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RESOLVED – That Agenda Items 4b and 4c – Land to the North and South of Lane Farm, Rossett Road, Trevalyn, Rossett, Wrexham and 4d – Land Adjacent to Tanyfron Road, Tanyfron, Wrexham and 4f – The Racecourse, Mold Road, Wrexham, be brought forward for consideration at this time.
RESOLVED – That permission be GRANTED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy & Planning.
RESOLVED – That permission be APPROVED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy & Planning.
RESOLVED – That a site visit be arranged for Members of the Committee to view the application site prior to determination of the application by the Committee. Reason for Visit: To assess the impact of the development upon the character of the area.
RESOLVED – That permission be GRANTED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy & Planning.
RESOLVED – That permission be GRANTED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy & Planning.
RESOLVED – That a site visit be arranged for Members of the Committee to view the application site prior to determination of the application by the Committee. Reason for Visit: To assess the impact of the development upon the character of the area, notably the open space to the rear of the site, and its impact upon the living conditions of the occupier of the adjoining dwelling.
RESOLVED – That the report be noted.
RESOLVED – That the list of Delegated Decisions be noted.
An apology for absence was submitted on behalf of Councillors Marc Jones and Jeremy Kent.
RESOLVED – That the Minutes of the Meeting held on 3 February 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 4f – Application No: P/2025/0090 – The Racecourse, Mold Road, Wrexham, LL11 2AH Councillor I David Bithell, MBE – Personal – Fire Supervisor on Match Days at Wrexham Football Club Councillor Jon Jolley – Personal – Season Ticket Holder The Councillors remained in the meeting taking part in the discussion and voting thereon.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – That Agenda Items 4b and 4c – Land to the North and South of Lane Farm, Rossett Road, Trevalyn, Rossett, Wrexham and 4d – Land Adjacent to Tanyfron Road, Tanyfron, Wrexham and 4f – The Racecourse, Mold Road, Wrexham, be brought forward for consideration at this time.
RESOLVED – That Agenda Items 4b and 4c – Land to the North and South of Lane Farm, Rossett Road, Trevalyn, Rossett, Wrexham and 4d – Land Adjacent to Tanyfron Road, Tanyfron, Wrexham and 4f – The Racecourse, Mold Road, Wrexham, be brought forward for consideration at this time.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – That permission be GRANTED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy & Planning.
The Chair welcomed Mr John Filce who spoke against the application. Mr Sean McBride was then welcomed to the Meeting, and he spoke in support of the application. Councillor Hugh Jones, local Member, addressed the Committee and sought clarification relating to the Court of Appeal decision which indicated it was unlawful to use Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act. In response, the Legal Officer advised that she was comfortable that all the relevant case law had been applied appropriately. The Officer presented the report and in doing so, displayed photographs of the site to assist with his presentation. A debate ensued and the following points were highlighted: · The applicants were seeking approval for a new pedestrian crossing point which was deemed beneficial by Highways Officers as this was a minor amendment in terms of the overall appearance and didn’t give rise to the amenity of residents nearby. It was noted that as it was within the terms of the planning permission, changes could be approved. · Confirmation that previously, plans were approved for a car park to be constructed, and part of it was on Council owned land. The developers started construction. However during the search process the land had been incorrectly identified as adopted Highways rather than HRA land. Once the matter was raised, the developer stopped work and they have subsequently amended their plans. An amendment to the recommendation contained in the report was proposed and seconded that Members undertake a site visit. On being put to the vote, this amendment was lost. RESOLVED – That permission be GRANTED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy & Planning.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – That permission be APPROVED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy & Planning.
The Chair welcomed Mr John Filce who spoke against the application. Mr Sean McBride was then welcomed to the Meeting, and he spoke in support of the application. Councillor Hugh Jones, local Member, addressed the Committee and highlighted the importance of ensuring that social housing was well integrated within a development. The Officer presented the report and in doing so, displayed photographs of the site to assist with his presentation. He confirmed that there would be 33 affordable houses integrated within the site, and from a design perspective, the plans were acceptable and didn’t give raise to any concerns. RESOLVED – That permission be APPROVED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy & Planning.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – That a site visit be arranged for Members of the Committee to view the application site prior to determination of the application by the Committee. Reason for Visit: To assess the impact of the development upon the character of the area.
The Chair welcomed Mr Dafydd Edwards to the Meeting who spoke in favour of the application. The Officer presented the report and in doing so, displayed photographs of the site to assist with his presentation. He highlighted some concerns regarding the width of the access and the loss of the hedgerow as a result, which was also a concern for colleagues in Ecology who referenced the national policy requirement to justify hedgerow removal. A Member proposed that a site visit be arranged, and this was duly seconded. The Officer advised that should Members agree to a site visit, he would prepare some suggested conditions which Members may wish to apply if they subsequently approve the application. RESOLVED – That a site visit be arranged for Members of the Committee to view the application site prior to determination of the application by the Committee. Reason for Visit: To assess the impact of the development upon the character of the area.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – That permission be GRANTED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy & Planning.
(Members declarations of interest in relation to this item are set out in Minute 68 above) The Chair welcomed Mr Michael Williamson to the Meeting who spoke in favour of the application. Councillor Phil Wynn, local Member, addressed the Committee commenting that he welcomed the revised application. He recognised that there would be an increase in capacity of spectators in the Kop stand, and welcomed discussions as to how match day parking concerns could be addressed. The Officer presented the report and in doing so, displayed photographs of the site to assist with his presentation. He confirmed that the revised plans didn’t result in larger dimensions than those approved in 2022, so there were no major concerns with the revision. RESOLVED – That permission be GRANTED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy & Planning.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – That permission be GRANTED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy & Planning.
The Officer presented the report and highlighted the main points within it. There were no ecological or highway safety concerns, and the recommendation therefore was to grant the application. RESOLVED – That permission be GRANTED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy & Planning.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – That a site visit be arranged for Members of the Committee to view the application site prior to determination of the application by the Committee. Reason for Visit: To assess the impact of the development upon the character of the area, notably the open space to the rear of the site, and its impact upon the living conditions of the occupier of the adjoining dwelling.
The Officer presented the report and in doing so, displayed photographs to assist with his presentation. Members were concerned with regards to the size of the outbuilding and it was proposed that a site visit be arranged. This was duly seconded. RESOLVED – That a site visit be arranged for Members of the Committee to view the application site prior to determination of the application by the Committee. Reason for Visit: To assess the impact of the development upon the character of the area, notably the open space to the rear of the site, and its impact upon the living conditions of the occupier of the adjoining dwelling.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – That the report be noted.
The Chief Officer Economy & Planning submitted a report (COEP/21/25) to provide the Committee with updates on the performance of the Council’s Planning Service for reporting period Quarter 3 of the financial year period 2024-25, ongoing staff resourcing issues and the new Planning and Building Control and Land Charges ICT system. The Officer presented the report and highlighted the main points contained within it. A discussion ensued and the following points were noted: · During the last two quarters, the number of determined applications was higher than the number received. · Acknowledgement of the hard work undertaken by staff in the Department. · Confirmation that the Enforcement Team was now fully resourced, and the new ICT system meant that enforcement performance could be tracked. · Performance relating to appeals continued to be high, and the majority of appeals were dismissed. · Recognition that some agency staff contracts were due to be coming to an end, so performance in the next quarter could become more challenging. RESOLVED – That the report be noted.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – That the list of Delegated Decisions be noted.
The Chief Officer Economy & Planning submitted a list of delegated decisions for the period 1 January to 31 January 2025. RESOLVED – That the list of Delegated Decisions be noted.
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