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RESOLVED- That the minutes of the Planning Committee held on 8 November 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 (including the conditions) under delegation.
RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional planning permission subject to: i) The highway matters being resolved to the satisfaction of the Development and Building Control Manager. ii) The applicant and landowner entering into an obligation under Section 106 of The Town and Country Planning Act 1990 in respect of affordable housing, commuted sum payments and the management of the open spaces. (b) That, in the event that the matters referred to in Part A of the Recommendation are not resolved within 60 days of the Committee resolution (or such longer period as may be agreed by the Development and Building Control Manager), planning permission be refused. (c) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation. Note: In the interest of transparency, Councillor Stephen Price declared a personal interest in the above item as he is a Member of the Bay of Colwyn Town Council. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Price was able to speak and vote on the matter.
RESOLVED: (a) That Cadw be notified that the Council is minded to grant conditional listed building consent. (b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation. Note: In the interest of transparency, Councillor Stephen Price declared a personal interest in the above item as he is a Member of the Bay of Colwyn Town Council. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Price was able to speak and vote on the matter.
RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional planning permission, subject to any issues raised in outstanding consultation responses being addressed to the satisfaction of the Development and Building Control Manager. (b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation. Note: Councillor Jo Nuttall declared a personal interest in the above item 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 grant conditional planning permission. (b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation. (c) That the application be referred back to the next meeting of the Planning Committee in accordance with the Council’s Planning Protocol. Note: In the interest of transparency, Councillor Mandy Hawkins declared a personal interest in the above item as she is a member of Llandudno Town Council. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Hawkins was able to speak and vote on the matter.
RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional advertisement consent. (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, subject to consideration of outstanding consultation responses. (b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation. Note: Councillor Mandy Hawkins declared a personal interest in Agenda item 6 (g) (Code Ref: 0/51257) as her company cleaned premises belonging to the applicant in Llandudno. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Hawkins left the meeting whilst the matter was debated and voted on.
RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional planning permission, subject to consideration of outstanding consultation responses. (b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation. The Chair wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year.
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors David Carr and Ifor Lloyd Jones.
In the interest of transparency, Councillor Stephen Price declared a personal interest in Agenda items 6 (a & b) - Code Ref: 0/49674 and 0/49675 as he is a member of the Bay of Colwyn Town Council. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Price was able to speak and vote on the matter. Councillor Jo Nuttall declared a personal interest in Agenda item 6 (c) (Code Ref: 0/51183) 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. In the interest of transparency, Councillor Mandy Hawkins declared a personal interest in Agenda item 6 (e) (Code Ref: 0/51211) as she is a member of Llandudno Town Council. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Hawkins was able to speak and vote on the matter. Whilst not declared at the start of the meeting, Councillor Mandy Hawkins declared a personal interest in Agenda item 6 (g) (Code Ref: 0/51257) as her company cleaned premises belonging to the applicant in Llandudno. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Hawkins left the meeting whilst the matter was debated and voted on.
None reported.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED- That the minutes of the Planning Committee held on 8 November 2023 be approved and signed as a correct record.
The minutes of the Planning Committee held on 8 November 2023 were submitted for approval. RESOLVED- That the minutes of the Planning Committee held on 8 November 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 (including the conditions) under delegation.
Members’ views were sought as to whether to reaffirm the Committee’s resolution (11.10.2023) to be minded to grant conditional planning permission. An addendum to the report was presented, indicating that officers had requested further details on the hours of operating and deliveries at the site, however the information had not yet been provided, therefore, officers requested delegated authority to deal with the matter and negotiate further with the applicant and agent. In addition, Natural Resource Wales (NRW) stated that they did not intend to ask Welsh Ministers to call in the application. Contrary to the officer’s recommendation, Members proposed to reaffirm the previous resolution. 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 (including the conditions) under delegation.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional planning permission subject to: i) The highway matters being resolved to the satisfaction of the Development and Building Control Manager. ii) The applicant and landowner entering into an obligation under Section 106 of The Town and Country Planning Act 1990 in respect of affordable housing, commuted sum payments and the management of the open spaces. (b) That, in the event that the matters referred to in Part A of the Recommendation are not resolved within 60 days of the Committee resolution (or such longer period as may be agreed by the Development and Building Control Manager), planning permission be refused. (c) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation. Note: In the interest of transparency, Councillor Stephen Price declared a personal interest in the above item as he is a Member of the Bay of Colwyn Town Council. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Price was able to speak and vote on the matter.
