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ELECT CHAIR To elect a Chairman for 2018/19 Additional documents: Minutes: Resolved: To elect Councillor Elwyn Edwards as
Chair of this Committee for 2018/19. |
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ELECT VICE CHAIR To elect a Vice Chair for 2018/19 Additional documents: Minutes: Resolved:
To elect Councillor Eric Merfyn Jones as Vice-chair of this Committee for 2018/19. |
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APOLOGIES To accept any apologies for absence. Additional documents: Minutes: Apologies had been received from Councillors Simon Glyn and Louise Hughes. |
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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)
The
following members declared a personal interest in the following items for the
reasons noted: · Councillor Catrin
Wager, in items 7.2 and 7.6 on the agenda (planning application numbers
C17/0903/16/LL and C18/0266/44/LL) as she was friends with the applicants. · Councillor Stephen
Churchman, in item 7.3 on the agenda (planning application number
C17/1094/36/LL) as the Cross Foxes was a property located near his home. The applicant was a neighbour and a friend of
the Councillor. The
Members were of the opinion that they were prejudicial interests, and withdrew
from the Chamber during the discussion on the items noted. (b) The
following members stated that they were local members in relation to the items
noted: ·
Councillor Dafydd Owen (not a member of this
Planning Committee), in relation to item 7.1 and 7.2 on the agenda, (planning
application number C17/1266/16/LL and C17/0903/16/LL) ·
Councillor Aeron Maldwyn Jones (not a member of
this Planning Committee), in item 7.4 on the agenda (planning application
number C17/0967/39/LL). The Members
withdrew to the other side of the Chamber during the discussion 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 Chair for consideration. Additional documents: Minutes: None to note |
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The Chair shall propose that the minutes of the previous meeting of this committee, held on, 16.4.18, be signed as a true record. Additional documents: Minutes: The Chair signed
the minutes of the previous meeting of this Committee, held on 16 April 2018,
as a true record. |
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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. |
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Application No C17/1266/16/LL Land at Bryn Cul, 2 Tal Gae, Tregarth, Bangor PDF 191 KB Install one 17.5 metre high telecommunications mast including 3 antenna and 2 transmission dishes along with 2 equipment cabinets and 1 meter cabinet and ancillary work LOCAL MEMBER: Councillor Dafydd Owen Additional documents: Minutes: Erect a 17.5m high
telecommunications mast, including three antennae, two broadcast satellites,
two equipment cabins and one measuring cabinet and associated work. Attention
was drawn to the additional observations that had been received The
Members had visited the site. a)
The
Development Control Officer highlighted that this was an application to erect a
high telecommunications mast on rough agricultural land to the west of the
development boundary of the village of Tregarth. It was noted that the mast would be a
monopole, set on a concrete base with three antenna and two transmission
satellites on the top; three equipment
cabinets near its base, and a 1.2m high fence around it to create a compound. It was intended for two companies, such as Telefónica UK Ltd (O2) and Vodafone Ltd, to use the
facility to improve 2G and 3G provision, and offer a 4G service due to the lack
of existing local provision. It was
reiterated that the applicant was attempting to satisfy Welsh Government's
desire of having an improved digital infrastructure in rural communities. The Members were
reminded that the decision made on the application at the Planning Committee
meeting on 26/02/18 had been deferred in order to hold a site visit. At that meeting, Members had made a request
for the applicant to respond to some of the matters raised during the
discussion and reference was made to that response in section 1.7 of the
report. The application had been
deferred for the second time at the Committee on 16/04/18 in order to
re-arrange a site visit (the first visit had been deferred due to inclement
weather). It was highlighted that correspondence had been received from an
objector questioning the validity of the process of dealing with the
application and reference was made to the response in section 1.8 of the
report. In the context of
assessing the application, it was noted that visual amenities and biodiversity
matters were the main material planning considerations. It was accepted that the proposed structure would,
unavoidably, be partially visible from public viewpoints due to the need for it
to be located in a relatively open location to ensure that it worked to its
full capacity. As the proposed site was
wooded, the mast would be relatively concealed from the majority of public
places and it would not overbear or dominate any private property. It was reiterated that a number of narrow and
high structures already existed in the area which included substantial trees,
telegraph poles and a row of electricity pylons. It was highlighted that the Biodiversity Unit
had asked for additional reports regarding the impact on ecology and trees as
the development was located on a site of unimproved agricultural land and that
mature native trees were located nearby. It was considered
that the proposal was acceptable and that it complied with the requirements of
the relevant policies. b) Taking advantage of the right to speak, the Local Member (not a member of this Planning Committee) made the following points; ... view the full minutes text for item 8. |
