Issue - meetings

11.1 – FPL/2025/240 – 11 High Street, Menai Bridge

FPL/2025/240

11.1  FPL/2025/240 – Ful application for the change of use of a dwelling (Use Class C3) into a dentist and health clinic (Use Class D1) at 32 High Street, Menai Bridge

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

 11.1  FPL/2025/240 – Ful application for the change of use of a dwelling (Use Class C3) into a dentist and health clinic (Use Class D1) at 32 High Street, Menai Bridge

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as the applicant is related to a relevant officer as defined within paragraph 4.6.10.2 of the Constitution.  The application has been scrutinised by the Monitoring Officer as required under paragraph 4.6.10.4 of the Constitution.

The Planning Development Manager reported that the property is located within the development boundary of Menai Bridge and the town centre boundary but is not within the Primary Retail Area of the Local Service Centre of Menai Bridge as defined in the Joint Local Development Plan.  The application site is also within the designated Conservation Area.  Strategic Policy PS 15 of the Joint Local Development Plan seeks to protect and enhance the vitality and viability of town centres and their retail, service and social functions.  A diverse mix of suitable uses is encouraged within high quality urban centres and attracts a wide range of people at different times of the day.  It is considered that a Dentist and Health Clinic complies with policy MAN 1 as is noted within the Officer’s report.  The types of town centre use (B1, D1 and D2) will be encouraged to locate within identified town centres, but outside the identified Primary Retail Areas.  The Highways Department have been consulted on the proposal and have raised no objection due to the sustainable location of the proposal and availability of public car parks nearby.  It is considered that the application is acceptable and accords with relevant development plan policies.  The recommendation was of approval of the application.

Councillor Robin Williams proposed that the application be approved in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation.  Councillor Neville Evans seconded the proposal of approval.

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