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RESOLVED- That the minutes of the Planning Committee held on 10 May 2023 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. (Note: Councillor Chris Cater declared a personal interest as he works closely with Councillor Carol Beard, who is the applicant’s wife and also represents the Penrhyn Ward. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Cater left the meeting whilst the matter was being debated and voted on.) (Note: Councillor Mandy Hawkins advised that she is the local ward Member, however, she had no prior involvement with the application.)
RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant planning permission, subject to conditions to include restricting the occupancy of the proposed dwelling to a rural enterprise worker and the removal of householder permitted development rights. (b) That the Development and Building Control Manger be authorised to determine the application under delegation. (Note: Councillor Austin Roberts declared a personal interest as is an acquaintance of the applicant’s grandfather. 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, subject to the applicant entering a Deed of Variation to the Section 106 Agreement dated 29 May 2012 to enable the site to operate in accordance with the planning permission. (b) That in the event that the Deed of Variation is not concluded within three months of the date of the Committee resolution (or such longer period as may be agreed by the Development and Building Control Manager), that planning permission be refused. (c) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation (Note: Councillor Alan Hunter advised that he is the local ward Member, however, he had no prior involvement with the application.) (Note: Councillor Andrew Wood advised that he is the local ward Member, however, he had no prior involvement with the application.)
RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional planning permission, subject to outstanding highway matters being addressed to the satisfaction of the Development and Building Control Manager and the completion of a Section 106 agreement to secure affordable housing and other planning obligations. (b) That in the event that the matters identified in resolution (a) above are not resolved to the satisfaction of the Development and Building Control Manager within eight weeks of the Committee resolution (or such extended period as may be agreed with the Development and Building Control Manager), to be minded to refuse planning permission. (c) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation. (Note: Councillor Stephen Price advised that he is a Member of the Bay of Colwyn Town Council who had considered the application, however, he is not a member of the Town Council’s Planning Committee and had no prior involvement in the application.) (Note: Councillor Trevor Stott declared a personal interest, as he is a member of the Colwyn Bay Legion Club. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Stott left the meeting whilst the item was debated and voted on.)
RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional planning permission subject to outstanding highway matters being addressed to the satisfaction of the Development and Building Control Manager and the completion of a Section 106 agreement to secure affordable housing and other planning obligations. (b) That in the event that the matters identified in resolution (a) above not resolved to the satisfaction of the Development and Building Control Manager within eight weeks of the Committee resolution (or such extended period as may be agreed with the Development and Building Control Manager), to be minded to refuse planning permission. (c) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation. (Note: Councillor Stephen Price advised that he is a Member of the Bay of Colwyn Town Council who had considered the application, however, he is not a member of the Town Council’s Planning Committee and had no prior involvement in the application.) (Note: Councillor Trevor Stott declared a personal interest, as he is a member of the Colwyn Bay Legion Club. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Stott left the meeting whilst the item was debated and voted on.)
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. (Note: Councillor Chris Cater declared an interest as he is the Local Education Authority appointed School Governor for Ysgol Y Creuddyn and also the Vice-Chair of the Penrhyn Bay Community Centre Management Committee, which is adjacent to the application site. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Cater left the meeting whilst the matter was debated and voted on.) (Note: Councillor Ifor Lloyd declared a personal interest as he was previously a pupil at Ysgol Y Creuddyn. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Lloyd was able to speak and vote on the matter.)
RESOLVED: That consideration of the application be deferred so that the Planning Committee can carry out a site visit. (Note: Councillor Mandy Hawkins advised that she is the local ward Member, however, she had no prior involvement with 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. (Note: Councillor Jo Nuttall declared a personal interest as she is a member of the Welsh Mountain Zoo Ethics Committee, As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Nuttall left the meeting whilst the matter was debated and voted on.)
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 express no objection in principle to the proposal, subject to further refinement of the working corridor and assessment of effects. (b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to respond to the applicant’s pre-application consultation and to include the comments raised by members of the Planning Committee in that response. (c) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to make further representations following the submission of the application to the Planning Inspectorate, and to make arrangements for the Council to be represented at the Examination.
It was proposed and seconded that Councillor Austin Roberts be appointed as Chair of the Planning Committee for 2023/2024. RESOLVED: That Councillor Austin Roberts be appointed as Chair of the Planning Committee for 2023/2024.
It was proposed and seconded that Councillor Ifor Lloyd be appointed as Vice-Chair of the Planning Committee for 2023/2024. RESOLVED: That Councillor Ifor Lloyd be appointed as Vice-Chair of the Planning Committee for 2023/2024.
