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RESOLVED - That permission be GRANTED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy and Planning as set out in report COPR/09/22
RESOLVED - That permission be GRANTED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy and Planning as set out in report COPR/09/22
RESOLVED - That permission be GRANTED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy and Planning as set out in report COPR/09/22
RESOLVED – That consideration of the application be DEFERRED. Reason: The application be deferred for 6 months to allow the applicant to undertake marketing of the premises.
RESOLVED - That permission be GRANTED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy and Planning as set out in report COPR/09/22
RESOLVED - That permission be GRANTED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy and Planning as set out in report COPR/09/22
RESOLVED – That delegated authority be given to the Chief Officer Economy and Planning to grant planning permission in accordance with the conditions outlined within the report COPR/09/22 (and any other conditions deemed necessary) following resolution of the outstanding matters relating to phosphorous and the trunk road in consultation with the relevant statutory consultees.
RESOLVED – That the list of Delegated Decisions be noted
RESOLVED - That permission be GRANTED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy and Planning as set out in report COPR/09/22
There were no apologies for absence at this meeting.
The minutes of the meeting held on Monday 3 October, 2022 were submitted. RESOLVED – That the Minutes of the Meeting held on Monday 3 October 2022 be signed as a correct record.
Members were reminded of their responsibility, under Article 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 4 – Development Control Applications Item No 4d - Councillor Trevor Bates - Personal and Prejudicial – Application Code No. P/2022/0621. Reason – the applicant is known to me. The Councillor withdrew from the meeting for this item taking no part in the discussion and voting thereon. Item No 4g - Councillor Marc Jones – Personal and Prejudicial – Application Code No. P/2022/0725. Reason – Addressed the Committee as Local Member and as he had pre-determined he then withdrew from the meeting for the remainder of the item, taking no part in the discussion and voting thereon. Item No 4g - Councillor I David Bithell, MBE – Personal. Application Code No. P/2022/0725. Reason –Attends the Racecourse as a Fire Supervisor. The Councillor remained in the room taking part in the discussions and voting. Item No 4g - Councillor Jeremy Kent (Non Committee Member) – Personal. Application Code No. P/2022/0725. Reason – Local resident/parking arrangements. The Councillor remained in the room.
The Chief Officer Economy and Planning submitted a report (CO/9/22) asking Members to determine the listed applications. Attention was drawn to the Addendum Report where necessary.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED - That permission be GRANTED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy and Planning as set out in report COPR/09/22
(Members declarations of interest in relation to this item are set out in Minute 63 above). The Interim Head of Service Planning Policy introduced the report. Mr Simon Murrells (Novus Renewables Services Ltd) spoke in support of the application. Members sought reassurance relating to the following: · The suitability of the new access lane to the site · A lack of passing places on the narrow lane · Potential impact on footpaths near site · Road users safety The Interim Head of Service Planning Policy informed committee members that: · There were no objections from the Highways Department. There are two access points to the site. · Any potential highways impact of the proposal would be during the 16 week construction programme, with a low level impact once construction completed. · No loss of ‘Best and most Versatile Land’ · National Resources Wales have overcome concerns relating to European protected species and ground water protection, by attaching conditions to implement appropriate measures · Noise levels would be kept low · No additional phosphate concerns RESOLVED - That permission be GRANTED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy and Planning as set out in report COPR/09/22
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED - That permission be GRANTED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy and Planning as set out in report COPR/09/22
Sarinah Farooq (Cadnant Planning) spoke in support of the application. Mr Tony Murphey spoke against the application. Councillor Hugh Jones (Local Member) spoke in relation to the application. He informed committee that some local residents had contacted him expressing their support of the application and welcomed the potential improvement that it would bring to the Station Road area. The Interim Head of Service Planning Policy introduced the report and informed committee: · There are no restrictions on operating hours · Approval would bring the building back into use in the community · The benefits of it enhancing the conservation area · Provision of a facility for local people · No designated onsite parking for potential customers · There is a car park further down Station Road RESOLVED - That permission be GRANTED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy and Planning as set out in report COPR/09/22
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED - That permission be GRANTED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy and Planning as set out in report COPR/09/22
The Interim Head of Service Planning Policy introduced the report. Councillor John Pritchard (Local Member) spoke in relation to the application. He raised concerns on behalf of the residents of the neighbouring property relating to privacy and being overlooked. The Lead Officer: Development Management informed Committee that: · The scheme had already been amended to overcome such issues · There is not a direct facing of windows · No significant loss of privacy RESOLVED - That permission be GRANTED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy and Planning as set out in report COPR/09/22
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – That consideration of the application be DEFERRED. Reason: The application be deferred for 6 months to allow the applicant to undertake marketing of the premises.
