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ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN To elect a
Chairman for this Committee for 2016-17. Minutes: Resolved: To elect Councillor
Anne Lloyd Jones as Chair of this Committee for 2016/17. She thanked her fellow members for the honour of chairing this Committee and she took
the opportunity to thank
the former Chair, Councillor Michael Sol Owen, for
his thorough work over the last two
years. Councillor Michael Sol Owen took the opportunity
to thank Members, Officers, Minute takers, the Solicitor and Translators for their work
with the Planning Committee and he
noted that the Planning Department dealt with approximately
1,200 applications and only a very small
percentage were submitted for the Committee's consideration. |
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ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIRMAN To elect a
Vice-Chairman to this Committee for 2016-17. Minutes: Resolved: To elect Councillor
Elwyn Edwards as Vice-chair of this Committee for 2016/17. |
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APOLOGIES To accept any apologies for absence. Minutes: Apologies were received
from Councillors Endaf Cooke, Hefin Williams and Siân Gwenllian (Local Member) |
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DECLARATION OF PERSONAL INTEREST To receive any declaration of personal interest. Minutes: (a) The following
member declared a personal interest in relation to the item noted below: ·
Councillor
Ioan C Thomas (who was not a member of this Planning Committee), in item 7.3 on
the agenda (planning application number C16/239/14/LL - Galeri
Victoria Dock, Caernarfon as he was a Director of Galeri. The member was of the
opinion that it was a prejudicial interest, and he withdrew from the Chamber
during the discussion on the application noted. (b) The following members
stated that they were local
members in relation to the following items noted: ·
Councillor John Wyn Williams (a member of this Planning Committee)
in relation to item 7.1 on the agenda (planning application number C14/1110/20/LL); ·
Councillor Ioan Ceredig Thomas (not a member of this Planning Committee)
in relation to item 7.2 and 7.3 on the agenda, (planning application numbers C14/1228/14/LL
and C16/239/14/LL); ·
Councillor
Anne Lloyd Jones (a member of this Planning Committee) in relation to item 7.4
on the agenda (planning application number C16/0265/09/LL). The members withdrew
to the other side of the Chamber during the discussions on the applications in
question and did not vote on these matters. |
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URGENT ITEMS To note any items that are a matter of urgency in the view of the Chairman for consideration. |
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The
Chairman shall propose that the minutes of the previous meeting of this
committee, held on 25 April 2016, be signed as a true record. (copy enclosed) Minutes: The Chair signed the minutes of the previous meeting of this Committee, that took place
on 25 April 2016, as a true record. |
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PLANNING APPLICATIONS To submit the report of Head of Regulatory Department. (copy enclosed) 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 aspects of the policies. RESOLVED |
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Application No. C14/1110/20/LL - Oaklands, Penybryn, Y Felinheli PDF 603 KB Erection of
4 three bedroom houses, one to be an affordable dwelling. LOCAL MEMBER: Councillor Sian
Gwenllian Link to relevant background documents Additional documents: Minutes: To erect four three-bedroom
dwellings, with one of those being
an affordable dwelling. (a) The Development Control Officer
elaborated on the background of the application, and noted that
the site was located within the development boundary of the village and two detached
dwellings had already been permitted on the front section of the site. It was noted that
the site was long and narrow with the Lôn Las Menai path running along
one side of the site. Attention was drawn to the relevant policies together with the late observations received stating the requirement for an amended plan of the 'T' shape turning area
at the end of the estate. Originally it was considered that two of the houses would need
to be affordable together with an educational
contribution for an additional two
pupils at the local school. However, based on the Joint Planning
Policy Unit's assessment of the viability of providing an educational
contribution and offering two affordable
units, it was considered that there would be a risk that the development
would not be viable. Based on the above, it
was considered that the provision of one affordable house as part of scheme
was acceptable in order to ensure an affordable element
and that the development was viable. It was not considered that the proposal was likely to cause significant overlooking or that it was inconsistent
or incompatible with the development pattern of the area, and it was considered
that the proposal was suitable in terms
of its location, design and size. In terms of biodiversity matters, following discussions and based on reducing
the number of houses that were subject
to the original application
from five to four, and changing
their locations, it was considered that the proposal complied with national
and local planning policies. The recommendation of the planning offers was to delegate the powers to approve the application subject to the completion of a Section 106 Agreement to ensure that one of the houses was an affordable
house for general local need
and in accordance
with the conditions noted in the report.
