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APOLOGIES To accept any apologies for absence. Additional documents: Minutes: Apologies were received from Councillor Simon Glyn and
Councillor Anwen Davies (Local Member for application 5.2, 5.3 and 5.4 - who
declared an interest as she was a caravan site owner in the same area) |
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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) Councillor Owain Williams in item 5.2 (C21/0645/33/LL), 5.3
(C21/0573/33/LL) and 5.4 (C21/0665/40/LL) on the agenda, as he was the owner of
a caravan site. b)
Councillor Berwyn Parry
Jones in items 5.7 (C21/0803/11/LL) on the agenda, as he was a member of the
Adra Board. The members were of the view that
it was a prejudicial interest, and they withdrew from the meeting during the
discussion on the applications. c)
The following members
declared that they were local members in relation to the items noted: ·
Councillor Gareth
Griffith, (not a member of this Planning Committee) in relation to item 5.1 on
the agenda (C20/0494/20/LL). ·
Councillor Ioan Thomas
(not a member of this Planning Committee) in relation to item 5.1 (C20/0494/20/LL),
5.5 (C21/0398/14/LL) and 5.6 (C21/0399/14/CR) on the agenda. |
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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, 1st November 2021, be accepted as a true record. Additional documents: Minutes: |
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PLANNING APPLICATIONS To submit the report of the Head of Environment Department. Additional documents: Minutes: |
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Development of a holiday and leisure park to include 173 holiday
lodges; 51 new-build holiday apartments; change of use of building to 4 holiday
apartments; a leisure hub building; re-configuration and renovation of industrial
units; provision of a private water treatment plant; and, associated car
parking, landscaping, access and internal access roads. LOCAL MEMBERS:
Councillor Gareth Wyn Griffith and Councillor Ioan Thomas Link
to relevant background documents Additional documents: Decision: DECISION: To refuse – reasons 1. It is
not considered that sufficient information has been submitted as part of the
application to ensure that the proposal would not adversely affect the Welsh
Language and Culture. The proposal is
therefore contrary to the requirements of Policy PS1 of the Anglesey and
Gwynedd Joint Local Development Plan 2017, together with the Supplementary
Planning Guidance on Maintaining and Creating Distinctive and Sustainable
Communities and TAN 20 Planning and the Welsh Language. 2. Sufficient
information has not been submitted as part of the application which sets out
how the proposal complies with Policy CYF 5 Alternative Uses of Existing
Employment Sites, and therefore the proposal does not comply with the
requirements of the Policy. The proposal
must therefore be considered contrary to the requirements of Policies CYF 1,
CYF 5 of the Anglesey and Gwynedd Joint Local Development Plan 2017 together
with the Supplementary Planning Guidance: Change of use of community facilities
and services, employment sites and retail units. 3. The
proposal is situated on an open and visible coastal site which forms the front
elevation of extensive views of Snowdonia from the Anglesey AONB. This
particular development falls within the LCA01 (Bangor Coastal Plain) Landscape
Character Area and the Landscape Sensitivity and Capacity Study notes that
within each area contributing to the National Park’s setting there is typically
no capacity for static caravan park / holiday lodge developments. However,
outside these areas there may be some capacity for small to very small holiday
lodges / caravan park developments that have been well designed and situated.
The Study defines very small developments as up to 10 units and small
developments between 10 - 25 units. The information on proposed landscaping is
sketchy and does not include sufficient detail to confirm that it would be
acceptable in terms of type and scale. To this end it is therefore considered
that the proposal is contrary to the requirements of criteria 1i) and1ii) of
policy TWR 3, point 3 of policy PS14 together with policies AMG 3 and PCYFF 4
of the Anglesey and Gwynedd Joint Local Development Plan 2017 and the ‘Isle of
Anglesey, Gwynedd and Snowdonia National Park Landscape Sensitivity and
Capacity Study’ (Gillespies, 2014) as the proposal would lead to an abundance
of static caravan sites or permanent alternative camping sites and would have a
detrimental visual impact on the Anglesey AONB and the local landscape. 4. The Welsh Government’s Economy and Infrastructure Department has confirmed that it has a holding objection to ensure that arrangements can be made whereby vehicles will not accumulate on the A487 trunk road at peak times and the Council’s Transport Unit is concerned about the same impact. To this end, the Local Planning Authority is not convinced that the plan would provide a safe access to the proposal, and therefore it does not comply with the requirements of criterion 1iii) of policy TWR 3, nor policies TRA 1 and 2 of the Anglesey and Gwynedd Joint Local Development ... view the full decision text for item 6. Minutes: Development of
holiday and leisure park to include 173 holiday lodges; 51 new-build holiday apartments; change of
use of building to 4 holiday flats; construction of leisure hub;
reconfiguration and refurbishment of industrial units; provision for private
water treatment works; and associated car parks, landscaping, access and
internal access roads.
