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RESOLVED – That permission be GRANTED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy and Planning.
RESOLVED – That permission be GRANTED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy and Planning.
RESOLVED – That a site visit be undertaken.
RESOLVED – That the Delegated Decisions be noted
RESOLVED – That the information in the report of the Chief Officer Economy and Planning as set out in (COEP/91/24) be NOTED
Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillors Dana Davies, Marc Jones, Jeremy Newton and Fred Roberts
The minutes of the meetings held on 7 October, 2024 were submitted. AGREED – That the minutes of the meeting held 7 October, 2024, 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 declarations were made: Agenda Item 4b – P2024/1063 – Land east of St Giles School, Madeira Hill, Wrexham Councillor John Jolley declared both a personal interest (as a family member attends the school) and a personal and prejudicial interest (as an LA appointed School Governor). He claimed the exemption set out in paragraphs 12 (2) (a) (iii) of the Member Code of Conduct and remained in the meeting for the discussion and voting thereon
The Chief Officer Economy and Planning submitted a report asking Members to determine the listed planning applications. Attention was drawn to the Addendum Report where necessary.
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RESOLVED – That permission be GRANTED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy and Planning.
The Chair welcomed Clodagh Macken (Carney Sweeney) who spoke in favour of the application. The Head of Development Management introduced the report which sought planning permission for the consent for demolition of existing and outdated structures and erection of a 7,413m2 of automated cold storage extension with associated production spaces, plant rooms, parking & servicing, landscaping, means of access and infrastructure. · The development proposed is sizeable, particularly in respect of the height of the High Bay. However, it was broadly consistent with the appearance of development on the wider industrial estate, including neighbouring buildings to the west · Having regard to the context of the wider Industrial Estate, the scale and design of the development is considered appropriate · The proposal was in accordance with LDP Policy SP18 and the renewable energy and low carbon technology measures proposed are in accordance with LDP Policy RE1 · No objections from Highways Officer, however comments that the existing intercom/gate arrangement should be set back within the site to provide space for staff and visitors queuing to access the gate. Expressed some concern in respect of drop off/collection of visitors due to the lack of footways at the site entrance and recommends that a safe space be made available within the site to accommodate this · The officer shared a plan of the site with members and confirmed that the a new access to the north east side of the site would be a considerable improvement · Concerns from the Ecology Officer with this proposal as it represented an unacceptable loss of valuable habitat, which had not been mitigated. · Officer confirmation given that ecology matters could be addressed by conditions and obligation. · Replacement tree planting would be provided RESOLVED – That permission be GRANTED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy and Planning.
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RESOLVED – That permission be GRANTED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy and Planning.
The Chair welcomed Mr Fraser Darlington (Headteacher, St Giles School) who spoke in favour the application. The local ward member, (Councillor Paul Roberts) and the adjoining ward member, (Councillor Phil Wynn) spoke in support of the application and welcomed the project, which would be beneficial to the pupils who attended the school. The Head of Development Management introduced the report which was for permission to extend the school boundary to incorporate the land to the rear for use as a ‘Forest School’ and enclose the land with 3 metre high green profile mesh fencing. He highlighted the following points: · The area would be enclosed by fencing which would provide security of the area. · There had previously been issues relating to anti-social behaviour on the proposed site · The Community Council had objected due to loss of open space, established viewing area and positioning of the fence · North Wales Police supported the development Members were minded to grant the application RESOLVED – That permission be GRANTED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy and Planning.
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RESOLVED – That a site visit be undertaken.
The Head of Development Management introduced the report which sought planning permission for the change of use of land to residential curtilage and erection of fence. The applicant had also proposed a number of planting measures. Members raised the following points: · Clarification sough on the use of the land, was it communal land? · Assurance given that the land was not counted in as public open space and was not subject to a condition of variation of use · Concern expressed that the residents in the property opposite the parcel of land could be facing a 1.8 metre high fence if the application was granted · Officer reminded committee that the occupiers of the property opposite were ‘not entitled to that view’. · Members suggested that a lower boundary fence could be an option if the application was granted A member proposed a site visit took place, this was seconded and put to the vote. Members voted to hold a site visit to consider the impact of the proposed boundary fence on the living conditions of the occupiers of nearby properties and the character of the street scene. RESOLVED – That a site visit be undertaken.
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RESOLVED – That the Delegated Decisions be noted
The Chief Officer Economy and Planning submitted a list of delegated decisions for the period 1 September, 2024 to 30 September, 2024 RESOLVED – That the Delegated Decisions be noted
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RESOLVED – That the information in the report of the Chief Officer Economy and Planning as set out in (COEP/91/24) be NOTED
The Head of Planning Development Management introduced the report which provided the Committee with updates on the performance of the Council’s Planning Service for reporting period, the on-going staff resourcing issues and the new Planning and Building Control and Land Charges ICT system. He also drew member’s attention to Appendices 1 to 3 of the report. · During the reporting period, 72% of all planning applications and 100% of applications for major development were determined within 8 weeks or within an agreed extension of time. · During the reporting period 70 enforcement cases were investigated, 47% within 12 weeks The Head of Planning Development Management informed members of the following points: · Appointments had been made to the two Enforcement Officer posts and the successful candidates had commenced their roles · Considerable pressures remained on the Development Management and Enforcement teams due to on-going vacancies, which had resulted in high caseloads for the existing team members, whilst recognition that additional resourcing through agency staff and permanent team members had had an impact on reducing the backlog · Advertisements to recruit to two positions were re-advertised and unfortunately there had not been any applicants. · Assurance given that efforts to recruit were ongoing A discussion ensued and the following points were raised: · Clarification sought on why recruitment to the vacant positions had proved so difficult · Chief Officer commented that nationally recruitment had been challenging, similar issues were experienced across the UK. We are competitive in our Terms and Conditions, we offer recruitment and retention to give stability moving forward and we are ‘Growing our own’ within the existing team. · The Chief Officer advised committee members that following the second WLGA Workshop at the end of November, informal training sessions would be available commencing in the January 2025 RESOLVED – That the information in the report of the Chief Officer Economy and Planning as set out in (COEP/91/24) be NOTED
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