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RESOLVED- That the minutes of the Planning Committee held on 11 October, 2023 be approved and signed as a correct record.
RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee reaffirm the resolution of the October, 2023 Planning Committee meeting to 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 Austin Roberts (Chair) declared a personal interest in the above item as he is friends with the applicant’s father. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Roberts left the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed and the Vice-Chair, Councillor Ifor Lloyd, took the Chair.
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 planning permission, subject to conditions, including a requirement that the portacabin is removed after 12 months, and that prior to siting the portacabin, a more detailed site plan is submitted and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. (b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation. Note: Councillors Chris Cater and Jo Nuttall declared a prejudicial interest in the above item and as a consequence, withdrew from the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed. Councillors Stephen Price, David Jones and Trevor Stott declared a personal interest in the above item, but as the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillors Price, Jones and Stott were able to take part in the debate and vote. Councillor Chris Brockley declared a prejudicial interest in the above item and as a consequence, Councillor Brockley spoke on the matter in his capacity as the applicant, but then 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 Building and Development 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, in accordance with approved procedure, the application be referred back to the next meeting of the Planning Committee for further consideration, as the resolution was contrary to the officer’s recommendation.
RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional planning permission, subject to the completion of a Section 106 planning agreement to secure the required affordable housing and waste provision planning obligations, and the delivery and maintenance of the habitat management plan, within twelve weeks from the Planning Committee resolution, or within any extended period that may be approved by the Development and Building Control Manager. (b) That, should the concerned matters are not concluded within recommendation (A) above, that conditional planning permission be refused. (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.
No apologies for absence were received.
Councillor Austin Roberts (Chair) declared a personal interest in Agenda item 5(a) Code Ref: 0/50662 - Proposed conversion of existing stone outbuilding into dwelling. Fox Hall, Ffordd Gyffylog, Eglwysbach, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL28 5SD as he is friends with the applicant’s father. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Roberts left the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed and the Vice-Chair, Councillor Ifor Lloyd, took the Chair. Councillor Chris Cater declared a personal interest in Agenda item 6(b) Code/Ref: 0/50941 - Siting of a portacabin for a temporary period of 12 months. Land behind The Bowling Club, Penrhyn Avenue, Rhos on Sea, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL28 4LR as the applicant is a family member. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Cater left the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed. Councillor Jo Nuttall declared a personal interest in Agenda item 6(b) Code/Ref: 0/50941 - Siting of a portacabin for a temporary period of 12 months. Land behind The Bowling Club, Penrhyn Avenue, Rhos on Sea, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL28 4LR as she is working on the project and intends to continue doing so. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Nuttall left the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed. Councillor Stephen Price declared a personal interest in Agenda item 6(b) Code/Ref: 0/50941 - Siting of a portacabin for a temporary period of 12 months. Land behind The Bowling Club, Penrhyn Avenue, Rhos on Sea, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL28 4LR as he is a knew the applicant, but not in a close personal association. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Price was able to take part in the debate and vote. Councillor David Jones declared a personal interest in Agenda item 6(b) Code/Ref: 0/50941 - Siting of a portacabin for a temporary period of 12 months. Land behind The Bowling Club, Penrhyn Avenue, Rhos on Sea, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL28 4LR as he knew the applicant, but not in a close personal association. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Jones was able to take part in the debate and vote. Councillor Brockley declared a personal interest in Agenda item 6(b) Code/Ref: 0/50941: Siting of a portacabin for a temporary period of 12 months. Land behind The Bowling Club, Penrhyn Avenue, Rhos on Sea, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL28 4LR as he is the applicant. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Brockley spoke on the matter in his capacity as the applicant, but then left the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed Councillor Trevor Stott declared a personal interest in Agenda item 6(b) Code/Ref: 0/50941 - Siting of a portacabin for a temporary period of 12 months. Land behind The Bowling Club, Penrhyn Avenue, Rhos on Sea, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL28 4LR as he is a member of the Cricket Club. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Stott 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 11 October, 2023 be approved and signed as a correct record.
The minutes of the Planning Committee held on 11 October, 2023 were submitted for approval. RESOLVED- That the minutes of the Planning Committee held on 11 October, 2023 be approved and signed as a correct record.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee reaffirm the resolution of the October, 2023 Planning Committee meeting to 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 Austin Roberts (Chair) declared a personal interest in the above item as he is friends with the applicant’s father. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Roberts left the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed and the Vice-Chair, Councillor Ifor Lloyd, took the Chair.