Further to a site inspection, Mrs Barbara Roberts spoke against the application and Mr Stuart Andrew (Agent) spoke in favour. An addendum to the report was presented, highlighting the following: • A correction to paragraph 74 of the Committee report – the second sentence should read “This provision is reflected in paragraph 6.1.14 of Planning Policy Wales (PPW), which advises that there should be a general presumption in favour of the preservation or enhancement of their areas”. • The receipt of an additional objection in light of the response from the Heritage Impact Statement addendum. • Officers acknowledged that the proposal would generate both positive and adverse impact on the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and on the setting of the listed buildings. • Design improvements had been secured both to the site layout and the dwellings themselves. • The receipt of additional representation from the residents’ of Oakwood. • Reference was also made to the weight of material conditions, the Section 106 Agreement, Welsh Water consultation response and the Flood Risk and Infrastructure Manager observations. In light of the Flood Risk and Infrastructure Manager comments, officers considered the matters relating to flood risk and surface water drainage could be addressed by means of planning conditions and sustainable drainage approval (SAB) and as a consequence, amended the recommendation to that within the Committee report. In considering the application, Members made reference to the following: • Affordable housing provision. • The preservation of Pwllycrochan House • The provision of on-site public open space. • Limited noise pollution - previous use was a school. • Surface water drainage and the need to ensure that the proposal would not exacerbate current surface water problems in the area. • The need for a mechanism for traffic calming on Kings Avenue. In response, officers advised that the design/traffic improvements had not yet been finalised, therefore, further discussion could take place with the applicant and agent accordingly. Members were supportive of the revised recommendation as follows: RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional planning permission subject to: i) The highway matters being resolved to the satisfaction of the Development and Building Control Manager. ii) The applicant and landowner entering into an obligation under Section 106 of The Town and Country Planning Act 1990 in respect of affordable housing, commuted sum payments and the management of the open spaces. (b) That, in the event that the matters referred to in Part A of the Recommendation are not resolved within 60 days of the Committee resolution (or such longer period as may be agreed by the Development and Building Control Manager), planning permission be refused. (c) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation. Note: In the interest of transparency, Councillor Stephen Price declared a personal interest in the above item as he is a Member of the Bay of Colwyn Town Council. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Price was able to speak and vote on the matter.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That Cadw be notified that the Council is minded to grant conditional listed building consent. (b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation. Note: In the interest of transparency, Councillor Stephen Price declared a personal interest in the above item as he is a Member of the Bay of Colwyn Town Council. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Price was able to speak and vote on the matter.
Further to a site inspection, Mrs Laraine Thomas spoke against the application and Mr Stuart Andrew (Agent) spoke in favour. Members were supportive of the application and welcomed the retention of a large, empty listed building being transformed for modern day use. In addition, the retention of internal features was praised. RESOLVED: (a) That Cadw be notified that the Council is minded to grant conditional listed building consent. (b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation. Note: In the interest of transparency, Councillor Stephen Price declared a personal interest in the above item as he is a Member of the Bay of Colwyn Town Council. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Price 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 any issues raised in outstanding consultation responses being addressed to the satisfaction of the Development and Building Control Manager. (b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation. Note: Councillor Jo Nuttall declared a personal interest in the above item 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.
Members are advised that there had been no further consultation responses. Whilst Conwy County Borough Council’s Ecologist had not responded, officers considered the proposal acceptable in terms of ecology. Members were supportive of the application. RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional planning permission, subject to any issues raised in outstanding consultation responses being addressed to the satisfaction of the Development and Building Control Manager. (b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation. Note: Councillor Jo Nuttall declared a personal interest in the above item 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.
