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Councillor Alun Mummery, a local member, requested that a site visit be conducted as the original application was submitted in 2010. He noted that there are local concerns as regards to the application.

It was RESOLVED that a virtual site visit be undertaken in accordance with the Local Member’s request for the reasons given.

12.2 FPL/2022/7 – Full application for the redevelopment of existing caravan park to accommodate static caravans, and extension to site to accommodate touring caravans, together with the erection of a toilet/shower block at Mornest Caravan Park, Pentre Berw

Councillor Alwen Watkin declared that she had been approached by the applicant’s in respect of application 12.2.

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

Councillor Alwen Watkin, a local member, as part of the application is recommended for refusal and the part is recommended for approval. She noted that it would be advantages for the Committee to view the site.

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/2021/317 – Full application for the demolition of an existing three-storey building comprising two residential flats and ground floor ancillary residential storage and the construction of a replacement three storey building comprising two flats and a 10 room hotel with associated ground floor restaurant and water sports facility for guests and associated car parking at Cumbria and High Wind, High Street, Rhosneigr

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

Councillors Geraint Bebb and Ken Taylor requested that a site visit be undertaken to the site due to concerns as regards to overdevelopment of the site and parking and access issues.

Councillor Neville Evans, a local member, also requested that a site visit be undertaken to the site due to concerns expressed by the Llanfaelog Community Council as regards to this proposed development.

It was RESOLVED that a virtual site visit be undertaken in accordance with the Local Member’s request for the reasons given.

12.4 FPL/2021/349 – Full application for the creation of a private equestrian menage together with the change of use of agricultural land into an all year camping site at Caerau, Llanfairynghornwy

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee at the request of a local member. Councillor Llinos Medi requested a site visit on account of local concerns that the scheme is overdevelopment of the site and highways issues.

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/2022/63 – Full application for the change of use of existing storage shed into a food and beverage sales kiosk for ice cream, waffles and soft drinks at Ocean’s Edge, Lon Isallt, Trearddur Bay

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

The Planning Development Manager reported that the kiosk will be a subservient element to the existing restaurant on site. The proposed kiosk will have a floor area of 13m2 which is considered to be minor in scale. Due to the minor scale of the unit, it is not considered that the scale of the generated business would be of such an extent that would significantly harm nearby village shops and other businesses. The access arrangements will be as the existing arrangements for Oceans Edge. It is considered that the proposal conforms with policy MAN 6 of the Joint Local Development Plan.

Councillor Dafydd R Thomas, a local member, said that he considers that there is no existing storage unit on the site and therefore there is no building to adapt into a food and beverage sale kiosk. He referred that there currently ice cream and burger vans near the site and approval of this application could have an effect on these businesses. The kiosk will be in a prominent position at the front of the Ocean’s Edge in Trearddur Bay. The Planning Development Manager responded that land use is considered by the Planning Authority and competition with other businesses is not a planning issue. He noted that the applicant could sell the items from the Ocean’s Edge facility and the proposal is a minor scale kiosk on the site.

Councillor T Ll Hughes MBE questioned whether discussions have undertaken with the Highways Authority as regards to this application. He said that there is already traffic issues on the highway near this site and approving this application could cause further traffic issues. He noted that the RNLI station is near the site that could cause issue for the launch of the lifeboat. The Planning Development Manager responded that the Highways Authority has been consulted with no concerns being raised as regards to this application.

Councillor Robin Williams proposed that the application be approved in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation. Councillor Liz Wood seconded the proposal of approval.

Councillor Dafydd Roberts proposed that the application be refused the application as he considered that the application would have an effect on other businesses in the area. Councillor Alwen Watkin seconded the proposal of refusal.

Following the vote of 6 for the approval of the application and 5 for the refusal of the application :-

It was RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation subject to the conditions contained within the written report.

12.6 MAO/2022/11 – Minor amendments to scheme previously approved under planning permission FPL/2019/341 so as to amend soft landscaping at Llaingoch Primary School, South Stack Road, Holyhead

(Councillors Glyn Haynes and Ken Taylor declared a personal interest in respect of this application).

(Having declared a personal and prejudicial interest in the application, Councillor Liz Wood withdrew from the meeting during discussion and voting thereon).

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as the land is owned by the local authority.

The Planning Development Manager reported that the application is to vary the landscaping scheme on site. It is apparent that the works at the site are at an advance stage of the development and it is therefore considered that the site benefits from an implemented permission and consequently a fall-back position under planning permission reference FPL/2019/341. The landscape specialist has been consulted upon the application and is of the view that existing screening/trees has been maintained and enhanced on one elevation. It is therefore considered that the proposed amendments are compliant with PCYFF 4 of the Joint Local Development Plan. The SPG Design Guide provides guidance on recommended distances between existing and proposed dwellings. The impact of the amenities of nearby dwellings was considered as part of the original consent. Due to the distance between dwellings together with proposed mitigation measures such as boundary fences, it is not considered these changes will result in any of the proposed properties having a detrimental impact upon existing dwellings as a result of these changes.