None.
Councillor Chris Cater declared a personal interest in Agenda Item 7a (Code Ref: 0/49509) as he works closely with Councillor Carol Beard, who is the applicant’s wife and also represents the Penrhyn Ward. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Cater left the meeting whilst the matter was being debated and voted on. Councillor Chris Cater declared a further interest in Agenda Item 8f (Code Ref: 0/50593) as he is the Local Education Authority appointed School Governor for Ysgol Y Creuddyn and also the Vice-Chair of the Penrhyn Bay Community Centre Management Committee, which is adjacent to the application site. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Cater left the meeting whilst the matter was debated and voted on. Councillor Ifor Lloyd declared a personal interest in Agenda Item 8f (Code Ref: 0/50593) as he was previously a pupil at Ysgol Y Creuddyn. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Lloyd was able to speak and vote on the matter. Councillor Jo Nuttall declared a personal interest in Agenda item 8e (Code Ref: 0/50551) as she is a member of the Welsh Mountain Zoo Ethics Committee, As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Nuttall left the meeting whilst the matter was debated and voted on. Councillor Stephen Price advised that in respect of Agenda Items 8c and 8d (Code Ref: 0/50527 and Code Ref: 0/50541), he is a Member of the Bay of Colwyn Town Council who had considered the applications, however, he is not a member of the Town Council’s Planning Committee and had no prior involvement in the applications. Councillor Mandy Hawkins advised that in respect of Agenda Items 7a and 8b (Code Ref: 0/49509 and Code Ref: 0/50521) that she is the local ward Member, however, she had no prior involvement with the applications. Councillor Alan Hunter advised that in respect of Agenda Item 8a (Code Ref: 0/50625) that he is the local ward Member, however, he had no prior involvement with the application. Councillor Austin Roberts declared a personal interest in Agenda Item 7b (Code Ref: 0/50290) as is an acquaintance of the applicant’s grandfather. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Roberts was able to speak and vote on the matter. Councillor Trevor Stott declared a personal interest in Agenda Items 8c and 8d (Code Ref: 0/50527 and Code Ref: 0/50541) as he is a member of the Colwyn Bay Legion Club. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Stott left the meeting whilst the item was debated and voted on. Councillor Andrew Wood advised that in respect of Agenda Item 8a (Code Ref; 0/50625) that he is the local ward Member, however, he had no prior involvement with the application.
None.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED- That the minutes of the Planning Committee held on 10 May 2023 be approved and signed as a correct record.
The minutes of the Planning Committee held on 10 May 2023 were submitted for approval. RESOLVED- That the minutes of the Planning Committee held on 10 May 2023 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. (Note: Councillor Chris Cater declared a personal interest as he works closely with Councillor Carol Beard, who is the applicant’s wife and also represents the Penrhyn Ward. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Cater left the meeting whilst the matter was being debated and voted on.) (Note: Councillor Mandy Hawkins advised that she is the local ward Member, however, she had no prior involvement with the application.)
Members’ views were sought as to whether to reaffirm the Planning Committee resolution (10.05.2023 - Minute No. 827 (a)) as the Committee resolution was contrary to the Officer recommendation. Members reaffirmed their resolution of 10 May 2023. 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. (Note: Councillor Chris Cater declared a personal interest as he works closely with Councillor Carol Beard, who is the applicant’s wife and also represents the Penrhyn Ward. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Cater left the meeting whilst the matter was being debated and voted on.) (Note: Councillor Mandy Hawkins advised that she is the local ward Member, however, she had no prior involvement with the application.)
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant planning permission, subject to conditions to include restricting the occupancy of the proposed dwelling to a rural enterprise worker and the removal of householder permitted development rights. (b) That the Development and Building Control Manger be authorised to determine the application under delegation. (Note: Councillor Austin Roberts declared a personal interest as is an acquaintance of the applicant’s grandfather. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Roberts was able to speak and vote on the matter.)