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Application No C17/0903/16/LL Carreg y Fedwen, Sling, Tregarth, Bangor PDF 422 KB Creation of sacred healing acoustic research and enterprise centre including the erection of four new buildings, the formation of parking areas and erection of 2.3m high boundary wall (revised application to one previously withdrawn - C16/1158/16/LL) LOCAL MEMBER:
Councillor Dafydd Owen Additional documents: Minutes: Creation of sacred healing acoustic research
and enterprise centre including the erection of four new buildings, the
formation of parking areas and erection of 2.3m high boundary wall (revised
application to one previously withdrawn - C16/1158/16/LL) The Members had visited the site. a)
The
Development Control Manager elaborated on the background of the application,
noting that this was a full application to create a new research centre for a
social enterprise company. It was
highlighted that the decision had been deferred originally at the Planning
Committee on 15 January 2018, in order to arrange a site visit. It was reiterated that additional information
had been received from the applicant, providing a more detailed explanation of
the nature of the proposed development, including an application to change the
description of the proposal to "Office, Multi-purpose Room and Research
Facility" in line with the Design and Access Statement submitted. It was explained that there would be three elements to the facility: ·
An office ·
A multi-purpose room (the main dormer) - to be used to
play and record acoustic instruments and voices to test their effects on human
health. The building had been designed to provide high quality sound and it had
mitigating measures so that the sound would not be heard externally. ·
Three small dormers designed to resonate with specific
frequencies. It was reiterated
that the intention was for the individual buildings to be "tuned" so
that the impact of any frequency would be maximised in the hope of providing
architectural models that could be reproduced for installation in existing
buildings. It was confirmed that there
was no intention to treat patients on the site, but rather research to
understand, model and test the efficiency of acoustic features. It was noted that
the site was in an isolated location in a mixed forest and it was considered
that the buildings, due to their size and materials, would be in keeping with
the site and concealed from distant viewpoints.
In terms of general intervention, it was confirmed that it was expected
for two members of staff to be on the site initially (possibly increasing to
five), with the number of customers in "low single numbers" at any
given time. It was not considered that the proposal was contrary to any material
planning policy within the Local Development Plan. It was reiterated that it was appropriate use
of the site and that it was unlikely to cause unacceptable detrimental impacts
in relation to those policies. It was
also noted that the new information submitted by the applicant did not change
the recommendation. b)
Taking
advantage of the right to speak, the Local Member (not a member of this
Planning Committee) made the following points; ·
That
there was no future to the enterprise ·
That
the residents of the Pentir area were gravely
concerned about the visual impact of the development ·
That
he was dubious of the word 'research' ·
That
the straw and timber huts were out of character · Should the enterprise fail, what use would ... view the full minutes text for item 9. |
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Application No C17/1094/36/LL The Cross Foxes, Garndolbenmaen, Gwynedd PDF 277 KB Change of use from pub dwelling. LOCAL MEMBER: Councillor Stephen
Churchman Additional documents: Minutes: Change of use from
public house to dwelling house Attention
was drawn to the additional observations that had been received a) The Planning Manager elaborated on the
background of the application, noting that the decision had been deferred at
the committee on 16 April 2018, in order to ask the representatives of the Garndolbenmaen Community Group for further information, in
the form of a realistic financial package, for their proposal to purchase the
building and keep it as a public house, along with evidence of a reasonable
financial package to purchase the property. Since this
decision to defer, it was expressed that the application was now the subject of
a formal appeal to the Planning Inspectorate for non-determination within the
appropriate timescale. It was noted that
there was a formal procedure for dealing with non-determination appeals and it
was highlighted that the relevant regulations within Planning Legislation noted
the following: For
Planning appeals where an appeal had been made regarding the Local Planning
Authority's failure to come to a decision on the application within the
specified period, there is a period of four weeks from the receipt of the
appeal where a Local Planning Authority has an opportunity to continue to
determine the application. In this case, the
appeal had been submitted to the Planning Inspectorate on 18 April and a
decision was required by 16 May. Members were reminded that the application had
also been deferred at the Planning Committee on 26 February 2018 in order to give the local community group an
opportunity to present evidence of their intention to purchase the building in
order to retain its use as a public house. It was noted, that
it was reasonable to consider that the existing use was not viable as a public
house. Information had been received with
the application from an accountancy firm, confirming that there had been a
decline in the business' turnover for some years. It
was expressed that the officers' recommendation was clear in that the
application should be approved; however, reference was made to three options,
included in the report, highlighting the risks to the Council, and these were
open for the Committee to consider. b) It
was proposed and seconded to approve the application in accordance with the officers'
recommendation that would mean that the appeal would end without any further
