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 Ifan Jones a personal and prejudicial interest in respect of application 7.3 and left the meeting during discussion and voting thereon.

To submit, for confirmation, the minutes of the following meetings:-

·                 Minutes of the Planning and Orders Committee held on 7 May, 2025;

·                 Minutes of the Election of Chair and Vice-Chair of the Planning and Orders Committee held on 20 May, 2025.

The minutes of the following meetings were confirmed as correct :-

·         Minutes of the Planning and Orders Committee held on 7 May, 2025;

·         Minutes of the Election of Chair and Vice-Chair of the Planning and Orders Committee held on 20 May, 2025.

To submit the minutes of the Site Visits held on 21 May, 2025.

The minutes of the Site Visits held on 21 May, 2025 were confirmed as correct, subject to the inclusion of the name of Councillor Dafydd Roberts being included in the list of apologies. 

There were no Public Speakers.

None to be considered by this meeting.

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

7.1 HHP/2024/169 - The Old Crown, Moelfre

HHP/2024/169

   7.2 HHP/2025/7 - 39 Parc Tyddyn Bach, Holyhead

HHP/2025/7

   7.3 FPL/2024/360 - Ty Coch Farm, Rhostrehwfa

   FPL/2024/360

 7.1  HHP/2024/169 – Full application for the erection of an ancillary annexe at The Old Crown, Moelfre

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee at the request of a Local Member, as it is considered that the development would have a negative visual impact.  At its meeting on the 7 May, 2025 the committee resolved to undertake a site visit, and this subsequently took place on 21 May, 2025.

The Planning Development Manager reported that the existing dwelling is a two-storey terraced property located within the development boundary of Moelfre and is also located within the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.  The proposal consists of erecting an ancillary annexe to be situated to the rear of the existing dwelling.  As was viewed during the site visit, the site has different topographical levels, therefore the site is on an upward gradient from the main road, and the annexe will be situated in an elevated position at the top of the site adjacent to Lôn Ty Powder overlooking the Moelfre coast.  There is an extant permission to erect a dwelling on the same footprint as the proposed annexe, which has been safeguarded through a lawful use planning permission in 2023.  The annex will be smaller in size than the previously approved application.  The proposed development demonstrates high quality design and complements and enhances the character and appearance of the site.  It is not considered that the proposal will harm the special qualities of the landscape, the Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, or any neighbouring properties.  The extant planning permission for a dwelling has a greater visual impact on the landscape in comparison to the proposed annexe.  The Highways Authority has requested that parking arrangements were to be provided due to the annexe proposing 3 bedrooms.  These bedrooms would result in 3 additional spaces being created in addition to the 3 existing parking spaces in relation to the existing dwelling and the holiday accommodation associated with the site.  Whilst it can be shown that sufficient parking for the proposal can be accommodated within the curtilage of the site, further details were requested in respect of the usability of the bays.  A Swept Pat Analysis was submitted to alleviate the concerns of the Highways Authority, and the information provided was acceptable.  Welsh Water have requested a condition stating no surface water shall be allowed to drain directly or indirectly into the public sewerage system.  In addition to this condition, another condition will be implemented as part of the decision stating prior to the commencement of work on site, full details of how surface water will be discharged within the site shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority.  He further noted that usually surface water matters are the responsibility of SAB, however as Welsh Water has specifically requested that the surface water does not connect to the main sewer a condition of any approval of the application has been imposed to ensure that the information is  ...  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 VAR/2025/18 – Unit 2a Herron Services, Glanhwfa Road, Llangefni

VAR/2025/18

12.2 VAR/2024/35 – The Tithe Barn, Llangristiolus

VAR/2024/35

12.3 FPL/2023/81 – Shire Hall, Glanhwfa Road, Llangefni

FPL/2023/181

12.4 FPL/2025/84 – Marine Terminal Building, Amlwch Port, Amlwch

FPL/2025/84

12.1  VAR/2025/18 – Application under Section 73 for the variation of condition (02) (sale of non-food goods only) of planning permission reference FPL/2023/18 (Retrospective consent for the sub-division of a single retail unit into 2 separate retail units) so as to allow for the sale of food from Unit 2a at Herron Services, Glanhwfa Road, Llangefni

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

The Planning Development Manager reported that Condition (02) of planning permission reference FPL/2023/18 (condition 13) of the original permission ref 34C72Q/ECON) states that ‘The retail units hereby approved shall only be used for the sale of non-food goods and for no other purpose specified in Class A1’.  Analysis of planning application 34C72Q/ECON indicates that the permission sought in relation to the retail units was specifically for ‘non-food’ retail use, and it appears that the condition restricting use was imposed solely on the basis of the applicant’s original specification as the Officer’s delegated report provides no clear planning or policy justification for restricting the use of the units to non-food retail.  Having regard to the fact that no material change of use is proposed, the variation of Condition (02) of planning permission FPL/2023/18, to allow for the sale of food from Unit 2a is therefore considered to be acceptable.  The Herron Garage next to the proposed application sells food, and there has been no objections received as regards to the proposal and the Highways Authority have been consulted and have raised no objection.

Councillor Geraint Bebb and a Local Member said that there are comments on social media and within the Town Council that there are over provision of fast food and hairdressers in Llangefni .  He referred that there is already a problem with litter from the Subway fast-food outlet in Herron Garage and approving this application would increase the litter problems. He further said that there is a high volume of traffic entering the Herron garage already and this application would further increase traffic on the Glanhwfa Road.  Councillor Bebb proposed that the application be refused contrary to the Officers recommendation as it is contrary to planning conditions MAN 3 and MAN 7.

The Planning Development Manager responded that this is not a change of use application and is still a Class A1 definition.  He considered that there is sufficient parking availability in front of the Units on the site and is within the development boundary of Llangefni and is of walking distance from the Town centre.  He further said that he did not consider that there will be an increase in traffic that justifies refusing the application and he did not consider that the proposal was contrary to planning conditions MAN 3 and MAN 7. 

Councillor Dafydd Roberts expressed that there are take-away/fast-food litter thrown onto the highway and outside these premises.  He ascertained whether a condition could be imposed on fast-food outlets to ensure that they contribute towards clearing the litter as the name  ...  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.