Attention was drawn to
the late observations form. a)
The Development Control Team Leader elaborated on the
background of the application, and noted that it was an application to develop
a holiday and leisure park. It was explained that the application had been
split into two sections - including the former Ferodo site and the Plas
Brereton site. It was noted that the sites had been located along the banks of
the Menai Strait between Caernarfon and Felinheli, with the Lôn Las Menai cycle
path running through them forming the existing pedestrian/cycle link between
both sites. It was reiterated that the upper part of the sites abutted the A487
highway running from Caernarfon to Felinheli. It was reported
that the site abutted a C2 flooding zone on the banks of the Menai Strait as
defined on development advice maps in relation to TAN 15 Development and Flood
Risk. The site was partly within the Plas Brereton Regional Wildlife Site and a
number of trees on the site were protected by Tree Preservation Order TPO0137:
Ferodo, Caernarfon and TPO0078 Bangor Road, Caernarfon. It was noted that two
Grade II Listed buildings at Plas Tŷ Coch and Tŷ Coch Farm Brick Arch
were situated 60m south of the site, whilst Llanidan Hall Park and Garden
(grade II* listed) was situated opposite the former Ferodo site, on Anglesey.
The site was situated approximately 1km east of the Anglesey Area of
Outstanding Natural Beauty, and the Menai Strait and Conwy Bay Special Areas of
Conservation were situated immediately to the North East of the site. The development on
the Plas Brereton site included the following: ·
Demolition of old stable and coach house buildings ·
Conversion of Plas Brereton to 4 holiday units (3 one
bedroom and 1 three bedroom) ·
Installation of 18 holiday lodges ·
Tree works and felling ·
Use of existing roads within the site and provision of
some new roads It was noted that the 'boathouse' building, which was
the subject of a change of The development on the former Ferodo factory
site included the following: ·
Demolition of part of the existing factory buildings ·
Refurbishment of premises for the provision of 9 units
for commercial use (use was not entirely clear but it was understood that it
would fall within B1/B2 class uses) with associated parking ·
Erection of new three-storey leisure hub building
comprising 51 1 and 2 bedroom holiday units plus leisure facilities including a
water park, bowling facilities, children’s soft play area, restaurant, café,
fast food, shop and health and well-being zone. ·
Provision of 155 holiday lodges ·
Tree works and felling ·
Provision of new roads · Use of the existing car park ... view the full minutes text for item 6. |
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Change of
use of agricultural land to proposed touring caravan park (40nr pitches)
including amenities block, access track and access entrance LOCAL MEMBER: Councillor Anwen J Davies Additional documents: Decision: To defer in order to discuss the amended plans
regarding the entrance Minutes: Change of use of agricultural land into a proposed
touring caravan park (40 pitches) including amenity block, track and access Attention was drawn to
the late observations form. a)
The Development Control
Officer highlighted that this was an application to change the use of
agricultural land, approximately one third of an existing pasture, to a touring
caravan park. The work would include: ·
40 informal grassed pitches measuring at least 8m x 8m ·
3.6m wide hardcore access road forming a one-way network through the site
- there will also be space for charging electric cars. ·
Safe play area in the centre of the site. ·
Amenity block providing toilets, showers and washing facilities - this would
be a timber building with a flat roof, 11.4m x 6.8m in surface area and 2.6m
high. ·
Creating a new clawdd
along the site's western boundary - this would be formed with 2m of soil and
planted with indigenous hedgerow plants. It was explained that the site was located in open countryside
approximately 1.1km to the west of the Llannor
cluster as defined by the Anglesey and Gwynedd Joint Local Development Plan;
approximately 300m along the road, which was partly private and partly
unclassified, from the A497 highway leading from Pwllheli to Nefyn. Attention was drawn to
the observations of the Biodiversity Unit, which noted that there were several
records of birds listed under section 7 of the Environment Act (2016) on or
nearby the site and they suggested that the applicant should provide a
Preliminary Ecological Assessment of the site. Concern was also expressed
regarding the impact of improving access to the site on the nearby trees and
hedges. It was reported that no information regarding these matters had been
received by the applicant; however, it was considered that by setting
conditions to ensure appropriate mitigation measures, that this proposal could
be acceptable in terms of its impact on biodiversity and in the long run, it
