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.

Councillor John I Jones declared a personal and prejudicial interest in application 10.1.

Councillor John I Jones declared a personal interest in application 7.3.

To submit, for confirmation, the minutes of the previous meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee held on 1 November, 2023.

The minutes of the previous meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee held on 1 November, 2023 were confirmed as correct.

To present the minutes of the Site Visits held on 15 November, 2023.

The minutes of the Site Visits held on 15 November, 2023 were confirmed as correct, subject to the amendment that the Team Leader (Gwen Jones) was in attendance and not the Development Management Manager.

There were Public Speakers in respect of applications 7.2 and 7.3.

None to be considered by this meeting.

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

7.1 – VAR/2023/59 – Bryn Goleu Touring Caravan Site, Bryngwran

VAR/2023/59

7.2 - FPL/2023/42 – Treiddon, Beach Road, Menai Bridge

FPL/2023/42

7.3 - FPL/2023/61 – Taldrwst, Lon Fain, Dwyran

FPL/2023/61

 7.1  VAR/2023/59 – Application under Section 73A for the variation of condition (04) (Seasonal use) of planning permission reference FPL/2021/30 change of use of existing Cartio Môn site into touring caravan site with 20 touring caravan pitches together with construction of a private road so as to allow all year round use of the site as touring caravan site at Bryn Goleu Touring Caravan Site, Bryngwran

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee at the request of a Local Member.  At the meeting held on 1^st November, 2023 the Committee resolved to approve the application contrary to the Officer’s recommendation as it was considered that the proposal is in line with planning policy TWR 5 as the policy does not specifically prohibit year-round use of touring caravan sites.

The Development Management Manager reported that the application is for the variation of condition (04) (Seasonal Use) to allow all year-round use of the site as touring caravan site at Bryn Goleu Touring Caravan Site, Bryngwran.  He said that at the last meeting he stressed that whilst planning policy TWR 5 does not prohibit year-round use or it would have been a departure application, it must be realised that seasonal use has always been the core of the policy.  This is reiterated in the policy, with the title of the policy being ‘touring caravans’, camping and temporary alternative camping accommodation.  Permanent year round uses are considered under planning policy TWR3, which does not include touring caravans. In addition, the policy criteria make reference to units having to be able to be removed off site out of season.  Criteria 3 of the policy notes that its physical connection to the ground should be limited and should be capable to be removed from the site for the winter season (end of October to beginning of March).  Criteria 7 of the policy also states that the site should be touring uses only and that any unit should be removed from the site when not in use.  Paragraph 6.8.83 of the Local Development Plan also notes that ‘when not in use and during the winter months all units should be removed from the site’.  It is considered that policy TWR3 is clear in its purpose that the site should be use on a seasonal use only during the spring and summer months.    The Development Management Manager further said that following the resolution of the Planning and Orders Committee on the 1^st November, 2023, other caravan site owners and operators have contacted the Planning Department asking if they could change to 12 months operation.  Approval of this scheme would pose a significant risk in setting a precedent for any similar applications in the future.  The scheme is contrary to planning policy TWR 5 of the Joint Local Development Plan and there are no other material considerations that indicate the decision should be otherwise than one of refusal of the application.  

Councillor G O Jones, a Local Member spoke in support of  ...  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/2023/193 – Arwel, Llanddona

FPL/2023/193

 10.1  FPL/2023/193 – Full application for the erection of a dwelling together with alterations to the existing access on land adjacent to Arwel, Llanddona

(Having declared a personal and prejudicial interest in the application, Councillor John I Jones left the meeting during discussion and voting thereon on).

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as the proposal is a departure from the Joint Local Development Plan in which Officers are minded to approve.

The Development Management Manager reported that outline consent was afforded for the erection of a dwelling in 1986 and a reserve matters application in 1988.  In May this year, a Certificate of Lawful Use was afforded to the applicant as he had proved that material work had started on the site and that permission had been lawfully implemented.  There is therefore a safeguarded consent on the land for a dwelling.  This application is for the change of the design of the dwelling from a three-bedroom dormer bungalow up to a height of 7.4m to a two-storey dwelling with four bedrooms with a height of 7.6m.  The proposal will be larger and slightly higher than that approved previously and due to the variety of different styles of properties within the immediate area, it is not considered that it will impact on the surrounding area or immediate neighbouring properties than the previously approved safeguarded consent.  There is ample room within the large plot of land to accommodate a dwelling of this scale without harming the amenities of adjacent residential properties with ample parking provision on the site.  There has been concerns by neighbouring properties that the orientation of the plot will have a negative effect on their amenities, but the property is located approximately 26m from the nearest neighbouring property. 

Councillor Robin Williams proposed that the application by approved in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation. Councillor Liz Wood seconded the proposal of approval. 

It was RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation and report, subject to the planning conditions set out therein.

None to be considered by this meeting.

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

12.1 – VAR/2023/58 – Breakwater Country Park, Holyhead

VAR/2023/58

12.2 – FPL/2023/287 – Siop 2, Maes Athen, Llanerchymedd

FPL/2023/287

12.3 – FPL/2023/291 – School House, Bodedern Secondary School, Bodedern

FPL/2023/291

12.4 – FPL/2023/273 – Llanfechell Primary School, Mountain Road, Llanfechell

FPL/2023/273

12.5 – FPL/2023/297 – Plas Arthur Leisure Centre, Llangefni

FPL/2023/297

12.1  VAR/2023/58 – Application under Section 73A for the variation of condition (02) (Approved Plans) of planning permission reference FPL/2019/50 (alterations and extensions together with the creation of heritage play area and associated landscaping) so as to allow an amended design at Breakwater Country Park, Holyhead

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as the County Council is the applicant and owner of the land.

The Development Management Manager reported that the proposed site is located within the Breakwater Country Park and the existing warden’s visitor information centre is a single storey building with natural stone and rendered walls with a natural slate roof.  The application is a retrospective application for the retention of the amendments made to the visitor centre building which includes making the previously approved extensions roof now flush with the existing roof, moving the previously approved solar panels to a new location on the roof, reducing the rear rooflight window together with omitting the front rooflight.  The difference in roof height between the previously approved extension roof and the existing roof was approximately 0.25m.  The works on the site is of high standards and the visitor centre and the children’s playing area is popular with visitors to the site.  The application has been discussed with the relevant Heritage Advisors and no objection has been received as it is considered that the proposed variations are minor and was unlikely to have a significant impact upon the area.

Councillor R Ll Jones proposed that the application be approved in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation.  Councillor T Ll Hughes MBE seconded the proposal of approval.

It was RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation and report, subject to the planning conditions set out within.

12.2  FPL/2023/287 – Full application for the change of use of former shop (Use Class A1) into a multi-purpose hall (Use Class D1) at Shop 2, Maes Athen, Llannerchymedd

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

The Development Management Manager reported that the application is for the change of use of a former shop into a multi-purpose hall for the use of the local community.  The application site is located within the development boundary of the service village of Llannerchymedd and therefore it complies with planning policy ISA 2 as is noted within the Officer’s report.  Whilst the location of the proposal is within the centre of the development boundary of the village it is considered that it is easily accessible on foot or by alternative means of transport.  However, there are also parking provision at the old station carpark which is also a community run facility.  At the rear of the former shop there are 3 parking spaces and there is also unrestricted parking within the Maes Athen road.  He noted that the existing building will be of an appropriate scale and design for the proposed change of use, and it will have no  ...  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.