Agenda item

12.1 ADV/2022/12 – Application for the erection of a wall mounted heritage interpretation sign to the wall of existing toilet/shower building at Public Conveniences, Porth Dafarch, Isallt Road, Trearddur Bay

The application was reported to the Planning and Orders Committee as the Isle of Anglesey County Council is the applicant and the owner of the land.

The Development Management Manager reported that the application along with following applications 12.2 to 12.5 on the agenda form part of a wider scheme across Holyhead being delivered by the Ynys Cybi Landscape Partnership. He referred to the siting, scale design and appearance of the proposed dual language sign under consideration which he confirmed as acceptable and compliant with planning policies PCYFF 2 and PCYFF 3 of the JLDP. Similarly it is not considered that the proposal in terms of scale and visual appearance will have any negative impact on the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty within which it is situated nor on the character of the building on which it will be erected. The recommendation is therefore to approve the application.

It was resolved to approve the application in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation and report subject to the planning conditions set out therein.

12.2 ADV/2022/13 – Application for the siting of a freestanding heritage interpretation graphic panel at Public Car Park, Lôn St.Ffraid, Trearddur Bay

The application was reported to the Planning and Orders Committee as the application is being made by the Isle of Anglesey County Council.

The Development Management Manager reported that the proposal is a small scale development to provide a bilingual heritage interpretation panel in the car park in Trearddur Bay. It is considered to be of appropriate designs and scale which will ensure its integration within the site with no resulting impact on neighbouring properties. It will be informative, accessible to all and complies with the relevant planning policies of the JLDP. The recommendation is to approve the application.

It was resolved to approve the application in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation and report subject to the planning conditions set out therein.

12.3 ADV/2022/14 – Application for the erection of a heritage interpretation sign at car park near South Stack, South Stack Road, Holyhead

The application was reported to the Planning and Orders Committee as the Isle of Anglesey County Council is the applicant and the owner of the land.

The Development Management Manager reported that the application is to erect a freestanding heritage sign which will be located on the west side of the viewing area. The sign which will be bilingual will include information and images regarding the history of Holy Island. It is not considered that the proposal will impact the use or character of the existing viewing platform nor the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in which it is located. The overall siting, scale, design and appearance of the proposed scheme comply with the relevant planning policies and it is therefore recommended that the application be approved.

It was resolved to approve the application in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation and report subject to the planning conditions contained therein.

12.4 ADV/2022/15 – Advertisement Consent for the erection of a wall mounted heritage interpretation sign to exterior of existing Breakwater Country Park Visitor Centre building

The application was reported to the Planning and Orders Committee as it was made by the Isle of Anglesey County Council.

The Development Management Manager reported that the proposal is a small scale development to provide a bilingual heritage interpretation sign to the exterior of the existing Breakwater Country Park Visitor Centre. It is of an appropriate design and scale to ensure its integration within the site with no impact on neighbouring properties. It will be informative, accessible to all and is considered to comply with the relevant policies of the JLDP. It is recommended that the application be approved.

It was resolved to approve the application in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation and report subject to the planning conditions contained therein.

12.5 ADV/2022/16 – Advertisement Consent for the erection of a freestanding interpretation sign in car park at Penrhos Coastal Park, Holyhead

The application was reported to the Planning and Orders Committee as the Isle of Anglesey County Council is the applicant and the owner of the land.

The Development Management Manager reported that the proposal complies with the relevant planning policies as regards overall siting, scale design and appearance and as such will not impact the use or character of the existing car park nor the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty within which it is located. The recommendation is therefore one of approval.

It was resolved to approve the application in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation and report subject to the planning conditions contained therein.

12.6 LBC/2022/33 – Listed Building Consent for alterations and repairs at Skinners Monument Pillbox, Holyhead

The application was reported to the Planning and Orders Committee as the application has been submitted alongside an associated listed building consent application (LBC/2022/34 – Pillbox adjacent to Trearddur Bay Hotel, Trearddur Bay) by the Isle of Anglesey County Council.

