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RESOLVED – That permission be GRANTED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy and Planning.
RESOLVED – That Officers are given delegated authority for permission to GRANT 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 permission be GRANTED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy and Planning and subject to an additional planning condition. Condition 3 The flue shall be permanently removed from the building within 28 days of a failure to meet any one of the following requirements set out below: i) Within 12 weeks of the date of this decision, a scheme of details of the colour and finish of the flue has been submitted for the written approval of the Local Planning Authority. The scheme shall provide details of a power coating to be applied and the colour specification, which shall be a dark grey/black, to match the appearance of the roof to which it adjoins together with a timescale for the implementation of powder coating scheme. ii) The powder coating finish has been applied to the flue in accordance with the approved scheme; iii) Thereafter, the colour of the flue shall be maintained in accordance with the approved details for the lifetime of the development Reason To ensure a satisfactory standard of appearance of the development in the interests of the visual amenities of the area in accordance with Policy DM1 of the Wrexham Local Development Plan.
RESOLVED – That permission be GRANTED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy and Planning subject to measures being implemented.
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 the Delegated Decisions be noted
The Chair welcomed Mr Nick Atkinson who had recently been appointed as interim Principal Planning Officer
No apologies for absence were submitted at this meeting
The minutes of the meetings held on 22 July and 2 August, 2024 were submitted. AGREED – That the minutes of the meetings held 22 July and 2 August, 2024, be signed as a correct record.
No declarations of interest were made at the meeting
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.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – That permission be GRANTED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy and Planning.
The Principle Planning Officer introduced the report which sought outline approval for the erection of one dwelling with all detailed matters reserved for subsequent approval. The proposal replaced a previous application (P/2021/0344) which had been subsequently withdrawn. The officer raised the following points: · Acknowledgement that the site was situated in the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley AONB and the Pontcysyllte World Heritage Site buffer zone and that a single dwelling was likely to be appropriate for this plot · The dwelling would need to be of a high quality and take into account the historic and natural environment within which it would sit. · This was a small scale windfall development · The proposal was considered to be acceptable and to accord with the relevant policies of the Local Development Plan. · The proposed development did not give rise to highway safety concerns. The Local Member (Councillor Rondo Roberts) spoke in relation to the application and sought clarity on the treatment works and permit arrangements Assurance was given that the change in circumstances would be set out in the permit The officer’s recommendation to grant was supported and seconded. RESOLVED – That permission be GRANTED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy and Planning.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – That Officers are given delegated authority for permission to GRANT in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy and Planning
Mr Goronwy Owen (Atticus Land and Development) spoke in favour of the application The application which was for planning permission for the erection of 47 dwellings, including the formation of vehicular and pedestrian access onto Berse Road and formation of an area of open space. The Local Member (Councillor Claire Lovett) spoke in relation to the application and raised some points including the following: · Concerns regarding the lack of public facilities in the area · Loss of agricultural land · Concerns relating to foul drainage problems. · Access for emergency services to the site · Pressure on primary and secondary school provision, G.P practices and shops Adjoining Ward Member (Councillor Nigel Williams) addressed committee and in doing so raised the following points: · A previous site visit had highlighted the need for improvement works on the A483 · Concerns that the bridge and bend in the road were too near to the proposed site access · Ecology – there have been viewings of bats in the vicinity · Concerns regarding historical Landfill nearby · Potential loss of Best and Most Versatile (BMV) land Adjoining Ward Member (Councillor Paul Rogers) also raised concerns relating to location, education facilities and potential traffic issues on Berse Road. The Head of Development Management advised members of the following: · No reasons for refusal had been received on highway grounds · No proposed dwelling was in a flood risk area · No traffic concerns had been raised and additional trips would not have a significant impact on the operation of the highway network · The PEA considered the site to have low bat roost potential and was unlikely to harm bats or their breeding sites and resting places, subject to measures being implemented · Education department recommend that financial contributions be secured towards additional primary and secondary school provision. · The proposal is considered against the adopted LDP policies and allocations and not the former Unitary Development Plan as was the case with previous applications for the site. It was acknowledged that part of the site is outside of the settlement limit, however all housing development is contained within the settlement limit. · The proposed development was within a LDP housing allocation. Acknowledgement was given that part of the site was outside of settlement limit, however the principle for development on this site is acceptable. · The need to develop the BMV land was found sound through the LDP · Active travel – there was a good means of cycling and pedestrian access towards Wrexham · The site is a 20mph zone and the splay from the bridge/access is acceptable · Acknowledgement given to the process of submission of amended plans to address the tree issue. · No houses would be built on any land with land contamination risks. A discussion ensued and Members raised the following points: · Concerns over the lack of response by the Health Board relating to the possible impact on health services and provision · Affordable housing - reassured that nominations rights for potential tenants would be administered by Wrexham County Borough Council and contribute to the overall supply of affordable housing · A discussion took pace surrounding the definition of affordable housing · Reassurance given by the applicant that the development would comprise 100% affordable housing as defined An amendment was put forward to oppose the recommendation on Highway grounds, use of BMV land, lack of afforability, lack of infrastructure and Health and Wellbeing. The amendment was lost on the vote. RESOLVED – That Officers are given delegated authority for permission to GRANT in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy and Planning
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – That permission be GRANTED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy and Planning.