action, thus avoiding costs to the Council. c) During the ensuing discussion, the following points were highlighted by
individual Members: ·
That
community assets received much more attention in England under the Localism
Act. ·
That
the Committee had already given the Community Group nine weeks - they should
keep to their word and keep to the timetable. ch) In response to a question regarding the timetable, the Senior Planning Service Manager noted that the Committee was being forced to discuss the application due to appeal arrangements. He reiterated that he would wish to see the public house continue as a public house, but the business had been on the market since ... view the full minutes text for item 10. |
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Application No: C17/1011/24/LL Fron Deg Site, Rhostryfan, Caernarfon PDF 173 KB Full application for the construction of 4 two storey dwellings to replace 4 previously approved bungalows LOCAL MEMBER: Councillor Aeron Maldwyn Jones Additional documents: Minutes: Full
application for the construction of four new two-storey dwellings to replace
four previously approved bungalows Attention
was drawn to the additional observations that had been received a) The Planning Manager recommended deferring the
decision on the application as difficulties had been experienced in registering
to speak on the application, as well as a suggestion to conduct a site visit. b) Taking advantage of the right to speak, the
Local Member (not a member of this Planning Committee) made the following
points; ·
That the site had suffered from flooding in the past
and that insufficient further preparation work had been done. ·
The
need to ask the developer to improve surface water arrangements. ·
Firm
conditions needed to deal with the flooding and surface water overflow
situation. ·
Too many houses on the site would lead to too many
cars ·
The need to consider the privacy of nearby houses -
overlooking ·
Number of parking problems here ·
No
access to emergency services - solutions had already had to be made with the
waste collection ·
Remaining with four bungalows would be more in-keeping
and would look natural ·
No
reference to affordable housing in the application ·
Agreed
with the suggestion to visit the site ·
The site needed to be considered in the evening -
possible to circulate photographs c) It was proposed and seconded to defer the
application. ch) RESOLVED to defer the application - difficulties
experienced in registering to speak on the application therefore there was a need to ensure a second
chance - a site visit needed to be arranged |
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Applciation No C18/0233/15/LL Land nr Ty Du Road, Llanberis, Caernarfon PDF 248 KB Change of use of land to provide 5 formal parking spaces, new footpath and areas of garden LOCAL MEMBER: Councillor Kevin
Morris Jones Additional documents: Minutes: Change
of use of land to provide five formal parking spaces, new footpath and garden
areas a) The
Development Control Manager elaborated on the background of the application,
noting that this was an application to provide five formal
parking spaces that would be let to local residents, and provide a footpath to
the site from Fron Goch and
changes to the arrangement for gardens and access to the proposed houses. It was highlighted
that this would be a private parking site and that any arrangements regarding
parking rights would be a private matter between the users and the owner. It was reiterated that there could be some
disturbance to neighbouring properties due to car lights and noise from the low
number of parking spaces proposed, the location and lay of the parking site, as
well as regular use of the nearby road.
It was not considered that the development would change the situation in
terms of private amenities in a significant way compared with what had already
been approved. It was noted that the parking spaces
would extend up to 1.2m to the tree root protection zone identified in the
previous site plan, but it was explained that work to the land surface had
already occurred at this location as part of Welsh Water's sewerage
improvements scheme. It was highlighted
that the trees to be planted on this part of the site would be planted in
another place. It was reiterated that all material
planning matters had been considered and that the changes proposed were
acceptable. b) It was proposed and seconded to approve the
application. c) RESOLVED to approve the application Conditions 1. Time 2. In accordance with
the plans 3. Welsh Water Condition |
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Application No C18/0266/44/LL 26, Meadow Drive, Porthmadog PDF 141 KB Construction of a two storey
extension on side of property and a single storey extension on the rear. LOCAL MEMBER:
Councillor Nia Wyn Jeffreys Additional documents: Minutes: Erection of two-storey gable-end extension and
single-storey rear extension a) The Planning Manager elaborated on the
background of the application, noting that the application had been amended
since its original submission, by removing a Juliet balcony on the first floor
in the rear elevation. It was noted that
this application was submitted to the Planning Committee as the applicant was
the Local Member. The proposal
involved extending an existing single-storey extension to the rear in order to
create a larger living and dining room. The new extension would provide a
bedroom and bathroom to the first floor without changing the existing ground
floor interior. Having considered
all material Planning matters, including local and national policies and guidance,
it was considered that the proposal would not have a detrimental harmful impact
on the area and nearby houses and that the amended design of the proposal was
acceptable. b) It was proposed and seconded to approve the
application. c) RESOLVED
to approve the application Conditions 1. Commence within five years. 2. In accordance with the plans. 3. Slate 4. Finishes
of walls 5. Removal
of PD rights – windows |