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RESOLVED: That the minutes of the Planning Committee held on 21 December 2023 and 10 January 2024 be approved and signed as a correct record.
RESOLVED: That consideration of the application be deferred.
RESOLVED: That consideration of the application be deferred. Note: Councillor Jo Nuttall declared a personal interest in the above Agenda item as she is a ward member for Rhos on Sea and had pre-determined the application. As the interest was considered prejudicial Councillor Nuttall left the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed.
RESOLVED: That consideration of the application be deferred.
RESOLVED: a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant approval of the reserved matters for plot 8. 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 temporary 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.
RESOLVED: a) To object to the proposal on the basis of the impact of turbines 1, 2 and 3 on the character and setting of the Hiraethog Special Landscape Area. b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to: i) Make detailed representations on the pre-application consultation, and ii) Make further representations and a Local Impact Report following the submission of the planning application. Note: Councillor Gwennol Ellis declared a personal interest in the above item as the application affected constituents within her ward. As the interest was not considered prejudicial Councillor Ellis remained in the meeting whilst the matter was discussed.
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Chris Cater, Andrew Wood and Paula Jones (Development and Building Control Manager).
Councillor Jo Nuttall declared a personal interest in Agenda item 5 (f) (Code ref: 0/51372) as she is a ward member for Rhos on Sea and had pre-determined the application. As the interest was considered prejudicial Councillor Nuttall left the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed. Councillor Gwennol Ellis declared a personal interest in Agenda item 5 (g) (Code ref: ENQ32592) as the application affected constituents within her ward. As the interest was not considered prejudicial Councillor Ellis remained in the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed.
None reported.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That the minutes of the Planning Committee held on 21 December 2023 and 10 January 2024 be approved and signed as a correct record.
The minutes of the Planning Committee held on 21 December 2023 and 10 January 2024 were submitted for approval. RESOLVED: That the minutes of the Planning Committee held on 21 December 2023 and 10 January 2024 be approved and signed as a correct record.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That consideration of the application be deferred.
Further to a site inspection, an addendum to the report was presented, highlighting the following: · Amended plans had been received from the agent for consideration, which had not been formally accepted/uploaded as part of the current application or re-publicised. The amendment related to biodiversity features, screening, bin/recycle store, landscaping features and active travel improvement plan (footway). · Conwy County Borough Council’s Highways Officer had requested certain details on the amended plans to be amended. · Comments from the Ecologist on the amended plans had yet to be received. As a consequence of the above, it was RESOLVED: That consideration of the application be deferred.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That consideration of the application be deferred. Note: Councillor Jo Nuttall declared a personal interest in the above Agenda item as she is a ward member for Rhos on Sea and had pre-determined the application. As the interest was considered prejudicial Councillor Nuttall left the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed.
An addendum to the report was presented. The Principal Planning Officer advised that consideration of the application should be deferred for the following reasons: · Further consultation with Dwr Cymru/Welsh Water in respect of the position of the sewer was required. · Consideration of the storm-proofing of the kiosks was required. · Further consideration of the representation in respect of arrangements for deliveries to the kiosks. In light of the advice from the Principal Planning Officer, it was RESOLVED: That consideration of the application be deferred. Note: Councillor Jo Nuttall declared a personal interest in the above Agenda item as she is a ward member for Rhos on Sea and had pre-determined the application. As the interest was considered prejudicial Councillor Nuttall left the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That consideration of the application be deferred.
Ms Vicky Weston (Agent) spoke in favour of the application. • An objection had been received from Cornerstone (mobile infrastructure Services Company). The Principal Planning Officer advised the Committee that the objector contradicted the applicant in indicating that the mobile network operators did not need to relocate to a new mast and that they intended to continue from their existing location. Officers considered, that given the lack of clarity whether any operators would need or use the proposed development, it could increase the number of masts in the locality. • Whilst the visual impact of the development was acceptable, this was on the basis of there being some need for the proposed development, to minimise the number of new sites and comprise sustainable development. Officers recommend that the application be deferred to enable further consideration of the objection and further discussion with the applicant. RESOLVED: That consideration of the application be deferred.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant approval of the reserved matters for plot 8. b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation.
Mr Rhys Davies (Agent) spoke in favour of the application. An addendum to the report was presented, highlighting the following: The Principal Planning Officer advised the Committee that the applicant was proposing the following additional measures: • More than five Electric Vehicle (EV) charging points. • Bird boxes and landscaping within the site. • Downward lighting and inward facing. • Buildings would be designed with gas protection and areas of external hardstanding ground and gas venting. • No pile foundations were required for plot 8. Members were supportive of the application. RESOLVED: a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant approval of the reserved matters for plot 8. 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 temporary planning permission. b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation.
Members were supportive of the application. RESOLVED: a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional temporary 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.
An addendum to the report was presented which highlighted that no objections had been received from Conwy County Borough Council’s Highways Members were supportive of 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) To object to the proposal on the basis of the impact of turbines 1, 2 and 3 on the character and setting of the Hiraethog Special Landscape Area. b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to: i) Make detailed representations on the pre-application consultation, and ii) Make further representations and a Local Impact Report following the submission of the planning application. Note: Councillor Gwennol Ellis declared a personal interest in the above item as the application affected constituents within her ward. As the interest was not considered prejudicial Councillor Ellis remained in the meeting whilst the matter was discussed.
Further to a site inspection, an addendum to the report was presented, highlighting the following: • No objection had been received from the Highways Authority. • The Economic Development service had raised the following points: - Concern in respect of the height of the turbines (up to 200m) - Concerns surrounding the impact on Alwen Reservoir. - Mynydd Hiraethog was fast becoming a wind farm assemblage. - Whilst not a Section 106 condition, a Community Benefit Fund should be requested as part of the offer. The Principal Planning Officer advised that representation had been received in relation to the impact of the proposal on protected species. However, the representation was not received in time to receive the Ecologist’s response. Visualisations of the proposed turbines were shared with Members. Concern was raised in respect of turbines 1,2 and 3 as they were outside of the pre-assessed area and had the greatest impact on views from certain vantage points. In considering the application, Members made reference to the following: • The visual impact of the turbines, especially due to their height (up to 200m). • That consideration should be given to the landscape, infrastructure and visual impact. • Concern in respect of the amount of concrete used to anchor the turbines. · That Mynydd Hiraethog was becoming a wind farm assemblage. • Concerns in respect of the impact on wildlife. • The impact on Alwen Reservoir. • Whilst it was understood that wind turbines were required, it was felt that they could be located at sea. • It was acknowledged that the erection of wind turbines was part of Welsh Government policy. RESOLVED: a) To object to the proposal on the basis of the impact of turbines 1, 2 and 3 on the character and setting of the Hiraethog Special Landscape Area. b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to: i) Make detailed representations on the pre-application consultation, and ii) Make further representations and a Local Impact Report following the submission of the planning application. Note: Councillor Gwennol Ellis declared a personal interest in the above item as the application affected constituents within her ward. As the interest was not considered prejudicial Councillor Ellis remained in the meeting whilst the matter was discussed.
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