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    Planning Committee - Monday, 4th October, 2021 11.00 am

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    Venue: Cyfarfod Rhithiol / Virtual Meeting. View directions

    Contact: Lowri Haf Evans  01286 679 878

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    Items
    No. Item

    1.

    APOLOGIES

    To accept any apologies for absence.

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    Minutes:

    None to note

     

    2.

    DECLARATION OF PERSONAL INTEREST AND PROTOCOL MATTERS

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

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    Minutes:

    a)    Councillor Owain Williams in item 5.2 on the agenda (C21/0106/40/LL) as he was the owner of a caravan park that was located less than seven miles from the site.

     

    The Member was of the opinion that it was a prejudicial interest, and he withdrew from the meeting during the discussion on the application.

     

    b)    The following members declared that they were a local member in relation to the item noted:

     

    ·         Councillor Peter Read (not a member of this Planning Committee), in item 5.1 of the agenda (C19/1215/40/EIA)

    ·         Councillor Dilwyn Lloyd (a member of this Planning Committee), in item 5.3 on the agenda, (C21/0647/17/DT)

    ·         Councillor Elwyn Jones (not a member of this Planning Committee), in item 5.4 on the agenda (C21/0085/18/LL)

     

    3.

    URGENT ITEMS

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

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    Minutes:

    None to note

    4.

    MINUTES pdf icon PDF 343 KB

    The Chairman shall propose that the minutes of the previous meeting of this committee, held on 6th September 2021, be signed as a true record.

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    Minutes:

    The Chair signed the minutes of the previous meeting of this committee, held on 6 September 2021, as a true record.

     

    5.

    PLANNING APPLICATIONS

    To submit the report of the Head of Environment Department.

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    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.

     

    6.

    Application No C19/1215/40/EIA Hafan y Mor Holiday Park, Pwllheli, LL53 6HX pdf icon PDF 574 KB

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    Proposed masterplan comprising the demolition of 56 apartments, creation of new bases for the siting of static caravans, new team accommodation, new beach café including terrace and play area, new coastal defences, minor realignment of All Wales Coast Path as well as associated landscaping, drainage, access and infrastructure works (amended plans)

    LOCAL MEMBER: Councillor Peter Read

    Link to relevant background documents

    Additional documents:

    • Plans , item 6. pdf icon PDF 23 MB
    • Webcast for 6.

    Decision:

    DECISION: To defer the decision in order to undertake a site visit (subject to undertaking a risk assessment that would consider the appropriateness and safety measures in the context of Covid-19 guidelines)

     

    Minutes:

    Application NUMBER C19/1215/40/EIA Hafan y Môr Holiday Park, Pwllheli

     

    Proposed master-plan comprising the demolition of 56 apartments, creation of new bases for the siting of static caravans, new team accommodation, new beach café including terrace and play area, new coastal defences, minor realignment of All Wales Coast Path as well as associated landscaping, drainage, access and infrastructure works (amended plans)

     

    Attention was drawn to the late observations form.

     

    a)    The Planning Manager elaborated on the application's background. The development had been divided into parcels:

    ·      Parcel B - Siting of 27 static caravans.

    ·      Parcel E - Siting of three static caravans and construction of 2, two-storey buildings to provide staff accommodation.

    ·      Parcel F - Demolition of 4 apartment blocks (56 apartments / 272 guest spaces) and siting of 26 static caravans.

    ·      Parcel G - Siting of 80 static caravans.

    ·      Parcel H - Redevelopment of the former sewage treatment plant and erection of a single-storey café with a terrace to the front and car park

    ·      Parcel I - Siting of 18 static caravans.

    ·      Parcel J - Coastal defence works that include work on 320m of the coastline. The proposal entails landward realignment of the coastline to create sand and gravel beaches in between four fish tail shaped rock-armour breakwaters.  Approximately 120m of the works will replace the existing linear rock coastal defences. The Wales Coastal Path was also to be re-aligned.