Councillor R Ll Jones raised concerns that the proposal is to reduce the landscaping of the site and the planting of trees and proposed that the application be refused contrary to the Officer’s recommendation. Councillor Geraint Bebb seconded the proposal of refusal.

Councillor Robin Williams proposed that the application be approved and Councillor Ken Taylor seconded the proposal of approval.

Following the vote of 7 for the approval of the application and 2 for the refusal of the application :-

It was RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation subject to the conditions contained within the written report.

12.7 FPL/2022/65 – Full application for the retention of HGV parking area and associated works for a temporary period of 12 months at Plot 9 (Eastern Half), Parc Cybi, Holyhead

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as the proposed development forms part of the Brexit arrangement to ensure that HGV’s can be safely stacked which addresses local concerns linked to the lack of parking facilities available within the area following the closure of the Road King facility. The application addresses wider issues and concerns that Officers consider should be considered by the Planning and Orders Committee.

The Planning Development Manager reported that the proposal is for the retention of the HGV parking area and associated works for a 12 month period from the date of any permission being awarded. The proposal seeks a 12 month temporary permission to allow a reasonable time to establish a permanent solution for the Welsh Government’s proposed Border Control Post for the whole of Plot 9 at Parc Cybi, Holyhead. Plot 9 has been selected primarily due to the site’s strategic location and ease of access to existing nearby infrastructure. The facility would act as a location to safely stack HGV’s and would not inconvenience the local residents and businesses in the area. Since 2021 the facility has operated with spaces for 133 HGV’s parking bays, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Staff welfare facilities, which includes toilets and a small office/canteen are provided in a temporary ‘portakabin’ type units. He further said that extensive consultation has been undertaken between the Planning Authority and Welsh Government together with statutory consultees to assure that the development does not have a detrimental effect on local amenities. Mitigation measures being proposed will ensure that the development does not have a detrimental impact upon sensitive receptors including amenity of neighbouring properties and highway safety.

Councillor Dafydd R Thomas, a local member, said that there has been a problems in the area with HGB’s parking at the parking facilities of local supermarkets in Holyhead. Neighbouring properties amenities have been affected due to light pollution and refrigeration noise from the HGV’s. He noted that Welsh Government and HMRC needs to consider necessary facilities for the drivers of the HGV’s as there has been a loss of the Road King facility at the Parc Cybi site.

Councillor T Ll Hughes MBE and a local member, said that agreed with the comments of his fellow local member with regards to the application. He expressed that conditions needs to be adhered to assure that the local amenities of neighbouring properties are not affected by this development.

Councillor Ken Taylor proposed that the application be approved in accordance with the recommendation and conditions within the Officer’s report. Councillor Liz Wood 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.

12.8 FPL/2021/266 – Full application for the erection of 8 affordable residential apartments, construction of new vehicular access, construction of new road on site together with soft and hard landscaping on land adjacent to Garreglwyd Road, Holyhead

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee at the request of a Local Member due to local concerns as regards to highways safety, overdevelopment of the site and appearance in the locality. Councillor R Ll Jones requested a site visit for these reasons.

It was RESOLVED that a virtual site visit be undertaken in accordance with the Local Member’s request for the reasons given.

12.9 VAR/2022/20 – Application under Section 73 for the variation of condition (01) (Building removal and land restored to former condition before 01/04/22) of planning permission reference FPL/2021/220 (Temporary prefabricated building) so that the building can remain on site until 31/01/23 at Canolfan Addysg y Bont, Cildwrn Road, Llangefni

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

The Planning Development Manager reported that the application is under Section 73 for the variation of condition (01) (Building removal and land restored to former condition before 01/04/22) of planning reference FPL/2021/220. The portacabin on site is required due to essential extensive maintenance work on the roof at Canolfan Addysg y Bont. As a contingency the portacabin has been place on the land temporarily to allow pupils to continue to access learning through as much as face to face as possible. The previous permission has lapsed since 1 April, 2022. However, due to extensive work to the roof taking longer than expected the application submitted requests an extension to the temporary permission until 31 January, 2023.

Councillor Liz Wood proposed that the application be approved and Councillor Alwen Watkin 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.

12.10 FPL/2021/160 – Full application for change of use of residential dwelling (Class Use C3) into Hot Food Takeaway Business (Class Use A3) together with alterations to building and alterations to vehicular access at Bryn Bela, Lon St Ffraid, Trearddur Bay

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee at the request of a Local Member due to traffic and parking issues. Councillor T Ll Hughes MBE requested a site visit for these reasons.

It was RESOLVED that a virtual site visit be undertaken in accordance with the Local Member’s request for the reasons given.

