 2024.

The Chair said that a Local Member, Councillor Ieuan Williams had ascertained whether it was acceptable for 4 photographs to be shown to the Committee as regards to this application.  He said that as Chair he had decided to allow for the 4 photographs to be shown following legal advice.  He expressed that each request will be assessed on its own merit as he did not wish to set a precedent and such requests needs to be forwarded to the Planning Department to ascertain whether they are relevant.  The Legal Services Manager said that the Constitution only specifies that public speakers are prevented from distribution additional documentation to the Committee.  He noted that he agreed with the Chair that such requests from Local Members to present any additional information should be forwarded to the Planning Department so as to allow the relevant Officer’s adequate period to consider whether the documentation is relevant as part of the application to be discussed.

Public Speaker

Mrs Anne Grady, addressed the Committee, as an objector, to the proposal and said that she was also representing her neighbours who have also objected to this application, all of whom were either born or have lived here for many more years than her husband and herself.  She said that at the end of the tarmac road, there are 9 properties which are reached directly off the track which continues to Cae Graham. 11 owner occupiers live in 6 of these properties; 2 more houses are permanent Airbnb lets, for a total of up to 20 adults and Cae Graham is a holiday home that was let on Airbnb between 2018 and 2020.  She noted that there were objecting as this application contravenes Development Plan Policy TA 13 - Criterion 5 – it is a replacement for a holiday chalet, Criterion 6 – The property can only be relocated from its original footprint if moving it lessens its visual impact, Criterion 7 – the increase in size is over 3 times the maximum 20% allowed and no justification has been given for this enlargement?  Design and use in its surroundings  - The applicant proposes demolition of the single storey one bedroom, one bathroom chalet he bought in 2016 and which he has, over the past year, reconfigured (by enclosing the previously canopied entrance porch) in order to claim, on page 24 of the Design & Access Statement, that the proposed dwelling replaces a 3-bedroom property. Cars parked in front of the chalet are clearly visible from the beach as is the chalet itself when the trees are not in leaf.  ...  view the full minutes text for item 7