Agenda and decisions

To accept any apologies for absence.

To receive any declaration of personal interest and to note protocol matters.

To note any items that are a matter of urgency in the view of the Chairman for consideration.

The Chairman shall propose that the minutes of the previous meeting of this committee, held on, 15^th of June 2026, be signed as a true record.

To submit the report of the Head of Environment Department.

Erection of new dwelling

LOCAL MEMBER: Councillor Gwilym Evans

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DECISION: To refuse the application

Reasons:

1.     The modern design of the proposed dwelling, with its large balcony and glass doors/windows on the front and rear elevations, does not respect the character of the neighbouring houses nor that within the vicinity and these features would be incongruous. ⁠The proposal would not complement nor enhance the character and appearance of the site or area. The proposal has not given full consideration to its historical and built context and that in terms of its siting, appearance, scale, height, massing and elevational treatment contains incoherent, dominant and alien features that do not respect the streetscape or site context. The proposal is therefore, considered contrary to criteria 1, 2 and 3 of Policy PCYFF 3: ⁠Design and Place Shaping of the Anglesey and Gwynedd Joint Local Development Plan (2011-2026).

2.     Due to the location, size and height of the balcony and the front of the proposed dwelling which faces the next door property, it is considered that the proposal would overlook and have a dominant and overbearing impact and would be detrimental to the amenities of nearby residents in terms of noise and nuisance. For this reason, it is considered that the proposal is contrary to the requirements of policy PCYFF 2 of the Anglesey and Gwynedd Joint Local Development Plan (2011-2026) relating to protecting the amenities of residents and the local area.

Erection of new 2400mm high wire mesh fence to part of playing field boundary

LOCAL MEMBER: Councillor Ioan Thomas

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DECISION:

To approve with conditions

1.     Five years

2.     In accordance with the plans

3.     A dark green colour

4.     Biodiversity enhancements

Note

This permission does not cover any work to trees that are protected under a Tree Preservation Order.  Separate consent will be required for any works to the protected trees.

Temporary operation of a meteorological mast and ancillary structures for a period of up to five years.

LOCAL MEMBER: Councillor Elwyn Edwards

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DECISION: To approve

To delegate powers to the Senior Planning Manager to approve the application, subject to the following conditions:-

Conditions

1.     The development must commence within five years of the date of this decision.

2.     The development must be undertaken in accordance with the following approved plans and documents.

3.     The mast hereby approved must be taken down and the land restored to its previous condition within 5 years to the date of commission. The applicant must inform the Local Planning Authority of the commission date within 3 months of that date.

4.     Prior to the commencement of the development (including the land work and clearance of vegetation), a detailed Method Statement that describes how the site will be returned to its original condition will be submitted to the Local Planning Authority, and it must be approved in writing.  The approved measures should be adhered to and implemented in full.

5.     No development, including site clearance, will commence until a Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) has been submitted to the Local Planning Authority and approved in writing by it.

6.     No development or phase of the development to commence until a Breeding Bird Protection Plan (BBPP) has been submitted to the Local Planning Authority and approved by it.

7.     No development shall be permitted until a biodiversity enhancement plan has been submitted to the Local Planning Authority and approved in writing by it. The development will be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

8.     No clearance of vegetation, land work or building activities will be permitted during the bird nesting season (1 March to 31 August inclusive) unless this has been agreed in writing beforehand with the Local Planning Authority.  When work is required during this period, a survey of the site must be undertaken by a competent ecologist no more than 48 hours prior to commencing the work. Any recommendations given must be fully implemented, and if operational nests are found, an appropriate protection zone must be established and maintained until the chicks have fledged. 

9.     Devices to divert birds must be installed on each external supporting wire of the mast at a distance of no more than 2 metres in length along them all prior to the mast becoming operational. These devices must be maintained throughout the development's lifespan. Any damaged, removed or disconnected devices must be replaced within one month of finding them.

10. Prior to commencement of building any meteorological masts, or using any building equipment or temporary structure(s) of 50 metres or more in height (above ground level), the developer must submit an aviation lighting scheme to be approved by Cyngor Gwynedd jointly with the Ministry of Defence, noting how the development will be illuminated throughout its lifespan to maintain the requirements of civil and military flying as determined necessary by the Ministry of Defence.

This should include:

a) The details of any building equipment and temporary structures with a total height of under 50 metres or more (above ground level) that  ...  view the full decision text for item 5.3

Proposed petrol filling station, electric vehicle charging hub, retail building and creation of new access and associated works to include landscaping. 

LOCAL MEMBERS: Councillor Menna Trenholme and Councillor Cai Larsen

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DECISION: To Refuse

Reasons:

1.     The proposal, due to its location, scale and use is considered to be unacceptable as a result of the level of disturbance and increase in activity compared to the current situation and as a result, the proposal is considered to be contrary to criterion 7 of policy PCYFF 2 of the Anglesey and Gwynedd Joint Local Development Plan 2011-2026, which safeguards the amenities of local property occupiers.

2.     The test of the likely significant impact suggests that the proposal may cause a significant impact on the Glynllifon SAC, particularly the lesser horseshoe bat which is a feature of this SAC, as a result of the location of the proposal, the evidence that the area is used by lesser horseshoe bats and that the proposal affects the hedges used by the bats. Insufficient information has been submitted as part of the application to enable the Local Planning Authority to complete an Appropriate Assessment in this case in accordance with the Authority's requirements under the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017. It is therefore concluded that there can be no assurance that the proposal will not have a significant or adverse effect on the SAC due to the lack of information and therefore the proposal does not comply with the requirements of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017.

3.     A green infrastructure statement has not been submitted as part of the application and therefore there is no assurance that the proposal complies with the requirements of Chapter 6 of Planning Policy Wales (2024) in terms of the step-by-step approach and biodiversity improvements.

4.     There is currently insufficient information submitted as part of the application for assessing any risk to in relation to contamination in the land. To this end, it cannot be confirmed whether the proposal complies with the requirements of criterion 7 of policy PCYFF 2 or policy PS6 of the Anglesey and Gwynedd Joint Local Development Plan 2011-2026.’

5.     The site includes a designated main river (Afon Rhosdican) and there are concerns about this development and the future flood risk to the proposal and to third parties. Insufficient information has been submitted as part of the application to ensure suitable and adequate access to machinery to enable future maintenance of the main river and provide a flood flow route/buffer zone to the main river. Without this information, it is considered that the proposal cannot be ensured to comply with the requirements of criterion number 4 of policy PS6 of the Anglesey and Gwynedd Joint Local Development Plan 2011-2026.

6.     Insufficient evidence has been submitted as part of the planning application to demonstrate that full consideration has been given to the loss of the best and most versatile agricultural land. It is therefore considered to be contrary to the requirements of criterion 6 of Policy PS 6 of the Anglesey and Gwynedd Joint Local Development Plan 2011-2026 and the advice provided in paragraphs 3.58 and 3.59 of Planning Policy Wales.  ...  view the full decision text for item 5.4

Roadside services and associated works

LOCAL MEMBERS: Councillor Menna Trenholme and Councillor Cai Larsen

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DECISION: To refuse, contrary to the recommendation

Reasons:

Reasons:

1.     The proposal does not fully align with the sustainability principles - in accordance with policy PS6.

2.     The proposal would have a detrimental impact on the area's amenities and those of nearby residents - contrary to criterion 7 of policy PCYFF 2.

3.     The proposal would have a detrimental visual impact - contrary to policy PCYFF 3.

4.     The proposal does not sufficiently mitigate the impact in terms of biodiversity or biodiversity enhancements - contrary to the requirements of policy PS19.