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.

None received.

To submit, for confirmation, the minutes of the previous meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee held on 5 November, 2025.

The minutes of the previous meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee held on 5 November, 2025 were confirmed as correct.

None to be considered by this meeting.

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

There was a  Public Speaker in respect of application 12.1 and 12.2.

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11.1 – FPL/2025/240 – 11 High Street, Menai Bridge

FPL/2025/240

 11.1  FPL/2025/240 – Ful application for the change of use of a dwelling (Use Class C3) into a dentist and health clinic (Use Class D1) at 32 High Street, Menai Bridge

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as the applicant is related to a relevant officer as defined within paragraph 4.6.10.2 of the Constitution.  The application has been scrutinised by the Monitoring Officer as required under paragraph 4.6.10.4 of the Constitution.

The Planning Development Manager reported that the property is located within the development boundary of Menai Bridge and the town centre boundary but is not within the Primary Retail Area of the Local Service Centre of Menai Bridge as defined in the Joint Local Development Plan.  The application site is also within the designated Conservation Area.  Strategic Policy PS 15 of the Joint Local Development Plan seeks to protect and enhance the vitality and viability of town centres and their retail, service and social functions.  A diverse mix of suitable uses is encouraged within high quality urban centres and attracts a wide range of people at different times of the day.  It is considered that a Dentist and Health Clinic complies with policy MAN 1 as is noted within the Officer’s report.  The types of town centre use (B1, D1 and D2) will be encouraged to locate within identified town centres, but outside the identified Primary Retail Areas.  The Highways Department have been consulted on the proposal and have raised no objection due to the sustainable location of the proposal and availability of public car parks nearby.  It is considered that the application is acceptable and accords with relevant development plan policies.  The recommendation was of approval of the application.

Councillor Robin Williams proposed that the application be approved in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation.  Councillor Neville Evans seconded the proposal of approval.

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 – 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

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.

None to be considered by this meeting.

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