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RESOLVED – That permission be refused. Reason: Insufficient information has been submitted to demonstrate that the development would not give rise to unacceptable pollution. The proposed development is therefore contrary to policy GDP1(f) of the Wrexham Unitary Development Plan.
RESOLVED – That permission be granted in accordance with the Officer recommendation.
RESOLVED – That permission be granted in accordance with the Officer recommendation.
RESOLVED – That the report be noted.
RESOLVED – That the list of delegated decisions be noted.
Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillors Bryan Apsley, Trevor Bates and Graham Rogers.
RESOLVED – That the Minutes of the Meeting held on 1 December 2025 be signed as a correct record.
Members were reminded of their responsibility, under Paragraph 11 of the Members’ Code of Conduct, to declare any interests in relation to any of the business to be transacted at this meeting. The following declaration was made: Agenda Item 4a – Application No: P/2025/0202 – Unit 7 and 9 Queensway Industrial Estate, Wrexham, LL13 8YR Councillor Brian Cameron – Personal and Prejudicial – Governor at Gwenfro Community Primary School and Local Member for the Whitegate Ward. The Councillor remained in the Meeting and claimed an exemption under Paragraph 12(2) of the Members’ Code of Conduct taking part in the discussion thereon.
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RESOLVED – That permission be refused. Reason: Insufficient information has been submitted to demonstrate that the development would not give rise to unacceptable pollution. The proposed development is therefore contrary to policy GDP1(f) of the Wrexham Unitary Development Plan.
(Members declarations of interest in relation to this item are set out in Minute 63 above) The Chair welcomed Mr Darren Jacks to the Meeting, who spoke against the application. The local Member, Councillor Brian Cameron addressed the Committee and highlighted a number of concerns he had with the application, particularly with regards to a lack of consultation. He also referenced the potential impact on the health and wellbeing of the children and staff, particularly those with breathing difficulties/asthma. The Officer presented the report, and in doing so, displayed plans of the site to assist with his presentation. He also referred to the addendum during his presentation. A discussion ensued and the following points were made: · It was suggested that the proposed development would not give rise to concerns relating to visual amenity, noise, pollution or highway safety and that it complied with the relevant UDP policies. Officers therefore recommended that delegated authority be granted to the Interim Chief Officer to approve the planning application, subject to confirmation from the Welsh Ministers that they did not intend to call it in for their own determination. · Confirmation that Public Protection Officers had visited a similar site and were satisfied that any noise impact would be minimal. They were of the view that the boiler would not generate noise outside the site as it would be housed within an existing building and were also satisfied that the School was located at a sufficient distance to ensure it would not be adversely impacted. · Members were referred to the report, which set out the context of the application and explained why planning permission was required. Officers clarified that only the fuel chip hopper element required permission, and that the applicant could install a new boiler and flue without consent. · Members expressed concerns that, if the flue were lower than the two storey School building, certain wind directions could prevent the effective dispersal of particles, as the building could act as a barrier. · Concern that the report lacked sufficient detail to provide assurance that pollutants would be adequately dispersed and there was no information or conditions relating to the monitoring of fine particles or fuel quality which made it difficult for Members to make an informed decision. RESOLVED – That permission be refused. Reason: Insufficient information has been submitted to demonstrate that the development would not give rise to unacceptable pollution. The proposed development is therefore contrary to policy GDP1(f) of the Wrexham Unitary Development Plan.
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RESOLVED – That permission be granted in accordance with the Officer recommendation.
The Officer presented the report and advised that the applicant was a close family member of a Wrexham County Borough Council employee, and therefore had to be determined by this Committee. RESOLVED – That permission be granted in accordance with the Officer recommendation.
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RESOLVED – That permission be granted in accordance with the Officer recommendation.
The Officer presented the report and advised that the applicant was a Senior Officer employed by Wrexham County Borough Council, and the application therefore had to be determined by this Committee. RESOLVED – That permission be granted in accordance with the Officer recommendation.
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RESOLVED – That the report be noted.
The Interim Chief Officer Economy & Planning submitted a report (COEP/11/26) to provide the Committee with updates on the performance of the Council’s Planning Service for reporting period Quarter 2 of the financial year 2025-26 and staff resourcing. A discussion ensued and the following points were made: · Concern that technical expertise was being lost as staff left the Authority and were not always replaced. · Confirmation that the Planning Service was in a much stronger position than previously, but it was acknowledged that there remained a risk of staff moving on. · Members were pleased to note that the next generation of Planning Officers was being developed in-house. · Members were advised that other Departments had experienced difficulties recruiting to specialist posts such as Highways and Flood Officer roles. However, the Planning Department remained committed to offering help and support wherever possible to help improve performance and maintain the progress already achieved. · The Lead Member endorsed the comments made by Officers, and confirmed that he had held discussions with the Leader of the Council, who was committed to ensuring that the necessary resources were in place to deliver the Planning Service, particularly in relation to retaining, recruiting and developing in-house staff. · It was acknowledged that external factors arising from other Departments could have an impact on the performance of the Planning Team. RESOLVED – That the report be noted.
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RESOLVED – That the list of delegated decisions be noted.
The Interim Chief Officer Economy & Planning submitted a list of delegated decisions for the period 1 November 2025 to 30 November 2025. RESOLVED – That the list of delegated decisions be noted.
The Chair informed the Committee that Natalie Roberts, Head of Service Legal, Democratic & Registration, would shortly be leaving the Authority. He congratulated her on her new appointment, adding that he would be sorry to see her leave. Members concurred with the comments of the Chair and conveyed their sincere thanks and best wishes to Natalie.
Rhaid i gynghorwyr ddweud pan fydd ganddyn nhw gysylltiad personol â rhywbeth sy'n cael ei drafod, fel swydd, eiddo neu aelod o'r teulu. Mae buddiant sy'n rhagfarnu yn ddigon cryf i'r cynghorydd adael yr ystafell fel arfer a pheidio â chymryd rhan.
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