Agenda, decisions and minutes

As noted above.

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

Councillor Liz Wood declared a personal interest in application 12.2 – Rynys Caravan Park, Penrhoslligwy, Dulas.

To submit, for confirmation, the minutes of the previous meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee held on 6 September, 2023.

The minutes of the previous meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee held on 6 September, 2023 were confirmed as correct.

To present the minutes of the Site Visits held on 20 September, 2023.

The minutes of the Site Visits held on 20 September, 2023 were confirmed as correct.

There were Public Speakers in respect of applications 7.1, 7.2, 12.1, 12.2.

None to be considered by this meeting.

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

7.1 – FPL/2023/155 – Llwyn Onn, Llanfairpwll

FPL/2023/155

7.2 – FPL/2022/186 – Esgobaeth Bran, Llanbedrgoch

FPL/2022/186

7.1  FPL/2023/155 – Full application for the conversion of the outbuilding into holiday unit together with associated works at Llwyn Onn, Llanfairpwll

      The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee at the request of a Local Member.  At the meeting held on 6 September, 2023 it was resolved that a physical site visit be undertaken to the site.  The site visit was subsequently held on 20 September, 2023.

      Public Speakers

      Mr Elfed Roberts addressed the Committee as an objector to the proposal and said that he appreciated that the Committee had undertaken a site visit to the site and to view how dangerous the access is to the A4080 highway.  He said that he would refer to three main reasons as to why the application should be refused.  He noted firstly that safety issues should be considered and said that the Highways Section should have followed their previous decision in 2016 that a condition needed to be included that the A4080 should conform with national standards as regards to splay visibility and as a result the junction is dangerous as it is not possible to see clearly for 70 metres whist driving onto the highway; this is an accident waiting to happen in this location.  Increasing the traffic to the proposed site would endanger more lives.   Secondly, he referred to overdevelopment of tourist development which has already had a negative effect in communities such as Rhosneigr and Moelfre.  He considered that there is no justification for more holiday lets in this area as was expressed in the Community Council who had objected to this application.  He further said that he considered that there are enough holiday lets in the area such as Plas Coch, Parc Eurach, Plas Newydd Cottages and a number of other holiday accommodation; approval of this application would endanger the balance of the area.  In the vicinity of Llwyn Onn, there are 11 permanent residential dwellings with a number of these residents learning the Welsh language.  He expressed that it was essential to develop the Welsh language and this application is against policies in encouraging people to learn the Welsh language.  The number of full-time residences compared to the 24 beds within the holiday lets at Llwyn Onn will result in the character and tranquillity of the area be taken over by people on holidays during the holiday period.  Thirdly, he referred to the strength of the objection to the development by residents of the community as they consider that the proposal will be overdevelopment of the site and will affect the nature of wildlife in the vicinity of the site. The development is mainly to generate income for the applicant who lives in Derbyshire. 

      Mr Rhys Davies addressed the Committee as the applicant Agent in support of the application saying that he wished to respond to the comment by the objector as regards to the applicant living in Derbyshire, he noted that the developer Amos Group Ltd., are a registered company on Anglesey who  ...  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.

None to be considered by this meeting.

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

12.1 – FPL/2023/141 - English Presbyterian Church, Telford Road,  Menai Bridge.

FPL/2023/141

12.2 – FPL/2022/250 - Parc Carafannau Rynys Caravan Park, Penrhoslligwy, Dulas.

FPL/2022/250

12.3 – FPL/2023/159 - Beaumaris Leisure Centre, Beaumaris

FPL/2023/159

12.4 – 12.4 – FPL/2023/178 – Bodedern Secondary School, Bodedern

FPL/2023/178

12.5 – FPL/2023/204 – Bodffordd Primary School, Bodffordd

FPL/2023/204

12.6 – HHP/2023/154 – Glan Traeth, Rhosneigr

HHP/2023/154

12.1  FPL/2023/141 – Full application for change of use of church into one residential dwelling (Class Use C3) and one short-term holiday accommodation (Class Use C6) together with erecting a shed/garage building, creating a new vehicular access, erection of a new balcony, soft and hard landscaping, alterations to the building and associated development at the English Presbyterian Church, Telford Road, Menai Bridge

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee at the request of a Local Member due to local concerns.

Public Speakers

Ms Liz Moyle addressed the Committee as an objector to the proposal and said that this application comes before the Committee at an interesting time in the progression of legislation in Wales. The Historic Environment (Wales) Bill received Royal Assent in June and should be implemented by late next year,   providing a Code of Welsh Law on the Historic Environment. As well as simplifying law the value of the Historic Environment’, to the nation is re-stated emphatically in the Explanatory Memorandum.  She quoted briefly from this: “The people of Wales have inherited a unique historic environment, shaped by past generations, it continues to enhance our quality of life and well-being today. The historic places that surround us, give us a sense of place and help to define us as a nation. The historic environment is a precious resource, it is also a fragile one. It must be protected so that present and future generations can continue to be inspired by it, learn from it and enjoy its many benefits.”  The developer, builders and many users of the Presbyterian Church were inspired in what they achieved and how they met the needs of the time, but we move on.  Do the plans submitted for change now conserve, enhance or indeed inspire? Does the provision of holiday accommodation, extra parking and traffic enhance or diminish that fragile heritage?  Is new work, such as the sunroom, justified and of sufficient quality and design to add value to the site.  Does the removal of part of the wall facing the road diminish not enhance?  The additional traffic is likely to cause extra problems on an already busy road.  With every planning change considered especially for listed buildings and within the Conservation Area, every home and holiday let granted or not,  we should demonstrate commitment  to maintaining that sense of place and  indeed that source of inspiration for all. What was built more than a hundred years ago, to serve the community, should continue to do so in a very simple way, use this as a marker for the future, for the well-being of the community, but homes for people and not holiday lets.

Mr Craig Allison addressed the Committee in support of his application said that the opportunity to convert this church into a home is a privilege.  The documents on the application outline how we plan to use the space to also establish a holiday home for letting which will contribute to both repaying the cost of conversion,  ...  view the full minutes text for item 12.

Amending the time allowed for members of the public to speak in the Planning and Orders Committee

To submit a report by the Head of Regulation and Economic Development and the Director of Function (Council Business)/Monitoring Officer.

13.1  Amending the time allowed for members of the public to speak in            the Planning and Orders Committee

Submitted – a report by the Director of Function (Council Business)/Monitoring Officer and the Head of Regulation and Economic Development in respect of the above.

The Portfolio Member for Planning, Public Protection and Climate Change said that the proposal is to increase the time allowed for members of the public to speak to 5 minutes at the Planning and Orders Committee. 

It was RESOLVED to recommend to the Executive and the full Council that the time that members of the public are allowed to speak in the Planning and Orders Committee be changed from 3 minutes to 5 minutes.