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RESOLVED- That the minutes of the Planning Committee held on 12 March, 2025 be approved and signed as a correct record.
RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional planning permission. (b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation.
RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional listed building consent. (b) That the application be referred to Cadw to consider whether to call in the application for determination by the Welsh Government. (c) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation.
RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional planning permission. (b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation.
RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional planning permission. (b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation. Councillor Dave Jones declared a personal interest in the above item as he is the Local Ward Member. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Jones was able to speak and vote on the matter.
RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional planning permission. That, in accordance with approved procedure, the application be referred back to the next meeting of the Committee for further consideration, as the resolution is contrary to officers’ recommendation.
RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee grant conditional planning permission, subject to the completion of Section 106 planning obligations to secure the required affordable housing and waste provision commuted sums within 12 weeks from the Planning Committee resolution, or within such extended period that may be approved by the Development and Building Control Manager. (b) That, should the requirement in resolution (A) not be satisfied, planning permission be refused. (c) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation.
RESOLVED: That the application be deferred pending a Tree Report and landscaping scheme. Councillor Austin Roberts declared a personal interest in the above item as he is the Local Ward Member and used to be employed by the applicant’s uncle. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Roberts was able to speak and vote on the matter.
RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional planning permission. (b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation. Councillor Kay Redhead declared a personal interest in the above item she lived in close proximity to the site and was therefore a statutory consultee. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Redhead left the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed.
RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional planning permission. (b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation. Councillor Kay Redhead declared a personal interest in the above item she lived in close proximity to the site and was therefore a statutory consultee. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Redhead left the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed.
RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to refuse planning permission. (b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation.
It was proposed and seconded that Councillor Ifor Lloyd be elected as Chair of the Planning Committee for 2025/2026. RESOLVED: That Councillor Ifor Lloyd be elected as Chair of the Planning Committee for 2025/2026. Thanks were extended to the outgoing Chair, Councillor Austin Roberts, for his dedication and hard work in respect of the Planning Committee.
It was proposed and seconded that Councillor Trystan Lewis be elected as Vice-Chair of the Planning Committee for 2025/2026. RESOLVED: That Councillor Trystan Lewis be elected as Vice-Chair of the Planning Committee for 2025/2026.
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Chris Cater and Stephen Price.
Councillor Kay Redhead declared a personal interest in Agenda item 8(d & h) - Code Ref: 0/42334 and 0/52540 as she lived in close proximity to the site and was therefore a statutory consultee. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Redhead left the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed. Councillor Dave Jones declared a personal interest in Agenda item 8(b) - Code Ref: 0/52259 as he is the Local Ward Member. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Jones was able to speak and vote on the matter. Councillor Austin Roberts declared a personal interest in Agenda item 8(f) - Code Ref: 0/52419 as he is the Local Ward Member and used to be employed by the applicant’s uncle. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Roberts was able to speak and vote on the matter.
None reported.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED- That the minutes of the Planning Committee held on 12 March, 2025 be approved and signed as a correct record.
The minutes of the Planning Committee held on 12 March, 2025 were submitted for approval. RESOLVED- That the minutes of the Planning Committee held on 12 March, 2025 be approved and signed as a correct record.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional planning permission. (b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation.
Further to minute 782(e) of the Planning Committee (12.03.2025), the application had been deferred pending further consideration of comments received from the Highway Authority. Mr Sion Roberts (Agent) spoke in support of the application and Councillor Anne McCaffrey (one of the Local Ward Members for Penmaenmawr) spoke against the application. An addendum to the report was presented, detailing a consultation response from Conwy County Borough Council’s Ecologist. In considering the application, Members made reference to the following: • The importance of taking into account the views of Local Members and the Community Council. • The preservation of a building already in poor repair. • Demand for affordable housing for local people. • The need for a condition in relation to a Construction Management Plan and on-site parking to help alleviate any concerns raised with regards to highway related concerns and site safety. RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional planning permission. (b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional listed building consent. (b) That the application be referred to Cadw to consider whether to call in the application for determination by the Welsh Government. (c) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation.
