Agenda, decisions and minutes

In the absence of the Vice-Chair Councillor Glyn Haynes, Councillor Neville Evans was elected to serve as Vice-Chair for this meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee.

Prior to considering the business of the meeting the Chair paid tribute to Mr Robyn Jones who recently retired as Legal Services Manager. He referred to Mr Jones’s stellar service to the Council over many years and specifically the legal support he provided to the Planning and Orders Committee and to the Planning Service. He expressed his personal gratitude to Mr Jones for the support he had received since his appointment as Chair of the Committee. On behalf of the Committee’s members the Chair wished Mr Robyn Jones a long and happy retirement. Those sentiments were echoed by the Committee with Councillors Neville Evans and R. Llewelyn Jones adding their own personal thanks and acknowledgements.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Glyn Haynes, John I. Jones, and Robin Williams.

To receive any declaration of interest by any Member or 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 24 July 2024.

The minutes of the previous meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee held on 24 July 2024 were presented and were confirmed as correct.

To present the minutes of the planning site visits held on 15 August 2024.

The minutes of the planning site visits held on 15 August 2024 were presented and confirmed as correct subject to noting that Councillor Jackie Lewis has submitted an apology for absence.

There was a Public Speaker in respect of application 7.3.

None to be considered by this meeting.

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

7.1 FPL/2024/64 - Tyddyn Dylifws, Tyn y Gongl

FPL/2024/64

7.2 FPL/2024/40 - Anglesey Golf Club, Station Road, Rhosneigr.

FPL/2024/40

7.3 FPL/2023/15 – Haulfryn, Scotland Terrace, Bodffordd

FPL/2023/15

7.4 FPL/2024/66 - Bryncelli Ddu, Llanddaniel

FPL/2024/66

7.1 FPL/2024/64 – Full application for the demolition of the existing dwelling together with the erection of a replacement dwelling and retention of new vehicular access, track, and parking areas at TyddynDylifws, Tyn y Gongl

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee at the request of a Local Member. At its meeting held on 24 July 2024, the committee resolved to refuse the application contrary to the Officer’s recommendation the reason being that it was deemed to be contrary to criterion 7 of Policy TAI 13.

The Planning Development Manager addressed the reason given for the Committee’s refusal of the application at its 24 July meeting by reference to criterion 7 of Policy TAI 13 (Replacement Dwellings) which states that outside development boundaries, the siting and design of the total new development should be of a similar scale and size and should not create a visual impact significantly greater than the existing dwelling in order that it can be satisfactorily absorbed or integrated into the landscape. In exceptional circumstances a larger well-designed dwelling that does not lead to significant greater visual impact could be supported.

While the proposal would lead to a dwelling which is approximately 129% larger than the existing dwelling, it is of a high-quality design and the use of high-quality materials such as stone cladding, wooden panels, and natural Welsh slate which along with appropriate landscaping would be an improvement on the existing dwelling and would fit in well with the landscape. The existing dwelling with its rear two-storey flat roof extension does not blend in with the general form of development in the area. Although larger in scale and size due to its extending into the attic space, the proposed replacement dwelling sits broadly on the same footprint as the existing dwelling and as such it is not considered that it will lead to a significantly greater visual impact than the dwelling in situ. The application site is not located within the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty or Special Landscape Area and is visible only from a short distance. As the proposed dwelling is only 2m higher than the adjoining property it cannot be reasonably concluded that its visual impact will be significantly greater than that of the existing dwelling. Therefore the recommendation remains to approve the application.

Councillors Margaret M. Roberts and Ieuan Williams spoke as Local Members to reiterate their objections to the proposal on account of its scale and size it being significantly larger than the existing dwelling and, in their view, out of keeping with the surroundings and landscape and therefore at odds with the fundamental principle of criterion 7. Neither did they believe that exceptional circumstances applied in this case that would allow the proposal to be supported. The proposal is double the size of the original dwelling and is situated in the countryside. Councillor Williams said that he had no issues with the replacement dwelling policy as some structures because of their condition, are incapable  ...  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/2023/173 – Mostyn Arms, St George’s Road, Menai Bridge.

FPL/2023/173

12.2 VAR/2024/40 – Peboc, Llangefni

VAR/2024/40

12.3 FPL/2022/289 -  Ynys Y Big, Beaumaris Road, Glyngarth, Menai Bridge

FPL/2022/289

12.1 FPL/2023/173 – Full application for the change of use of the former public house (Use Class A3) to a residential facility (Use Class C2) together with alterations and extensions at Mostyn Arm, St. George’s Road, Menai Bridge

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

The Chair announced that Local Member, Councillor Sonia Williams who could not be present at today’s meeting had requested with supporting reasons, that the Committee’s members visit the application site.

Councillor Trefor Lloyd Hughes, MBE proposed, seconded by Councillor Alwen Watkin, that a site visit be conducted.

It was resolved that a site visit be undertaken in accordance with the Local Member’s request.

12.2 VAR/2024/40 – Application under Section 73 for the variation of conditions (01) (reserved matters details), (02) (submission of reserved matters), (05) (archaeological mitigation programme), (06) (drainage scheme), (07) (contamination scheme), (08) (monitoring and maintenance plan), (11) (landscaping scheme), and (17) (reserved matters details) of planning permission reference VAR/2022/236 (erection of 7 business units) so as to amend the wording of these conditions and insert a new phasing plan at the former Peboc, Llangefni

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as it is made by the Isle of Anglesey County Council.

The Planning Development Manager reported that the reason behind the proposal is to re-word the relevant conditions to enable the County Council to develop the site in phases as described in the report. The original consent is structured in such a way as to require the submission of all details for the LPA’s approval prior to any works commencing on site. Amending the conditions as proposed will allow the Council to clear and remediate the site before submitting detailed design elements for the business units. Given the deteriorating condition of the former Peboc site which has remained empty for a length of time and its negative visual impact on the business park and town of Llangefni the application is considered reasonable and acceptable. There has been no change in policy since the last permission was approved and it is considered that the proposal complies with the appropriate policies. The recommendation is to approve the application.

Councillor Geraint Bebb proposed, seconded by Councillor Jackie Lewis that the application be approved in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation.

It was resolved to approve the application in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation and report subject to the planning conditions as set out therein and to the receipt of adequate ecological information to address the Council’s ecology officer comments. To delegate to the Officers the authority to determine the application once the outstanding ecology information has been submitted and to allow for any pre-commencement conditions to be dealt with via delegated powers.

12.3 FPL/2022/289 – Full application for the demolition of the existing dwelling together with the erection of a new dwelling and garage together with associated works at Ynys Y Big, Beaumaris Road, Glyngarth, Menai Bridge

The application was presented  ...  view the full minutes text for item 12.

13.1 D56/2024/2 – Queens Park Court, Queens Park, Holyhead

D56/2024/2

13.1 D56/2024/2 – Application to determine whether prior approval is required for the installation of 3 self-supporting tripod poles each supporting an aerial, 2 transmission dishes, coloured cable tray, electricity meter cabinet and ancillary development at Queens Park Court, Queens Park, Holyhead

As the application site is a property owned by the Council, the Planning and Orders Committee was informed that the application was determined on 14 August 2024 as permitted development.

The information was noted.