Agenda, decisions and minutes

None received.

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

Councillor Kenneth Hughes declared an interest in respect of application 7.2.

To submit for confirmation, the minutes of the Planning and Orders Committee held on 3^rd September, 2014.

The minutes of the previous meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee held on 3rd September, 2014 were presented and confirmed as correct.

Site visits were held on 17^th September, 2014 in relation to the following applications:

·         42C9N – Full application for the demolition of existing workshop, office and showroom, extension of petrol filling station, erection of 2 non-food retail units and provision of additional parking at Pentraeth Services, Pentraeth

·         21C40A – Full application for the erection of an agricultural shed to house livestock and a slurry pit on land at Penrhyn Gwyn, Llanddaniel

It was noted that site visits were held on 17th September, 2014 in relation to the following applications:

•  42C9N – Full application for the demolition of existing workshop, office and showroom, extension of petrol filling station, erection of 2 non-food retail units and provision of additional parking at Pentraeth Services, Pentraeth

•  21C40A – Full application for the erection of an agricultural shed to house livestock and a slurry pit on land at Penrhyn Gwyn, Llanddaniel

The Chair announced that there were Public Speakers in relation to applications 7.2 and 12.3.

6.1 34C553A – Ty’n Coed, Llangefni

6.2 39C305B – 5 Cambria Road, Menai Bridge

6.3 41C125B/EIA/RE – Bryn Eryr Uchaf, Menai Bridge

6.1  34C553A – Outline application for residential development including extra care facility, highway and associated infrastructure at Ty’n Coed, Llangefni

It was resolved to defer consideration of the application in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation for the reason given in the written report.

6.2  39C305B – Full application for alterations and extensions at 5 Cambria Road, Menai Bridge

It was resolved to note that the application had been withdrawn.

6.3  41C125B/EIA/RE – Full application for the erection of three 800kw – 900kw wind turbines with a maximum hub height of up to 55m, rotor diameter of up to 52m and a maximum upright vertical tip height of up to 81m, improvements to the existing access to the A5025 road together with the erection of 3 equipment housing cabinets on land at Bryn Eryr Uchaf, Menai Bridge

It was resolved to defer consideration of the application in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation for the reason given in the written report.

7.1 21C40A – Penrhyn Gwyn, Llanddaniel

7.2 42C9N – Pentraeth Services, Pentraeth

7.1  21C40A – Full application for the erection of an agricultural shed to house livestock and a slurry pit on land at Penrhyn Gwyn, Llanddaniel

The Development Control Manager informed that Committee that due to the emergence of late matters which require further discussion with the Environmental Health Officer, the Officer recommendation is now to defer consideration of the application.

Councillor Lewis Davies proposed a deferral and his proposal was seconded by Councillor Richard Owain Jones.

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

7.2  Full application for the demolition of existing workshop, office and showroom, extension of petrol filling station, erection of 2 non-food retail units and provision of additional parking at Pentraeth Services, Pentraeth

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee at the request of Councillor Ieuan Williams, a Local Member. The application site was visited by the Committee’s Members on 17th September, 2014.

Councillor Kenneth Hughes, having declared an interest in this application, withdrew from the meeting during the discussion and voting thereon.

The Chair invited Sandra Robinson Clark to address the Committee as an objector to the application.

Ms Clark said that she was speaking on behalf of her neighbours at 73 to 78 Nant y Felin in registering their very strong objections to the proposed development which by virtue of its scale, height and proximity to these properties would be detrimental to the amenities of their occupants. She referred to concerns regarding loss of privacy as a result of the additional number of rear and elevated windows on the proposed extension as indicated by the plan and to loss of natural daylight. The proposal takes no account of the outlook of the adjoining residences and would have a very dominating impact on those residences. The additional noise from the increase in traffic which the proposal would generate through increased activity would also be detrimental to the residents of the nearby properties. The noise due to the retail outlets will exacerbate the situation.

The Committee’s Members were given the opportunity to question Ms Clark. Councillor John Griffith sought clarification of a point made in the presentation in respect of non-adherence to plans. Ms Clark confirmed that that related to the installation of transparent windows in the existing extension contrary to what was intended.

The Chair asked Jan Tyrer to present her views in support of the application. Ms Tyrer said that one of the primary aims of the proposal is to address safety issues by increasing the petrol forecourt’s capacity to deliver fuel and to accommodate waiting vehicles. By demolishing the existing buildings to the rear of the site and placing a new retail unit in the yard area, the activities associated with the workshop in that area which have historically elicited complaints by the occupiers of the nearby properties are removed. The design of the proposed new building also ensures that no overlooking is possible from within the new structure or  ...  view the full minutes text for item 7.

None to be considered by this meeting.

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

None to be considered by this meeting.

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

None to be considered by this meeting.

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

11.1 36C63H – Rhos Annedd, Rhostrehwfa

11.2 38C149B – Llanddygfael Hir, Llanfechell

11.1  36C63H – Full application for the erection of a garage at Rhos Annedd, Rhostrehwfa

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as the applicant is related to an 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 Planning Development Manager reported that the key issue is whether or not the proposed garage would affect the neighbouring properties. It is the Officer’s opinion that the proposed scheme would not have any adverse impact on any surrounding neighbouring properties such as to warrant refusal. The recommendation is therefore to approve the application.

