Agenda item
Remainder of Applications
12.1 – VAR/2023/58 – Breakwater Country Park, Holyhead
12.2 – FPL/2023/287 – Siop 2, Maes Athen, Llanerchymedd
12.3 – FPL/2023/291 – School House, Bodedern Secondary School, Bodedern
12.4 – FPL/2023/273 – Llanfechell Primary School, Mountain Road, Llanfechell
12.5 – FPL/2023/297 – Plas Arthur Leisure Centre, Llangefni
Minutes:
12.1 VAR/2023/58 – Application under Section 73A for the variation of condition (02) (Approved Plans) of planning permission reference FPL/2019/50 (alterations and extensions together with the creation of heritage play area and associated landscaping) so as to allow an amended design at Breakwater Country Park, Holyhead
The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as the County Council is the applicant and owner of the land.
The Development Management Manager reported that the proposed site is located within the Breakwater Country Park and the existing warden’s visitor information centre is a single storey building with natural stone and rendered walls with a natural slate roof. The application is a retrospective application for the retention of the amendments made to the visitor centre building which includes making the previously approved extensions roof now flush with the existing roof, moving the previously approved solar panels to a new location on the roof, reducing the rear rooflight window together with omitting the front rooflight. The difference in roof height between the previously approved extension roof and the existing roof was approximately 0.25m. The works on the site is of high standards and the visitor centre and the children’s playing area is popular with visitors to the site. The application has been discussed with the relevant Heritage Advisors and no objection has been received as it is considered that the proposed variations are minor and was unlikely to have a significant impact upon the area.
Councillor R Ll Jones proposed that the application be approved in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation. Councillor T Ll Hughes MBE seconded the proposal of approval.
It was RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation and report, subject to the planning conditions set out within.
12.2 FPL/2023/287 – Full application for the change of use of former shop (Use Class A1) into a multi-purpose hall (Use Class D1) at Shop 2, Maes Athen, Llannerchymedd
The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as the application site is owned by the County Council.
The Development Management Manager reported that the application is for the change of use of a former shop into a multi-purpose hall for the use of the local community. The application site is located within the development boundary of the service village of Llannerchymedd and therefore it complies with planning policy ISA 2 as is noted within the Officer’s report. Whilst the location of the proposal is within the centre of the development boundary of the village it is considered that it is easily accessible on foot or by alternative means of transport. However, there are also parking provision at the old station carpark which is also a community run facility. At the rear of the former shop there are 3 parking spaces and there is also unrestricted parking within the Maes Athen road. He noted that the existing building will be of an appropriate scale and design for the proposed change of use, and it will have no greater impact upon its neighbouring properties than the previous shop business at the site.
Councillor Robin Williams proposed that the application be approved in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation. Councillor John I Jones seconded the proposal of approval.
It was RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation and report, subject to the planning conditions set out within.
12.3 FPL/2023/291 – Full application for the change of use of the existing caretaker’s bungalow for educational purposes at School House, Bodedern Secondary School, Bodedern
The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as the County Council is the applicant and owner of the land.
The Development Management Manager reported that the application is for the change of use of the vacant caretaker’s bungalow into additional classroom to provide additional facilities as pupil support centre. The property is a single storey detached dwelling which is in the grounds of Bodedern Secondary School and is within the development boundary of Bodedern. It is considered that the application conforms with planning policy ISA 2 ‘Community Facilities’ as is noted within the Officer’s report to the Committee. There is a distance of 70m between the rear of the properties at Maes Gwynfa estate, which is located to the north of the application site. There is a distance of 8.5m between the boundary of the properties fronting London Road and more than 30m between the building and the rear of the properties and it is considered that the proposal will not have a detrimental impact on the amenities of neighbouring properties.
Councillor Robin Williams proposed that the application be approved in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation. Councillor Alwen Watkin seconded the proposal of approval.
It was RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation and report, subject to the planning conditions set out within.
12.4 FPL/2023/273 – Full application for a new childcare modular building at Llanfechell Primary School, Mountain Road, Llanfechell
The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as the County Council is the applicant and owner of the land.
The Development Management Manager reported that the application site is a section of an outdoor playing field area, located within the curtilage of Llanfechell Primary School. The new childcare provision will be an important assess for the school which will afford essential facilities for the local community. It is considered that the application conforms will planning policy ISA 2 as is noted within the Officer’s report to the Committee. There will be of a high-quality design with a combination of steel and timber cladding, grey UPVC windows and doors, together with a rubber flat roof. The outdoor area to the west of the building, will consist of two rubber soft play areas and a separate grass play area with a 2m high security fencing surrounding the area. The building and outdoor area will be seen in the context of the existing school buildings and the materials are considered acceptable in this location. As the building will be located within the school grounds and viewed in the context of the existing school buildings, it is considered that the proposal will have a negligible impact on neighbouring properties. The childcare unit will use the existing public car park to the northeast of the school which has 20 car parking spaces.
Councillor John I Jones proposed that the application be approved in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation. Councillor Neville Evans seconded the proposal of approval.
It was RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation and report, subject to the planning conditions set out within.
12.5 FPL/2023/297 – Full application for the construction of a car park including EV charging units, cabinet, extension to the proposed footway, lighting, landscaping, and associated development on land at Plas Arthur Leisure Centre, Llangefni
The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as the County Council is the applicant and owner of the land.
The Development Management Manager reported that the proposed development would provide a range of dual-headed, rapid, and fast EV charging units on land at Plas Arthur Leisure Centre. A total of 8 car parking spaced will be provided. The site comprises an area of approximately 0.23 ha of unused land located opposite the entrance to Plas Arthur Leisure Centre. The location of the proposed access into the site will be from the existing access road into the Plas Arthur Leisure Centre. The Highways Authority have confirmed that they are satisfied with the parking and visibility arrangements. The proposal complies with all relevant policies listed within the Officer’s report to the Committee and it is considered that it will not have a negative impact upon the nearby Listed Buildings/Conservation Area or nearby residential properties.
Councillor Geraint Bebb proposed that the application be approved in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation. Councillor Neville Evans seconded the proposal of approval.
It was RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation and report, subject to the planning conditions set out within.
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