Agenda, decisions and minutes

As noted above.

Councillor K P Hughes declared a personal interest with regard to application 12.1 but having received legal advice he was able to speak and vote in respect of the application.

Councillor Robin Williams declared a personal and prejudicial interest with regard to application 7.1.

To submit, for confirmation, the minutes of the Planning and Orders Committee held on 2 February, 2022.

The minutes of the previous meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee held on 2 February, 2022 were presented and confirmed as correct.

None convened.

No site visits were convened following the 2 February, 2022 meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee.

There were Public Speakers in respect of applications 12.2 and 12.3.

None to be considered by this meeting.

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

7.1  FPL/2021/304 – Retrospective application for the use of a static caravan for holiday purposes at The Lodge, Capel Bach, Rhosybol

(Having declared a personal and prejudicial interest with regard to the application, Councillor Robin Williams withdrew from the meeting during the discussion and determination thereof).

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee at the request of a Local Member.  At its meeting held on 12 January, 2022 the Committee recommended that a virtual site visit be undertaken to the application site.  A virtual site visit subsequently took place on 16 January, 2022.  At its meeting held on 2 February, 2022 the Committee resolved to approve the application contrary to Officer’s recommendation as it was considered that it is part of a current tourism enterprise and is of high quality and it therefore complies with planning polices PCYFF 1 and TWR 3 of the Joint Local Development Plan. 

The Planning Development Manager reported that the application is made for the change of use of an existing static caravan used for incidental purposes into holiday accommodation.  It is acknowledged that the site has Caravan Club Licence for 5 touring caravans and a converted single holiday let on site but these are considered to be alternative holiday accommodation options as opposed to being associated facilities, therefore the proposal fails to comply with the guidance provided within SPG.  The Tourism Facilities and Accommodation SPG states that applications for standalone single caravans, chalets or pods placed in a field or within the curtilage of residential dwellings without any associated facilities are not considered to be high quality development and therefore do not align with Policy TWR 3.  These type of developments do not enhance the type and quality of the tourism offer in the plan area and the cumulative effects of such developments can have a negative impact on the landscape.  The Planning Development Manager further said that permitting the application would create a precedent for other such developments and therefore it is considered that the proposed development does not comply with the relevant planning policies and the recommendation is still of refusal of the application.

Councillor Aled M Jones, a Local Member said that the previous meeting of this Committee approved the application as it was considered that the existing static caravan on site was part of a current tourist enterprise and affords holiday accommodation of the highest quality.  The location of the site is sustainable as it is in the village of Rhosybol and the applicant is local to the area.  Councillor Jones asked the Committee to reaffirm its previous decision to approve the application. 

Councillor Ieuan Williams said that numerous static caravans across the Island are used for holidays contrary to planning conditions.  However, the applicant has formally submitted an application to the planning authority for the use of a static caravan for the purpose of holiday accommodation.   He noted that the site has a holiday let on site together with a Caravan Club Licence for 5 touring  ...  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.

https://ioacc.force.com/s/papplication/a1G4H00000QbvN5UAJ/var202184?language=en_GB

10.1  VAR/2021/84 – Application under Section 73 for the variation of condition (03) (Approved Plans) of planning permission reference VAR/2021/11 (variation of condition (02) of planning permission reference 36C320A and MAO/2018/3 (Erection of a dwelling) so as to amended design) so as to allow amended garage design at Ty Uchaf, Llangristiolus

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

The Planning Development Manager reported that the principle of a dwelling on site has already been established under planning application 36C320A and amendments were approved under MAO/2018/3 and VAR/2021/11.  A Certificate of Lawfulness was deemed lawful under application LUP/2018/1 as works to the access has commenced.  The application is to amend the design of the approved dwelling by reducing the scale of the proposed garage.  Since the adoption of the Joint Local Development Plan, Llangristiolus is identified as a Local Village under the provision of Policy TAI 14.  The application site is not within the development boundary of Llangristiolus and is therefore classed as being in an open countryside location. However, as a material commencement of the development has been undertaken and a lawful use certificate has been proved lawful, the development has therefore been safeguarded.  The garage of the scheme will be reduced in scale which will reduce any potential impacts upon residential amenity.  The recommendation was of approval of the application.

