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APOLOGIES To accept any apologies for absence. Minutes: Apologies were
received from Councillor Linda A Wyn Jones and Councillor Annwen Daniels (Local
Members) |
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DECLARATION OF PERSONAL INTEREST AND PROTOCOL MATTERS To receive any declaration of personal interest and to note protocol matters. Minutes: a) The
following members declared that they were local members in relation to the
items noted: Councillor
Gareth M Jones (a member of this Planning Committee), in relation to item 5.1
on the agenda (planning application number C20/0898/42/DT) Councillor
Eirwyn Williams (a member of this Planning Committee) in relation to item 5.2
on the agenda, (planning application number C18/0698/35/LL) Councillor
Simon Glyn, (a member of this Planning Committee), in relation to item 5.3 on
the agenda, (planning application number C19/0746/46/LL) |
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URGENT ITEMS To note any items that are a matter of urgency in the view of the Chairman for consideration. Minutes: None to note |
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The Chairman shall propose that the minutes of the previous meeting of this committee, held on 1st February 2021, be signed as a true record. Minutes: The Chair
signed the minutes of the previous meeting of this committee, held on 1
February 2021, as a true record. |
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PLANNING APPLICATIONS To submit the report of the Head of Environment Department. 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 C20/0898/42/DT Ty Pen Lôn Las, Morfa Nefyn, Pwllheli, Gwynedd, LL53 6BG PDF 316 KB Extensions
and alterations to the existing dwelling LOCAL
MEMBER: Councillor Gareth M Jones Link
to relevant background documents Additional documents: Decision: To approve the
application Conditions: 1.
5
years 2.
In
accordance with the amended plans 3.
Details
of materials for the walls and roofs to be agreed 4.
THE
USE OF ANY FLAT ROOF CREATED AS PART OF THIS DEVELOPMENT AS A BALCONY OR
TERRACE IS NOT PERMITTED Note – Welsh Water Minutes: Extensions and alterations to existing
dwelling. Attention was drawn to the late observations form. a) The
Development Control Officer expanded on the application's background and noted
that the application had several elements for extensions and alterations to the
existing two-storey house, comprising: ·
Erection of a first-floor extension on the front of
the dwelling ·
Changing the ground floor extension at the front /
side of the property to have a hip roof rather than a gable roof ·
Demolishing the chimney ·
Erection of a first-floor extension at the rear of the
property ·
Replacing two existing pitched roof single-storey
extensions at the rear with a flat roof extension - the new extension would
extend 1.2m further to the rear than the existing extension This
application was discussed at the Planning Committee on
21/12/2020. The decision on the application was deferred
in order to receive further information about the potential impact of the
balcony, which was part of the original plan. It was
explained that the balcony had by now been removed from the plans and
the intention now was to include the installation of a 'living' flat roof. It was added that a
screening wall would be constructed in response to concerns regarding
overlooking. A second consultation was conducted, however, no further observations were received. It
was considered that the planning application met with
the requirements of local and national planning policy. b) Taking
advantage of the right to speak, the Local Member made the following points: ·
That the balcony was the main concern in
the original plans - it was welcomed that the balcony
had been removed from the amended plans. ·
It was hoped that the 'living' flat roof
would not be used as a terrace - it was necessary to emphasise that condition 4
was of key importance c) It was proposed and seconded to approve the application ch) During the ensuing discussion members made the following
observations: ·
That a green / living roof could be
problematic
d) In response to an observation regarding the maintenance of the living
roof, it was noted that this depended on the seeds
used and it was possible to attach a condition to confirm use RESOLVED to approve the application Conditions: 1. 5 years 2. In accordance with the
amended plans 3. Details of materials for
the walls and roofs to be agreed 4. THE USE OF ANY FLAT ROOF
CREATED AS PART OF THIS DEVELOPMENT AS A BALCONY OR TERRACE IS NOT PERMITTED Note
- Welsh Water |
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Application to
extend the nursing home building and car park and confirm location of existing
biomass unit. LOCAL MEMBER: Councillor Eirwyn Williams Link to relevant background documents Additional documents: Decision: To approve Conditions: 1.
5 years 2.
In accordance with the plans and reports 3.
Slate 4.
External finish 5.
Welsh Water conditions 6.