Members’ views were sought as to whether to reaffirm the Planning Committee resolution (10.05.2023 - Minute No. 826 (a)) as the Committee resolution was contrary to the Officer recommendation. Members reaffirmed their resolution of 10 May 2023, subject to conditions to include restricting the occupancy of the proposed dwelling to a rural enterprise worker and the removal of householder permitted development rights. RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant planning permission, subject to conditions to include restricting the occupancy of the proposed dwelling to a rural enterprise worker and the removal of householder permitted development rights. (b) That the Development and Building Control Manger be authorised to determine the application under delegation. (Note: Councillor Austin Roberts declared a personal interest as is an acquaintance of the applicant’s grandfather. 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, subject to the applicant entering a Deed of Variation to the Section 106 Agreement dated 29 May 2012 to enable the site to operate in accordance with the planning permission. (b) That in the event that the Deed of Variation is not concluded within three months of the date of the Committee resolution (or such longer period as may be agreed by the Development and Building Control Manager), that planning permission be refused. (c) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation (Note: Councillor Alan Hunter advised that he is the local ward Member, however, he had no prior involvement with the application.) (Note: Councillor Andrew Wood advised that he is the local ward Member, however, he had no prior involvement with the application.)
Mr James Wells (Agent) spoke in favour of the application. Members considered the application. RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional planning permission, subject to the applicant entering a Deed of Variation to the Section 106 Agreement dated 29 May 2012 to enable the site to operate in accordance with the planning permission. (b) That in the event that the Deed of Variation is not concluded within three months of the date of the Committee resolution (or such longer period as may be agreed by the Development and Building Control Manager), that planning permission be refused. (c) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation (Note: Councillor Alan Hunter advised that he is the local ward Member, however, he had no prior involvement with the application.) (Note: Councillor Andrew Wood advised that he is the local ward Member, however, he had no prior involvement with the application.)
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional planning permission, subject to outstanding highway matters being addressed to the satisfaction of the Development and Building Control Manager and the completion of a Section 106 agreement to secure affordable housing and other planning obligations. (b) That in the event that the matters identified in resolution (a) above are not resolved to the satisfaction of the Development and Building Control Manager within eight weeks of the Committee resolution (or such extended period as may be agreed with the Development and Building Control Manager), to be minded to refuse planning permission. (c) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation. (Note: Councillor Stephen Price advised that he is a Member of the Bay of Colwyn Town Council who had considered the application, however, he is not a member of the Town Council’s Planning Committee and had no prior involvement in the application.) (Note: Councillor Trevor Stott declared a personal interest, as he is a member of the Colwyn Bay Legion Club. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Stott left the meeting whilst the item was debated and voted on.)
Further to a site inspection, Mr Oliver Blocker spoke against the application and Mr Merfyn Thomas (applicant) spoke in favour of the application. Councillor Simon Croft also spoke as one of the local Members for the Rhiw Ward. An addendum to the report was presented highlighting the following: • An amended visibility splay plan in response to comments from the Highways Officer. • Further details were requested from Highways Officers in relation to the layout of the vehicular access serving the site and the pedestrian crossing. • An updated landscaping plan, noting the allotment layout and comments from the Tree Officer. • Three further representations had been received from local residents, highlighting their objections and concerns. • Comments from the Conservation Officer in respect of the continued renovations to the legion building. RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional planning permission, subject to outstanding highway matters being addressed to the satisfaction of the Development and Building Control Manager and the completion of a Section 106 agreement to secure affordable housing and other planning obligations. (b) That in the event that the matters identified in resolution (a) above are not resolved to the satisfaction of the Development and Building Control Manager within eight weeks of the Committee resolution (or such extended period as may be agreed with the Development and Building Control Manager), to be minded to refuse planning permission. (c) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation. (Note: Councillor Stephen Price advised that he is a Member of the Bay of Colwyn Town Council who had considered the application, however, he is not a member of the Town Council’s Planning Committee and had no prior involvement in the application.) (Note: Councillor Trevor Stott declared a personal interest, as he is a member of the Colwyn Bay Legion Club. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Stott left the meeting whilst the item was debated and voted on.)
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional planning permission subject to outstanding highway matters being addressed to the satisfaction of the Development and Building Control Manager and the completion of a Section 106 agreement to secure affordable housing and other planning obligations. (b) That in the event that the matters identified in resolution (a) above not resolved to the satisfaction of the Development and Building Control Manager within eight weeks of the Committee resolution (or such extended period as may be agreed with the Development and Building Control Manager), to be minded to refuse planning permission. (c) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation. (Note: Councillor Stephen Price advised that he is a Member of the Bay of Colwyn Town Council who had considered the application, however, he is not a member of the Town Council’s Planning Committee and had no prior involvement in the application.) (Note: Councillor Trevor Stott declared a personal interest, as he is a member of the Colwyn Bay Legion Club. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Stott left the meeting whilst the item was debated and voted on.)
