Decision details

DECISION

1.    Approve the report justifying the Introduction of Article 4 Direction in Appendix 1. 

2.    Approve the making of an Article 4 Direction which does not come into effect immediately but after 12 months (Annex 2) for the Gwynedd Local Planning Authority Area in order to revoke the permitted development rights for the following uses:

a.    Change of use from C3 (primary residence) to C5 (second home) or C6 (short-term holiday let) and specific mixed uses;

b.    Change of use form C5 (second homes) to C6 (short-term holiday let) and specific mixed uses;

c.     Change of use from C6 (short-term holiday let) to C5 (second home) and specific mixed uses.

3.    That the Article 4 Direction notice as is presented in Appendix 3 be published and served in accordance with the requirements, (accepting that it is not practicable to present individually to each owner and occupier within the area because of its size) for a period of not less than six weeks to allow the public to submit responses to the intention. 

4.    Receive a further report to consider any responses received (following the public engagement period) in order to make the decision to confirm the Article 4 Direction.

5.    Delegate the rights to the Head of Environment Department in consultation with the Head of Legal Services to make editorial adjustments to the notice prior to publication.