Agenda, decisions and minutes

As noted above.

To receive any declaration of interest by any Member or Officer in respect of any item of business.

Councillor K P Hughes declared a personal and prejudicial interest with regards to application 7.1.

Councillor Nicola Roberts declared a personal and prejudicial interest with regards to application 11.1.

To submit, for confirmation, the minutes of the previous virtual meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee held on 2 March, 2022.

The minutes of the previous meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee held on 2 March, 2022 were confirmed as correct.

To present the minutes of the virtual site visits held on 18 March, 2022.

The Legal Services Manager reported that the quorum for the meeting needs to be 6 but only 4 were in attendance.  The recording of the virtual site visit was circulated to the members who were absent.  As the site visit was inquorate it had not technically occurred.  But if the Committee were satisfied that they had sufficient information to proceed with the matter they should resolve that to be the case before proceeding to consider the matter.

Councillor Robin Williams said that he had viewed the recording as he was one of the Members who were unable to attend the virtual site visit and proposed that the minutes of the virtual site meeting on 18 March, 2022 be confirmed as correct and that the Committee proceed to consider the application today.  Councillor Dafydd Roberts seconded the proposal.

There were Public Speakers in respect of applications 7.1 and 12.5.

None to be considered by this meeting.

None were considered by this meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee.

7.1 – FPL/2021/316 – Bryn Glas, Llanrhuddlad

FPL/2021/316

 7.1  FPL/2021/316 – Full application for the change of use and refurbishment of two agricultural buildings into a commercial laundry together with improving the access at Bryn Glas, Llanrhuddlad

(Having declared a personal and prejudicial interest with regard to the application, Councillor K P Hughes withdrew from the meeting during discussion and voting thereon).

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee at the request of a local member.  At the meeting held on 2 March, 2022 the Committee recommended that a virtual site visit be undertaken to the application site.  A virtual site visit subsequently took place on 18 March, 2022. 

Public Speakers

The Legal Services Manager read out a statement by Ms Laura Simons who had previously registered to speak at the meeting but was unable to attend due to work commitments.

The statement by Ms Simons was as follows :-

What is the point to a business being in the most northerly point in Wales.? Ecologically and environmentally it is obscene. We should not be encouraging businesses to set up where a lot of travelling is needed. Better sites are already in industrial parks. Why spend thousands here when units are available more accessibly nearer the A55, which would better serve this kind of industry?.e.g Parc Cybi. What are the future plans? I wouldn't spend thousands if I would not make a profit. So why are they ?

Primarily:

1.  Children use the road beside this property to get to their school bus...THERE IS NO FOOTPATH. So during winter its dark and a real danger as this very small lane is on a BLIND bend. No speed limit is in place and no traffic calming.

2.  Villagers use this lane to walk around the village...as do Horse riders, cyclists, parents with buggies, and dog walkers. THERE IS NO OTHER WAY AROUND THE VILLAGE. Again no paths.

3. Noise and light pollution is constant. Opening hours are therefore irrelevant. Boilers and sensor lights would still be working.

4. Where will the waste go? What happens to detergents? Ammonia? Can the drains deal with this? Steam explosion.

5. Locally I see no market for this? Concern for expansion and longer hours.

6. Loss of quality of life for a mostly elderly population.

An email, received by Ms Simons was also read out as follows :-

Whilst everyone is of the opinion that we want to welcome new business to Anglesey it should never be at the detriment to quality of life in Llanrhuddlad.  Most people that live here seek a peaceful retirement. We already have no speed limits in the village.  No pavements and no signage for junctions make it dangerous for vehicles and pedestrians to move around the village which is used by walkers, cyclists and horse riders. Any increase to movements around the proposed development will further endanger users.

Security lighting will affect sleep quality and wildlife. Assurances need to be made that lighting will not be on 24hrs or machinery  ...  view the full minutes text for item 7.

None to be considered by this meeting.

None were considered by this meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee.

None to be considered by this meeting.

None were considered by this meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee.

None to be considered by this meeting.

None were considered by this meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee.

11.1 – HHP/2022/38 – Mandela, Rhosmeirch

HHP/2022/38

11.2 – FPL/2022/23 – Ger y Bont, Elim

FPL/2022/23

11.1      HHP/2022/38 – Full application for alterations and extensions at Mandela, Rhosmeirch

(Having declared a personal and prejudicial interest with regard to the application, Councillor Nicola Roberts withdrew from the meeting during the discussion and determination thereof)

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 of the Constitution. The application has been scrutinised by the Monitoring Officer as required under paragraph 4.6.10.4 of the Constitution.

