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APOLOGIES To accept any apologies for absence. Additional documents: Minutes: Apologies were received from Councillors Stephen Churchman, Anne Lloyd Jones, Huw G. Wyn Jones
and Edgar Wyn Owen |
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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 item for the
reasons noted - ·
Councillor Owain Williams -
in item 5.1 on the agenda (planning application
number C19/0090/33/LL) as he was the owner of a Caravan Park located less than
six miles from the site. ·
Councillor Gruffydd Williams; -
in item 5.1 on the agenda (planning application number
C19/0090/33/LL) as he was the son of the owner of a Caravan Park located less
than six miles from the site. -
in item 5.3 on the agenda, (planning
application number C19/0338/42/LL) as he had expressed his view by calling the
application to committee Members
were of the opinion that it was a prejudicial interest, and they withdrew from
the Chamber during the discussion on the application. (b)
The following members declared that they were
local members in relation to the items noted: ·
Councillor Anwen Davies, (not a member of this
Planning Committee) in relation to item 5.1 on the agenda (planning application
number C19/0990/33/LL) ·
Councillor Glyn Daniels, (not a member of this
Planning Committee) in relation to item 5.2 on the agenda, (planning
application number C19/0305/03/LL) ·
Councillor Gareth Morris Jones (not a member of
this Planning Committee) in relation to item 5.3 on the agenda, (planning
application number C19/0338/42/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 Chairman for consideration. Additional documents: Minutes: None to note |
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The Chairman shall propose that the minutes of the previous meeting of this committee, held on, 01 July 2019, be signed as a true record. Additional documents: Minutes: The Chair signed
the minutes of the previous meeting of this Committee, that took place on 1
July 2019, 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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Site 8 additional pods, extension to site, access road, parking spaces and extend amenity building LOCAL MEMBER:
Councillor Anwen J Davies Link
to relevant background documents Additional documents: Minutes: To site eight additional pods, extend the site,
access road, parking spaces and extend amenity building Attention was
drawn to the late observations form that had been received It was highlighted
that the application had been submitted to the Committee as the site was owned
by a Council member. a)
The Planning Manager expanded on the application's
background, and noted that the application involved creating a camping site for
eight pods which would include an access road and parking spaces. It was noted that it was also intended to
construct an extension to the existing self-catering room, to serve the eight
new pods. From
the information submitted as part of the application, it was highlighted that
the occupancy period of the pods would be between 1 March and 31 October and
planning permission would restrict the occupancy of the site to that period
within any year. The pods would remain
on site throughout the year, and would be unoccupied during the winter months. Bearing in mind that the pods will not be
moved for storage to an alternative site during the winter months, the
application was considered under Policy TWR 3, which concerns touring caravan
and chalet sites and permanent alternative camping accommodation. The site lies
within a Special Landscape Area and Policy TWR 3 states that proposals for the
development of new permanent alternative camping accommodation will be refused
within the Special Landscape Area. In the context of
visual amenities, it was reported that the field, that was subject to the
application, was approximately three metres higher than the ground level of the
existing caravan site and as part of the proposal the field would be excavated
to reduce the level by approximately one metre. Consequently, the lowest metre of the pods
would be sunken into the ground compared to the existing field ground
level. Although the sides of the site
would be graded when undertaking the excavation work, it was considered that
the upper half of the pods would remain visible and the applicant had no
intention to undertake landscaping work as part of the application. It was recognised that the dark green colour
of the roofs of the pods would reduce their prominence in the landscape;
however, this did not overcome the fact that pods would be placed on higher
land than the nearby land. In light of this, it was considered that the
proposal would not do anything to maintain, improve or restore the recognised
character of the Special Landscape Area and the proposal was contrary to the
requirements of Policies PCYFF 4 and AMG 2 of the Local Development Plan. When considering transport and access matters it was noted that access to the site would be along the existing agricultural track and although the proposed site would share the same access to the county highway, there would be a different access to the proposed site and the existing caravan site. Facilities such as toilets / showers and amenities room would be shared between the existing ... view the full minutes text for item 5.1 |
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Application No C19/0305/03/LL - 1 Bro Ddwyryd, Blaenau Ffestiniog PDF 87 KB Two storey rear extension and side conservatory LOCAL MEMBER:
Councillor R Glyn Daniels Additional documents: Minutes: Two-storey rear extension and side conservatory It was highlighted
that the application had been submitted to the Committee at the wish of the
Local Member. a)
The Planning Manager elaborated on the background
of the application, and noted that this was a full application to erect a
two-storey flat roof extension with a single-storey conservatory to the
gable-end of the house. It was highlighted that the rear extension
would measure 7.8 metres in length and 4.8 metres in width, and would extend
from the rear wall of the house to the rear boundary wall, where there was
currently a single-storey storeroom. Although the proposal was unlikely to
constitute a prominent feature in the wider landscape, concern was highlighted
regarding the scale and design/form of the rear extension in relation to the
character of the existing house. It was
noted that Policy PCYFF3 supports proposals that contribute to and enhance the
character and appearance of the site, building or area, and that respect the
context of the site and its place in the local landscape. It was added that the property was located
outside the development boundary and within a Landscape of Outstanding Historic
Interest. Although
there was no objection to extending the house, it was considered that the
design and scale of the proposed rear extension, that would extend 15 metres to
the rear compared with the side of the existing house, which measured 7.2
metres, would be incongruous to the appearance and character of the property
and would not conform with good design principles. As a result, it did not meet the objectives
of policy PCYFF 3 of the Local Development Plan or the requirements of the
Design Guidance. It was also reported
that the application did not respond to the requirements of PCYFF 2 of the
Local Development Plan, although the size of the curtilage allowed the siting
of a two-storey extension, the Planning Unit had suggested to the applicant
that a more acceptable site was available.