(b) Taking advantage of the right to speak, the applicant’s representative noted the following main points: ·
that the process had been
lengthy and the application had been submitted for nearly
two years ·
the original
design entailed five three-storey houses similar to those that had already been permitted
to members of the family ·
observations were received from the Biodiversity Officer regarding concern about the nearby woodland and following further
discussion the number of houses had to be reduced to four and to change
their location in order to protect
trees as well as a condition that trees should
be planted on the original
plot 5. ·
this meant that the door had been closed
on any hope
of building a fifth house, although they had offered to plant trees on another
site. · because of ... view the full minutes text for item 8. |
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Application No. C14/1228/14/LL - Parcia Bach, Bangor Road, Caernarfon PDF 571 KB Convert
part of existing agricultural building into 11 no dog kennels together with
sitting of a foul sewerage storage tank nearby. LOCAL MEMBER:
Councillor Ioan Ceredig
Thomas Link to relevant background documents Additional documents: Minutes: (a) The Senior Development
Control Officer expanded on the background of the application to convert part of the existing agricultural building into 11 dog kennels
together with siting a sewage storage tank nearby
as well as the creation of an isolation unit to house dogs should they
suffer from an infection or
illness together with a lounge/office
and a food preparation room. The site is located on the western outskirts of Caernarfon in a partially rural area which includes
dispersed residential dwellings located to the north, west and
south-east of the application
site. Reference was made to the relevant policies and public consultations. It was noted that the principle was based on policy D10 of GUDP to create a variety of local employment opportunities by converting buildings for commercial and industrial uses. The proposal was expanded upon in
terms of visual, general and residential
amenities and specifically the impact of noise and disturbance
on the amenities of nearby residents together with transport
and access matters. Attention was drawn to the fact that the applicant had submitted additional information with the application to alleviate any traffic impact
with the intention of collecting the dogs to reduce any increase
in traffic coming in and
out of the site. Any access to the site by the public/owners
would be an exception and by
invitation only (between 3.00pm and 6.00pm on Sundays). In
response to the public consultation and the objections received for several reasons,
it was not considered that any matter
outweighed the relevant policy considerations and that the proposal
was acceptable and complied with the requirements of relevant local and national
policies and guidelines. The planning officers’ recommendation was to approve the
application in accordance with the conditions as outlined
in the report. (b) The local member (who was not a member of this Planning Committee) noted ·
that he acknowledged that there was a need for diversification
and looking for other options
and this would offer a new provision of a high standard ·
that the site was open and on the outskirts
of Caernarfon and attracted
a great deal of wildlife and it
was a quiet spot ·
reference was made to the objections
from the owners of nearby dwellings that mainly included
concerns about noise and there
were no guidance
on the requirements of licensing commercial kennels ·
that the location was close
to houses and the risk of creating a disturbance for nearby residents ·
uncertainty regarding the number
of dogs on the site and concern
about escaping dogs ·
the impact
on the sustainability of a nearby bed and breakfast establishment ·
no mention of a property
named Stablau in the report ·
a suggestion
that the Committee should inspect the site and give
consideration to the objectors'
concerns, specifically noise and amenities,
access, water supply pipe, flooding
and the licensing of commercial dog boarding kennels. (a) It was ... view the full minutes text for item 9. |
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Application No. C16/239/14/LL - Galeri, Doc Victoria, Caernarfon PDF 659 KB Erection of
a three storey front extension to provide 2 cinema screens, reception, offices
and retail facilities. LOCAL MEMBER:
Councillor Ioan Ceredig
Thomas Link to relevant background documents Additional documents: Minutes: Construct a three-storey front extension in
order to provide a two screen cinema, reception area, offices and retail
facilities. (a) The Development Control Manager elaborated
on the background of the application and noted that the external elevations of
the extension would be a mixture of materials with an industrial 'look' to them
and were chosen taking into consideration the open location of the site to salt
water along with the aim of creating a building which reflected the industrial
history of this part of the town.
