Agenda item

7.1  15C116E – 5 Bythynnod Gwenllyr, Malltraeth

7.2  22C40A – Cae Maes Mawr, Llanddona

7.3  38C237B – Careg y Daren, Llanfechell

7.4  44C294B – Plas Newydd, Rhosybol

7.1  15C116E – Full application for alterations and extensions at 5 Bythynnod Gwenllyr, Malltraeth

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee at the request of a Local Member.  The Planning and Orders Committee held on 2^nd April, 2014 resolved to visit the site.  The site was visited on 16 April, 2014.

The Planning Development Manager reported that the proposal is a large extension to the rear of the property as well as creating a first floor to the existing outbuilding.  The property will be three times larger than the present dwelling and it was considered that due to the scale of this extension the recommendation was of refusal.

Councillor Ann Griffith addressing the Committee only as Local Member stated that the family wishes to accommodate their grandchildren who will be staying with them 3 times a week.  2 of the children are autistic and require extensive care from family members and separate arrangements are required to provide bedrooms for the two boys to meet their behavioural needs.  She also stated that an elderly aunt will be moving to live with the family in the near future.  The proposal does not have any impact on amenities and no objections have been raised only letters of support from neighbours.

Councillor P.S. Rogers a Local Member reiterated the comments by Councillor Griffith and stated that there is a genuine need for the applicants to have a larger accommodation as they have a role of grandparents to children with special needs.

Councillor Jeff Evans stated that he sympathised with the applicants in their dire need for a larger property to accommodate their grandchildren and aunt.  He proposed that the application be approved.  Councillor Nicola Roberts seconded the proposal of approval.

Councillor K.P. Hughes also sympathised with the applicants but stated that the application did not conform with planning policies.  Councillor Hughes therefore proposed that the application be refused.  Councillor Alwyn Rowland seconded the proposal of refusal.

It was RESOLVED to refuse the application in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation.

7.2  22C40A – Full application for the demolition of existing dwelling and garage, together with the erection of a replacement dwelling and garage, stables, installation of a package treatment plant and alterations to the vehicular access at Cae Maes Mawr, Llanddona

Having declared an interest in the application, Mr.J.A Rowlands, Technician (Highways) withdrew from the meeting during discussion thereon.

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee at the request of two Local Members.

Councillor Lewis Davies a Local Member stated that the Llanddona Community Council have asked that the Planning and Orders Committee should visit the site to evaluate the effect on the AONB and Coastal Path.

Councillor K.P. Hughes proposed that the site be visited and Councillor R.O. Jones seconded the proposal.

It was RESOLVED that the site be visited in accordance with the request made by one of the Local Members.

7.3  38C237B – Outline application for the erection of a dwelling together with the construction of a vehicular access on land adjoining Careg y Daren, Llanfechell

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee at the request of a Local Member.  The Planning and Orders Committee held on 2^nd April, 2014 resolved to visit the site.  The site was visited on 16 April, 2014.

The Chair invited Miss Sioned Edwards to address the meeting to support the application.

Miss Edwards stated that the site directly borders on the developed part of the village and therefore can be considered under Policy 50 of the Local Plan.  Policy 50 of the Local Plan allows for individual properties within or on the outskirts of villages on condition that the proposal would not adversely affect the social or physical characteristics of the area.  There are houses near the application site.  She stated that the Joint Planning Policy Unit has said that only 6 dwellings have been completed in Llanfechell in the last 10 years.  Miss Edwards was of the opinion that the site is not in the open countryside and should be approved.

Councillor J. Griffith a Local Member stated that this dwelling was for a local person who wishes to live within his community and start a family in the future.  He considered that local young people need to be supported.  Councillor Griffith also stated that he agreed that the application site is not in the open countryside and should be supported.

Questions were raised regarding the possible need for passing bay on the road which passes this site.  The Chief Engineer stated that as a Highway Authority they did not consider the requirements for passing bays.

Councillor Jeff M. Evans proposed that the application be approved and Councillor Nicola Roberts seconded the proposal.

It was RESOLVED to approve the application contrary to the Officer’s recommendation on the basis that the application is deemed to be an acceptable extension to the village.

In accordance with the requirements of the Constitution the application will be automatically deferred to the next meeting to allow the Officer’s to respond to the reasons given for approving the application.

7.4  44C294B – Full application for the erection of a 20kW wind turbine with a maximum hub height of 20.5m, a rotor diameter of 13.1m and a maximum vertical upright height of 27.1m on land at Plas Newydd, Rhosybol

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as it has been decided that delegated powers will not be used in connection with wind turbine developments.

The Planning Development Manager stated that the application was deferred at the last meeting so as to allow Officers to present the Committee with additional information regarding the number of other wind turbines in the area.  The Trysglwyn development comprises 14 wind turbines with a tip height of approximately 45 meters.  The proposed turbine would be located closest to a group of 10 turbines to the north of the Trysglwyn site.  It was noted that a cumulative landscape effect on Mynydd Parys with more turbines occupying the southern setting.

A site plan was afforded to the Committee showing the location of turbines within the area.  The plan also identified the position of the application site in relation to the AONB and SSSI.

It was further stated that the application is now for 1 wind turbine and not 2 as originally submitted by the applicant.  It was understood that the original concerns raised by CADW had been resolved as a result of comments made by the Gwynedd Archaeological Planning Service.

Councillor A.M. Jones a Local Member questioned how more wind turbines this part of the Island can sustain.  He stated that each wind turbine application should accompany details of other wind turbines in the area before the Planning and Orders Committee can decide on the applications.

Councillor R.O. Jones reiterated Councillor Jones’ comments and proposed that the application be refused.  Councillor Jeff Evans seconded the proposal.

It was RESOLVED to refuse the application contrary to the Officer’s recommendation on the basis that the application is deemed to have a cumulative negative affect both on the landscape, views from Mynydd Parys and proximity to the AONB.

In accordance with the requirements of the Constitution the application will be automatically deferred to the next meeting to allow the Officer’s to respond to the reasons given for refusing the application.