Further to a site inspection, Mr Oliver Blocker spoke against the application and Mr Merfyn Thomas (applicant) spoke in favour of the application. An addendum to the report was presented highlighting the following: • An amended visibility splay plan in response to comments from the Highways Officer. • Further details were requested from Highways Officers in relation to the layout of the vehicular access serving the site and the pedestrian crossing. • An updated landscaping plan, noting the allotment layout and comments from the Tree Officer. • Three further representations had been received from local residents, highlighting their objections and concerns. • Comments from the Conservation Officer in respect of the continued renovations to the legion building. RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional planning permission subject to outstanding highway matters being addressed to the satisfaction of the Development and Building Control Manager and the completion of a Section 106 agreement to secure affordable housing and other planning obligations. (b) That in the event that the matters identified in resolution (a) above not resolved to the satisfaction of the Development and Building Control Manager within eight weeks of the Committee resolution (or such extended period as may be agreed with the Development and Building Control Manager), to be minded to refuse planning permission. (c) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation. (Note: Councillor Stephen Price advised that he is a Member of the Bay of Colwyn Town Council who had considered the application, however, he is not a member of the Town Council’s Planning Committee and had no prior involvement in the application.) (Note: Councillor Trevor Stott declared a personal interest, as he is a member of the Colwyn Bay Legion Club. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Stott left the meeting whilst the item was debated and voted on.)
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. (Note: Councillor Chris Cater declared an interest as he is the Local Education Authority appointed School Governor for Ysgol Y Creuddyn and also the Vice-Chair of the Penrhyn Bay Community Centre Management Committee, which is adjacent to the application site. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Cater left the meeting whilst the matter was debated and voted on.) (Note: Councillor Ifor Lloyd declared a personal interest as he was previously a pupil at Ysgol Y Creuddyn. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Lloyd was able to speak and vote on the matter.)
Mr Andrew Kelly (Agent) spoke in favour of the application. Members considered 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. (Note: Councillor Chris Cater declared an interest as he is the Local Education Authority appointed School Governor for Ysgol Y Creuddyn and also the Vice-Chair of the Penrhyn Bay Community Centre Management Committee, which is adjacent to the application site. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Cater left the meeting whilst the matter was debated and voted on.) (Note: Councillor Ifor Lloyd declared a personal interest as he was previously a pupil at Ysgol Y Creuddyn. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Lloyd was able to speak and vote on the matter.)
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That consideration of the application be deferred so that the Planning Committee can carry out a site visit. (Note: Councillor Mandy Hawkins advised that she is the local ward Member, however, she had no prior involvement with the application.)
Members considered the application. RESOLVED: That consideration of the application be deferred so that the Planning Committee can carry out a site visit. (Note: Councillor Mandy Hawkins advised that she is the local ward Member, however, she had no prior involvement with the application.)
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. (Note: Councillor Jo Nuttall declared a personal interest as she is a member of the Welsh Mountain Zoo Ethics Committee, As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Nuttall left the meeting whilst the matter was debated and voted on.)
An addendum to the report was presented, which advised that CADW and the Tree Officer had no objections to the application following the submission of further information. Members considered 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. (Note: Councillor Jo Nuttall declared a personal interest as she is a member of the Welsh Mountain Zoo Ethics Committee, As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Nuttall left the meeting whilst the matter was debated and voted on.)
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.
Members considered 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.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to express no objection in principle to the proposal, subject to further refinement of the working corridor and assessment of effects. (b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to respond to the applicant’s pre-application consultation and to include the comments raised by members of the Planning Committee in that response. (c) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to make further representations following the submission of the application to the Planning Inspectorate, and to make arrangements for the Council to be represented at the Examination.
An addendum to the report was presented, which advised of the following: • The Harbour Master supported the project and considered that the onshore disruption could be managed. • Comments from the Flood Risk and Infrastructure Manager • The Open Spaces department had no comments to report at this stage and the impact on the local highway network was noted, though licencing arrangements will be as per relevant legislation. In considering the application, Members raised the following concerns, which would be included within the response to the applicant’s pre-application consultation: · Impacts of heat radiation from the cables on human and animal health; · Impacts of construction works on coastal defences; · Impacts of construction traffic on Traeth Pensarn SSSI; · Impacts of construction traffic on the surface of the car park in Pensarn; · Impacts of construction works on the stability of structures relating to the Llanddulas Beach Landfill Site. RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to express no objection in principle to the proposal, subject to further refinement of the working corridor and assessment of effects. (b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to respond to the applicant’s pre-application consultation and to include the comments raised by members of the Planning Committee in that response. (c) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to make further representations following the submission of the application to the Planning Inspectorate, and to make arrangements for the Council to be represented at the Examination.
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