Issue - meetings

7.1 – FPL/2023/328 – Capel Jerusalem, Llangoed

FPL/2023/328

7.2 – FPL/2023/61 – Taldrwst, Lon Fain, Dwyran

FPL/2023/61

7.3 – FPL/2023/118 – Wern Farm, Pentraeth Road, Menai Bridge

FPL/2023/118

7.1  FPL/2023/328 – Full application for the conversion of the chapel into 3 holiday units together with alterations and extensions at Capel Jerusalem, Llangoed

It was RESOLVED to refuse the application contrary to the Officer’s recommendation as it was considered that the development would exceed the 15% threshold for holiday accommodation in the Llangoed area as noted within the Supplementary Planning Guidance (and that the number of AirBnB’s have not been included in the number of holiday accommodation units and their inclusion would take the figure well beyond  the 15% threshold).

 (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/2023/61 – Full application for the change of use of agricultural land into holiday lodge site, siting 13 holiday lodges, construction of new road on site, alterations to existing vehicular access together with soft and hard landscaping on land at Taldrwst, Lon Fain, Dwyran

It was RESOLVED to defer the application to the next meeting as other material consideration were raised in objections to the application.  These were: the proposal would amount to a nuisance to neighbours (contrary to policy PCYFF 2); there would be insufficient screening of the site (contrary to policy PCYFF 3); it would unacceptably add to local traffic (contrary to policy PCYFF 4); and the proposed access poses a danger to road users.

7.3  FPL/2023/118 – Full application for the change of use of land for the siting of 55 static holiday caravans/chalets, change of use of outbuilding into a laundry, reception and site office together with construction of new on-site roads, erection of package treatment building, construction of car parking area together with soft and hard landscaping and associate development at Wern Farm, Pentraeth Road, Menai Bridge

It was RESOLVED to refuse the application contrary to the Officer’s recommendation as it was considered that the access to the location is inadequate to cater for such a large-scale development and that the development is not in a sustainable location.

(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.)

7.1  FPL/2023/328 – Full application for the conversion of the chapel into 3 holiday units together with alterations and extensions at Capel Jerusalem, Llangoed

      The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee at the request of Local Members due to concerns regarding parking and traffic issues and over concentration of holiday accommodation in the area.

The Planning Enforcement Manager reported that the application site is located within the defined development boundary of Llangoed and the last use of the building was as a chapel which falls within use Class D1.  Numerous objections have been received as regards to the application with 1 letter in support.  A similar scheme for 4 holiday units was refused in 2022.  The scheme has since been reduced in number from 4 to 3 holiday units and has provided Highway Technical Notes to confirm that adequate parking is available in the vicinity of the site to cater for this development.  In addition, the application was accompanied by a detailed business plan which demonstrate the viability of the proposal.  It is acknowledged that the proposal exceeds the 15% threshold for holiday homes at 15.36%. However, this is a marginal increase which assists to bring an otherwise vacant building in the centre of the village back into functional use.  It is also necessary to consider the existing lawful use of the building which is a D1 use.  The building could be used as a community hall or a creche which could potentially have a greater impact on traffic and parking as opposed to the use of the building as 3 holiday units and the robust conditions which would be attached to any approval granted.  In terms of the highway concerns the Highway Authority has considered the proposal and the supporting Technical Highway Notes submitted as part of the latest proposal and on the basis that the proposal has been reduced from 4 to 3 units are now satisfied that parking associated with the proposal can be accommodated in the area identified as Zone A.  If as a result of this development being approved a problem should occur, then the Highway Authority would review the situation and consider a Traffic Regulation Order to manage the parking outside the shop. From a residential amenity perspective, the proposal has been amended during the course of the application to ensure that the development would not overlook the immediate neighbouring property to the south.  All windows on the south and rear elevation will be obscure glazed. In addition, the proposal is also considered acceptable and complies with the requirements of Policy AMG 5, the Environment Wales Act and the latest changes to Chapter 6 of Planning Policy Wales in terms of maintaining and enhancing biodiversity.

The Legal Services Manager read out a statement by Councillor Alun Roberts, a Local Member who was unable to attend the meeting.

The statement referred that the application has raised local and Community Council objections. There is lack of parking provision and the applicant has tried  ...  view the full minutes text for item 7