could satisfy the requirements of policy PS 19. In response to the original observations of the Transportation Unit, further proposals had been submitted to ensure safe access to the site. However, despite the proposed improvements, the Transportation Unit's concerns remained in relation to the scheme. It was considered that the development was likely to attract more traffic along the narrow road to the site, and, although recognising the proposal to introduce an additional passing place on the unclassified road and introducing road markings on its junction with the private road, concern remained about the lack of visibility on the junction, between the unclassified road and the A497. The proposals made, namely to cut the hedge on the A498 near the junction to a height of 1.1m for 100 yards to the direction of Nefyn, were not enough to overcome safety issues resulting from lack of visibility on the road which was much lower than the ideal standards. It was highlighted that the Service had now received an amended plan for the junction and the recommendation was now ... view the full minutes text for item 7. |
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Application No C21/0573/33/LL Nant, Boduan, Pwllheli, Gwynedd, LL53 8YE PDF 234 KB Siting of 5 seasonal wooden
camping pods, erection of shower / toilet unit, installation of a domestic
sewage treatment plant and landscaping works. LOCAL
MEMBER: Councillor Anwen J Davies Additional documents: Decision: To defer in order to discuss and
assess the additional information received Minutes: Siting of 5 seasonal wooden camping pods, erection of shower / toilet
unit, installation of a domestic sewage treatment plant and landscaping works. Attention was drawn to
the late observations form. a) The Development Control Officer highlighted that additional information
had been received from the applicant together with a request to defer
determination in order to discuss access matters and the response of Natural
Resources Wales regarding the sewerage system.
b) It was proposed and seconded to defer the application. RESOLVED to defer in order
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Application for the change of use of land to provide a 19
unit touring caravan site together with the provision of a toilet and shower
block, track and play area. LOCAL MEMBER: Councillor Anwen J Davies Additional documents: Decision: To defer in order to hold further
discussions with the applicant Minutes: Application for the
change the use of land into a touring caravan site for 19 units, including the provision
of a toilets and shower building, track and play area within the site. Attention was drawn to
the late observations form. a) The Planning Manager highlighted that this was a full application to
develop a new touring caravan site. The proposal involved using an agricultural
field for the siting of 19 touring caravans, toilet building, improving the
existing access and landscaping work along the existing clawdd/hedge.
The field where it was proposed to locate the touring caravans was described as
fairly flat and the units would be located along the site's north-eastern and
south-western boundaries. It was explained that the principle of creating a
touring caravan site was based on Policy TWR5 of the LDP and such developments
would be permitted if they can conform to relevant criteria. It was noted that the plan indicated that it was
intended to locate the touring units along the north eastern and south eastern
boundaries of a field where trees and hedgerows currently exist; it was
realised that this vegetation would create a screen to reduce the impact of the
proposal on the landscape, however, such vegetation was not a permanent feature
and the treatment, felling or cutting of which would create a very prominent
site from the nearby county highway that would substantially affect the
landscape. It was realised that the applicant had stated a willingness to
thicken and strengthen the existing hedgerows through additional planting.
However, it was considered that this would not create sufficient or permanent
measures to meet with the aims of the policy. Following the receipt of initial observations from the
Biodiversity Unit, a preliminary ecological assessment was received. It was
highlighted that the Biodiversity Unit had provided further observations confirming
the need for a full ecological assessment due to the cumulative impact of other
developments on the site and the recent ground levelling work. The ecological
report did not respond to the Council's concerns regarding the impact on trees
and did not justify the development under policy AMG 6 to protect wildlife
sites. Based on the assessment and the late observations of
the Biodiversity Unit, it was considered that the proposal was contrary to the
policies of the Local Development Plan due to the visual impact of the
development, lack of information to assess the impact on biodiversity and trees
and justification to develop a wildlife site. b) Taking advantage of the right to speak, the applicant’s agent noted the
following points: ·
The applicant was
originally from Staffordshire and had moved to Wales in December 2020,
following purchasing Gefail y Bont.
