Agenda item

12.1 – FPL/2021/158 - Land adjacent Lon Y Bryn, Trearddur Bay.

https://ioacc.force.com/s/papplication/a1G4H00000OKwL1UAL/fpl2021158?language=en_GB

12.2 – FPL/2021/310 - Haulfryn, Capel Mawr, Llangristiolus

https://ioacc.force.com/s/papplication/a1G4H00000QbS2rUAF/fpl2021310?language=en_GB

12.3 - FPL/2021/289 - Holyhead Secondary School, South Stack Road, Holyhead

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12.1  FPL/2021/158 – Full application for the erection of a dwelling together with the construction of a vehicular access on land adjacent to Lon y Bryn, Trearddur Bay

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

The Planning Development Manger reported that Trearddur Bay is allocated as a rural/coastal village under policy TAI 5 of the Joint Local Development Plan, which supports the erection of affordable and local market housing subject to the size of the units comply with the defined maximum for the particular type of unit proposed and there are adequate arrangements available to restrict the occupancy of any local market house.  The maximum size specified under the policy for a 3 bedroom, 2 story property is 100m2 floor space; the proposal has a floor area of 100m2 and its occupancy will be restricted to the use of a S106 legal agreement.  It is intended that the dwelling will be occupied by the applicant and information is currently being assessed in relation to the applicant’s eligibility for local market housing.  There is evidence that the applicant has lived in the local area since 2014, however if the applicant is not eligible to reside at the property, it will be made available to other in local need.  This will be secured by the S106 legal agreement.  

The Planning Development Manager further referred to the indicative housing supply for Trearddur Bay as was outlined in the Planning Officer’s report.  He further said that a statement has been provided by a local estate agent in support of the application which ensures there is an existing local need for the property and thus complying with the policy and that the development is not speculative in nature.  The proposed dwelling is a two storey property which includes 3 bedrooms and living accommodation on the first floor.  One of the key issues raised as part of the publicity was the design of the property and impact on neighbouring property’s amenity.  The dwelling, which is restricted in its size due to the local market use, has been located to the north west of the plot in order to provide the necessary distances as set out in the local authority supplementary planning guidance design guide between the neighbouring property boundaries and windows.  As such, it cannot be considered that the proposal results in impacts upon neighbouring amenity to such an extent that warrants refusal.  Several objections also raised concerns that the scheme would be an overdevelopment of the site and would be a cramped/shoehorn form of development.  The garden area of the dwelling is 92m2 as indicated on the proposed site layout plan.  Under the SPG – Design Guide, guidance is provided in relation to recommend amenity space for properties with 30m2 of reasonably shaped space being the recommendation along with additional space for washing lines and sheds etc. At 92m2, the proposal provides ample amenity space above and beyond what is required by the local authority SPG and therefore is not considered that the site is overdeveloped.  The recommendation was of approval of the application.

Councillor T Ll Hughes MBE, and a Local Member said that he had called-in the application for determination by the Planning and Orders Committee due to concerns that the scheme would be an overdevelopment of the site.  He noted that the road at Lon y Bryn if narrow and further development could result in highways issues.  He further said that there are local concerns as regards to the development, however, as the Planning Officers are recommending approval of the application Councillor T Ll Hughes MBE proposed that the application be approved. Councillor Eric W Jones 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.

12.2  FPL/2021/310 – Full application for the change of use of the existing dwelling into a day centre for children with learning disabilities at Haulfryn, Capel Mawr, Llangrisiolus

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as the application is made on Council owned land.

The Planning Development Manager reported that the site is located in the rural cluster of Capel Mawr as defined under the Joint Local Development Plan and will provide an essential service to the local community as identified by the Housing Department.   The existing dwelling on site is a single storey bungalow which is set within an ample curtilage and includes a private access from the public highway.  The proposal is made to change the use of the dwelling in order to provide provision of a day care for children with learning disabilities together with the creation of a new vehicular access.  Policy ISA 2 within the Joint Local Development Plan is supportive in maintain and improving community facilities.  The proposal is conveniently located adjoining the B4422 which is one of the main routes to the South West of the Island from the A55, with 2 bus stops also located within 400m of the site.   The existing building is modestly sized and will not undergo any extension work as part of the proposal. The scale of the use is not considered to be excessive in consideration of the quiet rural character of the area and as such it is considered appropriate as required criterion iv of the policy.  Planning Policy PCYFF 2 aims to protect the amenities of residential properties but due to the scale of the operation it is not thought to be to such an extent that would cause a level of disturbance that would be detrimental to residential adjoining dwelling.  It is therefore considered that the proposal complies with policy PCYFF 2. 

Councillor Dafydd Roberts proposed that the application be approved.  Councillor John Griffith 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.

12.3  FPL/2021/289 – Full application for construction of new Multi Use Games Area (MUGA), the erection of fencing together with soft landscaping at Holyhead Secondary School, South Stack Road, Holyhead

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as the application is made on Council owned land.

The Planning Development Manager reported that the site is located within the grounds of Holyhead High School and was previously a grassed area with the boundaries which flank the residential curtilages of the adjoining dwellings being defined by fencing.  The proposal is made for the retention of a multi-use games area which will be for the use of the school.  He further said that the proposal does not change the use of the site and as such in land use terms, it is not considered that the scheme represents an intensification of the use of the site as the previously grassed area was utilized as a play area.  The area will be for the sole use of the school and will not be open to the public and therefore it is considered that the scheme will not create a greater level of disturbance than is already caused by the use of the school grounds.  No lighting is proposed as part of the scheme.  The Planning Development Manager further said that it is considered that the scheme is in accordance with planning policy PCYFF 2 of the Joint Local Development Plan which states that proposals should not have an unacceptable impact upon residential amenities.  The fence surround the games area will be 3 metres high and of a typical design for games areas which will ensure that the proposal is congruous with the secondary education setting.  The recommendation is of approval of the application as it accords with the relevant polices and does not have any unacceptable impact upon residential amenities. 

Councillor Robin Williams proposed that the application be approved.  Councillor Ieuan Williams 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.