Issue - meetings

12.1 – HHP/2025/93 – Smyrna Chapel, Glanhwfa Road, Llangefni.

HHP/2025/93

12.2 - HHP/2025/151 – Ty Hen Efail, Llanddona

HHP/2025/151

12.3 – LUE/2025/30 - Star Crossroad, Star

LUE/2025/30

12.4 – VAR/2025/42 – Star Crossroads, Star

VAR/2025/42

12.1  HHP/2025/93 – Full application for the construction of a vehicular access together with creating a parking area at Smyrna Chapel, Glanhwfa Road, Llangefni

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

12.2  HHP/2025/151 – Full application for the erection of a balcony together with the erection of a garage at Ty Hen Efail, Llanddona

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

12.3  LUE/2025/30 – Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the existing use of operational development undertaken to implement planning permission 41LPA1041/FR/TR/CC on land to the east of Start Crossroads, Star

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

12.4  VAR/2025/42 – Application under Section 73 for the variation of condition (11) (CTMP) and condition (17) (Detailed Report on Archaeology Work) of planning permission reference 41LPA1041/FR/TR/CC (Creation of Gypsie and Traveller Site) so as to enable the CTMP to be submitted following the commencement of development and to enable the archaeology report to be submitted within a different timescale at Star Crossroads, Star

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

12.1  HHP/2025/93 – Full application for the construction of a vehicular access together with creating a parking area at Smyrna Chapel, Glanhwfa Road, Llangefni

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee at the request of a Local Member due to local concerns and highway safety.

Public Speaker

Mr Ynyr Berry, in support of his application, said that he and his brother are the owners and developers of Capel Smyrna. He said that both have been raised here in Anglesey and have returned to the area after several years abroad.  Approval is request for a dropped kerb to enable a driveway alongside the Ysgoldy at Capel Smyrna. Significant time, investment and resources have been undertaken into bringing these historic buildings back into meaningful use, with the intention of enhancing the local area, preserving cultural character, and contributing positively to the housing supply within Llangefni. The intentions align with the strategic vision set out in the adopted Anglesey and Gwynedd Joint Local Development Plan for Llangefni to have a “retained and strengthened role as a town providing homes, jobs and community facilities”.  The site forms part of a wider heritage-led regeneration project at Capel Smyrna. Stage 1 of the development will deliver the residential conversion of the Ysgoldy. Stage 2 will aim to deliver mixed-used development of a Co-Working Space and Youth Services, which will meet several strategic policies set out in Joint Local Development Plan. Stage 2 cannot proceed without first refurbishing the Ysgoldy. The dropped kerb is essential for several reasons: -

1. It provides safe and practical access to off-street parking. The Ynys Mon Local Plan requires that “Proposals for development will be expected to incorporate adequate and appropriate amounts of onsite parking”. National Policy adopts the principle of maximum parking standards as a means of promoting sustainable development. The standard for a 2-bedroom dwelling is 1.5 to 2 spaces per unit. Furthermore, the golden rule priorities “quality of the street above all else” and aims to “maximise the activity between the street and the house for safer, friendlier streets”.

2. It enables the refurbishment of the Ysgoldy; it has been assessed that this is to be the safest approach to construction. Written confirmation has been sought that alternatives (on-street manoeuvring or use of Council car parks across the road) are assessed by Highways as safer for construction traffic, site workers, and residents.

3. It reduces on-street parking pressure by providing dedicated off-street parking, the burden on the immediate neighbourhood will be reduced rather than increased. This is not only beneficial to residents but also aligns with the Council’s aims of improving parking provision and reducing congestion.

4. It supports the viability and longevity of a heritage redevelopment in line with Policy PS 20 and enables “opportunities to re-use suitable buildings” within the town centre as per Strategic Policy PS15. This project preserves a Grade II listed locally significant historic building. For the scheme to be functional and sustainable for future residents, appropriate  ...  view the full minutes text for item 12