Agenda, decisions and minutes

Planning and Orders Committee, Council Offices, Llangefni and virtually via Zoom, Planning and Orders Committee - Wednesday, 8th January, 2025 1.00 pm

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Venue: Hybrid Meeting - Council Chamber, Council Offices, Llangefni & virtually through ZOOM

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Items
No.	Item
1.	Apologies Additional documents: Webcast for 1. Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Neville Evans, Robin Williams and Liz Wood.
2.	Declaration of Interest To receive any declaration of interest by any Member or Officer in respect of any item of business. Additional documents: Webcast for 2. Minutes: No declaration of interest was received.
3.	Minutes of the Previous Meeting PDF 88 KB To present the minutes of the previous meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee held on 4 December 2024. Additional documents: Webcast for 3. Minutes: The minutes of the previous meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee held on 4 December 2024 were presented and were confirmed as correct.
4.	Site Visits PDF 116 KB To present the minutes of the planning site visits held on 18 December 2024. Additional documents: Webcast for 4. Minutes: The minutes of the planning site visits held on 18 December 2024 were presented and were confirmed as correct.
5.	Public Speaking Additional documents: Webcast for 5. Minutes: There were no Public Speakers at this meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee.
6.	Applications that will be Deferred None to be considered by this meeting. Additional documents: Webcast for 6. Minutes: None were considered by this meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee.
7.	Applications Arising PDF 954 KB 7.1 FPL/2024/230 – Mona House, Holyhead Road, Gwalchmai FPL/2024/230 7.2 FPL/2024/65 – Bryn Cwr, Gwalchmai FPL/2024/65 Additional documents: Webcast for 7. Minutes: FPL/2024/230 – Full application for the change of use of the existing ground floor of dwelling to form part of existing shop (A1 Use) at Mona House, Holyhead Road, Gwalchmai The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee at the request of a Local Member who was concerned that the proposal would exacerbate local parking and traffic issues. At its meeting held on 4 December 2024, the committee resolved to conduct a site visit which subsequently took place on 18 December 2024. The Planning Development Manager reported that the application is to extend the existing retail facility into the adjacent dwelling and to create a one bedroom flat above with access provided by an external stairway to the rear. The scheme will only increase the floor area of the existing retail unit and does not entail creating any new units. As such the scheme is acceptable in principle and must be assessed against other material considerations. The main concerns are in relation to highway issues and are the reason for the Local Member calling in the application. The proposed increase of 37m2 in the retail floor area means that the parking requirement increases by 3 spaces in accordance with the Highway Authority’s parking standards. The scheme proposes the creation of 3 new parking spaces to the rear of the site with existing access provided from the A5 highway. The provision of 3 additional parking spaces along with suitable means of access and sufficient visibility of 2.4m x 45m are considered acceptable by the Highways Authority. While the Local Member has raised concerns regarding existing parking and traffic issues in this location, it is not a matter for the planning process to resolve existing issues. In the context of the application, the parking requirements have been met in line with the Local Authority’s parking standards and therefore there is no reason to refuse the application on this basis. The Planning Development Manager highlighted that extending the shop does not necessarily mean increased use of the shop or a worsening of traffic problems. The shop is considered an asset to the community and the provision of 3 extra parking spaces will improve the overall situation. The Community Council has not directly objected to the proposal and no letters of representations have been received. The Officer’s recommendation is therefore to approve the application. The Chair read out comments forwarded to him and to the Planning Development Manager in respect of the application by Councillor Neville Evans, a member of the Committee and a Local Member who was unable to be present at this meeting. Those comments referred to a letter having now been received from the Community Council raising parking issues specifically the risk of an accident should a vehicle reverse into the road from the very small parking space for 3 vehicles as seen on the site visit. Councillor Evans confirms that neither he nor the Community Council have any objections to the shop but wish to again note and ... view the full minutes text for item 7.
8.	Economic Applications None to be considered by this meeting. Additional documents: Webcast for 8. Minutes: None were considered by this meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee.
9.	Affordable Housing Applications None to be considered by this meeting. Additional documents: Webcast for 9. Minutes: None were considered by this meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee.
10.	Departure Applications None to be considered by this meeting. Additional documents: Webcast for 10. Minutes: None were considered by this meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee.
11.	Development Proposals Submitted by Councillors and Officers None to be considered by this meeting. Additional documents: Webcast for 11. Minutes: None were considered by this meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee.
12.	Remainder of Applications PDF 301 KB 12.1 FPL/2024/209 - Penhesgyn Household Waste Management Centre, Penmynydd. FPL/2024/209 Additional documents: Webcast for 12. Minutes: 12.1 FPL/2024/209 – Retrospective application for the retention of the river restoration works to the Afon Braint and the Afon Eryr Uchaf on land adjacent to Penhesgyn Household Waste Management Centre, Penhesgyn The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as it is being made by the Isle of Anglesey County Council. The Planning Development Manager reported that the application is for the retention of restoration works to the Afon Braint which will result in a more natural, diverse hydrological scheme to improve habitat for aquatic species and improvement to flood management and water quality. The main objectives of the scheme are to improve the ability of the river to deal with flood water whilst also improving its ecological value. The Planning Development Manager referred to the main engineering operations of the scheme and what those entailed as described in the Officer’s report. He confirmed that Natural Resources Wales had requested additional information which was found acceptable and that the Council’s Ecology Officer had assessed the Green Infrastructure Statement in support of the application and was satisfied with the proposal. The recommendation is therefore to approve the application. Councillor Geraint Bebb proposed, seconded by Councillor Dafydd Roberts, 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 set out therein.
13.	Other Matters None to be considered by this meeting. Additional documents: Webcast for 13. Minutes: None were considered by this meeting of the Planning and Orders Committee.