The Chief Planning Officer reported that the main planning consideration to be taken into account is the effect on local amenities to neighbouring properties as regards the proposed alterations to the property.  The property is a detached single storey property with a substantially large front and side gardens as part of its curtilage.  The neighbouring properties to either side are two storey properties.  The proposed new roofline is to include 4 roof lights and 4 pitched dormer windows for the new bedrooms of the extension. 2 of these new windows are to be erected on the front elevation, which faces the public highway with a distance of approximately 30m from nearest neighbouring adjacent property.  The 2 other dormer windows at the rear elevation of the property overlook onto agricultural land with no immediate neighbours facing this elevation.  It is considered that the proposal is not detrimental to the character of the area and to neighbouring properties and the recommendation was of approval of the application.

Councillor Eric W Jones proposed that the application be approved and Councillor John Griffith seconded the proposal.

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

11.2  FPL/2022/23 – Full application for the erection of an agricultural shed for the storage of machinery on land near Ger y Bont, Elim

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 of the Constitution. The application has been scrutinised by the Monitoring Officer as required under paragraph 4.6.10.4 of the Constitution.

The Chief Planning Officer reported that the proposal complies with local and national planning policies.  The proposed building is for the storage of agricultural machinery.  The site will be accessed through an existing agricultural access and no tracks or hardstanding areas are proposed as part of the development.  The land owned by the applicants at the application site extends to 5.7ha, however in conjunction with the application site, the applicant farms a further 100 acres approximately in Bodedern.  The Local Planning Authority is therefore satisfied that sufficient justification exists for the development. The proposed building is appropriate in terms of its siting, scale and design and would not be out of character in the rural landscape.  Neither is it considered that it will give rise to unacceptable impacts upon the amenities of nearby properties.  The Chief Planning Officer further said that the Tref Alaw Community  ...  view the full minutes text for item 11.

12.1  FPL/2021/61 – Full application for the conversion of an outbuilding into 2 holiday units, conversion of a detached double garage into an annexe together with associated development at Tyddyn Dai, Pentrefelin, Amlwch

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee at the request of a local member.

Councillor Aled M Jones, a local member, requested that a site visit be conducted due to the conditions of the roads towards the development site and also the sustainability of the application in the open countryside.

Councillor K P Hughes proposed that a virtual site visit be undertaken and Councillor John Griffith seconded the proposal.

It was RESOLVED that a virtual site visit be undertaken in accordance with the Local Member’s request for the reasons given.

12.2  HHP/2021/303 – Full application for the demolition of existing garden room together with the erection of a home office/gym in lieu at Pant y Bwlch, Llanddona

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee at the request of a local member on behalf of the Llanddona Community Council.

Councillor Margaret M Roberts, a local member requested that a site visit be conducted due to local concerns as regards to the application.

Councillor Ieuan Williams proposed that a virtual site visit be undertaken and Councillor T Ll Hughes MBE seconded the proposal.

It was RESOLVED that a virtual site visit be undertaken in accordance with the Local Member’s request for the reasons given.

12.3  FPL/2022/43 – Full application for the erection of 6 business units together with landscaping and associated development at former Heliport Site, Penrhos Industrial Estate, Holyhead

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as the application is submitted on behalf of the Local Authority.

The Chief Planning Officer reported that the application site is located within the existing commercial/industrial development behind the Morrison’s store; business units near the proposed site have recently been completed.  He further said that it is considered that the principle of the development aligns with National Planning Policies together with the Joint Local Development Plan.  The proposal is considered acceptable in technical terms and there will be no harm to the amenities of the locality, nearby AONB, historic environment or highway safety.  The Chief Planning Officer said that Welsh Government consultation response is awaited regarding the anticipated annual average daily traffic that will be generated by the development and the anticipated impact upon the Junction 2 of the A55.

Councillor T Ll Hughes MBE said that whilst supportive of the application he reiterated his concerns as regards to the HGV’s parking on pavements and near this site.  The Chief Planning Officer responded that a meeting is to be convened with Welsh Government as regards to parking issues in the surrounding area near this application site.

Councillor Glyn Haynes proposed that the application be approved and Councillor Robin Williams seconded the proposal.

It was RESOLVED to delegate authority to the Officer’s to approve the application, with appropriate conditions, following satisfactory response  ...  view the full minutes text for item 12.

None to be considered by this meeting.

None were considered by this meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee.