Agenda item

12.1 – Land to the North-East of Gwel y Llan, Llandegfan

FPL/2024/105

12.2 – FPL/2024/7 - 107-113, 116-122, 133-152 Tan y Bryn Estate, Valley

FPL/2024/7

12.3 – FPL/2024/78 Bron Heulog Flats, Valley

FPL/2024/78

12.4 – FPL/2024/29 – Land at Amlwch Port

FPL/2024/29

12.1  FPL/2024/105 – Full application for the erection of 30 residential dwellings (100% affordable housing units), alterations to existing access, creation of new access and internal access road together with associated works at land to the North-East of Gwel y Llan, Llandegfan

Councillor Glyn Haynes declared a personal interest in this application and following legal advice he was able to take part in the discussion and voting thereon.

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

Councillor Alun Roberts, a Local Member requested that a site visit be undertaken to the site due to the concerns of the Community Council and residents as regards to access to the site and traffic issues especially during construction works.  The developer has said at a local meeting that the development will take up to 2 years to complete and there will be substantial effects on the neighbouring estate.

Councillor Geraint Bebb proposed that a site visit be undertaken to the site in accordance with the Local Member’s request.  Councillor Neville Evans seconded the proposal of a site visit.

It was RESOLVEDto visit the site in accordance with the Local Member’s request.

12.2  FPL/2024/7 – Full application for renovation works to the existing flats, installation of solar panels on the roofs together with hard landscaping and associated works at 107-113, 116-122, 133-152 Tan y Bryn Estate, Valley

Councillor Ken Taylor declared a personal interest in this application and following legal advice he was able to take part in the discussion and voting thereon.

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as the application site is owned by the Isle of Anglesey County Council.

The Planning Development Manager reported that the application relates to seven blocks of flats on the Tan y Bryn Estate, within the development boundary of Valley.  The application is for renovation works to the existing flats, installation of solar panels on the roofs together with hard landscaping and associated works.   The external renovation works to the flat blocks consist of external wall insulation, slate roofs and new windows and doors.  These works will improve and modernize the external appearance of the flats, which will be finished to a high-quality standard utilising materials appropriate to its surroundings.  Thirty-two solar panels will be installed on the roof of each flat block, on either the front or rear elevation depending on which elevation received the most sunlight.  This will improve the sustainability of the properties and will provide a renewable energy source.  The external landscaping will see the removal of the existing boundary treatments that consist of chain link fences, timber panels and steel railings.  New 1.8m high timber fences will be installed, together with new concrete paths and bin stores.  This will improve the visual appearance of the site and the area.  The application site is located in a built-up area, with several neighbouring properties in the vicinity, including the residents of the flat blocks.  The proposed works, which will visually improve the area, are not considered to cause any negative impact to the privacy and amenities of nearby residential properties, complying with planning policy PCYFF 2.

Councillor Jeff Evans proposed that the application be approved in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation.  Councillor Robert Ll Jones seconded the proposal of approval.

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

12.3  FPL/2024/78 – Full application for renovation works to the existing flats, installation of solar panels on the roof together with hard landscaping and associated works at Bron Heulog Flats, Valley

Councillor Ken Taylor declared a personal interest in this application and following legal advice he was able to take part in the discussion and voting thereon.

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as the application site is owned by the Isle of Anglesey County Council.

The Planning Development Manager reported that the application site is a block of flats located on the Bron Heulog Estate, within the development boundary of Valley.  The application is for renovation works to the existing flats, installation of solar panels on the roof together with hard landscaping and associated works.  The external renovation works to the flat blocks consist of external wall insulation, slate roofs and new windows and doors.  These measures will improve and modernize the external appearance of the flats, which will be finished to a high-quality standard utilising materials appropriate to its surroundings. 

Councillor Geraint Bebb proposed that the application be approved in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation.  Councillor Jeff Evans seconded the proposal of approval.

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

12.4  FPL/2024/29 – Full application for the creation of a public park including hard and soft landscaping, play space, erection of structures, regularisation existing footpaths, creation of new footpaths and boardwalks together with construction of disabled car parking at land at Amlwch Port

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

The Planning Development Manager reported that the proposal constitutes major development due to the site exceeding 1ha and has therefore been subject to statutory pre-application consultation process.   The Grade II Listed, Mona Mill is located within the development site and there are several other Listed Buildings around the nearby Amlwch Port Harbour.  The site is also within the Amlwch and Parys Mountain Historic Landscape and partly within the designated Conservation Area.   The application is considered acceptable and conforms with relevant local plan policies and it is not considered that the proposal would give rise to detrimental impact upon the amenities of neighbouring properties, heritage assets or the character and appearance of the area, including the designated Conservation Area.  He further said that the Ecology Officer has requested a Reptile Survey and is expected to be received at the beginning of October and provided that it does not give rise to a need for significant or material amendments to the proposal, the Local Planning Authority requests that delegated power be given to Officers to proceed to determine the application.  The Local Planning Authority also requests that delegated powers be given to Officers to deal with any application(s) for the discharge of the pre-commencement conditions. 

Councillor Jeff Evans proposed that delegated powers be afforded to the Officer’s as noted within the report.  Councillor Geraint Bebb seconded the proposal.  

It was RESOLVED to delegate powers to the Officer’s to deal with any application(s) for the discharge of the pre-commencement conditions and subject to receipt and consideration of the outstanding Reptile Survey providing it does not give rise to a need for significant or material amendments to the proposal.