Decision details

DECISION: To delegate the right for the Assistant Head of Environment Department to refuse the application on the grounds of the following reasons: -

1.      The proposal is contrary to the requirements of Policy PCYFF 2 (development criteria) of the Anglesey and Gwynedd Joint Local Development Plan 2017 as it does not comply with all relevant policies within the Plan that relate to proposals to develop affordable housing.

2.      The proposal is contrary to the requirements of Policy TAI 8 (appropriate housing mix), Policy TAI 15 (affordable housing threshold and distribution), Policy TAI 16 (exemption sites) along with the advice contained in the Supplementary Planning Guidance: Affordable Housing and Technical Advice Note 2: Planning and Affordable Housing as no firm evidence has been received from the applicant which undoubtedly confirms that the need for affordable housing on an exemption site in Rhiwlas has been proven and that the price of the houses themselves is affordable for local people.

3.      The proposal is contrary to the requirements of Policy PS 1 (the Welsh language and culture) along with the advice contained in the Supplementary Planning Guidance: Maintaining and Creating Distinctive and Sustainable Communities as no firm evidence has been received which confirms that the development meets the needs of the local community that would protect and/or promote the Welsh language in Rhiwlas.