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APOLOGIES To accept any apologies for absence. Additional documents: Minutes: Apologies were received
from Councillor Eirwyn Williams Councillor Gareth T Jones was welcomed to
his first meeting. |
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DECLARATION OF PERSONAL INTEREST AND PROTOCOL MATTERS To receive any declaration of personal interest and to note protocol matters. Additional documents: Minutes: a) Councillor
Gruffydd Williams (a member of this Planning Committee), in relation to item
5.3 on the agenda (planning application number C20/0046/42/LL) as he was a
member of Nefyn Town Council which had submitted the application Councillor Owain Williams (a member of this Planning
Committee) in relation to item 5.3 on the agenda (planning application number
C20/0046/42/LL) as he was a member of Nefyn Town Council
which had submitted the application Councillor Gareth T Jones (a member of this Planning
Committee), in relation to item 5.3 on the agenda (planning application number
C20/0046/42/LL) as he was a member of Nefyn Town Council which had submitted
the application The members were of the view that it was a prejudicial
interest, and they withdrew from the Chamber during the discussion on the
application. b) The
following members declared that they were local members in relation to the
items noted: Councillor
Linda Ann Wyn Jones (not a member of this Planning Committee) in relation to item 5.1 on the agenda, (planning application
number C19/1028/03/LL) Councillor
Gruffydd Williams (a member of this Planning Committee), in relation to items
5.2 on the agenda (planning application number C20/0022/42/DT) |
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URGENT ITEMS To note any items that are a matter of urgency in the view of the Chairman for consideration. Additional documents: Minutes: None to note |
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The Chairman shall propose that the minutes of this committee held 16th July 2020 be a true record. Additional documents: Minutes: It was confirmed that the
minutes of the meeting of this committee, held on 16 July 2020, were a true
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PLANNING APPLICATIONS To submit the report of the Head of Environment Department. Additional documents: Minutes: The Committee considered the following applications for development.
Details of the applications were expanded upon and
questions were answered in relation to the plans and policy aspects. RESOLVED |
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Application
for the conversion of a public house to 5 flats together with rear extension
and parking area LOCAL
MEMBER: Councillor Linda Ann Wyn Jones Additional documents: Decision: To defer the
decision in order to receive more information about drainage matters Minutes: Attention was drawn to the late observations form that had been
received - in response to observations from the Local Member, consultation had
taken place with the Council's Flood Risk Management Unit, and a swift response
had been received. It was noted that the Department
had no knowledge of the situation, although it was intended to investigate the
complaint. No timetable had yet been set for this work. a)
The Planning Manager elaborated on the background
of the application, and noted that the application had been
submitted to the Planning Committee on 02.03.2020 when it had been
decided to arrange a site visit for members. In the meantime, it was reported that the applicant had informed the Council
that he had submitted an appeal to the Planning Inspectorate due to a lack of
decision by the Council on the application (no date yet received). Members were reminded that this was an application to convert a
public house into five residential, self-contained flats, along with the
creation of parking spaces and an entrance.
It was noted that the site was located within
the development boundary of Blaenau Ffestiniog and
that the use of the building as a public house had ceased since early 2017. The
proposal would involve internal changes to create the flats on the three
floors. The exterior changes were restricted to the side extension and the
slight alteration of the layout of the ground floor window and door openings on
the rear elevation. Additional
photographs and a video were shown as it had not been
possible to undertake a site visit due to Covid-19 restrictions. Policy TAI9
permits the sub-division of existing properties into self-contained flats
provided they conform to the relevant criteria: it was not
considered that the proposal to convert the building into five flats
would be contrary to the policy aims of TAI 9. Reference was made to Policy TAI15 that stated that every development
was required to achieve an appropriate mix in terms of tenure, types and sizes
of affordable housing, which is supported by Policy TAI 8 and the SPG: Housing
Mix. It should be noted that the Strategic Housing
Unit stated that there was a recognised need for one and two bedroom flats in
the town. It was considered that the amended
application provided an appropriate mix of accommodation in an existing
building that met a recognised need for housing in the town. Policy TAI 15 (Threshold of Affordable Housing and their Distribution) stated an expectation that at least 0.4 of the units should be affordable, in accordance with the information submitted. Information had been received from the applicant stating that he had investigated purchase/rental prices within a one-mile radius of the site as part of the development. Although the officers did not disagree with the prices, the valuation was not based on the Red Book, and there were other minor deficiencies in the information submitted. In the circumstances, it was considered that the application could be approved subject to imposing a ... view the full minutes text for item 6. |
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Application No C20/0022/42/DT - Tan y Mynydd, Mynydd Nefyn, Nefyn, LL53 6LN PDF 229 KB Demolition of existing external store, alterations to existing main house and part single storey, part two store extension to side and rear. LOCAL MEMBER: Councillor Gruffydd Williams Additional documents: Decision: To refuse the application on grounds of overdevelopment Minutes: It was noted that late observations had been
received The Planning
Manager elaborated on the background of the application, and noted that it was
an application to renovate and extend an existing house. It was
reported that the new development would increase the number of bedrooms
from three to four, which would increase the size of the downstairs living
space. The property was located on the slopes of Mynydd Nefyn at the top of a
private road (which was partly a public footpath) which led to the unclassified