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

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

11.2  38C149B – Full application for the demolition of the existing dwelling together with the erection of a new dwelling and construction of a vehicular access on land at Llanddygfael Hir, Llanfechell

The application is referred to the Planning and Orders Committee because the applicant is a relevant officer of the Council under the Constitution. The application has been scrutinised by the Monitoring Officer as required under paragraph 4.6.10.4 of the Constitution.

The Development Control Manager reported that the key issues are the principle of development in relation to material planning policies on replacement dwellings and landscape considerations in relation to the Special Landscape Area. It is the Officer’s conclusion that the proposed development accords with the policy provisions in relation to replacement dwellings and the landscape considerations and is considered acceptable. Should the Committee approve the application, the planning consent will not be issued until an on-site bat survey has been undertaken. The Committee is asked to delegate authority to the Officers to deal with this matter.

Councillor Kenneth Hughes said that as a Local Member he supported the application and he proposed that it be approved. His proposal was seconded by Councillor Lewis Davies.

It was resolved to approve the application in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation subject to the conditions set out in the written report, and to delegate to the Officers the authority to deal with any issues arising as a result of the bat survey.

12.1 11C617 – DP Welding, Unit 1, Site 3, Amlwch Industrial Estate, Amlwch

12.2 12LPA1003/FR/CC  -  Beaumaris Castle, Beaumaris

12.3 15C116F – 5 Bythynnod Gwenllyr, Malltraeth

12.4 15C212 – Tyddyn Cook, Hermon

12.5 20LPA962B/FR/CC – Cemaes  North Beach, Cemaes

12.6 28C12D – Broadsands, Belan, Rhosneigr

12.7 28C497 – Queen’s Head, Ty Croes

12.8 34LPA1006/CC – Glan Cefni Flats, Llangefni

12.9 36C336 – Ffordd Meillion, Llangristiolus

12.10 39LPA1007/CC – Maes y Coed Flats, Menai Bridge

12.11 45C89A – Rhos yr Eithin, Newborough

12.1  11C617 – Full application for the change of use of vacant area to create a storage compound on land at D P Welding, Unit 1, Site 3, Amlwch Business Park, Amlwch

Councillor Richard Owain Jones proposed that the application be approved and his proposal was seconded by Councillor Nicola Roberts.

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

12.2  12LPA1003/FR/CC – Full application for flood alleviation works comprising of the construction of a stone faced secondary flood defence wall along the eastern part of the Green, increasing the height of the existing sea wall and gabion protection between Townsends Bridge and Gallows Point and associated landscaping together with construction of earth bunding on Castle meadow on the north side of Beaumaris Castle, Beaumaris

The application is reported to the Planning and Orders Committee as it has been made by the Council and is on part of Council owned land.

The Development Control Manager reported that there are three main elements to the proposal. The key issue is the impact the proposal will have on the heritage receptors in the area weighed against its public benefit in reducing flood risk. A Heritage Impact Assessment has been submitted with the application and extensive consultations have been conducted with the statutory public bodies and with Beaumaris Town Council. Whilst the statutory bodies, and specifically CADW and Gwynedd Archeological Trust have raised a number of points with regard to the potential impacts of the scheme, no opposition in principle has been expressed, and only one letter of objection has been received. Beaumaris Town Council has confirmed that it recommends approval of the application. In balancing the public benefit of the proposal in reducing the risk of flooding in the area and to the heritage assets themselves against the need to have regard to the setting of those assets, it is the Officer’s view that it is possible to alleviate any impacts arising from the development. The recommendation is therefore to approve the application.

Councillor Lewis Davies as a Local Member said that he was supportive of the application given that the town is prone to flooding; and, although Beaumaris is a World Heritage Site and is dependent on tourism he was satisfied that the statutory public bodies will keep a watching brief over the development. He proposed that the application be approved. Councillor John Griffith seconded the proposal of approval.

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

12.3  15C116F – Full application for alterations and extensions together with the erection of a garage at 5 Bythynod Gwenllyr, Malltraeth

The application is reported to the Planning and Orders Committee as it has been called in by a Local Member.

The Development Control Manager reported that the key issue is whether the proposed development complies with the provisions of the Council’s policies  ...  view the full minutes text for item 12.

13.1  12C431C/LB – Gwynfa, Beaumaris

13.2  22C40A – Cae Maes Mawr, Llanddona

13.1  12C431C/LB – Listed Building Consent to replace the existing window with French doors at Gwynfa, Beaumaris

The application was presented to the 2nd July meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee. Members recommended approval of the Listed Building application contrary to officer recommendation.

The Development Control Manager informed the Committee that although the application has been forwarded to CADW for consideration and has been approved, CADW has expressed concerns regarding the way in which it was presented to the Committee and specifically the extent to which the Council considered the suitability of the proposal against policy and guidance in coming to its decision. The Officer said that consequently, future reports to the Committee on listed building applications will refer to the requirements of the Listed Building and Conservation Area Act 1990.

It was resolved to note the information.

13.2  22C40A – Full application for the demolition of the existing dwelling and garage, together with the erection of a replacement dwelling and garage, stables, installation of a package treatment plant and alterations to the vehicular access at Cae Maes Mawr, Llanddona

The Committee was informed that an appeal had now been lodged with the Planning Inspectorate against the Committee’s decision at its 2nd July meeting to refuse the application contrary to the Officer’s recommendation.

It was resolved to note the information.