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7.1 – FPL/2024/76 – Land North of Y Garnedd, Llanfairpwll

FPL/2024/76

7.2 – Land to the North-East of Gwel y Llan, Llandegfan

FPL/2024/105

7.1 - FPL/2024/76 Full application for the erection of 27 affordable dwellings, construction of internal access road, diversion of public right of way, creation of a landscaping bund, erection of acoustic fence and associated works on land north of Y Garnedd, Llanfairpwll

It was resolved to approve the application in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation and report subject to the planning conditions set out therein and subject also to the signing of a Section 106 Agreement to secure the provision of affordable housing and open space contribution.

7.2 - FPL/2024/105 Full application for the erection of 30 residential dwellings (100% affordable housing units), alterations to existing access, creation of new access and internal access road together with associated works at land to the north-east of Gwel y Llan, Llandegfan

It was resolved to approve the application in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation and report subject to the planning conditions set out therein and subject also to the signing of a Section 106 Agreement to secure the provision of affordable housing, a financial contribution towards education facilities and open space along with a financial contribution for the improvement of public rights of way in the locality.

7.1 FPL/2024/76 – Full application for the erection of 27 affordable dwellings, construction of internal access road, diversion of public right of way, creation of a landscaping bund, erection of acoustic fence and associated works on land north of Y Garnedd, Llanfairpwll

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee at the request of Local Members. At its meeting held on 2 October 2024 the Committee determined to undertake a site visit which subsequently took place on 23 October 2024.

Having declared a personal and prejudicial interest in this application, Councillor Glyn Haynes left the meeting during the discussion and voting thereon. The item was chaired by Councillor Neville Evans, Vice-Chair for the meeting.

Public Speaker

Sioned Edwards, Cadnant Planning spoke in support of the application saying that the proposed housing would be developed by DU Construction on behalf of Clwyd Alyn Housing Association who would own the properties. All 27 dwellings would be affordable and would be available for rent on an affordable basis. The dwellings would not be available for sale but would remain in the ownership of Clwyd Alyn Housing Association. The application site is outside but immediately adjacent to the development boundary of Llanfairpwll and as such is assessed as an exception site under Policy TAI 16 which supports applications for affordable housing outside but adjacent to settlement boundaries providing they also meet a local need for housing that cannot otherwise be met on sites within the boundary within a reasonable timescale. Over the lifespan of the LDP from 2011 to this day, two affordable houses have been developed in Llanfairpwll and currently there is no planning permission for any further affordable housing in the village. Housing need figures for Llanfairpwll show a significant need for housing to which the lack of affordable housing provision over the past 13 years as well as rising house prices and small increase in wages have contributed. The need for affordable housing especially two and three bedroom units is increasing year on year as attested to by the Council’s Housing Service’s housing data and the Housing Need Assessment carried out by the Rural Housing Facilitator in 2021. The proposal and the mix of housing units which it offers would make a significant contribution towards meeting this housing need.

Ms Edwards referred to traffic considerations confirming that extensive discussions have been held with the Highways Department prior to and during the engagement period with access through the Garnedd estate having initially been discussed in 2020. There are no objections in principle to the proposal from a highway and traffic perspective. Llanfairpwll is an easily accessible location as regards public transport and the application site is within walking distance of local facilities. The Traffic Report submitted with the application confirms that no accidents have been recorded in the site’s catchment in the last five years and there would be no substantial increase in traffic movements as a result of the proposal and therefore no significant impact on the local road  ...  view the full minutes text for item 7