The Development Management Manager referred to the proposed works to the Pillbox structure most of which are considered to be repair and maintenance works that do not require formal consent although there are other elements to the work as described in the report. The urgency for coastal defences during the Second World War as well as shortage of some building materials at the time resulted in a vernacular and hurried construction which meant that the pillboxes were never intended to be permanent structures. Consequently construction issues have arisen exacerbated by a longstanding lack of maintenance that need to be addressed to safeguard the structure’s long term future. It considered that the proposals submitted have been carefully considered, are justified and sympathetic to the building’s character and would not result in harm to the listed character or setting of the listed building or adjacent listed building. The recommendation is therefore to approve the application.

It was resolved to approve the application in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation and report subject to the planning conditions contained therein.

12.7 FPL/2022/248 – Full application for the demolition of an existing shed and the erection of a new holiday unit together with the construction of a new access and driveway and associated development at Gwenallt, Llansadwrn

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

Public Speaker

Mr Sion Roberts, Cadnant Planning spoke in support of the application saying that the proposal presented had been amended to address the reasons for refusing a previous application for 2 new holiday units. The business plan is now considered acceptable as are the new access arrangements. The application is being recommended for refusal because it is within a residential area and is considered harmful to the character of the area and because it is considered that it would impact the amenity and privacy of the neighbouring property by virtue of overlooking. Mr Roberts said that while Officers have not specified in what way the proposal would harm the character of the area, it should be noted that the application is now for one not two holiday units and an extensive landscaping scheme has been presented to minimise the unit’s visual impact; with time the unit will be effectively screened and unlikely to be visible in the area. The unit has been designed for couples or small families thereby limiting any comings and goings; a private garden with decking will be provided and given the number likely to be using the unit at any one time, it is unlikely that the development would lead to as harmful effects on amenity as residential use. The issue of overlooking was not raised by Officers therefore the applicant has not had an opportunity to respond or to prepare an appropriate scheme to address this objection. As well as the landscaping scheme on the site’s western boundary, it is considered that concerns regarding overlooking can be overcome by erecting a fence on the western boundary or by erecting screens to prevent overlooking to the west. The Officer’s report confirms that the development will not lead to the over-provision of holiday accommodation in the locality. The applicant is hopeful that the objections can be resolved and would be happy to submit another scheme or to have conditions placed to manage the issue. It is considered that the development complies with policy TWR 2 and policy PCYFF 2.

The Development Management Manager reported that an earlier application for two new holiday units was refused in January, 2022 for the reasons stated in the report and that the views of the Local Planning Authority have not changed as regards the current application. The proposal is located in a residential area and it is not considered that the development would be in keeping with the character and appearance of the area being an incongruous development in the locality which would neither complement nor enhance the character and appearance of the area contrary to policy PCYFF 2. In addition, Llansadwrn is identified as a Cluster which are characterised by an extremely sensitive social character and environment as well as a limited level of services and facilities; it is considered that the development by virtue of its use and associated activity has the potential to be harmful to the sensitive social and residential character of the area contrary to policy. The proposed unit would be encompassed by an elevated deck approximately 1.5m above ground which it is considered would adversely impact the amenities of the neighbouring property through overlooking and loss of privacy. For these reasons and because the proposal is considered contrary to a number of policies the recommendation is to refuse the application.

Councillor Robin Williams agreed that that being located in the centre of the village the proposed development would have a harmful effect on the characteristics of the cluster and he thought the development to be insensitive in that respect. He therefore proposed that the application be refused in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation. The proposal was seconded by Councillor Ken Taylor.

It was resolved to refuse the application in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation for the reasons given.

