Agenda item
Remainder of Applications
12.1 VAR/2025/18 – Unit 2a Herron Services, Glanhwfa Road, Llangefni
12.2 VAR/2024/35 – The Tithe Barn, Llangristiolus
12.3 FPL/2023/81 – Shire Hall, Glanhwfa Road, Llangefni
12.4 FPL/2025/84 – Marine Terminal Building, Amlwch Port, Amlwch
Minutes:
12.1 VAR/2025/18 – Application under Section 73 for the variation of condition (02) (sale of non-food goods only) of planning permission reference FPL/2023/18 (Retrospective consent for the sub-division of a single retail unit into 2 separate retail units) so as to allow for the sale of food from Unit 2a at Herron Services, Glanhwfa Road, Llangefni
The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee at the request of a Local Member.
The Planning Development Manager reported that Condition (02) of planning permission reference FPL/2023/18 (condition 13) of the original permission ref 34C72Q/ECON) states that ‘The retail units hereby approved shall only be used for the sale of non-food goods and for no other purpose specified in Class A1’. Analysis of planning application 34C72Q/ECON indicates that the permission sought in relation to the retail units was specifically for ‘non-food’ retail use, and it appears that the condition restricting use was imposed solely on the basis of the applicant’s original specification as the Officer’s delegated report provides no clear planning or policy justification for restricting the use of the units to non-food retail. Having regard to the fact that no material change of use is proposed, the variation of Condition (02) of planning permission FPL/2023/18, to allow for the sale of food from Unit 2a is therefore considered to be acceptable. The Herron Garage next to the proposed application sells food, and there has been no objections received as regards to the proposal and the Highways Authority have been consulted and have raised no objection.
Councillor Geraint Bebb and a Local Member said that there are comments on social media and within the Town Council that there are over provision of fast food and hairdressers in Llangefni . He referred that there is already a problem with litter from the Subway fast-food outlet in Herron Garage and approving this application would increase the litter problems. He further said that there is a high volume of traffic entering the Herron garage already and this application would further increase traffic on the Glanhwfa Road. Councillor Bebb proposed that the application be refused contrary to the Officers recommendation as it is contrary to planning conditions MAN 3 and MAN 7.
The Planning Development Manager responded that this is not a change of use application and is still a Class A1 definition. He considered that there is sufficient parking availability in front of the Units on the site and is within the development boundary of Llangefni and is of walking distance from the Town centre. He further said that he did not consider that there will be an increase in traffic that justifies refusing the application and he did not consider that the proposal was contrary to planning conditions MAN 3 and MAN 7.
Councillor Dafydd Roberts expressed that there are take-away/fast-food litter thrown onto the highway and outside these premises. He ascertained whether a condition could be imposed on fast-food outlets to ensure that they contribute towards clearing the litter as the name of the fast-food outlets are on the litter.
The Planning Development Manager responded that placing a condition on fast-food outlets would not be possible. He noted that there will be no seating area within the unit, and it considered that customers will not be eating on site.
Councillor Robin Williams said that the original units on the site were approved for the sale of non-food goods and this application is for the variation of condition (02) (sale of non-food goods only). He noted that there seems to be an increase in applications for variation of conditions as regards to these types of businesses. Councillor Williams said that there is no justification for another fast-food unit in Llangefni. He seconded the proposal of refusing the application.
Councillor Jackie Lewis said that there are currently businesses on this proposed site and proposed that the application be approved. Councillor Kenneth P Hughes seconded the proposal of approval.
Following the vote of 6 for refusing the application and 4 in approval.
It was RESOLVED to refuse the application contrary to the Officer’s recommendation as it was deemed that the application was contrary to planning policies MAN 3 and MAN 7.
(In accordance with the requirements of the Constitution the application will be automatically deferred to the next meeting to allow the Officers to respond to the reasons given for approving the application).
12.2 VAR/2024/35 – Application under Section 73 for the variation of condition (02) of planning permission reference FPL/2022/134 (Full application for conversion of the outbuilding into a 2-bedroom holiday let) so as to amend the design at The Tithe Barn, Llangristiolus
The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as it is made under Section 73 to vary a permission which was originally granted by the Planning and Orders Committee. In addition, the application was called in by a Local Member due to local concerns together with concerns regarding over provision of holiday accommodation in the area.
The Planning Development Manager reported that the proposed application does not seek to alter the consented use of the building and only seeks to amend the design. As such the principle of the development has already been accepted and is not for contention as part of this application. The main issues of the scheme are the acceptability of the amended design in terms of visual impact and the impact upon the character of the Listed Building. The structure is located within the curtilage of a Listed Building and therefore the design of the scheme is primary consideration in order to ensure the character and distinctiveness of the historic asset is retained. The stone remains of the building will be retained and re-pointed which will appear as a cladding, with dark cladding and sheeting used for the new structures. The design was considered accepted by the Heritage Officer of the Authority as it follows the same general design that was approved by the Committee on the original scheme. The amendments to the scheme are considered to be minimal and would not alter the acceptability of the scheme in terms of design or its impact upon the Listed Building. The recommendation was of approval of the application.
Councillor Geraint Bebb and a Local Member said that whilst there are local concerns as to the over provision of holiday accommodation in the area, this the proposal is an improvement as regards to design of the holiday let. Councillor 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 subject to the planning conditions within the report.
12.3 FPL/2023/181 – Full application for the erection of 6 residential units together with associated development at Shire Hall, Glanhwfa Road, Llangefni
The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as the applicant has failed to complete and sign a S106 agreement. The Planning and Orders Committee approved the application at its meeting held on 9 July, 2024.
The Planning Development Manager reported that the developer has requested that the application be deferred to allow further time to progress the S106 legal agreement. He noted that a deferment of the application until next meeting can be considered but if there is no progress the application will have to referred to the Committee to be reviewed.
Councillor Robin Williams proposed that the application be deferred to the next meeting. Councillor Geraint Bebb seconded the proposal of deferment.
It was RESOLVED to defer the application in accordance with the applicant’s request to allow for further time to progress the S106 legal agreement.
12.4 FPL/2025/84 – Application for refurbishment and alterations together with associated landscape works at the former Marine Terminal Building, Amlwch Port, Amlwch
The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as the application is submitted by the Isle of Anglesey County Council.
The Planning Development Manager reported that the proposed development comprises the refurbishment of the Marine Terminal Building which is a two-storey workshop, stores and office building located on the southern shore of Amlwch Port to the south of the Grade ll listed Dry Dock, and to the east of the Grade ll Sail Loft, in a coastal landscape setting of Amlwch Port. The proposal involves the refurbishment and extension of the existing building, along with associated landscaping and biodiversity enhancement. No material change of use is proposed. The proposal will deliver significant visual and environmental improvements to the building and site and is therefore considered to be acceptable in terms of layout, design and appearance which will complement, preserve and enhance the character and appearance of the site. The recommendation was of approval of the application.
Councillor Derek Owen, a Local Member said that the proposal is acceptable and will afford improvements to the building.
Councillor Neville Evans proposed that the application be approved in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation. Councillor Kenneth P Hughes 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 report.
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