Issue - meetings

11.1 – 13C183A – Seren Las Bodedern     

11.2 – 36C272A - Cae’r Bwl, Rhostrehwfa

11.1  13C183A – Outline application with access included for the erection of a dwelling together with alterations to the existing access and the installation of a package treatment plant on land adjacent to Seren Las, Bodedern

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

11.2  36C272A – Full application for the erection of an agricultural shed to keep livestock at Cae’r Bwl, Rhostrehwfa

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

11.1  13C183A – Outline application with access included for the erection of a dwelling together with alterations to the existing access and the installation of a package treatment plant on land adjacent to Seren Las, Bodedern

The application was brought to the attention of the Planning and Orders Committee as the applicant is a relevant officer of the authority.  The application has been scrutinised by the Monitoring Officer as required under paragraph 4.6.10.4 of the Constitution.

The Chair invited Councillor Llinos M. Huws, one of the Local Members to address the meeting.

Councillor Llinos M. Huws stated that the applicant has bought 25 acres of land near the village of Bodedern as an agricultural holding.  She stated that this is an unique venture by a local young family these days.  The Planning Officers have stated within the report that this application is in the open countryside.  Councillor Huws noted that there are 3 dwellings near this application and a busy garage.  She referred to Policy 55 and noted that the Welsh language needs to be protected and having a local Welsh family would be of an advantage to the local community.  She further stated that as a Local Members she would suggest that the site be visited by the Planning and Orders Committee. 

The Planning Development Manger stated that he wished to update the report submitted to the Committee. The Joint Planning Policy Unit has responded with objections to the application, Welsh Water and the Drainage Section have submitted no objection to the application.  The Rights of Way Officer has stated that there is a public footpath near the site but do not object and the Highways Authority have stated that a better visibility splay is required from the site and the applicant has sufficient land to provide a relocated access.    He noted that the application is clear in the countryside in terms of planning policies, 350m from the development boundary of Bodedern and is not within a cluster.  The application submitted is not an agricultural dwelling.  The recommendation was of refusal.

Councillor Jeff Evans proposed that the application be refused and Councillor K.P. Hughes seconded the proposal.

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

11.2  36C272A – Full application for the erection of an agricultural shed to keep livestock at Cae’r Bwl, Rhostrehwfa

The application was brought to the attention of the Planning and Orders Committee as the applicant is a relevant officer of the authority.  The application has been scrutinised by the Monitoring Officer as required under paragraph 4.6.10.4 of the Constitution.

Councillor T. Victor 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.