Mr Gwyn Humphreys on behalf of Richard Corbett, (Roger Parry & Partners LLP) spoke in favour of the application The application seeks planning permission to change of use of land formerly used as a golf course to a secure dog walking paddock NRW do not object to this and the use would maintain the open aspect of the site. Members were minded to grant the application RESOLVED – That permission be GRANTED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy and Planning.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – That permission be GRANTED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy and Planning and subject to an additional planning condition. Condition 3 The flue shall be permanently removed from the building within 28 days of a failure to meet any one of the following requirements set out below: i) Within 12 weeks of the date of this decision, a scheme of details of the colour and finish of the flue has been submitted for the written approval of the Local Planning Authority. The scheme shall provide details of a power coating to be applied and the colour specification, which shall be a dark grey/black, to match the appearance of the roof to which it adjoins together with a timescale for the implementation of powder coating scheme. ii) The powder coating finish has been applied to the flue in accordance with the approved scheme; iii) Thereafter, the colour of the flue shall be maintained in accordance with the approved details for the lifetime of the development Reason To ensure a satisfactory standard of appearance of the development in the interests of the visual amenities of the area in accordance with Policy DM1 of the Wrexham Local Development Plan.
The Head of Development Management introduced the report which was for retrospective planning permission for the installation of a ventilation flue on the roof of the newly extended kitchen. He shared a plan and some images of the site. A discussion ensued and the following points were raised: · The joint local member (Councillor Steve Joe Jones) was disappointed that it was a retrospective application · Suggestion made that the flue should be painted in a grey colour to blend with the appearance of the roof to which it adjoins Members were minded to agree that permission be granted with an additional condition relating to the colour of the flue to ensure a satisfactory standard of appearance of the development in the interests of the visual amenities of the area in accordance with Policy DM1 of the Wrexham Local Development Plan. RESOLVED – That permission be GRANTED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy and Planning and subject to an additional planning condition. Condition 3 The flue shall be permanently removed from the building within 28 days of a failure to meet any one of the following requirements set out below: i) Within 12 weeks of the date of this decision, a scheme of details of the colour and finish of the flue has been submitted for the written approval of the Local Planning Authority. The scheme shall provide details of a power coating to be applied and the colour specification, which shall be a dark grey/black, to match the appearance of the roof to which it adjoins together with a timescale for the implementation of powder coating scheme. ii) The powder coating finish has been applied to the flue in accordance with the approved scheme; iii) Thereafter, the colour of the flue shall be maintained in accordance with the approved details for the lifetime of the development Reason To ensure a satisfactory standard of appearance of the development in the interests of the visual amenities of the area in accordance with Policy DM1 of the Wrexham Local Development Plan.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – That permission be GRANTED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy and Planning subject to measures being implemented.
The Head of Development Management introduced the report which was for retrospective planning permission for the erection of a fence. The fence has been erected close to the south-eastern boundary of the property and is approximately 1.65m in height. RESOLVED – That permission be GRANTED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy and Planning subject to measures being implemented.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – That permission be GRANTED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy and Planning.
The Principal Planning Officer introduced the application which was for approval for the demolition of the derelict property and the amalgamation and extension of the remaining semi-detached properties to form one dwelling. The resultant dwelling would sit within a substantial curtilage and a parking area provided for up to four vehicles. The existing access track would be retained but the collapsed banking restored using a retaining wall and restoring the original width of the track to approximately 4.5m. The officer referred to information in the addendum, however this did not alter the recommendation. The site was outside of the defined settlement limit and within a Special Landscape Area (SLA). The Local Ward Member (Councillor Trevor Bates) expressed his support for the application. RESOLVED – That permission be GRANTED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy and Planning.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – That permission be GRANTED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy and Planning.
The Head of Service Development Management introduced the application for planning permission for the parking of 2no. private hire minibuses to the rear of the dwelling, accessed off Daniels Drive. It was considered that the proposal did not give rise to residential amenity or highway safety condition. It did therefore accord with the relevant LDP policies The permission did not authorise the crossing of the grass verge to the rear of the property. The use of the verge as a mean of access to the property will require an agreement separately from the Council's Housing Department. Agreed to grant with a review on a twelve month basis RESOLVED – That permission be GRANTED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy and Planning.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – That the Delegated Decisions be noted
The Chief Officer Economy and Planning submitted a list of delegated decisions for the period 1st July 2024 to 31st July 2024 RESOLVED – That the Delegated Decisions be noted
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