(Members declarations of interest in relation to this item are set out in Minute 63 above). The Interim Head of Service Planning Policy introduced the report. Sian Bates spoke in support of the application. The Lead Officer: Development Management – introduced the application to committee and in doing so reminded members that: · The loss of a shop in a rural location is usually permanent · Is there a lack of Marketing of the premises · Marketing could determine a wider interest of another business operating on the premises · The Local Plan is there to protect such services A discussion ensued and members raised the following: · Concerns in relation to risk of flooding · Difficulties relating to sustaining a shop in a rural area · Sought confirmation on what the marketing would involve Members resolved to defer the application RESOLVED – That consideration of the application be DEFERRED. Reason: The application be deferred for 6 months to allow the applicant to undertake marketing of the premises.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED - That permission be GRANTED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy and Planning as set out in report COPR/09/22
Mr Chris Emery (Kronospan) spoke in favour of the application Councillor Terry Evans (Local Member/Non Committee Member) spoke in relation to the application and welcomed the application for the Apprentice Workshop. He raised concerns in relation to potential noise and the impact it could have on the village. The Interim Head of Service Planning Policy introduced the report and in doing so informed members that: · Overall there would not be any additional traffic should the scheme be accepted · No objections raise by Public Protection - the scheme would cause no harm in the locality Councillor Frank Hemmings (Adjoining Ward Member) spoke in relation to the application, he also welcomed the facility for the Apprentice Workshop. RESOLVED - That permission be GRANTED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy and Planning as set out in report COPR/09/22
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED - That permission be GRANTED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy and Planning as set out in report COPR/09/22
Sara Green (Football Association of Wales) spoke in favour of the application. Councillor Jeremy Kent (Local Ward Member/Non Committee Member) informed committee that he supported the application. The Interim Head of Service Planning Policy introduced the report and in doing so drew Members attention to the proposal regarding Condition 5. RESOLVED - That permission be GRANTED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy and Planning as set out in report COPR/09/22
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – That delegated authority be given to the Chief Officer Economy and Planning to grant planning permission in accordance with the conditions outlined within the report COPR/09/22 (and any other conditions deemed necessary) following resolution of the outstanding matters relating to phosphorous and the trunk road in consultation with the relevant statutory consultees.
(Members declarations of interest in relation to this item are set out in Minute 63 above). Mr Shaun Harvey (Wrexham AFC) spoke in favour of the application. Councillor Marc Jones (Local Ward Member) addressed Committee and had pre-determined his view by publicly stating that he supported the application. He accepts that there are parking problems but is hopeful that there are ways that they can be addressed and suggested: · Residents parking permits on match days · A transport system put into place · Provision of supporters coaches from outlying areas He then left the meeting for the remainder of the discussions on the application. Councillor Phil Wynn (Non Committee Member/Adjoining ward Member) (Representing Local Residents) highlighted his concerns to Committee stating that there are a number of issues faced by local residents and that it would be encouraging to see a residents parking scheme being made a condition of the application. The Interim Head of Service Planning Policy introduced the report and explained that the proposed development would replace the existing Kop stand with a new 5,500 seat stand and a covered hospitality space. In addition, the ground floor of the building would provide a 600 space event/exhibition space. He informed Members of the following: • No addition to noise • Traffic on match days • Pedestrian safety • Ecology – No adverse impact • Natural Resources Wales were satisfied in principle with the development but further dialogue is required regarding the matter of phosphorous. • WG Trunk Road Agency raises no objection subject to a Travel Plan. • Potential impact on Glyndwr University Student Accommodation RESOLVED – That delegated authority be given to the Chief Officer Economy and Planning to grant planning permission in accordance with the conditions outlined within the report COPR/09/22 (and any other conditions deemed necessary) following resolution of the outstanding matters relating to phosphorous and the trunk road in consultation with the relevant statutory consultees.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – That the list of Delegated Decisions be noted
RESOLVED – That the list of Delegated Decisions be noted
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED - That permission be GRANTED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy and Planning as set out in report COPR/09/22
(Members declarations of interest in relation to this item are set out in Minute 63 above). (Only the Members present at the Site Visit & Meeting held on Friday 14 October 2022 took part in the discussions and voting on this application) The Senior Minerals and Waste Planning Officer (North Wales Minerals and Waste Planning Service) introduced the report to committee. Councillor Robert Walsh (Joint Local Member for the Ward/Non Committee Member) spoke in relation to the application and in doing so raised his concerns and those of the residents living in the locality. He asked Committee to consider refusal of the application. Councillor Aspley raised a number of concerns relating to need for the mineral, loss of agricultural land, highway safety, loss of hedgerow, ecology, noise, dust and disturbance. Members sought reassurance on the following matters: · That some protection is provided on the drop that falls away from the road · Safeguarding for nearby residents · The future of the quarry and its employees RESOLVED - That permission be GRANTED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy and Planning as set out in report COPR/09/22
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