Issue - meetings

7.1 – 16C119B – Pen yr Orsedd, Engedi

7.2 -  39C285D – Lôn Gamfa, Menai Bridge

7.3 -  46C147D – Tan y Graig, Trearddur Bay

7.4 -  46C427K/TR/EIA/ECON – Penrhos Coastal Park, Cae Glas and Kingsland, Holyhead

(PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS APPLICATION WILL BE DISCUSSED BY THE COMMITTEE AT 2.30 p.m.)

7.1  16C119B – Full application for the erection of a building to provide a workshop and office at Pen yr Orsedd, Engedi

It was RESOLVED to reaffirm the decision to approve the application, contrary to the Officer’s recommendation, with an additional condition that the workshop and office will be for the applicant’s own use as a carpenter.

7.2 39C385D – Full application for the erection of 17 dwellings on land at Lôn Gamfa, Menai Bridge

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

7.3 46C147D – Retrospective application for the use of paddock as a touring caravan site and retention of two containers used as a toilet and shower block, the use of land and retention of hardstanding for the commercial storage of caravans, boats and trailers, the residential use of a single touring caravan and retention of portacabin used as an office together with the replacement of the existing septic tank with a new sewerage treatment plant and soakaway at Tan y Graig, Trearddur Bay

It was RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation, subject to the conditions contained within the report, together with an additional condition that the access to the site be widened.

7.4 46C247K/TR/EIA/ECON –  A hybrid planning application proposing: Outline with all matters reserved except for means of access, for : A leisure village at Penrhos Coastal Park, London Road, Holyhead comprising: up to 500 new leisure units including new lodges and cottages; Central new hub building comprising reception with leisure facilities including indoor sub-tropical water park, indoor sports hall and cafes, bars, restaurants and retail; Central new Farmer’s Market building; Central new spa and leisure building; A new café and water sports centre at the site of the former Boathouse; Demolition of the Bathing House and the construction of a restaurant at its former location; Demolition of other existing buildings including three agricultural barns and three residential dwellings; Providing and maintaining 29 hectares of publicly accessible areas with public car parking and enhancements to the Coastal Path, including: Managed walkways within 15 hectares of woodland, the retention and enhancement of Grace’s Pond, Lily Pond, Scout’s pond with viewing platforms, the Pet Cemetery, War Memorial, the Pump House and picnic area with bird feeding stations and hides with educational and bilingual interpretation signage created throughout; Creation of a new woodland sculpture trail and boardwalks and enhanced connection to the Coastal Path; the beach will continue to be accessible to the public providing safe access to the shallow shelving water; A Combined Heat and Power Centre Land at Cae Glas: The erection of leisure village accommodation and facilities which have been designed to be used initially as a temporary construction workers accommodation complex for Wylfa B at land at Cae Glas, Parc Cybi, Holyhead comprising : Up to 315 lodges which will be initially sub-divided for nuclear workers accommodation; Central hub building providing  ...  view the full decision text for item 7

7.1  16C119B – Full application for the erection of a building to provide a workshop and office at Pen yr Orsedd, Engedi

It was reported that at the meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee held on 2 October, 2013 it was resolved to approve the application contrary to Officer’s recommendation as it was considered that it would safeguard and retain employment in the locality and on Anglesey.

Councillor Bob Parry OBE, a Local Member reiterated his support for this application as it is a small workshop for a carpenter.  He stated that the applicant’s wishes are to be able to work near his home and to employ an apprentice in the future.

Councillor T. Victor Hughes proposed to reaffirm the decision to approve the application and Councillor Vaughan Hughes seconded the proposal.

It was RESOLVED to reaffirm the decision to approve the application, contrary to the Officer’s recommendation, with an additional condition that the worship and office will be for the applicant’s own use as a carpenter.

7.2 39C385D – Full application for the erection of 17 dwellings on land at Lôn Gamfa, Menai Bridge

It was reported that the application is being reported to the Planning and Orders Committee as it comprises a departure from the development plan which Officers are minded to approve.  The site was visited by the Planning and Orders Committee in January 2013 and by the current Members on the 16 October, 2013.

Councillor K.P. Hughes proposed that the application be approved and Councillor R.O. Jones            seconded the proposal.

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

7.3 46C147D – Retrospective application for the use of paddock as a touring caravan site and retention of two containers used as a toilet and shower block, the use of land and retention of hardstanding for the commercial storage of caravans, boats and trailers, the residential use of a single touring caravan and retention of portacabin used as an office together with the replacement of the existing septic tank with a new sewerage treatment plant and soakaway at Tan y Graig, Trearddur Bay

It was reported that the application is being reported to the Planning and Orders Committee at the request of a Local Member.  The site was visited by the Planning and Orders Committee on 2^nd October, 2013.

The Chair invited Mr. Iain Hodgson, an objector to the application, to address the meeting. 

The main points raised by Mr. Hodgson were that he had reported this retrospective application 2½ years ago.  The access to the site is on a bad bend and a number of accidents have occurred in the vicinity over the years.  He was concerned that the Highways Department had not objected to the application.

The Chair invited Mr. Elfed Williams, the agent to the applicant, to address the meeting.

The main points raised by Mr. Williams was the applicant is willing to plant 200 trees as  ...  view the full minutes text for item 7