12.8 DIS/2022/36 – Application to discharge conditions (02) (Construction Management Plan), (03) (Construction Environmental Management Plan), (07) (Details/Samples of Materials), (09) (Local Employment Scheme), (10) (Local Supply Chain Scheme) of planning permission FPL/2021/337 – Full application for the construction of an Inland Border Facility (IBF) at Former Roadking Truckstop, Parc Cybi

The application was reported to the Planning and Orders Committee as it is to discharge conditions imposed by the Committee in determining planning application reference FPL/2021/337 - Full application for the construction of an Inland Border Facility (IBF) at Former Roadking Truckstop, Parc Cybi, and Holyhead – at its meeting held on 2 March, 2022.

The Development Management Manager confirmed that information in relation to each of conditions (02) (Construction Management Plan), (03) (Construction Environmental Management Plan), (07) (Details/Samples of Materials), (09) (Local Employment Scheme), (10) (Local Supply Chain Scheme) has been received to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority and other statutory consultees so as to enable the conditions to be discharged. The recommendation is therefore to approve the application.

It was resolved to approve the application in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation and report with respect to fully discharging the conditions requested.

12.9 FPL/2022/258 – Full application for alterations and extensions to the existing garage together with its conversion into a two bedroom bungalow at 3 Tan y Graig, Llanfairpwll

The application was reported to the Planning and Orders Committee as part of the application site is on land owned by the County Council.

The Planning Development Manager reported on the main planning considerations as set out in the Officer’s report with regard to proposal’s siting and design which were considered acceptable as being in line with policy. With regard to housing considerations, while approval of the site can be supported by the expected provision within the Local Service Centres category the settlement has seen its expected level of growth on windfall sites through units completed in the period 2011 to 2022 meaning that the application has to be justified in terms of outlining how the proposal is addressing the needs of the community. Additional information had been submitted to this end by the applicant which specifies the need for the applicant to relocate to a single storey property in the future with there being only one property for sale in the area which fits the criteria and no recently approved developments apparent in Llanfairpwll. The proposed bungalow would benefit existing and future occupiers being in a central location in the village in close proximity to local amenities and services. The information provided is considered acceptable by the Joint Planning Policy Unit. In terms of its impact on adjacent residential properties, the proposed extension is considered small scale and as such will have little or no greater impact upon the privacy and amenities of neighbours. Despite some objections regarding the proposed access, the Highways Authority has raised no objections to the proposal during consultation. The recommendation is therefore to approve the application.

Councillor Trefor Lloyd Hughes, MBE proposed, seconded by Councillor Jackie Lewis 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 conditions set out therein.

12.10 FPL/2022/275 – Full application for a new childcare unit at Ysgol Llanfawr, Ffordd Tudur, Holyhead

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

Having declared a personal and prejudicial interest in the application, Councillor Glyn Haynes withdrew from the meeting during the discussion and determination thereof.

The Development Management Manager reported that the application has been assessed against the criteria set out in ISA Policy 2 Community Facilities. The application site lies within the Holyhead development boundary in line with criterion i of ISA Policy 2 and the applicant has confirmed that there are no alternative buildings that can be used for the purpose of the proposal thereby satisfying the requirement of criterion ii which refers to new buildings and whether the needs of the community can be met by the use or conversion of existing buildings. The proposal is considered appropriate relative to the size, character and function of the settlement with Holyhead having been identified as an Urban Service Centre thus meeting criterion iv and is in a sustainable location in accordance with criterion v. The applicant has submitted a Communal and Linguistic Statement in support of the application which has been confirmed as acceptable by the Policy and Welsh Language Manager. The building will be located within the existing school grounds and vehicular access will be via the existing access to the existing car park with a new pedestrian access off Ffordd Tudur. As such it is not considered that the development will have a detrimental impact on the amenities of neighbouring properties and the recommendation is one of approval.

In response to a query whether the use of the unit will be temporary until a more permanent structure is put in place, the Development Management Manager confirmed that he understood that the unit will be used permanently as a nursery and that there is no intention to apply for a more permanent building.

Councillor Ken Taylor proposed, seconded by Councillor Jackie Lewis 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 conditions set out therein.

Supporting documents:

Enclosure D, item 12. PDF 5 MB