Councillor Vaughan Hughes proposed that the application be approved.  Councillor K P Hughes 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 considered by this meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee.

12.1   – FPL/2021/316 – Bryn GLas, Llanrhuddlad

https://ioacc.force.com/s/papplication/a1G4H000 00QbZfjUAF/fpl2021316?language=en_GB

12.2   – HHP/2021/331 - Glan y Mor, Beach Road, Menai Bridge https://ioacc.force.com/s/papplication/a1G4H000 00O5fyLUAR/hhp2021331?language=en_GB

12.3   – FPL/2021/337 - Former Roadking Truckstop, Parc Cybi, Holyhead https://ioacc.force.com/s/papplication/a1G4H000 00Qc641UAB/fpl2021337?language=en_GB

12.4   – FPL/2021/332 – Red Wharf Bay

 https://ioacc.force.com/s/papplication/a1G4H000 00QbzgKUAR/fpl2021332?language=en_GB

12.1      FPL/2021/316 – Full application for the change of use and refurbishment of two agricultural buildings into a commercial laundry together with improving the access at Bryn Glas, Llanrhuddlad

(Having declared a personal interest with regard to the application, Councillor K  Hughes said that following legal advice he was able to speak in respect of the application).

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee at the request of a local member.

Councillor K P Hughes, and a local member, requested that a site visit be conducted due to local concerns as the narrow roads leading to the application site.  Councillor Hughes proposed a virtual site visit to the site.  Councillor John Griffith seconded the proposal.

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

12.2  HHP/2021/331 – Retrospective application for retention of alterations and extensions which include a balcony at Glan y Môr, Beach Road, Menai Bridge

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

The Chair, Councillor Robin Williams said that as a local member he had referred the application to the Committee due to objection by the neighbouring property as regards to the application.  He further said that the residents of the neighbouring property have now withdrawn their objection to the application.

Public Speaker

Mr Craig Bonnington, in support of his application said that he wished to clarify that the reason the description of the development refers to the works being partly retrospective arises from a misunderstanding on their part that the alterations were permitted development. When the error came to light they had worked with Officers of the Council to ensure that the proposal is acceptable in terms of impact on the Conservation Area and on neighbours.  In the committee report before this meeting they now have a proposal which improves this building in a way which is sympathetic to the Conservation Area, it is supported by your Conservation Officer, and also, no objections were raised by the Menai Bridge Town Council.  In addition to measures to ensure that the design of the proposal is acceptable, compromises have been made to ensure that the privacy of their neighbour is safeguarded. Naturally, they want to make the best of views towards the Menai Strait as everyone would in this location. There are already large windows facing south towards the Menai Strait and the proposal changes these to French doors leading out onto a narrow balcony.   The view will still be focused towards the Menai Strait rather than towards their neighbour to the side. To ensure that their privacy is maintained, the proposal now has the added safeguard of a 1.8 metre obscure glazed screen to the side of the small balcony. It is hope that the fact that none of the neighbours have decided to address the committee today is now an indication that, with the compromises in design and privacy  ...  view the full minutes text for item 12.

13.1 – DEM/2022/1 – Newry Community Centre, Holyhead https://ioacc.force.com/s/papplication/a1G4H000 00Qdm4TUAR/dem20221?language=en_GB

13.1  DEM/2022/1 – Prior approval for the demolition of Community Centre building at Newry Community Centre, Holyhead

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

The Planning Development Manager reported that the application is made under the Part 31 Demolition of Buildings of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 for the demolition of the Newry Community Centre in Holyhead.  Under the Order the demolition of buildings does not require planning permission (termed ‘permitted development’) subject to the developer first applying to the Local Planning Authority to confirm whether it’s prior approval is required in respect of the method of demolition and for any restoration of the site.  Under this process the Local Planning Authority are afforded a 28 day period in respect of the demotion subject to this report and are required to confirm within the 28 day period that the prior approval of the Local Planning Authority will or will not be required before commencement of the demolition on site.   The recommendation was one of approval of the application.

Councillor Eric W Jones 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.