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RESOLVED- That the minutes of the Planning Committee held on 8 February, 2023 be approved and signed as a correct record.
RESOLVED: That the Section 106 Agreement shall not be discharged.
RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional planning permission, subject to the applicant entering into a Section 106 Agreement whereby the site can operate on the basis of the extended operating season until 2067, and thereafter revert to its present operating season. (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.
RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional outline planning permission to vary condition 2 of planning approval 0/48371 to extend the time period for submission of the reserved matters. (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 planning permission. (b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation. (Note: Councillor David Jones declared a personal and prejudicial interest in the above item and, as a consequence, withdrew from the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed.) (Note: Councillor Nigel Smith declared a non-prejudicial interest in the above application and was therefore able to stay in the meeting and vote).
RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to determine that the prior approval of the Local Planning Authority is not required for the siting and appearance of the development, subject to outstanding consultation response. (b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to assess any post-Committee representations and to determine the application under delegation.
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Jo Nuttal, Trevor Stott and Andrew Wood.
Councillor Austin Roberts declared a non-prejudicial interest in Agenda item 5 (c) Code Ref: 0/50140 - Change of use of land to provide touring caravan site for 23 caravans/motorhomes, together with three glamping units, a facilities block and accessways - Eirianws Farm, Caerhun to Llanrwst Road, Tyn y Groes, Conwy, LL32 8SR as he sat, alongside the applicant’s father, on the Trustees Board of the Rowen Young Farmers Club. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Roberts was able to take part in the debate and vote. Councillor David Jones declared a personal and prejudicial interest in Agenda item 6 (d) Code Ref: 0/50441 - Erection of boundary fencing following the construction of the new access to Tir Prince. Tir Prince Leisure Park, Towyn Road, Towyn, Abergele, Conwy, LL22 9NW as he is the creator and administrator of a social media group, which supports the applicant at both Tir Prince and Llandudno Pier/Pavilion. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Jones left the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed. Councillor Nigel Smith declared a personal interest in Agenda item 6 (d) Code Ref: 0/50441 - Erection of boundary fencing following the construction of the new access to Tir Prince. Tir Prince Leisure Park, Towyn Road, Towyn, Abergele, Conwy, LL22 9NW as the applicant sat on the Place Plan Partnership Board alongside Councillor Smith. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Smith was able to take part in the debate and vote.
None reported.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED- That the minutes of the Planning Committee held on 8 February, 2023 be approved and signed as a correct record.
The minutes of the Planning Committee held on 8 February, 2023 were submitted for approval. RESOLVED- That the minutes of the Planning Committee held on 8 February, 2023 be approved and signed as a correct record.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That the Section 106 Agreement shall not be discharged.
Members’ views were sought as to whether to reaffirm the Planning Committee resolution (08.02.2023 - (08.02.2023 - Minute 612 (c) refers) ‘that the Section 106 Agreement shall not be discharged’ for the following reasons:- i) Loss of potential affordable housing contributions. ii) Concern that discharging the Section 106 agreement could create a ‘precedent’ that could lead to further requests to discharge Section 106 agreements. Following further consideration of the application, the majority of Members reiterated their support not to discharge the Section 106 Agreement and were minded to reaffirm the previous Committee resolution. RESOLVED: That the Section 106 Agreement shall not be discharged.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional planning permission, subject to the applicant entering into a Section 106 Agreement whereby the site can operate on the basis of the extended operating season until 2067, and thereafter revert to its present operating season. (b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation.
Members’ views were sought as to whether to reaffirm the Planning Committee resolution (08.02.2023 - Minute 611(a) refers) to be ‘minded to grant conditional planning permission’ for the following reasons: i) Proposed improvements to the coastal defences. ii) The caravans were raised above ground level. iii) The Council had granted licences for caravan sites to operate all year on the basis of Covid restrictions. An addendum to the report was presented, highlighting observations from a member of a neighbouring Town Council. In addition, the Principal Planning Officer advised that the applicant’s Flood Consequences Assessment (FCA) considered that the site would remain substantially flood free until 2067, although Natural Resources Wales (NRW) failed to agree with the FCA conclusion. Following further consideration of the application, Members were also asked to clarify, in the event that they were minded to reaffirm the previous resolution, whether planning permission for the extended operating season should be granted on a permanent or time-limited basis. In response, the majority of Members were supportive of granting conditional planning permission, subject to the applicant entering into a Section 106 Agreement whereby the site operated on the basis of the extended operating season until 2067, and thereafter revert to its present operating season. The Members reiterated their support for the proposal and were minded to reaffirm the previous Committee resolution, subject to a Section 106 Agreement in terms of the operating season. RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional planning permission, subject to the applicant entering into a Section 106 Agreement whereby the site can operate on the basis of the extended operating season until 2067, and thereafter revert to its present operating season. (b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation.