Reference was made to the relevant planning policies. It was considered
that the proposal to extend the existing building was acceptable in principle,
and in terms of visual amenities it was deemed that it would not create an
incongruous structure in the streetscape.
Neither would it have a significant or substantial impact on the
amenities of nearby residents/users. In
terms of transportation matters an amended plan was submitted in respect of the
lay-by and reference was made to a statement by the Transportation Unit on the
late observations form that they had no objection to the amended plan that
would reduce the lay-by for one bus only.
Attention was also drawn to Policy CH36, that stated that proposals for
developments would be refused unless off-street parking was provided, however,
in this case (although four parking spaces would be lost) the accessibility of
the site by public transport and how easy it was to walk or cycle to the site
together with its proximity to public parking spaces would compensate for the
loss of the four parking spaces. On the grounds of all the considerations the
planning officers were of the view that the proposal was acceptable on the
basis of principle, scale, location, design, form, materials, road safety,
visual and residential amenities as consequently they recommended that the
proposal be approved. (b) It was proposed and seconded to approve the
application. (c) During the ensuing discussion the following
points were highlighted by individual members: ·
whilst
supporting the application, it was trusted that the provision would have more
use than the existing cinema at would not be unused bearing in mind that people
travelled to Llandudno to the cinema. ·
that it was
an opportunity to get ahead of other towns and they should be innovative when
advertising and selling the film industry effectively ·
that parking
caused concern especially following the coming of the doctors' surgery nearby
and perhaps it would be possible for the Council to open the Council's staff
multi-storey car park located nearby for parking when not in use by Council
staff members ·
four car
parking spaces were not viable and there should be at least 100 spaces
available for such a development ·
it was felt
that the materials used were not sustainable considering the location of the
building ·
the design
was welcomed for being different and exciting and it suited Victoria Dock given
the area's industrial history · a lay by for one bus was not sufficient and should not the other parking ... view the full minutes text for item 10. |
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Application No. C16/0265/09/LL - 14 College Green, Tywyn PDF 634 KB Change of
use from shop (A1) to food and drink (A3) together with extension extraction
unit and alterations to rear of property. LOCAL MEMBERS: Councillor
Anne Lloyd Jones Councillor
Mike Stevens Link to relevant background documents Additional documents: Minutes: The Vice-chair took the chair for this
application in order that the Chair could address
the Committee as a Local Member. Change of use from shop (A1) to food and drink (A3) use together with
extension to extraction
unit and alterations to rear of property. (a) The Development Control Manager elaborated on the background of the application, noting that the proposal was for a change of use of a shop that had been empty for some time in order to sell food and drink. The application indicated that a restaurant would be provided and it was also intended to sell hot takeaway food. The proposal involved external alterations to include an extension to provide customer toilets. In addition, it was proposed to install an extraction unit on the building's rear elevation, and a new shop frontage on the front elevation. Attention was drawn to the fact that the site was within the development boundary of the town of Tywyn and in an area with a mixture of uses which included residential housing, shops, eateries, public house and other businesses. Reference was made to the summary of the relevant policies within the report and late observations had been received from the Public Protection Unit requesting further information regarding the extraction unit. A petition was received from local businesses and residents objecting to the application for the same reasons referred to in the report. The report noted the building's poor condition and the period that it had been empty. Bearing in mind that Tywyn's defined town centre area was so long and that the site was on the outskirts it was not considered that the proposal would undermine the town's role as a retail centre. Neither was it considered that the proposal would cause unacceptable additional harm in terms of noise, odour or litter. It was noted that the details of the extraction unit should be agreed and implemented prior to the commencement of use. Reference was made to recent appeals and the opinion of the Inspector that it was better for a property to be used rather than an empty deteriorating shop that would as a result have an impact within the town. In terms of general and residential amenities, it was not considered that the proposal would add to or create an unacceptable concentration of this type of use which would cause a detrimental impact on the area. It was not considered that the small single-storey extension at the rear of the building would have a detrimental impact on the amenities of residents of nearby properties and therefore it was considered that the proposal complied with all the requirements of the relevant policy. Conditions would be imposed regarding opening hours as well as the extraction unit if the application was to be approved. It was recommended to delegate powers to approve the application subject to the ... view the full minutes text for item 11. |