Issue - meetings

Creation of new football pitch and erection of new storage shed.

Local Member: Councillor Peter Thomas

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DECISION:

To delegate powers to the Assistant Head of Environment Department to approve the application subject to completing discussions regarding archaeology as well as relevant planning conditions relating to:

1.                5 years

2.                In accordance with plans and documents

3.                No containers or other equipment to be kept outdoors

4.                ⁠No lighting on the site without agreement

5.                Landscaping 

6.                Landscape maintenance

7.                Welsh / bilingual signs

8.                Provision of disabled parking spaces

9.                Additional car parking spaces to be completed before the new pitch is used

10.              Contaminated land survey work condition

11.              In accordance with the noise management plan

12.              Archaeological survey work condition

Creation of new football pitch and erection of new storage shed.

a)         The Planning Manager highlighted that this was a full application for the creation of a new football pitch and the erection of an additional storage shed adjacent to the existing football pitch. The football pitch would be slightly smaller in size than a full-sized pitch, and it was not proposed to install any floodlights. ⁠

A revised site plan was submitted, highlighting existing parking along with a land drainage system.

The site was located outside the Talysarn development boundary, but on the outskirts of the village inside a Special Landscape Area, Landscape of Special Historic Interest and Wildlife Site and the site was served by an existing entrance and access road to a nearby class 3 and unclassified county road. 

It was explained that policy ISA 2 Community Facilities applied to this application and aimed to protect existing community facilities and encourage the development of new facilities where appropriate. Although the application does not propose new facilities (in terms of land use), it would significantly improve and enhance the existing facilities and was likely to benefit the school and the wider community. It was reiterated that the site was easily accessible by foot, bicycle and public transport, and it was considered that the scale and type of proposal was appropriate in terms of size, character and function of the settlement. The proposal was therefore considered acceptable in principle and was in compliance with policy ISA 2. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠

In the context of visual, general and residential matters, it was noted that the site was located adjacent to an existing football pitch with associated activities already on the site. However, it was considered that the current use of the application site was occasional and informal and did not include full football matches. Although the site backed onto a residential area, it was not considered that the proposal would have a different impact to what already existed. The site was associated with several amenity paths which were regularly used by the public and it was considered that the use of the site as a whole would be more intense as a result of the site's development. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠

Comments had been received from Public Protection recommending that the applicant submit a Noise Management Plan that covered matters such as hours and days of use, community liaison, complaints procedures and the required response/timescales, and prevention of unauthorised use. In addition, it was suggested that a condition be imposed to manage the development hours, and also a condition to manage the noise level emanating from the site were included when it was operational to ensure that the proposal met with the policy requirements of PCYFF 2. 

Comments received in objection to the proposal were acknowledged, however, it was not considered that the proposal, with appropriate conditions, would cause significant adverse disruption to the residential amenities of nearby dwellings, and would not alter public use of the nearby footpaths.

In the context of Biodiversity matters, it was noted  ...  view the full minutes text for item 12