Members’ views were sought as to whether to reaffirm the Committee’s resolution (11.10.2023) to be minded to grant conditional planning permission. Following further consideration of the application, Members were supportive of approval on the basis that the proposal contributed to the sustainability of a rural area, the Welsh language and was in accordance with Technical Advice Note (TAN) 20. Contrary to the Officer’s recommendation, Members proposed to reaffirm the previous resolution. RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee reaffirm the resolution of the October, 2023 Planning Committee meeting to 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 Austin Roberts (Chair) declared a personal interest in the above item as he is friends with the applicant’s father. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Roberts left the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed and the Vice-Chair, Councillor Ifor Lloyd, took the Chair.
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.
Ms Sioned Griffiths spoke against the application and Councillor Austin Roberts spoke in favour of the application on behalf of Mr Ryan Peers, who was unable to attend the meeting. Further to a site inspection, an addendum to the report was presented, indicating no response from Conwy’s Environment, Road and Facilities service regarding drainage and flood risk. In considering the application, Members made reference to the following: · Concern regarding flooding, drainage and the septic tank. · Insufficient parking provision due to limited space at the front of the property and no land surrounding the building for off road parking. · The site was within close proximity to a highway, which was often frequented by heavy agricultural machinery. · There was some concern regarding the design and safety aspects. · There was a need for affordable homes in the area for local people. · Concern was expressed that the applicant would not reside in the property and that the dwellings could become second homes. · The investment and retention of a building with architectural character, was praised. The Development and Building Control Manager made reference to similarities to that of another application and advised Members to remain consistent in their decision making process. Whilst some Members were supportive of refusing conditional planning permission on the grounds of parking, drainage and the possibility of the dwellings becoming second homes, the majority of Members supported 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 grant planning permission, subject to conditions, including a requirement that the portacabin is removed after 12 months, and that prior to siting the portacabin, a more detailed site plan is submitted and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. (b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation. Note: Councillors Chris Cater and Jo Nuttall declared a prejudicial interest in the above item and as a consequence, withdrew from the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed. Councillors Stephen Price, David Jones and Trevor Stott declared a personal interest in the above item, but as the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillors Price, Jones and Stott were able to take part in the debate and vote. Councillor Chris Brockley declared a prejudicial interest in the above item and as a consequence, Councillor Brockley spoke on the matter in his capacity as the applicant, but then left the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed.
Mr Wynne Evans spoke against the application on behalf of the Rhos Park Bowling Club and the Colwyn Bay Cricket Club and Councillor Chris Brockley (applicant) spoke in favour of the application. In the interest of transparency, Councillor Brockley advised that he was speaking in his capacity as the applicant and not as a County Councillor. Accordingly, Councillor Brockley left the meeting following his address to the Committee. An addendum to the report was presented, highlighting the following: • The applicant had been given the opportunity to submit a more detailed site plan, in order to establish whether there would be an impact on surface water sewers and two manhole covers in the vicinity of the proposed portacabin. Officers advised that, should Members be minded to grant planning permission, they should condition the requirement that the applicant submits a more detailed site plan for approval, in order to ensure that the development does not affect access to Welsh Water’s assets. In considering the application, Members made reference to the following: • The success of similar projects in other parts of the County. • The need for such a provision. • The need to keep Community Centres open to support communities. • Young people having access to sports clubs had proven to be beneficial. As a result of the information provided, Members were supportive of a revised recommendation to that within the Committee. RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant planning permission, subject to conditions, including a requirement that the portacabin is removed after 12 months, and that prior to siting the portacabin, a more detailed site plan is submitted and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. (b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation. Note: Councillors Chris Cater and Jo Nuttall declared a prejudicial interest in the above item and as a consequence, withdrew from the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed. Councillors Stephen Price, David Jones and Trevor Stott declared a personal interest in the above item, but as the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillors Price, Jones and Stott were able to take part in the debate and vote. Councillor Chris Brockley declared a prejudicial interest in the above item and as a consequence, Councillor Brockley spoke on the matter in his capacity as the applicant, but then 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 Building and Development Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation.
