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 Jeff Evans declared that following legal advice he was able to take part and vote in respect of applications 7.1, 7.2 and 7.3.

Councillor Liz Wood declared a prejudicial interest in applications 7.4 and 7.6.

To submit, for confirmation, the minutes of the previous meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee held on 5 April, 2023.

The minutes of the previous meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee held on 5 April, 2023 were confirmed as correct subject to the inclusion of the name of Councillor Alwen Watkin to the members present.

To submit the minutes of the Site Visits held on 26 April, 2023.

The minutes of the Site Visits held on 26 April, 2022 were confirmed as correct.

There were Public Speakers in respect of applications 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4 and 7.6.

None to be considered by this meeting.

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

Copy of letter to Richard Buxton Solicitors for information

7.1 – 46C427L/COMP - Land and Lakes, Penrhos Coastal Park, Holyhead

46C427L/COMP

7.2 - S106/2020/3 - Land and Lakes, Penrhos Coastal Park, Holyhead

S106/2020/3

7.3 - COMP/2021/1 - Land and Lakes, Penrhos Coastal Park, Holyhead

COMP/2021/1

7.4 – FPL/2022/256 – Crown Street, Gwalchmai

FPL/2022/256

7.5 – HHP/2022/291 – Monfa, Holyhead Road, Mona

HHP/2022/291

7.6 – FPL/2020/247 – Y Bryn Estate, Llanfaethlu

FPL/2020/247

Submitted for the Committee’s information – A copy of a letter to Richard Buxton Solicitors dated 28 March, 2023 by Burges Salmon LLP addressing issues raised with regard to the implementation of the Land and Lakes permission under reference 6C427K/RE/EIA/ECON.

7.1  46C427L/COMP – Submission of Community Liaison Group Scheme (CLGS) to comply with the Terms of Agreement as set out in Schedule 8, Section 7 and Penrhos Public Access Land Scheme (PPALS) as set out in Schedule 8, Section 13.1 of the Section 106 Agreement attached to planning permission reference 46C427K/TR/EIA/ECON at Land and Lakes, Penrhos Coastal Park, Holyhead

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as it related to the discharge of obligations of a Section 106 Agreement attached to the consent of an application which was accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment.  It was therefore referred to the Committee for determination in accordance with paragraph 3.5.3.10 of the Constitution.  At the previous meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee held on 5 April, 2023 it was resolved to defer consideration of the application.

Public Speaker

Mrs Hilary Paterson-Jones, spoke as an objector to the application and said that over 16,000 people who oppose the Land and Lakes plans for Penrhos are following on social media. There are profound implications for the community of Holy Island and Anglesey in allowing the felling of so many trees, Penrhos being the only woodland we have. The plundering of forests by developers has led to the vanishing of around half of Wales’ animal and plant life. We are in a Nature Crisis. NRW found the risk to 6,200 species-3,902 are threatened with extinction, specifically in Wales in the next few years. Since Cop15 Welsh Government has added its voice to protect and manage precious habitats such as Penrhos. Changes to PPW 6.4 on the resilience of ecosystems, trees, woodlands and AONBs’ have been strengthened. Ask yourself will this benefit be achieved at Penrhos? i.e. will the result be better than the starting state for species after the felling of almost 30 acres of ancient and veteran trees?  It is extraordinary that Wales has a nature recovery action plan, yet you are allowing developers to desecrate our Welsh heritage landscape for 500 cabins, supermarkets, bars, restaurants and a tropical swimming pool and concreting swathes of woodland for almost 1,000 cars!  We have timestamped, dated evidence that a material start has not lawfully commenced by Land & Lakes for their World Class Leisure village. Works have not begun within the time period expressed on the permission, therefore, permission has lapsed. As defined in the Town and Country Planning Act. The digging of foundations, laying out or construction of a road and a material change to building or land. The Bailiffs Tower is allegedly a ‘Visitor Centre’, we have photographic evidence that signs still show the building remains ‘Holyhead Cricket Club. Land & Lakes ripped out a carpet from the room, moved chairs/benches to the side. There are no pamphlets or stands one  ...  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.

