Agenda, decisions and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Jeff Evans and John I. Jones.

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

No declaration of interest was received.

To present the minutes of the previous meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee held on 3 April 2024.

The minutes of the previous meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee held on 3 April 2024 were presented and were confirmed as correct.

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

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

There were no Public Speakers at this meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee.

None to be considered by this meeting.

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

7.1 – FPL/2023/61 – Taldrwst, Lon Fain, Dwyran

FPL/2023/61

7.1 FPL/2023/61 – Full application for the change of use of agricultural land into holiday lodge site, siting 13 holiday lodges, construction of new road on site, alterations to existing vehicular access together with soft and hard landscaping on land at Taldrwst, Lôn Fain, Dwyran

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee at the request of a Local Member. At its meeting held on 1 November 2023, the committee resolved to conduct a physical site visit which subsequently took place on 15 November 2023.At its meeting held on 6 December 2023 the committee resolved to refuse the application contrary to the Officer’s recommendation on the grounds that insufficient drainage information had been received to allow members to come to a decision.

The Planning Development Manager reported that the applicant has submitted a SuDS application to the Local Authority as the SuDS Approval Body which is being assessed the committee having deferred the application until the outcome of that process. There is also an ongoing publicity period until the 20 May 2024 by virtue of the receipt of the additional drainage information. As the two Local Members are unable to attend today’s meeting, they have requested a further deferral in order to be able to present the community’s concerns regarding this application when it is considered. Given the ongoing publicity process and given that the SAB application is yet to be determined, Officers consider that the request to defer is reasonable and consequently it is recommended that the application be deferred until the committee’s June meeting. However the Planning Authority is not willing to defer the application beyond the June meeting as it considers that sufficient time has passed for the applicant to gain SAB approval. The application lies outside the SAB approval process and a decision regarding it needs to be made.

Councillor Robin Williams, seconded by Councillor Geraint Bebb, proposed that the application be deferred on the grounds specified by the Officer.

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

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/2023/27 – Ty Hen Caravan Park, Rhosneigr

FPL/2023/27

10.1 Full application for the change of use of 33 seasonal touring pitches to site 18 static holiday caravans, installation of a package treatment plant with associated works at Tŷ Hen Caravan Park, Rhosneigr

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as it is a departure from current local policies which the Local Planning Authority is minded to approve.

The Planning Development Manager referred to the key planning issues in considering the application which relate to policy, flooding of the access to the site and the proposal’s potential impact on the amenities of neighbouring properties. In the absence of a specific planning policy regarding the change of use of touring pitches to static caravan pitches the Planning Authority has previously assessed such applications rigorously as they lead to the proliferation of static caravans within the AONB contrary to Policy TWR 3 which deals with proposals for the improvement of current caravan sites located with the AONB. However, following recent appeal decisions, the Planning Authority has reconsidered its interpretation of the policy and now assesses such applications against the criteria within Policy TWR 3 specifically in this case criteria (iv) and (vi) under paragraph 3 which require that the proposed development is part of a scheme to improve the range and quality of tourist accommodation and facilities on the site and that the proposed development should offer significant and permanent improvements to the design, layout and appearance of the site and its setting in the surrounding landscape. The application site has an extant permission for the siting of 35 touring caravans for ten months of the year between 1^st March and 4^th

January and given this use of the site it is considered that the change of use to 18 static caravans together with a proposed landscaping scheme improves the appearance of the site in line with the criteria. The Planning Development Manager referred to the comments of a Planning Inspector in a recent planning appeal decision as quoted in the Officer’s report as being relevant in this case in that the application site lies in close proximity to existing static caravan sites, has planning permission for static caravans and the existing touring site can be used for ten months of the year. It is therefore not considered that the proposal will have a negative impact on the locality and will improve the visual appearance of the site through a reduction in the number of units and by better integrating into the landscape in accordance with the landscaping scheme. The proposal is therefore considered compliant with the relevant policies of the JLDP.

Although the access road to the application site is prone to flooding, as the proposal is to replace the existing 35 touring caravans with the siting of 18 static caravans it is not considered that flooding of the highway which serves the site will pose a danger to life. A flood consequence assessment has been submitted as part of the application and Natural Resources  ...  view the full minutes text for item 10.

None to be considered by this meeting.

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

12.1 – FPL/2023/118 – Wern Farm, Pentraeth Road, Menai Bridge

FPL/2023/118

12.2 – FPL/2023/328 – Capel Jerusalem, Llangoed

FPL/2023/328

12.3 – FPL/2024/28 - Gwalchmai Playground, Maes Meurig, Gwalchmai

FPL/2024/28

12.1 FPL/2023/118 – Full application for the change of use of land for the siting of 55 static holiday caravans/chalets, change of use of outbuilding into a laundry, reception, and site offices together with construction of new on-site roads, erection of package treatment building, construction of car parking area together with soft and hard landscaping and associated development at Wern Farm, Pentraeth Road, Menai Bridge

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee having been called in by two Local Members due to the Community Council’s strong opinions regarding the scale of the development.

Councillor Alun Roberts, a Local Member requested that the Committee visit the application site due to local and community council concerns regarding the access, the capacity of the area’s resources, facilities, and infrastructure to cope with the proposal as well as the loss of agricultural land. 

Councillor Robin Williams proposed, seconded by Councillor Alwen Watkin that a site visit be conducted.

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

12.2 FPL/2023/328 – Full application for the conversion of the chapel into 3 holiday units together with alterations and extensions at Capel Jerusalem, Llangoed

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee at the request of Local Members due to concerns regarding parking and traffic issues and over concentration of holiday accommodation in the area.

Councillor Gary Pritchard, a Local Member requested that the Committee visit the application site because of local and community council concerns regarding the potential parking issues arising as a result of the proposal and its location in a busy area of the village.

Councillor Robin Williams proposed, seconded by Councillor Neville Evans that a site visit be conducted.

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

12.3 FPL/2024/28 – Full application for the siting of two containers to be used as a community hub at Gwalchmai Playground, Maes Meurig, Gwalchmai

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as it involves a site which is owned by the Isle of Anglesey County Council.

The Planning Development Manager referred to the main planning considerations as the proposal’s compliance with current policies and its potential impacts on the area and neighbouring properties. It is considered that the proposed development complies with Policy ISA 2 which deals with the development of new community facilities, in providing an essential facility for the community of Gwalchmai which is of an appropriate scale and which will be located in the existing playground in a sustainable central location for the whole community. The containers will be finished with timber cladding to improve their visual appearance and ensure their integration into the area. The proposed design and finish materials are considered of high quality and are a significant improvement on a standard shipping container. Due to the small-scale nature of the development and the existing use of the site as  ...  view the full minutes text for item 12.

13.1 – DAG/2024/4 – Marian, Llanddeusant

DAG/2024/4

13.1 DAG/2024/4 – Application to determine whether prior approval is required for the erection of an agricultural shed for storage of machinery on land at Marian, Llanddeusant

The Planning Development Manager reported that an application to determine whether prior approval was required for the erection of an agricultural shed for the storage of machinery on land at Marion, Llanddeusant was submitted by a relevant officer as defined in the Council’s Constitution. As no concerns were raised by consultees, and as the details of the siting, design and appearance of the building were considered reasonable the Planning Department determined that the proposed works were classed as permitted development on 1 May 2024.

It was resolved to note the information presented.