An addendum to the report was presented, highlighting the following: • The affordable housing and planning obligations financial viability assessment proforma had been received. • An amended proposed site plan had been submitted to show the refuse and recycling bin store area as requested by Conwy County Borough Councils (CCBC) Highways. The CCBC Highways Officer offered no further comment following the submission of the amended proposed site plan, refuse and recycling bin store area. • CCBC Planning Policy stated that no commuted sum was requested from the development. • Material considerations update in respect of affordable housing/other planning obligations. As a result of the outstanding affordable housing/planning obligations and highway matters being addressed, officers concluded that the development proposal could now be supported and revised the recommendation to that within the Addendum. Members were supportive of the revised recommendation as follows: 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. (c) That the application be referred back to the next meeting of the Planning Committee in accordance with the Council’s Planning Protocol. Note: In the interest of transparency, Councillor Mandy Hawkins declared a personal interest in the above item as she is a member of Llandudno Town Council. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Hawkins was able to speak and vote on the matter.
Councillor Louise Emery (Local Ward Member for Gogarth) spoke in favour of the application, as did Councillor Nigel Smith (Cabinet Member for a Sustainable Economy). In considering the application, Members made reference to the following: • The need to improve the vitality of Mostyn Street, Llandudno. • The footfall in the town/Mostyn Street had shifted to the two retail parks • The proposal would encourage residents and visitors back to the high street. • Tourism and the need to improve the day and night time economy of Llandudno. • Bringing an empty building back into a vibrant / ambitious redevelopment. • Proposed uses (mixed use) and potential impacts. 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 the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation. (c) That the application be referred back to the next meeting of the Planning Committee in accordance with the Council’s Planning Protocol. Note: In the interest of transparency, Councillor Mandy Hawkins declared a personal interest in the above item as she is a member of Llandudno Town Council. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Hawkins was able to speak and vote on the matter.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional advertisement consent. (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: · Conwy Town Council and Conwy County Borough Council’s Highway Officer offered no objection to the proposal. · Welsh Government (WG) Transport, as highway authority for the A55 trunk road, had not issued a direction in respect of the application. Members were supportive of the application. RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional advertisement consent. (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, subject to consideration of outstanding consultation responses. (b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation. Note: Councillor Mandy Hawkins declared a personal interest in Agenda item 6 (g) (Code Ref: 0/51257) as her company cleaned premises belonging to the applicant in Llandudno. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Hawkins left the meeting whilst the matter was debated and voted on.
An addendum to the report was presented, highlighting the following: • The applicant had provided amended plans for the building showing measures to deal with landfill gas. The drilling contractor had also discussed matters with Conwy County Borough Council’s (CCBC) Principal Environment Officer to confirm details of the proposal and respond to any concerns. • Conwy Town Council and Natural Resource Wales (NRW) offered no objection to the application. • CCBC Principal Environment Officer made reference to the amended floor plan and the additional information (edge detail), submitted by the applicant and reiterated that the installed gas protection measures must be independently validated, as was a requirement for the current commercial units. • CCBC Highways offered no objection to the proposal. • CCBC ERF Drainage made reference to the surface water management and flood risk and sustainable drainage systems approval (SuDS). • The application had been publicised by neighbour notification and the consultation period ran until 21/12/2023. No representations had been received to date. Members were supportive of the application. RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional planning permission, subject to consideration of outstanding consultation responses. (b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation. Note: Councillor Mandy Hawkins declared a personal interest in Agenda item 6 (g) (Code Ref: 0/51257) as her company cleaned premises belonging to the applicant in Llandudno. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Hawkins 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, subject to consideration of outstanding consultation responses. (b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation. The Chair wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year.
An addendum to the report was presented, highlighting the following: • Conwy Town Council and Conwy County Borough Council’s (CCBC) Highways Department offered no objection. • CCBC’s Environment, Roads and Facilities - Drainage made reference to surface water management, flood risk and sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) approval body. • The application had been publicised by neighbour notification and the consultation period ran until 22/12/2023. No representations had been received to date. Members were supportive of the application. RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional planning permission, subject to consideration of outstanding consultation responses. (b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation. The Chair wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year.
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