Mrs Angela Oakes spoke against the application and Mr Peter Lloyd (Agent) spoke in favour. Further to a site inspection, an addendum to the report was presented, highlighting the following: • The receipt of a further 4 objections (12 in total). • Officers advised that the proposal was for a net increase of 2 holiday lodges and therefore, fairly modest in scale in comparison with other holiday parks in the area. • At the request of the Council’s Ecologist, a badger expert Mr Malcolm Ingham had been consulted and his advice highlighted. Following further monitoring, the Council’s Ecologist was clearly of the view that the survey had been carried out robustly, and that the impact of the development on badgers could be managed to an acceptable level. Furthermore, NRW’s guidance ‘Badgers – A Guide for Developers’ advised that licence applications should include proposals showing how it would be ensured that there were no badgers occupying setts that needed to be damaged or destroyed. Officers were therefore of the opinion that, in the event that there were potential badger welfare issues, they would be addressed satisfactorily at the licencing stage. · The Community Council reiterated their concerns in terms of deferring the application pending a further badger report by Mr Ingham. In response to the Community Council’s request, it was noted that the Council’s Ecologist had advised that she was now satisfied that the further survey work carried was of an appropriate standard. The Principal Planning officer verbally referred to a further response from the Council’s Ecologist, which explained she was not making an objection to the proposal. In considering the application, Members made reference to the following: • Tourism generation. • Badger and wildlife concerns, mitigation measures and licensing controls (NRW). In response, the Development and Building Control Manager informed Members that, should any damage occur to the badger sett, in the absence of an appropriate licence, it would be a matter for the NWP Wildlife Crime Officer to investigate. RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional planning permission. (b) That the Building and Development 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, in accordance with approved procedure, the application be referred back to the next meeting of the Planning Committee for further consideration, as the resolution was contrary to the officer’s recommendation.
Mr Keith Birch (Applicant) spoke in favour of the application and Councillor Nigel Smith also spoke in favour as Local Ward Member for Kinmel Bay. An addendum to the report was presented, highlighting the following: • The receipt of additional information from the applicant’s agent regarding the business and its economic significance in the local area. • The receipt of multiple letters, from local businesses, in support of the application. • The receipt of further representation in support of the application from Local Ward Members Councillors Nigel Smith and Michael Smith. Contrary to the recommendation within the Committee report, Members were supportive of the application. As a consequence and in accordance with approved procedure, the application would be referred back to the next Committee meeting for further consideration. RESOLVED- (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional planning permission. (b) That, in accordance with approved procedure, the application be referred back to the next meeting of the Planning Committee for further consideration, as the resolution was contrary to the officer’s recommendation.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional planning permission, subject to the completion of a Section 106 planning agreement to secure the required affordable housing and waste provision planning obligations, and the delivery and maintenance of the habitat management plan, within twelve weeks from the Planning Committee resolution, or within any extended period that may be approved by the Development and Building Control Manager. (b) That, should the concerned matters are not concluded within recommendation (A) above, that conditional planning permission be refused. (c) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation.
Further to a site inspection, an addendum to the report was presented, highlighting the following: • Clarification was provided in terms of the recommendation. • Additional information had been provided in terms of the Transport Technical Note in order to address the matters raised by the North Wales Fire and Rescue Service. Following the submission and consideration of the Transport Technical Note, the North Wales Fire Service and Rescue Service confirmed that the document sufficiently addressed the concerns relating to access and offered no further comments. • The receipt of additional information regarding the report of the Structural Engineer. Officers considered that the additional information provided sufficientely evidenced, under the Habitat Regulations, justification for the removal of the bat roost. • Additional planning considerations and conclusion. Members were supportive of the application, subject to the delivery and management of the habitat management plan. RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional planning permission, subject to the completion of a Section 106 planning agreement to secure the required affordable housing and waste provision planning obligations, and the delivery and maintenance of the habitat management plan, within twelve weeks from the Planning Committee resolution, or within any extended period that may be approved by the Development and Building Control Manager. (b) That, should the concerned matters are not concluded within recommendation (A) above, that conditional planning permission be refused. (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.
An addendum to the report was presented, highlighting the following: • A correction to the committee report in relation to the following: The site layout demonstrated 2 visitor parking spaces as opposed to one, one maintenance vehicle space and 30 staff parking spaces. Under the “Preliminary Investigation Report” section of the report, the research identified potential sources of contamination on the land and included a risk assessment. • The receipt of an additional consultee response from the North Wales Councils Regional Emergency Planning Service (NWC-REPS), who raised no flood risk objection and provided some generic advice when facing the severe weather incidents. 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.
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