Agree on the details and position of
external ventilation unit(s) prior to installation 7.
Windows that open will not be permitted on
the extension that is subject to this permission 8.
Noise
condition – noise rating 25 between 2300 - 0700 and 35 at any other time 9.
Archaeological conditions 10.
Landscaping 11.
Waste Plan 12.
Parking to be completed in accordance with
the approved details and to be fully operational prior to commencement of
building use 13. Boiler / flue type biomass 14. Waste plan to be implemented in accordance with the approved details Minutes: Application to extend the nursing home building and
car park together with confirming the location of the existing biomass unit Attention was drawn to the
late observations form. a) The
Planning Manager highlighted that the site was located in a central location
within the town of Cricieth and the existing building
had already been substantially extended and was used
as a nursing home. It was explained that the proposed main extension measured a
maximum of 28m by 16m, 7.9m high to the ridge and 5m high to the eaves; and
would be located on a section of the site that is lower than the highway and
the front part of the building. This extension
would provide 11 rooms together with linked staff/nurse rooms on the ground
floor as well as 9 additional rooms on the first floor
together with a reception and other associated rooms. It was
added that the proposal involved extending the existing car park to a
section of green land situated directly next door to the site to provide 14
parking spaces and a parking space for the disabled. It was
proposed to retain the remainder of the green land for wildlife. While
Policy TAI 11 deals with proposals for developing new / additional / specialist
residential Care Homes, the principles and criteria of this Policy should be considered with this application. It was explained that criterion (1) of the
Policy refers to the fact that the proposal is located within the development
boundary of a Sub-regional, Urban or Local Centre. It was
noted that Cricieth had been identified as a
Local Service Centre in the Plan. In addition, criterion (4) refers to the need
to ensure that the proposal does not lead to an over provision of care
accommodation compared to the needs of the local area. It was reported that
Gwynedd Council Social Services had confirmed that there is a scarcity of homes
in Gwynedd that can provide nursing care, specifically dementia nursing
care. It was added,
as commissioners, they were glad to see a Home that offers this type of care,
looking to develop and increase future capacity. In the context of the open area, it was noted that this open space in the town centre of Cricieth was important, and the views out of the site towards the coast, had been highlighted in past planning decisions on / near the site. It was stated that the area had been protected as an open space in the Unitary Development Plan but it did not have the same formal protection under the current Local Development Plan. It was explained that the term 'open space' as referred to in policy ISA 4, included green amenity spaces, allotments, public parks and gardens, open-air sports grounds and play provision for children and young people, as described in Technical Advice Note 16: Sports, Leisure and Open Spaces. The open space here was considered to be a green amenity space and the requirements of policy ISA 4 were relevant ... view the full minutes text for item 7. |
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Application No C19/0746/46/LL Trefgraig Isaf, Rhydlios, Pwllheli, Gwynedd, LL53 8LR PDF 225 KB Provision of 10 touring
caravans and 4 tents LOCAL MEMBER:
Councillor Simon Glyn Additional documents: Decision: Defer in order to
re-consult and re-assess revised plans. Minutes: Provision of 10
touring caravans and 4 tents Attention was drawn to the late observations form. a) The
Planning Manager highlighted that amended plans had been
submitted. A request was made for the determination to be deferred to re-consult
and re-assess the amended plans. b) It
was proposed and seconded to defer the application. RESOLVED:
Defer in order to re-consult and re-assess amended plans. |
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Application to vary conditions 2 and 13 of planning permission
C14/0248/03/LL relating to site layout and house design. LOCAL MEMBER: Councillor Linda Ann W Jones Additional documents: Decision: To delegate powers to the Senior Planning Manager to
approve the application subject to the following conditions: 1.
5 years 2.
In accordance with the plans 3.
Slate as roofing material 4.
Samples of materials and colours for the buildings to be
agreed with the LPA 5.
Highway conditions for parking / access 6.
Soft and hard landscaping 7.
Agree on details regarding a Welsh name for the development
together with advertising signage informing of and promoting the development
within and outside the site 8.
Removal of the general development rights of the affordable
units 9.
Submission of a comprehensive drainage scheme for the
site 10. Work arrangements
/ working hours matters 11. Wildlife boxes
condition Notes 1.
