Agenda item

12.1  FPL/2021/61 – Full application for the conversion of an outbuilding into 2 holiday units, conversion of a detached double garage into an annexe together with associated development at Tyddyn Dai, Pentrefelin, Amlwch

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

Councillor Aled M Jones, a local member, requested that a site visit be conducted due to the conditions of the roads towards the development site and also the sustainability of the application in the open countryside.

Councillor K P Hughes proposed that a virtual site visit be undertaken and 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/2021/303 – Full application for the demolition of existing garden room together with the erection of a home office/gym in lieu at Pant y Bwlch, Llanddona

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee at the request of a local member on behalf of the Llanddona Community Council.

Councillor Margaret M Roberts, a local member requested that a site visit be conducted due to local concerns as regards to the application.

Councillor Ieuan Williams proposed that a virtual site visit be undertaken and Councillor T Ll Hughes MBE 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.

12.3  FPL/2022/43 – Full application for the erection of 6 business units together with landscaping and associated development at former Heliport Site, Penrhos Industrial Estate, Holyhead

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as the application is submitted on behalf of the Local Authority.

The Chief Planning Officer reported that the application site is located within the existing commercial/industrial development behind the Morrison’s store; business units near the proposed site have recently been completed.  He further said that it is considered that the principle of the development aligns with National Planning Policies together with the Joint Local Development Plan.  The proposal is considered acceptable in technical terms and there will be no harm to the amenities of the locality, nearby AONB, historic environment or highway safety.  The Chief Planning Officer said that Welsh Government consultation response is awaited regarding the anticipated annual average daily traffic that will be generated by the development and the anticipated impact upon the Junction 2 of the A55.

Councillor T Ll Hughes MBE said that whilst supportive of the application he reiterated his concerns as regards to the HGV’s parking on pavements and near this site.  The Chief Planning Officer responded that a meeting is to be convened with Welsh Government as regards to parking issues in the surrounding area near this application site.

Councillor Glyn Haynes proposed that the application be approved and Councillor Robin Williams seconded the proposal.

It was RESOLVED to delegate authority to the Officer’s to approve the application, with appropriate conditions, following satisfactory response from Welsh Government as regards to the anticipated annual average daily traffic that will be generated by the development, and the anticipated impact upon Junction 2 of the A55.  

12.4  FPL/2021/370 – Full application for amendments to planning permission reference FPL/2019/212 for the conversion of the outbuilding into holiday let accommodation at Chwarelau, Brynsiencyn

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

The Chair reported that Councillor Bryan Owen, a local member requested that a site visit be conducted due to highway concerns.

Councillor Eric W Jones proposed that a virtual site visit be undertaken and Councillor Dafydd Roberts 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.

12.5  FPL/2022/36 Full application for extension and alterations to existing building (including extension approved as part of planning application FPL/2020/234), erection of additional silos, creation of car parking area, creation of new vehicular and pedestrian access, landscaping together with associated works at Mona Island Dairy, 8 Mona Industrial Park, Mona

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as the application encompasses council owned land.

Public Speaker

Ms Sioned Edwards, in support of the application said that this is the third phase of the development which was afforded planning permission in 2019 to adapt and extend the existing unit on this site into a cheese production factory.  The second phase of the development was approved in 2021. The work on the first stage is ongoing and cheese production will begin within a year and once opened it will be one of the most modern and sustainable cheese factory in Europe running on renewable energy The third phase of the development would result in increasing production from 7,800 tonnes to 18,000 tonnes per annum upon completion.  150 million litres of milk from 35 Welsh farms to produce cheese of the highest quality.  Extending the factory would secure its long term viability and this extension was part of the original application as regards to the first and second phase of the development.  The factory would set new standards for cheese production for the industry combining traditional and innovative methods in the production of a variety of continental cheeses Gouda ac Edam as there is an increase in demand for such chesses.  Producers would receive an average pay for the milk which will benefit local producers.  The developer will invest £10m in the third stage of the development on top of the £27.5m that has already been invested in the first and second stages of the development.   This will be the largest investment in the food sector this year with 38 full time and 48 part-time employment afforded.  By 2025 this will increase to 100 vacancies which will enable to develop the skills of local people and the developer has been working closely with Coleg Menai who have agreed to conduct courses on the site.  Ms Edwards further said that as Agents they intend to address the comments by Dwr Cymru and there has also been discussion with the local authority’s Ecologist and Planning Officers as regards to this development. 

The Chief Planning Officer reported that this is the third stage of the development on the site. The principle of the development is acceptable on this industrial estate location.  He noted that there are still a number of consultation responses which are unresolved, which include biodiversity and ecology issues, response from the MOD, CADW and Welsh Water.  The recommendation was to delegate authority to the Officer’s to approve the application following satisfactory response from statutory consultees listed in the report and that a Section 106 legal agreement be required to ensure that the off-site ecological mitigation measures are carried out and managed accordingly. 

Councillor K P Hughes proposed to delegate authority to the Officer’s to approve the application following satisfactory response from the statutory consultees.  Councillor Ieuan Williams seconded the proposal.

It was RESOLVED:-

·         To delegate authority to the Officer’s to approve the application, with appropriate conditions, following satisfactory response by the statutory consultees which include the MOD, CADW and Welsh Water;

·         That a Section 106 legal agreement be required to ensure that the off- site ecological mitigation measures are carried out and managed accordingly.