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RESOLVED- That the minutes of the Planning Committee held on 9 October, 2024 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.
RESOLVED:- (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional planning permission, subject to the applicant entering into a Section 106 agreement in respect of affordable housing and commuted sum payments. (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. (b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation. NOTE: Councillor Austin Roberts declared a personal interest in the above item. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Roberts remained in the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed.
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 Nia Owen declared a personal interest in the above item. As the interest was considered prejudicial Councillor Owen 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 Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation.
RESOLVED:- (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional listed building 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. (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 refuse planning permission. (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 the above item. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Hawkins remained in the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed.
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. Note: Councillors Andrew Wood and Alan Hunter declared a personal interest in the above item. As the interest was considered prejudicial Councillors Wood and Hunter left the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed.
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors David Carr, Dave Jones, Ifor Lloyd, Kay Redhead and Trevor Stott.
Councillor Nia Owen declared a personal interest in Agenda item 5(d) – Code Ref: 0/51716 - 23 Station Road, Llanrwst, Conwy, LL26 0BT as she had predetermined the application. As the interest was considered prejudicial Councillor Owen left the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed. Councillor Andrew Wood declared a personal interest in Agenda item 6(e) – Code Ref: 0/51993 - Land surrounding the stone circles in Pentre Mawr Park, Abergele, Conwy, LL22 7LX as he is the applicant. As the interest was considered prejudicial Councillor Wood left the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed. Councillor Alan Hunter declared a personal interest in Agenda item 6(e) – Code Ref: 0/51993 - Land surrounding the stone circles in Pentre Mawr Park, Abergele, Conwy, LL22 7LX as he had a close, personal association with the applicant. As the interest was considered prejudicial Councillor Hunter left the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed. Councillor Mandy Hawkins declared a personal interest in Agenda item 6 (c) -Code Ref: 0/51437- 85 Abbey Road, Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 2EH as she is one of the Local Ward Members. As the interest was not considered prejudicial and Councillor Hawkins had not predetermined the application, Councillor Hawkins remained in the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed. Councillor Austin Roberts declared a personal interest in Agenda item 5 (c) - Code Ref: 0/51496 - Proposed pod and associated works for holiday use. Ty Du, Ffordd Cennin Cottage, Llanbedr y Cennin, Conwy, LL32 8JA as the applicant's uncle was a former neighbour. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Roberts remained in the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed.
None reported.
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RESOLVED- That the minutes of the Planning Committee held on 9 October, 2024 be approved and signed as a correct record.
The minutes of the Planning Committee held on 9 October, 2024 were submitted for approval. RESOLVED- That the minutes of the Planning Committee held on 9 October, 2024 be approved and signed as a correct record.
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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.
Further to Minute 331(a) 09.10.2024, Members’ views were sought as to whether to reaffirm the Committee resolution, contrary to officer recommendation, to be minded to grant conditional planning permission. The Principal Planning Officer informed Members that a representation had been received from a Town Councillor noting that the area had experienced flooding during the Towyn floods in 1990. The Principal Planning Officer also advised that TAN15 provided policy as well as advice. Members were supportive of the proposal and reaffirmed their decision to be minded to grant conditional planning permission on the following grounds: • There was a need for housing within the County • Technical Advice Note (TAN15) was over cautious and failed to take account of coastal defence works, which were currently being undertaken in Kinmel Bay 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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RESOLVED:- (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional planning permission, subject to the applicant entering into a Section 106 agreement in respect of affordable housing and commuted sum payments. (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.
The application had been deferred at the Planning Committee meeting on 09.10.2024 (Minute 330(a) refers) to allow for the resolution of waste collection issues. An addendum to the report was presented, highlighting the following: • A correction to paragraph 19 of the Committee report – the paragraph should read “The applicants indicate acceptance of the identified waste provision (£1,620.00) and open space (£9,343.78) commuted sum and for it to be secured by a Section 106 legal agreement, together with the affordable housing.” • Clarification on the required off-site open space provision planning obligations (commuted sum) was provided. • North Wales Fire and Rescue Service – the Fire Authority would have an opportunity to comment on the proposed fire safety measures within the premises during the Building Regulations consultation process. • Observations from Welsh Water • Conwy County Borough Council - Housing Strategy were supportive of the application • The Planning Officer showed the amended plan showing the application site boundary to include the land where the turning head was proposed. Contrary to the officers’ recommendation, the majority of Members were supportive of the application and were minded to grant conditional planning permission on the following grounds: · The proposal would deliver much needed affordable housing in an area of housing need · The proposal would re-use the existing chapel building and the building design was considered acceptable Officers requested delegated authority to consider any additional consultee responses or public representations that may be received during the re-consultation period, which expired on 21/11/2024. As the proposal was contrary to the officers’ recommendation, Members were informed that the application would be referred back to the next meeting of the Planning Committee for further consideration. RESOLVED:- (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional planning permission, subject to the applicant entering into a Section 106 agreement in respect of affordable housing and commuted sum payments. (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.