Further to minute 782 (d) of the Planning Committee (03.2025), the application had been deferred pending further consideration of comments received from the Highway Authority. Mr Sion Roberts (Agent), who had registered to speak in favour of the application declined the opportunity to speak. Councillor Anne McCaffrey (one of the Local Ward Members for Penmaenmawr) spoke against the application. An addendum to the report was presented, highlighting consultation responses from Conwy County Borough Council’s Ecologist and Public Protection Service. Members were supportive of the application. RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional listed building consent. (b) That the application be referred to Cadw to consider whether to call in the application for determination by the Welsh Government. (c) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional planning permission. (b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation.
Mr Jamie Bradshaw (Agent) spoke in favour of the application. Further to a site inspection, an addendum to the report was presented, highlighting the following: · A correction to paragraph 49 of the committee report, which should read as follows: • ‘The proposed roof terraces on the third floor (fourth floor when viewed from Station Road due to ground/lower ground floor of proposed apartments) would be ≈14.02 metres away from Deganwy Castle Apartments; with views from the proposed roof terraces towards the Deganwy Castle Apartments between the valleys of the gables above the third floor (when viewed from Station Rd due to ground/lower ground floor of proposed apartments)’ • An update on fenestration relating to apartments 14 and 18. · The applicant/agent had provided additional information in relation to the Valuation Report and Daylight/sunlight Assessment. · The receipt of an additional letter of objection. In addition, the Senior Planning Officer advised that a response had been received from Menter Iaith, who asked for signage to be in Welsh and bilingual. In considering the application, reference was made to the following: · The impact on the Welsh language · Pressure on local services · Demand for affordable housing provision for local people · The need to seek a financial contribution In terms of viability, the Development and Building Control Manager advised that the development was not viable for affordable housing or payment of a financial contribution. RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional planning permission. (b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional planning permission. (b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation. Councillor Dave Jones declared a personal interest in the above item as he is the Local Ward Member. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Jones was able to speak and vote on the matter.
Mr Danny White-Meir spoke against the application and Mr Dafydd Gwilym spoke in favour of the application on behalf of the applicant. In considering the application, reference was made to the following: · The Local Electoral Division Member expressed concern regarding the nature of the business as well as the impact it would have on highway safety and the amenity of the area In addition, reference was made to: · The demand for parking and high volume of traffic · Increase in noise and disturbance within the area · Excessive waste · The viability of the area as a whole · The proposed use and previous use (class A2) and the similarities in terms of footfall RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional planning permission. (b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation. Councillor Dave Jones declared a personal interest in the above item as he is the Local Ward Member. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Jones was able to speak and vote on the matter.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional planning permission. That, in accordance with approved procedure, the application be referred back to the next meeting of the Committee for further consideration, as the resolution is contrary to officers’ recommendation.
Mr Josh Fiteni (Agent) spoke in support of the application. An addendum to the report was presented, highlighting the following: · The receipt of amended plans in order to accurately reflect the existing and proposed development at Venue Cymru. · The applicant had submitted photomontages of the proposed development, however, the Senior Planning Officer advised that they failed to show long-distance views. · Observations from Llandudno Football Club. · Consultee responses following the submission of amended plans. · The receipt of additional representation in support of the application. In considering the application, a number of Members spoke in support of the application in terms of connectivity and digital inclusion for local businesses, tourism and residents and considered that the benefits of the proposal outweighed the visual impact on the Conservation Area. As the proposal was contrary to Officers’ recommendation, Members were informed that the application would be referred back to the next Planning Committee meeting for further consideration. RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional planning permission. That, in accordance with approved procedure, the application be referred back to the next meeting of the Committee for further consideration, as the resolution is contrary to officers’ recommendation.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee grant conditional planning permission, subject to the completion of Section 106 planning obligations to secure the required affordable housing and waste provision commuted sums within 12 weeks from the Planning Committee resolution, or within such extended period that may be approved by the Development and Building Control Manager. (b) That, should the requirement in resolution (A) not be satisfied, planning permission be refused. (c) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation.
