Agenda item

10.1 – VAR/2025/43 - High Tide, Ravenspoint Road, Trearddur Bay

VAR/2025/43

10.2 – VAR/2025/61 – Mount Alaw, Llanddeusant

VAR/2025/61

 10.1  VAR/2025/43 – Application under Section 73 for the variation of condition (12) (Approved Plans) of planning permission V2191b (detailed application for the erection of 5 bungalows) so as to amend the design on land adjacent to High Tide, Ravenspoint Road, Trearddur Bay

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as the proposal is contrary to policies of the Joint Local Development Plan but which the Local Planning Authority is minded to approve.

Public Speaker

Mr Elfed Williams, applicant’s agent, in support of the application, said that planning permission was given in 1973 for the erection of 5 bungalows on the site.  A material start on the development was undertaken in 1978 by creating an entrance and a section of the road into the site.  In 2008 a Certificate of Lawful Development was received as proven start of the development.  He further said that this application is for the variation of condition (12) (Approved Plans) for a new design of the dwellings, on the same footprint with two entrances and the same access road and also to safeguard wildlife around the site.  The size of the two-storey dwelling will be 158m2 compared to 147m2 in the previous application.  The Planning Officers recognise the amended plans as an improvement in relation to size, layout entrance and ecological requirements.  There has been no objection by the Ecology Officer or the Highways Authority. 

The Planning Development Manager reported that the planning permission for 5 open market dwellings was granted on the site on the 30 November, 1973.  An application for a Certificate of Lawful Development was submitted and therefore it was proven that material commencement had been made on the site and permission for 5 dwellings had been safeguarded.  He noted that planning approval was granted in 1973 for 5 open market dwellings on the site and following this, an application for a Certificate of Lawful Development was submitted and it was proven that material commencement had been undertaken on the site.  As a result, planning permission V/2191B has been lawfully implemented and permission for 5 dwellings had been safeguarded.  The application submitted is for the change in the design, size and layout of the residential units to align with modern requirements and standards.  The dwellings will be a high quality and to comply with current legislation and policies, biodiversity has also been improved.  The effects on ecology, the Welsh language, the amenities of neighbouring properties, highways and drainage are considered acceptable.  The recommendation was of approval of the application.

Councillor Dafydd Rhys Thomas, a Local Member, said that he had no objection to the variation of the application as he considered that it is an improvement to the previous application.  He requested that the applicant should consider a Welsh name for the development rather than High Tide. The Agent confirmed that a Welsh name for the development has been considered.  The developer will ask the Trearddur Community Council for a suggestion for a Welsh name for the estate. 

Councillor Neville Evans proposed that the application be approved in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation.  Councillor Jackie Lewis 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.

10.2  VAR/2025/61 – Application under Section 73 for the variation of condition (13) (Approved Plans) of planning permission 47C152 (conversion of the outbuilding into a dwelling together with the creation of a new vehicular access) so as amend design on land opposite Mount Alaw, Llanddeusant

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as the proposal is contrary to Policy TAI 7 of the Joint Local Development Plan but which the Local Planning Authority is minded to approve.

Public Speaker

Mrs Elin Parry-Jones, in support of the application, said that planning approval of the application was given in 2017 for the development on the site which was to renovate a dilapidated building and creating a family home.  She outlined the personal reasons for the delay in starting the development.  Due to the period of time the building deteriorated further, and it became more difficult to get any workers to carry out work on the building.  She further said Mount Alaw will be their family home and will give them an opportunity to live in the local community and close to their family. 

The Planning Development Manager reported that planning permission was granted in 2017 for the conversion of the stone outbuilding into an open market residential dwelling along with alterations and extensions together with the creation of a new vehicle access.  Planning approval was granted under the previous Ynys Môn Local Development Plan policies which allowed the conversion of outbuildings into open market residential units.  In April, 2023 an Enforcement Complaint was made stating that the work that commenced on the site did not comply with the original consent and that part of the outbuilding that was meant to be retained had been demolished.  Work ceased on the site and resulted in the applicant submitting a Lawful Use Certificate to prove that works had commenced on the site.  However, this was determined as Unlawful on 6 December, 2024.  Although the Planning Department confirmed that relevant work had commenced on the site, a Lawful Use Certificate was not granted as the applicant had demolished part of the building that should have been retained.  This meant that the applicant had contravened the original permission and it would no longer be possible for them to carry out the work in accordance with the original permission.  As a result, the applicant has submitted a further application to amend the design and to carry out further construction work than was permitted previously.  An updated structural survey was submitted with the application, and it confirms that the outbuildings are in poor condition and that limited maintenance and repair work has been carried out over the past years.  The Engineer states that the outbuilding is considered suitable for conversion as is noted within the report.  The Engineer has also confirmed, through the Agent, that the reconstruction work shown on the proposed plans is accurate and reflects the reconstruction work that needs to be carried out.  The overall appearance of the outbuilding and the extension is similar to the original plans except for the reconstruction of around 16 square metres of the original outbuilding, which was intended to be retained.  There is no intention to build additional extension as part of this application.  It is considered that approving the alterations would be better than refusing the application and leaving a partially completed building on the site.  The recommendation was of approval of the application in accordance with the planning conditions contained in the Officer’s report. 

Councillor Kenneth Hughes, and a Local Member said that the family have had to live in a caravan for a number of years to enable them to be able to develop a family home on the site.  He said that he supported the application and proposed that the application be approved in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation. 

Councillor Jackie Lewis, and a Local Member said that she also supported that application.  Councillor Lewis seconded the proposal of approval of the application.

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