Issue - meetings

12.1 12LPA983/AD/CC – Gallows Point, Beaumaris

12.2 22C211C – Yr Orsedd, Llanddona

12.3 23C268B – Uwch y Gors, Mynydd Bodafon

12.4 30LPA/978/AD/CC – Red Wharf Bay

12.5 34C648A – Pwros, Rhosmeirch

12.6 34LPA982/CA/CC – The Stilts Building, Llangefni

12.7 47LPA966/CC - Ysgol Gynradd Llanddeusant, Llanddeusant

12.1   12LPA983/AD/CC - Application for the siting of an interpretation panel at Gallows Point, Beaumaris

It was resolved to approve the application in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation subject to the conditions listed in the written report.

12.2   22C211C - Full application for the erection of one wind turbine with a maximum hub height of 25m, a rotor diameter of 19.24m and a maximum vertical upright height of 34.37m on land at Yr Orsedd, Llanddona

It was resolved that a site visit be undertaken for the reasons given.

12.3  23C268B - Full application for the conversion and extension of outbuilding to form a residential dwelling together with installation of package treatment plant at Uwch y Gors, Mynydd Bodafon

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

12.4  30LPA978/AD/CC - Application for the siting of an information panel at Red Wharf Bay

It was resolved to approve the application in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation subject to the conditions listed in the written report.

12.5  34C648A - Outline application for the erection of a dwelling together with alterations to the existing access on land at Pwros, Rhosmeirch

It was resolved to approve the application contrary to the Officer’s recommendation on the grounds that the application is deemed to be within reasonable development limits of the village of Rhosmeirch.

12.6  34LPA982/CA/CC - Conservation Area Consent for the demolition of existing building at The Stilts Building, Llangefni

It was resolved to approve the application in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation with the condition set out in the written report.

12.7  47LPA966/CC - Outline application for residential development together with demolition of the former school on land at Ysgol Gynradd, Llanddeusant, Llanddeusant

It was resolved to defer consideration of the application in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation. 

12.1  12LPA983/AD/CC – Application for the siting of an interpretation panel at Gallows Point, Beaumaris

The application is presented to the Committee at is made by the Local Authority.

Councillor Kenneth Hughes proposed that the application be approved and his proposal was seconded by Councillor R.O.Jones.

It was resolved to approve the application in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation subject to the conditions listed in the written report.

12.2     22C211C – Full application for the erection of one wind turbine with a maximum hub height of 25m, a rotor diameter of 19.24m and a maximum vertical upright height of 34.37m on land at Yr Orsedd, Llanddona

The application is reported to the Committee as it has been decided that delegated powers will not be used in connection with wind turbine developments.

The Planning Development Manager said that the report specifies three key issues in connection with the proposal in respect of the principle of development, the landscape and visual impact and residential amenity. Whilst it is recognised that there is support within policies for renewable energy projects it is considered that in this instance the proposed development would create unacceptable harm to this environment and it is on those grounds that the Officer’s recommendation is to refuse the application.

The Chair invited Mr John Alexander, an objector to the proposal, to present his views to the Committee.

Mr Alexander highlighted the following as points of objection to the proposal:

• Anglesey is not listed as a strategic zone for onshore wind energy and according to TAN 8 it was never intended that these machines should spread willy nilly all over the Island.
• This turbine application should not have passed the screening process. The Planning Authority should have checked with the transmitter users – Police, BT and Aquiva for problems with interference. There is a major problem and a number of objections pin pointed this possibility. An investigation at the time of screening would have saved time and costs.
• The noise assessment figures are guesswork as there has not been an anemometer erected in the location. 
• The site is too close to 3 dwellings, the AONB, ancient and historic sites and 18 designated sites. It will impact on Beaumaris and the Snowdonia National Park. The location is surrounded by high value landscape and an area that is geologically outstanding and of international importance. It would therefore ruin one of the most spectacular views on the Island.
• The location is very close to the Grade II listed building, Rhos Isaf and the associated dairy used as holiday accommodation. It would also adversely affect Hafoty, one of the oldest properties on the Island.
• The CCW states that an EIA is not required and that it does not have records of any statutory protected species in the locality. The Council should contact the RSPB and its own Ecological Advisor. An EIA would be required due to the height of the proposed development and the presence in the area of bats, otters, goshawks, hobbies, peregrine  ...  view the full minutes text for item 12