Agenda item
Remainder of Applications
12.1 – ADV/2024/7 - Brwynog Residential Care Home, Madyn Dysw, Amlwch
12.2 – FPL/2024/263 - Jesse Hughes Youth and Community Centre, Kingsland Road, Holyhead.
12.3 – FPL/2024/254 – Llangoed Primary School, Llangoed
12.4 – HHP/2024/139 – Gwynedd, Warren Road, Rhosneigr
12.5 – FPL/2024/232 - Football Ground, Llanerchymedd.
Minutes:
12.1 ADV/2024/7 – Application for the siting of three non-illuminated signs at Brwynog Residential Care Home, Madyn Dysw, Amlwch
The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as it is being made by the Isle of Anglesey County Council.
The Planning Development Manager in reporting that the application is for three bilingual non illuminated signs at Brwynog Residential Care Home referred to the sign details as set out in the Officer’s report. He described the proposal as a small scale development of appropriate design and scale to ensure its integration within the site which would have no impact upon neighbouring properties, roads or the surrounding area. As such the recommendation is to approve the application.
Councillor Jeff Evans proposed, seconded by Councillor Robin Williams 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 planning conditions set out therein.
12.2 FPL/2024/263 – Full application for the installation of a 2 metre high net above the existing fence at Jesse Hughes Youth and Community Centre, Kingsland Road, Holyhead
The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as it involves a site which is owned by the Isle of Anglesey County Council.
The Planning Development Manager reported that the proposal is to instal a 2m high net above the southern side of the existing 3m high fence around the multi-use games area at the Jesse Hughes Centre to prevent balls going over to the rear gardens of the properties on King’s Road. There have been no objections to the proposal and it will not have any impact on the surrounding area or neighbouring properties. The application is therefore recommended for approval.
Councillor Robin Williams proposed, seconded by Councillor Jeff Evans 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 planning conditions set out therein.
12.3 FPL/2024/254 – Full application for a new childcare modular building at Llangoed Primary School, Llangoed
The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as the Isle of Anglesey County Council is the applicant and landowner.
The Planning Development Manager described the proposal and site and advised that the proposed childcare building and car parking area’s siting, scale, design and appearance are considered acceptable and will not have any negative impact on the existing site or on the surrounding properties or area. The application is therefore recommended for approval.
Councillor Jeff Evans proposed, seconded by Councillor Geraint Bebb 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 planning conditions set out therein and to delegate to the Officer the authority to determine the application upon receipt of further information and amendments to the plans as requested by the Highways Authority.
12.4 HHP/204/139 – Full application for alterations and extensions including demolition together with the installation of solar panels and an air source heat pump at Gwynedd, Warren Road, Rhosneigr
The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee at the request of a Local Member because of concerns regarding the impact on neighbouring properties and parking issues.
The Planning Development Manager described the proposal and site and said that it originally entailed the demolition of the existing utility room and adjacent coal room together with the erection of a two story extension. The amended plans received involve the replacement of the two story extension with a single storey extension, a rear dormer loft conversion and installation of solar panels and an air source heat pump. The single story extension will create an additional living room and the dormer loft conversion will create an additional bedroom but do not change the parking requirements in accordance with the parking standards as confirmed by the Highways Authority. These are considered modest adaptations which will not adversely affect the amenities of nearby residential properties or the character of the dwelling or surrounding area. Given the scale of the dormer it would normally be considered as permitted development as would the single storey extension were it 0.17m lower. It is not considered that the proposal will exacerbate the existing overlooking situation where there are six windows facing in the direction of the neighbouring property which is not unusual in a built up area in the centre of the village. The proposal is considered acceptable and the application is recommended for approval.
Councillor Neville Evans who was also a Local Member said that he was speaking on behalf of the property’s next door neighbour and he referred to a consultant report which had been forwarded to him by the neighbour which highlighted concerns with regard to loss of sunlight as a result of the proposed extension, the exacerbation of parking problems on Warren Road and of most concern, the prospect that the proposed alterations and increased number of bedrooms make it likely that the property will become a holiday let or Airbnb. Councillor Evans quoted from the report saying that it suggests that this provides an opportunity for the local planning authority to show commitment to the policy of limiting holiday accommodation projects in areas such as Rhosneigr where holiday accommodation has reached saturation point and, in the event of the amended design being allowed, to impose a condition to prevent change of use of the property into a short term holiday let use class C6 or C5. Councillor Neville Evans proposed that the application be refused contrary to the Officer’s recommendation. The proposal was seconded by Councillor Alwen Watkin.
In response, the Planning Development Manager advised that the Local Planning Authority is not able to impose a condition limiting the use of the property to use class C3 (residential uses as sole or main residence) as changing the use of residential property from use class C3 to C5 or C6 can be done without planning permission under permitted development rights. The application by the householders is for minor alterations and has to be considered on that basis and not on what might be the property’s future use which is why the impacts of the proposal are not considered to be significant or harmful.
Councillor Douglas Fowlie, also a Local Member in acknowledging that the scope for action as regards the application is limited said that he thought that adding a bedroom without needing to provide additional parking is unacceptable as is installing a caravan in a garden which is happening in the area and is an issue. He referred to the approval of an application in Bryn Du where the parking provision was at a distance from the proposed development as setting a precedent and tying local members’ hands in being able to raise highway and parking issues.
The Planning Development Manager further advised that changing the property from a 3 to 4 bedroom property does not change the parking requirements and is therefore not a matter for consideration. Parking standards are applied in the case of each application.
Councillor Robin Williams proposed that the application be approved in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation as a small scale development. The proposal was seconded by Councillor Jeff Evans.
In the ensuing vote, five members voted to approve the application in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation and five members voted to refuse the application. The application was approved on the casting vote of the Chair.
It was resolved to approve the application in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation and report subject to the planning conditions set out therein.
12.5 FPL/2024/232 – Full application for the construction of a concrete path to connect the adult and youth football pitches at Football Ground, Llanerchymedd
The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as the land is in the ownership of the Isle of Anglesey County Council.
The Planning Development Manager described the proposal and site and referred to the purpose of the path as being to ensure that the site maintains a professional appearance and to ensure a health and safety benefit. As a small scale development of appropriate design and scale which will ensure its integration within the site and having no impact upon neighbouring properties, roads or the surrounding area the proposal is considered acceptable and the recommendation is therefore to approve the application.
Councillor Neville Evans proposed, seconded by Councillor Jeff Evans 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 planning conditions set out therein.
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