b)
Taking advantage of the right to
speak, the Local Member, who objected to the application, noted the following
main points:- ·
That the extension was detrimental to the
area's characteristics ·
It did not suit the site ·
An application for an extension on the same
site had been refused in September 2018 ·
There was concern locally that the extension would
be used as a holiday unit in the future. c)
It was proposed and
seconded to refuse the application in accordance with the recommendation. ch) During
the ensuing discussion, the following observations were made by Members: ·
That an application had been refused in 2018 ·
The extension is too large RESOLVED to refuse the
application. 1.
The two-storey rear extension, due to its
length and scale, would create an oppressive and dominant feature that would
have a detrimental impact on the amenities of residents of neighbouring
properties. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policy PCYFF 2 of the Local
Development Plan. 2. The proposal involves constructing a two-storey extension of a scale and ... view the full minutes text for item 5.2 |
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Application No C19/0338/42/LL - Bwthyn Bridyn, Lon Bridyn, Morfa Nefyn, Pwllheli PDF 152 KB Front extension, create first floor balcony, alterations to roof and extend outbuilding to create annexe LOCAL MEMBER:
Councillor Gareth T Morris Jones Additional documents: Minutes: Front extension,
create a first floor balcony, alterations to the roof and extend an outbuilding
to create an annexe It was highlighted
that the application was submitted to the Committee at the request of the Local
Member and two other members. (a) The Planning Manager elaborated on the
background of the application, and noted that this was an application to erect
a porch on the front of the house; install a first floor balcony along the
front of the house above existing flat roof sections; to undertake alterations
to the roof by installing a slate roof and a small dormer door to the front;
front decking; and extend the existing outbuilding within the property's
curtilage to create an annexe at Bwthyn Bridyn, Lôn Bridyn, Morfa Nefyn. It was noted that the property was adjacent
to the access to Morfa Nefyn beach, but at a slightly higher level than the
beach, with a high boundary wall surrounding the front and sides. It was reported
that the application comprised two elements, namely the extension and the
alterations to the house and the extension to the outbuilding to create an
annexe. It was reported that the house
currently had an asbestos sheeting roof and it was proposed to re-roof with
slate, which was an improvement, together with a small dormer door that would
not cause substantial harm to the appearance and character of the front. Several objections
had been received to the proposal expressing concern about introducing modern
features to the property as the existing fishermen's cottages were
unspoiled. Bearing in mind that only a
light glazed screen would be in the front of the balcony and that the
building's shape would not significantly change, it was considered that the
changes would not significantly harm the appearance of the property to justify
refusing the alterations. Since the alterations
to the house were relatively minor, it was considered that they were acceptable
additions in terms of appearance, scale and the treatment of elevations and
complied with the requirements of policy PCYFF 3 of the Local Development Plan.
It was noted that
the second element involved erecting an extension on the existing outbuilding
that formed part of the ownership of the property. As the curtilage was enclosed by a high
boundary wall, only a small section of the wall and the roof would be visible
from the access road to the beach. It
was highlighted that the objections had expressed concern about changing the
appearance of a historic building, however, the alterations were not considered
to be significantly intrusive and were not unacceptable in terms of scale,
height and mass on this site that was enclosed by a high wall. It was considered that the annexe was in
compliance with the requirements of PCYFF3. Reference was made
to flooding issues that had been included in the report together with a comment
that the plans had changed significantly since the Maritime and Country Parks
Officer had submitted his objections. Having weighed up the application and the ... view the full minutes text for item 5.3 |