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The Chair explained the process for determining the application and the order of speakers. During introductions, he advised that the applicant’s Solicitor and Site Manager were in attendance. Also present were the Ward and adjoining Ward Member together with the Chair of the Residents Association.
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The Environmental Health Officer presented the report (Agenda item 3) for committee to determine an application by Wyldecrest Parks (Management) Ltd for a Residential Mobile Home Site Licence at Willow Park, Colliery Lane, Gladstone Way, Mancot, Deeside, Flintshire, CH5 2TX. Committee Members raised a number of questions and concerns to help determine the application. Officers provided clarification on queries, whilst Mr Rudd provided legal advice to the Committee on the requirements of the Mobile Homes (Wales) Act 2013. When invited to speak by the Chair, Mr Alastair Horton of the North Wales Fire and Rescue Service outlined his report and responded to a range of questions from Members regarding fire safety at the site including access by fire appliances. It was confirmed that the Fire Safety Order applied to the common areas of the site. Mr Rudd confirmed that under the Fire Safety Conditions within the Model Conditions the committee were entitled to include conditions to the licence in this regard. Mr Jon Payne (LSL solicitors - Wyldecrest Parks (Management) Ltd) spoke on behalf of the Applicant and referred to the pack which had recently been circulated especially the licence granted by Wrexham County Borough Council. He fully understood there had been issues with this park. An update was provided on the work undertaken in relation to the electricity supply, water supply and storm water issues together with the significant drainage issues. Information on the resurfacing of roads and footpaths was provided together with confirmation a Fire Risk Assessment had been carried out. He provided reassurances with regard to the waste and rubbish, site lighting and confirmed that the site information and contact information had been improved. The company had provided an undertaking that these works would be carried out. Mr Ed Gummery (Site Manager Applicant) commented that it was his responsibility to deal with the issues on the site and outlined the works shortly to be completed which covered all areas of the Model Conditions. He commented on the good working relationship that existed with the Residents Association. In response to question on the pack provided it was agreed that a copy of the Wrexham Licence, which was missing from the additional information pack provided by the Applicant, be circulated to the committee members. Responses were received to a number of questions raised by the committee which related to the length of the Lease, allocation of parking spaces, removal of rubble and condition of pathways and lighting. In response to a question regarding the sewerage pumps on site and repair costs, Mr Gummery agreed to look into this. Mr Pierce (Chair of the Residents Association) provided clarity with regard to the number of homes on the site and confirmed that there were actually 159 homes with 7 unoccupied homes with insufficient parking spaces for the 159 homes. As Local Member, Councillor Swash was given the opportunity to make representations on behalf of the residents of Willow Park. He raised concerns around the lack of fire risk assessment, equipment provided and the process for residents to raise the alarm. He commented on the applicants being put forward, the length of time for a licence and the Welsh Government Model Standards. He felt that any conditions attached to this licence should be clear, prescriptive, enforceable with precise wording and timeframes. Questions were asked of Councillor Swash to which responses were provided. When invited to speak by the Chair, Mr Pierce (Chair of the Residents’ Association) read out his statement on behalf of the residents. The residents would wish to put forward the following:- • That only Mr Gummery be put forward as the licence holder. • That the licence be granted for a 2 year period with future licences reverting to 5 years once all the works had been completed. • If Mr Gummery ceased to be the Licence holder, that Mr David Sunderland did not take up this role. • The Committee were requested to update the number of homes on the site and he explained why this was not now correct. It was suggested that the figure be 165 which would comprise of 159 homes on the site currently with six double vacant pitches available. • Parking was an issue and he outlined the areas which could be created to allow for more parking. Mr Pierce provided answers to questions raised by the committee around insurance, siting of caravans and plan of the water pipes. The Applicants confirmed that there was a plan in place for cabling, pipes, stop cocks etc which had been sent to the Authority. In response to a question on parking, the Applicants confirmed that this figure was identified through a physical count in 2023 and referred to the information in the Model Standards on this. In response to the question on vacant pitches, it was confirmed that the company had vacant possession of these. Councillor Alasdair Ibbotson put forward for Members’ consideration a number of conditions for attaching to the Licence, if agreed, and these were read out. Following discussion, the Committee agreed to a 30 minute lunch adjournment The meeting was reconvened. Following a request from the Chair, Councillors proposed that the meeting proceed into Part 2 to consider the Fit and Proper Person point. The residents, Mr Pierce, Mr Payne and Mr Gummery left the room without further debate.
RESOLVED: The following item is considered to be exempt by virtue of Paragraph(s) 14 of Part 4 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended). The public interest in withholding the information outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information.
At the start of the meeting, there were 18 members of the public in attendance. There were no members of the press in attendance.
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