The application was deferred at the January, 2023 Planning Committee (Minute 532 (ii) refers) in order for the applicant to make amendments and address Conwy County Borough Council (CCBC) Highways comments. An addendum to the report was presented, which made reference to the receipt of two further objection letters from local residents. In addition, the Principal Planning Officer verbally reported further comments received from the CCBC Planning Policy Service. The Principal Planning Officer advised Members in relation to Policy TOU/2 supporting new high quality sustainable tourism and recreational development, if certain criteria was satisfied. CCBC Planning Policy had not raised objection in terms of TOU/2 Part 2 and whether the proposal was part of an existing or proposed new tourism development scheme. In addition, whilst CCBC Planning Policy stated that there was an outstanding issue with TOU/2 1a, which only supported an all year round high quality tourism offer, which provided a range of tourism facilities and leisure activities, the Principal Planning Officer advised that this part of the policy was not referenced in other Local Planning Authority decisions and the previous appeal case, and was not a sufficient policy objection to refuse the application. In considering the application, Members were supportive of the application, subject to additional 20 percent planting on the north side of the site to alleviate the impact of the development in the landscape. Recommendation: (a) Minded to grant conditional planning permission, subject to additional 20 percent planting on the north side of the site to alleviate the impact of the development in the landscape. (b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation. (Note: Councillor Austin Roberts declared a non-prejudicial interest in the above application and was therefore able to stay in the meeting and vote).
This application had been deferred pending further assessment of the proposal.
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.
An addendum to the report was presented, highlighting the following observations: · The agent had submitted an amended application form, which stated that it was now proposed to dispose of foul water to the public sewer rather than to a private water treatment system. · A response from Welsh Water in relation to the amended application. · A response from the agent regarding questions raised by the Highway Authority. Based on the response from the agent, the Highway Authority confirmed it offered no objection. · As a consequence of the highway and foul water issues being resolved, a revised recommendation to that within the Committee report was presented. Members were supportive of the application and revised recommendation. 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 outline planning permission to vary condition 2 of planning approval 0/48371 to extend the time period for submission of the reserved matters. (b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation.
An addendum to the report was presented, highlighting the receipt of one letter of objection from a local resident. Members were supportive of the application. RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional outline planning permission to vary condition 2 of planning approval 0/48371 to extend the time period for submission of the reserved matters. (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 planning permission. (b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation. (Note: Councillor David Jones declared a personal and prejudicial interest in the above item and, as a consequence, withdrew from the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed.) (Note: Councillor Nigel Smith declared a non-prejudicial interest in the above application and was therefore able to stay in the meeting and vote).
Further to a site visit, an addendum to the report was presented, highlighting the following observations: • Towyn and Kinmel Bay Town Council, together with the Highways Officer offered no objection to the application. · The applicant response in relation to any proposed alterations/additions to the existing fence and planting as screening. In light of the applicant’s comments, the recommendation within the Committee report was amended to read minded to grant planning permission. Members were supportive of the application. RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant planning permission. (b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation. (Note: Councillor David Jones declared a personal and prejudicial interest in the above item and, as a consequence, withdrew from the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed.) (Note: Councillor Nigel Smith declared a non-prejudicial interest in the above application and was therefore able to stay in the meeting and vote).
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to determine that the prior approval of the Local Planning Authority is not required for the siting and appearance of the development, subject to outstanding consultation response. (b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to assess any post-Committee representations and to determine the application under delegation.
Further to a site visit, an addendum to the report was presented, highlighting observations from the Town Council and Denbighshire County Council. · The agent had provided a response to the Town Council’s objection stating that the site had been carefully chosen to provide the necessary coverage within a very constrained coverage area, whilst minimising the impact on any sensitive areas such as residential properties. In the absence of any suitable alternatives, the best option had been selected. · A response had been received from the Highway Authority in relation to the proposed location of the mast on an Integrated Network Map route. In addition, the Principal Planning Officer advised that the consultation period was still running, therefore, delegated authority was sought to determine any post-Committee representations. Members were supportive of the application. RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to determine that the prior approval of the Local Planning Authority is not required for the siting and appearance of the development, subject to outstanding consultation response. (b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to assess any post-Committee representations and to determine the application under delegation.
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