Agenda item

12.1  VAR/2023/33 – Application under Section 73 for the variation of condition (18) (Landscaping) and (20) (Pedestrian Paths) of planning permission reference FPL/2021/361 (Full application for the erection of a new foundation phase and child care unit, external play areas, car park and associated works) so as to approve details in relation to condition (18) after the work has commenced on site and allow the re-wording of condition (20) to allow information to be submitted prior to the commencement of any path works on land adjacent to Ysgol y Graig, Llangefni

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as the application is presented by the Local Authority.

The Planning Management Manager reported that the application is submitted under Section 73 for the variation of condition (18) (Landscaping) and (20) (Pedestrian Paths) of planning permission reference FPL/2021/361 which was approved in July last year.  Condition (18) required the applicant to provide hard and soft landscaping including an indication of which existing trees were to be retained with Tree Protection Measures for their protection throughout the course of development prior to the commencement of work on the site.  However, works has commenced on the site without formally discharging the condition.  The application has provided full landscaping details as part of this application together with details of which trees are to be retained. The details also include Tree Root Protection Heras Fence to ensure that the trees are protected throughout the course of the development.  The Planning Management Manager further reported that Condition (20)  stated that full details of pedestrian link paths shall be submitted to and approved in writing prior to commencement of works on site, however, work has commenced on the site without formally discharging the condition.  The applicant has requested that the wording of the condition is amended so that full details of pedestrian link paths are submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the works commencing on the paths.  He further said that landscaping information submitted with the planning application satisfies the requirements of Condition (18) and it is also considered acceptable to amend the wording of Condition (20) to allow the applicant further time to submit details of the pedestrian link paths prior to commencement of the paths.

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

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

12.2  VAR/2023/8 – Application under Section 73 for the variation of condition (07) (Approved Plans) of planning permission reference FPL/2021/1 (change of use of existing listed building into 4 social housing flats together with alterations and extensions) so as to amend the design at Plas Alltran, 3 Turkey Shore Road, Holyhead

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as the application has been presented by the Local Authority.

The Planning Development Manager reported that planning permission was granted for the change of use of the building into 4 affordable units in 2021 and the planning permission is extant and is safeguarded.  The application is to amend the design of the previously approved scheme with the removal of the former contemporary zinc two storey extension to the rear of the building together with the reconfiguration of the internal layout and staircase and amendments to the opening and a small rear single storey extension.  He further said that the listed building is within a prominent location and has been vacant for nearly 50 years and is deteriorating at an increasing pace and will continue to do so until remedial works are undertaken.  The granting of planning permission and implementation of the proposals would safeguard the building’s future through viable re-use and address a long time problematic building.  The proposal would also result in the removal of the building from CADW’s Buildings at Risk Register. 

Councillor Jeff Evans, and a Local Member said that  whilst he was supportive of the intention to develop the site as the building has been problematic and is an eyesore in the area for many years, he referred that there are parking issues surrounding this building and local residents are concerned as parking issues already exist in the vicinity of this development with vehicles parked on the pavements.  He referred to the response by the Highways Authority during the consultation of the proposal (which is noted in the report), that it is acknowledged that there was no parking facilities with the proposal they were satisfied that there were adequate car parking facilities available nearby. Councillor Evans expressed that there only private parking facilities nearby which are in the ownership of supermarket and Stena. The Planning Management Manager responded that the original application was approved in 2021 and the application before this Committee relates to the design of the development.  Whilst it is acknowledge that there are parking issues in the area the location of the proposal is within a sustainable location.   

Councillor Robin Williams proposed that the application be approved in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation.  Councillor T Ll Hughes seconded the proposal of approval.

Councillor Jeff Evans wished it to be minuted that parking issues are a problem in the area and Plas Alltran is located on a corner with heavy traffic travelling towards Stena, local supermarket, Skinners Mounument and the old football field with no pavement for walkers near the site.

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

12.3  LBC/2023/9 – Listed Building Consent for the replacement of timber windows and doors with new aluminium windows and doors, together with a new fire resistant screen at Ysgol Syr Thomas Jones, Amlwch 

The application was presented to the Planning and Orders Committee as the application has been presented by the Local Authority.

The Planning Development Manager reported that Ysgol Syr Thomas Jones, Amlwch is a Grade II listed building and the school was the first purpose designed comprehensive school in Wales.  The application is for listed building consent for the replacement of timber windows and doors with new aluminium windows and doors, together with a new fire resistant screen.  The proposed replacement windows and doors are to the later 1960’s Technology Block extension.  The existing single glazed timber windows are in poor condition with the proposal being to replace with double glazing aluminium powder coated windows of a design that better reflect the original windows and the listed building’s character.

Councillor Robin Williams proposed that the application be approved in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation.  Councillor Dafydd Roberts seconded the proposal of approval.

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

12.4  FPL/2022/264 – Full application for the change of use of agricultural land into touring caravan park at Ty’n Cae, Rhostrehwfa, Llangefni

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

Councillor Geraint Bebb, and a Local Member requested that a physical site visit be undertaken to the site due to local concerns as regards to noise pollution and the access to the site.  He noted that the local Community Council has also raised concerns as to the access to the site due to its location.

Councillor John I Jones proposed that a physical site visit be undertaken to the application site.  Councillor T Ll Hughes MBE seconded the proposal for a physical site visit.

It was RESOLVED that a physical site visit be undertaken at the request of a Local Member for the reasons given.

12.5  HHP/2023/59 – Full application for alterations and extensions to the main dwelling and garage at Pebbles, Trigfa, Moelfre

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

Councillor Margaret M Roberts, a Local Member requested that a physical site visit be undertaken to the site due to traffic issues.

Councillor Geraint Bebb proposed that a physical site visited be undertaken to the application site.  Councillor T Ll Hughes MBE seconded the proposal for a physical site visit.

It was RESOLVED that a physical site visit be undertaken at the request of a Local Member for the reasons given.