road of Bryn Glas. The site was located in open countryside, approximately 340m
to the east of the development boundary of Nefyn Local Service Centre, and 50m
outside the Llŷn Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This application had been discussed at the
Planning Committee on 02/03/2020 when a decision on the application was
deferred in order to arrange a site visit and to allow the submission of a
protected species report. A Survey of Protected Species report was received on 29 May 2020. Additional
photographs and a video were shown as it had not been
possible to hold a site visit due to the Covid-19 restrictions. It was noted that
late observations had been received (but not included on the late observations
form) from the Campaign for the Protection of Rural Wales, concerned that the
scale and design of the extension would create an alien feature in the
landscape. It was added that observations had also been received from the AONB
officer (not included in the report), expressing concern about the scale of the
side extensions, the large windows and their impact on the AONB. It was reported that the newly designed house would be
substantially larger than the existing house, and the internal floor surface
area would more than double. Having said this, there would be no increase in
the building's height, and it was believed that the new design submitted was of
a high quality and that the use of stone, glass and
slate was appropriate for the location. It was acknowledged
that opinions regarding the design were ‘subjective’. The property was
in an open location on the hill slope, and therefore it was visible to the
public from the nearby highway and other public areas. Whilst
appreciative of the concern regarding the sensitivity of the landscape in this
area, officers did not consider that the extensions as they had been designed
would have a significantly detrimental impact on the quality of the landscape,
and it was not considered that the proposal would impact the setting of the
AONB, or the views out of it, in a detrimental manner. Attention was drawn to observations that had been received in relation to an over-provision of holiday units in the area, but it was highlighted that this was an application for a house, and not for holiday accommodation. It was also acknowledged that the visual impact was a cause for concern, and that design matters could be contentious; however the officers ... view the full minutes text for item 7. |
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Application No C20/0046/42/LL - Tir Ger Fynwent Gyhoeddus Nefyn, Nefyn, LL53 6EG PDF 239 KB Application for the change of use of agricultural land to form part of an extension to an existing graveyard together with associated works to extend existing car parking area, create pathways and erection of fences/gates LOCAL MEMBER: Councillor Gruffydd Williams Additional documents: Decision: To approve the application 1.
The
development to which this permission relates shall be
commenced not later than FIVE years from the date of this permission. 2.
The
development hereby permitted shall be carried out in strict conformity with the
details shown on plans
submitted to the Local Planning Authority on 06/05/20, and
contained in the application form and in any other documents accompanying the
application, notwithstanding any condition(s) to amend those plans included in
this planning decision. 3.
All
burials in the cemetery shall be: • a
minimum of 50 metres from a potable groundwater supply source; • a minimum of 30 metres from a water
course or spring; • a minimum of 10 metres' distance from field drains; • No burial into standing water and the base
of the grave must be above the local water table. 4.
Surface
water and/or land drainage are not permitted to be connected
either directly or indirectly to the public sewerage system. 5.
The
car parking area will be completed in total accordance as shown on the enclosed
plan prior to the commencement of the use herein approved Minutes: a) The
Planning Manager elaborated on the background of the application, and noted
that this was a full application to create an extension to the existing
cemetery by changing the use of agricultural land located off Ffordd Dewi Sant in Nefyn. It was noted that the site
was located outside, but adjacent to the Nefyn
development boundary near the back of the Business Park. It was
considered that the location, size and setting of the extension was
logical and that it would be an effective addition to the existing community
service. As
the groundwater matters had been resolved, it was considered
that this proposal complied with all the relevant planning considerations and
policies. b) It
was proposed and seconded to approve the application. RESOLVED to delegate powers to the Senior
Planning Manager to approve the application, subject to the following
conditions; 1. The development to which this
permission relates shall be commenced no later than
FIVE years from the date of this permission.
2. The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in strict conformity with the details
shown on plans submitted to the Local Planning Authority on 06/05/20, and
contained in the application form and in any other documents accompanying the
application, notwithstanding any condition(s) to amend those plans included in
this planning decision. 3. All burials in the cemetery shall
be: • a minimum of 50 metres from a
potable groundwater supply source; • a minimum of 30 metres from a water
course or spring; • a minimum of 10 metres' distance from field drains; • No burial into standing water and the base
of the grave must be above the local water table. 4. Surface water and/or land drainage are not permitted to be connected either directly or
indirectly to the public sewerage system. 5. The car parking area will
be completed in total accordance as shown on the enclosed plan prior to
the commencement of the use herein approved |
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Conversion of previously used University building into 6 self-contained residential units and additional car parking space. LOCAL MEMBER: Councillor Huw Gruffydd Wyn Jones Additional documents: Decision: To defer in order to seek an independent opinion from the District Valuer Minutes: a)
Due to recent concerns regarding the financial information, the
valuation, and the viability argument that has been submitted as part of the
application, the Planning Manager suggested that the discussion on the
application should be deferred in order to seek an independent view on these
matters from the District Valuer. b) It
was proposed and seconded to defer the application RESOLVED to defer the application in order to seek
an independent opinion from the District Valuer |