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RESOLVED: That the minutes of the Economy and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 20 May, 2026 be approved and signed as a correct record.
RESOLVED: That the minutes of the joint meeting of the Local Area Forum East held on 20 April, 2026 be noted.
RESOLVED: That the Forward Work Programme for the Economy and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee, together with the combined forward work programme be approved.
An apology for absence was received from Councillor Carol Beard.
Councillor Chris Hughes declared a personal interest in Agenda item 8 iii (Consultation on the 'Placemaking and Place Plans Compliance in Conwy: A Guide for Communities' as Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG) / Consultation on the Bay of Colwyn Place Plan as SPG) as he is a director of an organisation named in the Bay of Colwyn Place Plan. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Hughes left the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed and voted upon.
None reported.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That the minutes of the Economy and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 20 May, 2026 be approved and signed as a correct record.
The minutes of the meeting of the Economy and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 20 May, 2026 were submitted for approval. RESOLVED: That the minutes of the Economy and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 20 May, 2026 be approved and signed as a correct record.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That the minutes of the joint meeting of the Local Area Forum East held on 20 April, 2026 be noted.
The minutes of the joint meeting of the Local Area Forum East held on 20 April, 2026 were presented for information. RESOLVED: That the minutes of the joint meeting of the Local Area Forum East held on 20 April, 2026 be noted.
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Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That the Forward Work Programme for the Economy and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee, together with the combined forward work programme be approved.
Members were presented with the Economy and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee Forward Work Programme (FWP), together with the combined FWP. Following a successful Forward Work Programme planning meeting held in May, a number of Scrutiny Topic Selection Forms were expected to be submitted shortly for review. RESOLVED: That the Forward Work Programme for the Economy and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee, together with the combined forward work programme be approved.
The Cabinet Member for Finance and Strategic Planning Introduced the Consultation on the Planning for the Conservation and Enhancement of Dark Skies in Wales Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG) and the Senior Strategic Planning Policy Officer highlighted key points from within the report. In scrutinising the report, Members discussed the following: • The implications of lighting requirements for new developments, including measures to minimise light spill and the requirement for developers to submit lighting plans as part of future planning applications. • Concerns regarding intrusive lighting, particularly the illumination of trees in residential gardens, and the mechanisms available to address lighting nuisances. • The positive impact of the approach on biodiversity and the benefits arising from its implementation. • Opportunities to review and adapt existing street lighting in the future, including support for communities seeking Dark Sky status. • The relationship between the strategy and carbon reduction objectives, including associated benefits such as the use of amber-coloured street lighting. • The need to balance lighting levels with public safety, recognising that excessively bright lighting could create unintended negative effects. • The importance of working collaboratively with local communities to support resident safety and wellbeing. RECOMMENDED TO CABINET: a) That the Conservation and Enhancement of Dark Skies Supplementary Planning Guidance (Appendix A of the report) for 6 weeks consultation be approved. b) That delegated authority be given to the Head of Housing, Planning and Place in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Finances and Strategic Planning to make non-material amendments to the SPG prior to consultation.
The Cabinet Member for Finance and Strategic Planning introduced the report on Conwy County Borough Council becoming a signatory to the Placemaking Wales Charter and the Strategic Planning Policy Manager highlighted key points from within the report. In scrutinising the report, Members discussed the following: • The implications of not supporting the principles outlined in the report and the importance of incorporating these considerations into the design and development process. • The view that all local authorities across Wales should adopt and support the approach. • The importance of ensuring that all developments take account of the identified principles and objectives. • Members highlighted the importance of placing decision-making at the heart of local communities. RECOMMENDED TO CABINET: a) That the Council become a signatory to the Placemaking Wales Charter as actioned in the Future Generations Compliance Report and promote the Placemaking Charter via all services within the Council. b) That delegated authority be given to the Head of Housing, Planning and Place and Portfolio Holder for Finances and Strategic Planning to make non material changes for accuracy as required prior to consultation and publication.
The Cabinet Member for Finance and Strategic Planning introduced the Consultation on the 'Placemaking and Place Plans Compliance in Conwy: A Guide for Communities' as Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG) / Consultation on the Bay of Colwyn Place Plan as SPG and the Strategic Planning Policy Manager highlighted key points from within the report. In scrutinising the report, Members discussed the following: • The support available from officers to assist Town and Community Councils with the development and implementation of Place Plans. • The resources available to support Place Plan development and the encouragement for councils and community groups to seek officer assistance where required. • Opportunities for public involvement in the preparation of Place Plans, with support available to facilitate community engagement. • The flexibility of Place Plans as evolving documents and the absence of a specific timescale for implementation. • Officers and the Town Council were thanked for their hard work on the Place Plans. RECOMMENDED TO CABINET: a) That the 6-week consultation on the ‘Placemaking and Place Plans Compliance in Conwy: A Guide for Communities’ as Supplementary Planning Guidance be approved. b) That the 6-week consultation period on the Bay of Colwyn Place Plan as Supplementary Planning Guidance be approved. c) That delegated authority be given to the Head of Housing, Planning and Place and Portfolio Holder for Finances and Strategic Planning to make non-material changes for accuracy as required prior to consultation and publication.
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