10.1 FPL/2023/43 – 27 Zealand Park , Caergeiliog

FPL/2023/43

 10.1  FPL/2023/43 – Retrospective application for the erection of a new dwelling together with the construction of new vehicular access on land adjacent to 27 Zealand Park, Caergeiliog

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as the proposal is contrary to policies of the Anglesey and Gwynedd Joint Local Development Plan but which the Local Planning Authority are minded to approve.

The Development Management Manager reported that the principle of the residential development of the site has already been established by an extant planning permission 32C192 and 32C192A.  A Certificate of Lawfulness has been issued which confirms that a material start was made on the proposal which has secured the permission.  The application is to amend the design of the approved dwelling which will be 700mm higher than previously approved and with a slightly higher footprint.  Whilst the previously approved dwelling was similar to the three recently developed properties on the opposite side of the access track the current proposal will respect the scale and character of the immediate adjoining property to the north of the site.  He further said that 4 letters of objection have been received from the occupants of two neighbouring properties, it is not considered that the proposal will impact the amenities of the adjoining properties.  The application is contrary to planning policy TAI 4 of the Joint Local Development Plan, there is a fall- back position of an extant permission on the land.

Councillor T Ll Hughes MBE proposed that the application be approved.  Councillor Dafydd Roberts seconded the proposal of approval.

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

None to be considered by this meeting.

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

12.1 – FPL/2023/49 - Canolfan Addysg Y Bont, Clidwrn Road, Llangefni

FPL/2023/49

12.2 – FPL/2023/38 - Ysgol Gynradd Bodorgan Primary School, Bodorgan

FPL/2023/38

12.3 – HHP/2023/51 – Lancefield, Ffordd Cynlas, Benllech

HHP/2023/51

12.4 – ADV/2023/6 - Watchtower, Amlwch

ADV/2023/6

12.5 – MAO/2023/2 - Land near Bryn Glas Estate, Brynsiencyn

MAO/2023/2

12.6 – FPL/2022/219 - 1, Lon Deg, Holyhead

FPL/2022/219

12.1  FPL/2023/49 – Full application for the retention of a prefabricated building to the located on the land temporary until an additional 5 years to house two classrooms and toilets for use by pupils at Canolfan Addysg y Bont, Cildwrn Road, Llangefni

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as the land is owned by the Council.

The Development Management Manager reported that the application is for the retention of a prefabricated building to be located on the land temporary until an additional 5 years to house two classrooms and toilets for the use by pupils at Canolfan Addysg y Bont.  The prefabricated building was initially requested in order that essential extensive maintenance works could be undertaken to the roof at Canolfan Addysg y Bont.  The prefabricated building enabled pupils to continue to access learning through as much face to face learning as possible whilst the essential works continued.  The essential works to the roof has now been completed, however, the Property Section has requested to retain the prefabricated building on the land for an additional 5 years during which pupil numbers will be monitored and long-term solutions to provide additional space in the school will be investigated.  It is not considered that the proposal has any impact upon the area as it is located with the curtilage of the school nor is it adjacent to residential properties.

Councillor Nicola Roberts, speaking as a Local Member said that there is a dire need for the prefabricated building as the school is over capacity.

Councillor Geraint Bebb proposed that the application be approved.  Councillor Alwen Watkin seconded the proposal of approval.

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

12.2  FPL/2023/38 – Full application for the change of use of the former primary school into a community centre at Bodorgan Primary School, Bodorgan

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as the application site is owned by the Local Authority.

The Development Management Manager reported that the application is for the change of use of the former primary school into a community centre.  He noted that 24 letters of support for the application have been received with 2 letters of objection and he wished to amend the Officer’s report that the Bodorgan Community Council had responded during the consultation process and had noted that they had concerns as regards to the lack of information as regards to the application, the validity as to who is the applicant, the building is damp, no electricity and fire safety reports submitted, lack of structural report, traffic and parking issues, no ecological survey submitted together with issues relating to the lease of the building.  However, the application is for the change of use of the building and issues raised are not required for such an application.  He noted that the Ecology Officer has stated that there is no need for an ecological survey and there is  ...  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.