Mrs Sarah Jaap (Applicant) spoke in support of the application. Further to a site inspection, an addendum to the report was presented, highlighting the following: • Amendments to the Planning Committee report • Additional consultee responses • Application details update • Assessment on residential amenity impact • The use of condition(s) to secure the required biodiversity mitigation and enhancements In considering the application, Members made refence to the following: • The need for a Section 106 planning obligations to secure the required affordable housing and waste provision commuted sums • Surface water drainage requirements • Members considered the condition requiring off street-lighting was not necessary. RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee grant conditional planning permission, subject to the completion of Section 106 planning obligations to secure the required affordable housing and waste provision commuted sums within 12 weeks from the Planning Committee resolution, or within such extended period that may be approved by the Development and Building Control Manager. (b) That, should the requirement in resolution (A) not be satisfied, planning permission be refused. (c) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That the application be deferred pending a Tree Report and landscaping scheme. Councillor Austin Roberts declared a personal interest in the above item as he is the Local Ward Member and used to be employed by the applicant’s uncle. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Roberts was able to speak and vote on the matter.
Mr Geraint Davies (Applicant) spoke in support of the application. An addendum to the report was presented, highlighting the following: • Consultee responses (Conwy County Borough Council (CCBC) Waste Collection Team and Tree Officer • An update on material consideration and assessment Officers concluded, that following the Tree Officer comments in respect of the lack of tree/arboricultural report, method statement and tree protection plan for the existing trees on the site, in addition to the adverse impact of the development on the designated Conwy Valley Special Landscape Area and existing trees, the proposal was contrary to Policies DP/3, DP/4, NTE/1 and NTE/3 of the adopted Conwy Local Development Plan 2013. In considering the application, Members made reference to the following: • The location of the proposed development and the need to preserve the trees directly behind the site • The sustainability of a rural business • The proposal would improve the operation and security of the business • Supporting a local family, whose children attend the local school • Preserving the Welsh language Technical Advice Note (TAN)20 • A planting scheme, to include root protection and appropriate screening was supported Whilst some Members were supportive of the application, subject to conditions in respect of the submission of a tree/arboriculture report and additional tree planting, to include shrubs and hedges, the majority of Members were in favour of deferring consideration of the application, pending the submission of a tree report and landscaping scheme RESOLVED: That the application be deferred pending a Tree Report and landscaping scheme. Councillor Austin Roberts declared a personal interest in the above item as he is the Local Ward Member and used to be employed by the applicant’s uncle. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Roberts was able to speak and vote on the matter.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional planning permission. (b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation. Councillor Kay Redhead declared a personal interest in the above item she lived in close proximity to the site and was therefore a statutory consultee. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Redhead left the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed.
Members were supportive of the application. RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional planning permission. (b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation. Councillor Kay Redhead declared a personal interest in the above item she lived in close proximity to the site and was therefore a statutory consultee. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Redhead left the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional planning permission. (b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation. Councillor Kay Redhead declared a personal interest in the above item she lived in close proximity to the site and was therefore a statutory consultee. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Redhead left the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed.
An addendum to the report was presented, highlighting the following: · The receipt of one letter of objection. · Response from the Senior Planning Officer in respect to concerns raised regarding privacy, potential for noise and impact on highway safety. Members were supportive of the application. RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional planning permission. (b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation. Councillor Kay Redhead declared a personal interest in the above item she lived in close proximity to the site and was therefore a statutory consultee. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Redhead left the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to refuse planning permission. (b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation.
An addendum to the report was presented, highlighting observations from the Council’s Ecologist. The Principal Planning Officer advised that, in the interest of transparency, the development was subject to an enforcement notice, which was currently undergoing appeal proceedings. The Principal Planning Officer advised that the timing of the enforcement notice was to ensure that the development did not acquire immunity from enforcement action, and that Members should determine the current application on its own merits. RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to refuse planning permission. (b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation.
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