12.11 TPO/2022/8 – Application for works to trees protected by a Tree Preservation Order on land adjacent to 12 Brig y Nant, Llangefni

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

The Planning Development Manager reported that 12 Brig y Nant, Llangefni has a boundary with the Dingle Woodland and the tree subject to the application is a mature ash overhanging the rear garden. The works are of a minor nature and limited to the removal of a single limb on the garden boundary.

Councillor Ken Taylor proposed that the application be approved and Councillor Liz Wood seconded the proposal of approval.

It was resolved to approve the application in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation subject to the conditions within the written report.

12.12 OP/2021/10 – Outline application for the erection of 10 dwellings with associated access, internal access road and parking together with full details of access and layout at land adjacent to Tyn y Ffynnon, Llannerchymedd

(Having declared a personal and prejudicial interest in the application, Councillor Llinos Medi, whilst not a member of Committee, withdrew from the meeting)

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee at the request of a Local Member due to traffic issues and overflow parking at the Station in Llannerchymedd. Councillor Jackie Lewis requested a site visit for these reasons.

It was RESOLVED that a virtual site visit be undertaken in accordance with the Local Member’s request for the reasons given.

12.13 FPL/2021/198 – Full application for the retention of the existing structure and continuation of works for the erection of a new holiday unit together with associated works on land at Bryn Gollen Newydd, Llanerchymedd

Councillor John I Jones declared that he had been approached by the applicant’s representatives in respect of application 12.13.

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

Public Speaker

Ms Sioned Edwards, Cadnant Planning, in support of the application, said that

the application is being re-submitted to the Committee after the Committee discussed the application in September. The former committee decided that the application should be discussed following 2 appeal decisions back in August last year. She said that the applicant purchased the property with planning permission already granted for converting the outbuilding into a dwelling and constructing a new garage (originally approved in August 2016, and an amended version in January 2018). The applicant assumed (as you would) that the permission given was a robust decision and that the application had been thoroughly assessed by the Local Planning Authority and was accurate before a decision was made. However, it became apparent that the plans and Structural Survey presented with the application contradicted each other. Consequently, the applicant has unknowingly purchased the property with planning permission that cannot be implemented. The first thing that the applicant did before undertaking any work was to contact and meet with planning officers to highlight the problems and the difficulties. Discussions continued for many months. The Authority’s failure to give due consideration to the implications of the recommendations of the Structural Survey has led to giving ambiguous permission that is open to interpretation. The applicant has invested time and money here, and now he has to consider a way forward to avoid a considerable financial loss resulting from circumstances beyond his control. The application in front of you is for a new holiday unit. The Council has raised concerns about the sustainability of the site’s location; however, there are existing holiday cottages opposite the site. So why is this site not sustainable? What is different? Officers have disregarded the relevancy of the two appeals in Bryndu and Bodorgan, as they were conversions rather than new holiday units. However, the Council’s reasons for refusing, and the basis of the inspector’s decision, related specifically to the sustainability of the locations. Therefore, they are comparable to Bryn Gollen. There have been similar cases in the past, such as an application in October 2018 to build a new holiday unit at Tai Hirion, Rhoscefnhir. This application was approved by the Council and the situation in Bryn Gollen is considered to be exactly the same. She ask you as members of the committee to consider the extensive background that has led to the current application and it is hoped that the Committee can support the applicant’s attempt to find a suitable use of the site that can be supported under policy TWR 2 of the Local Development Plan.

The Planning Development Manager reported on the main considerations of the application as can be seen within the Officer’s written report. Planning permission reference 25C259B/VAR was granted for conversion of a building into a dwelling on the site. Following a complaint and investigation, a planning enforcement notice was issued in January 2020 alleging that the building to be converted had been demolished and that a new building was being erected. The enforcement notice was appealed, the appeal was dismissed by the Planning Inspectorate. The Inspector concluded that the permission was for a conversion with minimal new-build, but the structure on site was a completely new-build which had not been given permission. An application was submitted to the Planning and Orders Committee on 7 July, 2021 for the retention of the existing structure and continuation of works for the erection of a new holiday unit together with associated works on land at Bryn Gollen Newydd, Llanerchymedd however the application was refused. The proposal is a new build holiday unit situated in an open countryside location. The proposal conflicts with Policies TWR 2, PCYFF 1 and PCYFF 2 of the Joint Local Development Plan. The site is not located within a sustainable location and the proposal would be highly dependent on private care use. The development therefore conflicts with Policy PS4, PS5, TWR 2, TAN 18.

Councillor Ken Taylor proposed that the application be refused in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation. Councillor Geraint Bebb seconded the proposal of refusal of the application.

It was RESOLVED to refuse the application in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation.

Supporting documents:

Enclosure DD, item 12. PDF 12 MB