     

    Due to the size of the site, the application was defined as a 'major development' and given the scheme comprised of several elements, they were all assessed separately.

     

    Construction of single-storey café on the site's eastern boundary that would include car parking space, landscaping and planting work.

     

    Given that the site was on land that formed part of the former sewage treatment plant, it was considered to be previously developed land. The use was also appropriate in the context of the site's wider use as a holiday park. Although there were larger buildings towards the centre of the holiday park, the structures seen along the coastline were mainly single-storey chalets and caravans.  It was highlighted that the scheme had originally consisted of a two-storey café building. Following discussions with officers, it had been agreed that the building should be single-storey and given the reduction in scale, the type and character of the building was now considered appropriate for its coastal setting.  It was considered that the design was of a high quality in terms of its design, layout and appearance and it would extend the range of facilities in the plan area. The proposal was supported by an Economic Statement which highlighted that the plan would ensure local employment opportunities.

     

    It was reported that it was possible to access the site using public transport, cycling and walking with the site located directly adjacent to the Coast path - it was noted that the planning support statement confirmed that the Café was available to Coast Path users. It was considered that the proposal complied with the requirements of policies MAN 1, MAN  ...  view the full minutes text for item 6.

    7.

    Application No C21/0106/40/LL Fferm Llwyndyrys, Llwyndyrys, Pwllheli, Gwynedd, LL53 6RH pdf icon PDF 366 KB

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    Change of use of land for the siting of 10 holiday pods together with alterations to existing access, creation of passing places, creation of internal access road, and associated landscaping. 

     

    LOCAL MEMBER: Councillor Peter Read

     

    Link to relevant background documents

    Additional documents:

    • Plans , item 7. pdf icon PDF 5 MB
    • Webcast for 7.

    Decision:

    DECISION: To defer, following a request by the agent to hold further discussions

     

    Minutes:

    Change of use of land for the siting of 10 holiday pods along with changes to the current access, creation of passing places, creation of internal access road and landscaping.

    a)    The Planning Manager highlighted that a request had come to hand from the applicant's agent to defer the decision to hold further discussions. It was noted that the agent had submitted additional observations in response to the reasons for refusal and that deferral would be an opportunity to assess those observations and amend the report as needed.

    b)    It was proposed and seconded to defer the item.

     

    RESOLVED: To defer, following a request by the agent to hold further discussions

     

    8.

    Application No C21/0647/17/DT 1 Tai Trallwyn, Cilgwyn, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL54 7SB pdf icon PDF 304 KB

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    Application for the erection of an office and shed to front of dwelling.

     

    LOCAL MEMBER: Councillor Dilwyn Lloyd

     

    Link to relevant background documents

    Additional documents:

    • Plans , item 8. pdf icon PDF 16 MB
    • Webcast for 8.

    Decision:

    DECISION: To approve

     

    1.         Commence within five years.

    2.         In accordance with plans.

    3.         Use to be ancillary to the house.

     

    Minutes:

    Application to construct shed and office to the front of dwelling house

     

    a)    The Planning Manager highlighted that the application was submitted to Committee as the applicant was employed by Gwynedd Council's Planning Department and planning permission was needed as the proposal involved constructing a building in front of the house's main elevation.

     

    It was noted that no objections had been received and reference was made to Policy PCYFF 3 which stated that every proposal was expected to demonstrate a high quality design that gave full consideration to the context of the surrounding built environment. It was considered that the design was simple and the size was small which reflected similar structures that could be expected as ancillary use within a garden of a house. The structures in question were hidden, behind tall hedges at the bottom of a garden at the end of a row of houses and blended appropriately with the location.

     

    Attention was drawn to Policy PCYFF 2 which encouraged refusing proposals that would have a significant detrimental impact on local property amenities. No objections were received from neighbours after placing a site notice and having considered all relevant planning matters, there would be no additional significant harm to neighbours' amenities, or those of the area in general, deriving from the development.  It was considered that the proposal of erecting a shed and office in front of a dwelling was acceptable and complied with the requirements of the relevant policies.