NOTE: The estate road/roads and access must be designed and
constructed in accordance with the 'All Wales Guidance' (copies of this
document for the design of estate roads and developments are available from the
Planning and Transportation Department). 2.
NOTE: The applicant is instructed to write to the Street
Works Manager to obtain permission under Section 171/184 of the Highways Act
1980 to carry out any work within the pavement/green verge which is necessary
to construct the access. 3.
The applicant's
attention is drawn to the letter from Welsh Water dated 23/10/20 and the need
to ensure that the development complies with the advice contained therein. The letter can be viewed under the reference
number for this application on the track and trace pages on the Council's
website. 4.
Due to the size and nature of the development, an
application will need to be provided to the Sustainable Drainage Systems
Approval Body for approval before construction work commences. These systems must be approved by Gwynedd
Council in its role as the SuDS Approval Body prior to the commencement of the
construction work. 5.
NOTE: The
applicant is instructed to sign an Agreement under Section 38, Highways Act
1980 with the Council if it is proposed for the road to be adopted. 6. NOTE: We draw the applicant's attention to the requirements of the
section 106 agreement associated with planning permission C14/0248/03/LL and
the need to ensure that the development is in complete accordance with the
details of this legal agreement. 7.
Biodiversity Note Minutes: Attention was drawn to the late observations form. a)
The Planning Manager elaborated on the background of the application,
noting that this was a full application to vary condition 2 (compliance with
plans) and condition 13 (completion of estate road in accordance with the
plans) of planning permission C14/0248/03/LL. It was
highlighted that the site was located in the Manod
area of Blaenau Ffestiniog and within the development
boundary as included in the LDP. The application in question
would change some aspects of the previous application approved, namely to
modify the setting and design of 3 of the open market
houses and part of the estate road.
There was no intention to change the number, type or mix of houses to
what had already been approved and remains
extant. In the context of the visual
amenities, general and residential amenities, it was highlighted that the application entailed changes to the elevations of the open
market housing only, based on design. It was noted
that the design continued to be contemporary, by modifying some features on the
front elevation. It was
added, that the property on plot 5 had been set somewhat back within the
site and the houses on plots 3 and 4 will change their setting and form. It was
considered that these adaptations were acceptable as they were not
significantly different to what had been previously approved and would not lead
to more impact than had already been approved. It was considered that the proposal would not create
incompatible structures in the local area and the houses would lie comfortably
within the landscape. As a result, it was considered
that the proposal was acceptable based on the requirements of policy PCYFF 3 of
the LDP and the requirements of TAN 12:
Design, and complied with the requirements of local and national
planning policies. b)
It was proposed and seconded to approve the application. c)
In response to a question, it was noted that no observations had been
received from the Community/Town Council RESOLVED: To
delegate powers to the Senior Planning Manager to approve the application
subject to the following conditions: 1. 5 years 2. In accordance with the plans 3. Slate as roofing material 4. Samples of materials and colours for
the buildings to be agreed with the LPA. 5. Highway conditions for parking /
access. 6. Soft and hard landscaping. 7. Agree on details regarding a Welsh name
for the development together with advertising signage informing of and
promoting the development within and outside the site. 8. Removal of the general development
rights of the affordable units. 9. Submission of a comprehensive drainage
scheme for the site 10. Work arrangements / working hours matters 11. Wildlife boxes condition Notes 1. NOTE: The estate road/roads and access must be designed and constructed in accordance with the 'All Wales
Guidance' (copies of this document for the design of estate roads and
developments are available from the Planning and Transportation Department). 2. NOTE: The applicant is instructed to write ... view the full minutes text for item 9. |
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Application
under S.73 to remove condition 2 (time limit) & vary to condition 3
(updated plans for the removal of material, restoration and aftercare of the
site) on planning permission C99M/0105/03/MW for The Removal of Material from a
mineral-working deposit. LOCAL
MEMBER: Councillor Annwen Daniels Additional documents: Decision: DECISION: To delegate powers to the Assistant Head of
Department to approve the application, subject to the following amendment to
Conditions 2 and 3 of planning permission C99M/0105/03/MW, to reflect the
tonnage of mineral reserve available within the application area: The extraction of mineral waste and ancillary operations
shall cease by 31/12/2058. All plant, machinery, buildings and structures
related to or sited as a consequence of this planning
permission shall be removed by that date.