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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 Austin Roberts declared a personal interest in the above item. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Roberts remained in the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed.
Further to Minute 330(b), Members’ views were sought as to whether to reaffirm the Committee resolution, contrary to officer recommendation, to be minded to grant conditional planning permission and to delegate the issuing of the decision notice to officers. The Development and Building Control Manager advised that, in addition to an insufficient business and financial plan, the development failed to comply with planning policy. Members were supportive of the proposal and reaffirmed their decision to be minded to grant conditional planning permission on the following grounds: • The proposal would help the rural economy • The number of pods was limited to one • The proposal would contribute to the sustainability of rural communities in accordance with Technical Advice Note (TAN) 6 • The proposal was in accordance with the Wellbeing of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015, as it contributed to objectives regarding resilience, cohesive communities and the Welsh language 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 Austin Roberts declared a personal interest in the above item. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Roberts remained in the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed.
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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 Nia Owen declared a personal interest in the above item. As the interest was considered prejudicial Councillor Owen left the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed.
Further to Minute 331 (c), Members’ views were sought as to whether to reaffirm the Committee resolution, contrary to officer recommendation, to be minded to grant conditional planning permission and to delegate the issuing of the decision notice to officers. An addendum to the report was presented, highlighting the following: • The receipt of public representation from a neighbouring property · Images were displayed of the appearance of the development to the rear of the property Members were supportive of the proposal and reaffirmed their decision to be minded to grant conditional planning permission on the following grounds: • The proposal would protect the Welsh language, the community of Llanrwst and the future generations of Llanrwst • The proposal would ensure the sustainability of a local business and employment for local people 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 Nia Owen declared a personal interest in the above item. As the interest was considered prejudicial Councillor Owen left the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed.
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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.
Further to Minute 331 (e), Members’ views were sought as to whether to reaffirm the Committee resolution, contrary to officer recommendation, to be minded to grant conditional planning permission. An addendum to the report was presented, indicating that Natural Resource Wales (NRW) had confirmed their previous response. In respect of the revised, draft Technical Advice Note (TAN)15, the Development and Building Control Manager stated that, whilst currently in draft form, the TAN15 did indicate flooding in the area. In addition, the Principal Planning Officer provided some background to what may be considered other, similar applications in the area. Members were supportive of the proposal, made reference to Technical Advice Note (TAN) 15 and reaffirmed their decision to be minded to grant conditional planning permission on the basis that the proposal would deliver housing in an area of housing need. 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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RESOLVED:- (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional listed building consent. (b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation.
Mr Tomos Jones spoke in support of the application and provided some background to the project, design and fixings of the mural. An addendum to the report was presented, highlighting the following: • No objection received from Conwy Town Council or Heneb Gwynedd Archaeology • The receipt of a letter of support from the owner of the Hidden Chapel • Officers response in respect of the fixings of the mural • Detail in respect of the listed building consent not having any bearing on the previous planning and listed building consents for development of the site. Members were supportive of the application. RESOLVED:- (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional listed building consent. (b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation.
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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.
Councillor Goronwy Edwards (Cabinet Member for Infrastructure, Transport and facilities) spoke in support of the application. The Principal Planning Officer provided an update on additional representation received from Conwy County Borough Council Highways Service. Whilst the majority of Members were supportive of the proposal one Member of the Committee did express his concerns regarding the location, suitability of the highway network (to include traffic movement) and stated an alternative, more suitable site was available in Abergele. 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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RESOLVED:- (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to refuse planning permission. (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 the above item. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Hawkins remained in the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed.
Further to a site inspection, Mr Simon Bentley (Applicant) spoke in support of the application. An addendum to the report was presented, highlighting observations from both Conwy County Borough Council’s Highways Service and Planning Policy Service. In considering the application, Members made reference to the following: • Inaccurate site plans • Reference was made to Technical Advice Note (TAN)15 • Concern around the relationship to the existing building • The suitability of the site – the access being down a narrow alleyway to the rear • Site access to include poor lighting and poor vehicle access • Potential issues in relation to the removal of waste – refuse vehicles • The proposal was considered not in-keeping and out of character • Overdevelopment RESOLVED:- (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to refuse planning permission. (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 the above item. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Hawkins remained in the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed.
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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 a response from Conwy County Borough Council’s Ecologist. 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.
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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: Councillors Andrew Wood and Alan Hunter declared a personal interest in the above item. As the interest was considered prejudicial Councillors Wood and Hunter left the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed.
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. Note: Councillors Andrew Wood and Alan Hunter declared a personal interest in the above item. As the interest was considered prejudicial Councillors Wood and Hunter left the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed.
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