     

    b)    Taking advantage of the right to speak, the Local Member made the following points:

    ·         That he supported the proposal

    ·         That the site was hidden and the hedges were tall

    ·         No objections had been received.

     

    c)    It was proposed and seconded to approve the application.

     

    RESOLVED: To approve the application

     

    1.         Commence within five years.

    2.         In accordance with plans.

    3.         Use to be ancillary to the house.

     

    9.

    Application No C21/0085/18/LL Maes Carafanau Tros Y Waen Lôn Castell, Rhiwlas, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 4EF pdf icon PDF 332 KB

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    Re-configuration of existing touring caravan pitches, creation of 5 additional touring pitches and siting of 8 static caravans to replace existing touring pitches.

     

    LOCAL MEMBER: Councillor Elwyn Jones

     

    Link to relevant background documents

    Additional documents:

    • Plans , item 9. pdf icon PDF 14 MB
    • Webcast for 9.

    Decision:

    DECISION: To delegate powers to the Senior Planning Manager to approve the application.

    1.    Five years.

    2.    In accordance with the plans/documents.

    3.    Holiday season regarding the additional 5 touring caravans – 1 March until 31 October.

    4.    Landscaping scheme.

    5.    Mitigation measures within the Preliminary Ecology Assessment.

    6.    Condition to restrict occupancy of the static and touring units to holiday use only.

    7.    Limit the number of static units to 8 (except for the manager/staff accommodation) and the touring units to 50. 

    8.    No storing of touring caravans unless the Local Planning Authority's permission has been received.

    9.    No tree felling.

     

    Minutes:

    Re-design existing touring caravan pitches, create 5 additional touring caravan pitches and locate 8 static caravans to replace the existing touring caravan pitches

     

    a)    The Senior Development Control Officer that this was a full application to re-design existing touring caravan pitches, create 5 additional touring caravan pitches and locate 8 static caravans to replace the existing touring caravan pitches at Tros y Waen Caravan Park established back in 1979.  It was reiterated that the proposal also included the following elements:-

     

    •  Improve the existing washing facilities/toilets on the site.

    •  Install private sewage treatment equipment on the western edges of the site.  

    •  Undertake landscaping work (trees and bushes) within the site. 

    •  Widen the private driveway that serves the caravan park where required. 

     

    The application had been submitted to Committee as the size of the development was greater than that which could be dealt with under the delegated procedure.

     

    It was reiterated that amendments to the application that was originally submitted included minor landscaping amendments including retaining trees and confirming the materials for the pitches.

     

    It is reported that the site is located to the south-west of Rhiwlas village in open countryside with a screen in the form of Tros y Waen Woodland on the eastern, southern and western edges of the site. Although the northern verges were more open and visible from the north-west a stone wall along with the topography of the local landscape reduced the view. It was noted that the site shared access with nearby residential dwellings.

     

    Having considered all the relevant planning matters including the local and national policies and guidance, as well as the observations received, it was considered that the proposal was acceptable based on the matters noted in the report and that it would not have a substantial detrimental impact on the landscape, the amenities of the neighbourhood or road safety. 

     

    b)    Taking advantage of the right to speak, the Local Member made the following points:

    ·         That he supported the scheme provided the applicant complied with the requirements / conditions listed

     

    c)     It was proposed and seconded to approve the application.

     

    RESOLVED:  To delegate powers to the Senior Planning Manager to approve the application.

     

    1.    Five years.

    2.    In accordance with the plans/documents.

    3.    Holiday season regarding the additional 5 touring caravans - 1 March until 31 October.

    4.    Landscaping plan.

    5.    Mitigation measures within the Preliminary Ecology Assessment.

    6.    Condition to restrict occupancy of the static and touring units to holiday use only.

    7.    Limit the number of static units to 8 (except for the manager/staff accommodation) and the touring units to 50. 

    8.    No storing of touring caravans unless the Local Planning Authority's permission has been received.

    9.    No tree felling.

     

     

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