Restoration of the site shall be completed by
31/12/2060. Unless otherwise required by a planning condition or a
written agreement by the Local Planning Authority, the development shall be
carried out only in accordance with the details of the application Drawings,
Reference '19-404-D-002, 19-404-D-002’ and supporting information registered
with the authority on 27 November 2020, the Restoration and Aftercare Strategy
registered on 29 December 2020, and the Planning Statement of Case registered
on 21 January 2021 and any such other details as may subsequently be approved
in writing by the minerals planning authority. The development shall be subject to the same schedule of
conditions under the previous grant of planning permission C99M/0105/03/MW to
control noise, dust and protect the water environment. However, the schedule of
conditions was updated with the applicant's agreement,
as follows 1.
Hours of operation amended to 07:00hr - 19:00hr, to reflect
the day-time noise limitations in MTAN1 2.
Best practicable means and/or ‘white noise’ reversing
alarms shall be fitted to mobile plant and vehicles used on site 3.
Proposed landform, and scheme of progressive restoration to
favour Upland Oakwood scrub/pioneer woodland community including
heathland/woodland edge shrubs, in accordance with the submitted scheme of
restoration and aftercare 4.
Review of operations to tie into the aftercare proposals
and shall include provision for annual aftercare meetings to discuss
restoration requirements and invasive plant management plan and monitoring 5.
Archaeological work to follow the recommendations for
appropriate recording as per original scheme of archaeological investigation which
will be appended to the decision notice 6.
Public footpath signs A note for the applicant advising him that
public footpaths should remain open and to contact Gwynedd Public Rights
of way should any problems arise. Consultation response from Natural Resources Wales attached
to the decision notice, advising that they should be
contacted directly in respect of the specific environmental and
operational controls and the provision of utility within their remit. Minutes: Attention
was drawn to the late observations form. a)
The Senior Planning Manager – Minerals and
Waste expanded on the background of the application, noting that it was an
application to vary conditions on the existing permission to extend the
lifespan of the mineral works and the removal of material from slate waste tips
from the Maenofferen mineral works, Llechwedd Quarry. It
was noted that the Quarry extended over 8.3 hectares
of operational land and was situated north of Blaenau Ffestiniog
on the A40 trunk road towards Moel Bowydd and Ffridd y Bwlch. It was explained
that following a further discussion with the applicant, it was agreed that any
application for planning permission had to reflect the tonnage of material that
was available. Based on the current level of output, it was
anticipated that approximately 3.4 million tonnes of slate was available
which would ensure a reserve of workable material for up to 40 years. It was agreed to
vary the time limit of the current conditions to secure permission up to 2058
with an additional two years to complete the restoration plan. It was explained that
the tip had been worked since approximately 1999 and it was described as one
that did not include overload and dirt and was therefore useful material. It was highlighted that the application included a
comprehensive, scheme of progressive restoration to favour Upland Oakwood
scrub/pioneer woodland community including heathland/woodland edge shrubs that
will act as a nursing community. It was added that the key objectives of the restoration scheme
would integrate/ fit in with the site's environment; improve biodiversity and
strengthen the patterns of the landscape in keeping with the objective outlined
in the landscape character assessments. In considering the workings surrounding
the area together with the work that has already been undertaken there, it was not considered that there would not be much change in
the area's character in moving the spoil heap in the context of visual
amenities. It was not
considered that there would be any detrimental impact on the landscape
or on the National Park with no significant impact on the Ffestiniog
Historic Landscape or the location of the Proposed World Heritage Site. Attention was drawn to late observations from the Rights of Way Unit
regarding Public Footpaths that passed through the quarry. Although
the Unit did not object to the development in principle, they recommended that
the path needed to be safeguarded during and following
the completion of the proposed development.
A condition was recommended stating that
safety signage should be erected near the path track to warn staff operating on
the site of the path's location, and also warning path users of the fact that
quarry traffic are operating near/on the right of way. It would be necessary to agree in writing on
the contents of these signs within a specific time, to erect them on the site
and maintain them in an acceptable condition prior to undertaking any further
development work. It was reported that there ... view the full minutes text for item 10. |