As a family they had spent many years holidaying in north Wales and had made
the decision to move here permanently. ·
The development of the
site would involve employing local contractors to build a toilet and shower
block together with planting trees, erecting fencing and building new stone
walls on the site. · The development, if ... view the full minutes text for item 9. |
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Change of use of
building into mixed use with shops on ground floor and create 6 self-catering
holiday units on the upper floors. LOCAL MEMBER: Councillor Ioan Thomas Additional documents: Decision: DECISION: To approve – conditions 1. The development to which
this permission relates shall be commenced no later than FIVE years from the
date of this permission. 2. The development hereby
permitted shall be carried out in strict conformity with the details shown on
plan(s) number D794.06P2, D794.07P2, D794.08P2, D794.09P2, D794.10P2,
D794.11P2, D794.12P2, D794.13P2, D794.14P2, D794.15P2, D794.16P2, D794.17P1,
D794.18P1, D794.19P1 and D794.20P1 submitted to the Local Planning Authority,
and contained in the application form and in any other documents accompanying
such application unless condition(s) to amend them is/are included on this
planning decision notice. 3. The holiday units will
be used for holiday purposes only and they will not be occupied as the sole or
main residence of an individual. The owners/operators of the units will keep a
register, an up-to-date record of all the names of owners/occupiers of the units
on the site and the addresses of their main residences and they will ensure
that the information is available at all reasonable times to the Local Planning
Authority. 4. No development
(including structural adaptations or demolition work) should be undertaken
without the submission of the archaeological record programme and prior
approval in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development and all the archaeological
work should be undertaken in complete accordance with the permitted details. 5. A detailed report on the
archaeology work will need to be submitted, in accordance with condition (a),
to be agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority within six months of
completing the archaeology work. 6. No surface water due to
an increase in the roof area of the building and / or impermeable surfaces
within its curtilage shall be allowed to connect directly or indirectly to the
public sewerage system. 7. Any windows replaced on
the original building shall be painted timber framed windows with single
glazing and of a style and type to match the existing windows. The original glazing should be re-used, if
possible. 8. Details of the secondary glazing shall be submitted, if it is proposed
to be installed, to the Local Planning Authority for written approval prior to
installation. 9. Rooflights shall be of a
conservation type and installed level with the roof 10. Prior to the
commencement of any work in relation to this proposal, details for installing
swift nest boxes on the proposed building must be submitted and approved in
writing by the Local Planning Authority and provided on the site in accordance
with the details agreed upon. 11. Any signage advertising
and promoting the development within and outside the site shall be in Welsh or
bilingual with priority given to the Welsh language. Note: Developer to discuss the possibility of offering a local parking
permit for building users with the Transportation Service Minutes: Change of use of the building to mixed use with shops
on the ground floor and create 6 self-contained holiday units on the upper
floors a) The Planning Manager highlighted that this was a full application for
the change of use of the former social club building into mixed use with an
office on the ground floor and create 6 self-contained holiday units on the
upper floors. It was proposed to divide the ground floor space into one shop
with a storage room, kitchen and toilet for staff and the other section would
be an office with a kitchen and toilet.
It was proposed to create two new accesses to the two new units. The
principle of the proposal was assessed against policy TWR 2 'Holiday
Accommodation' in the Local Development Plan that permits proposals that involve
the provision of self-serviced holiday accommodation provided the proposal
complies with a series of the criteria - i In the case
of accommodation which is a new build, that the development is located within a
development boundary, or makes use of a suitable previously developed site; ii. That the proposed
development is of appropriate scale considering the site, location and/or
settlement in question; iii. That the proposal will
not result in a loss of permanent housing stock; iv. That the development is
not sited within a primarily residential area or does not v. That the development
does not lead to an over-concentration of such accommodation within the
area." In considering an over-concentration of such accommodation, it was noted
that favourable consideration would not be given to applications for
self-serviced holiday accommodation when the existing combination of holiday
accommodation and second homes within the Community/Town/City Council area was
higher than 15%. Information regarding Council Tax was used as a source of
information and the most recent information noted that a combination of holiday
accommodation and second homes in Caernarfon Town Council was 1.31% and was
therefore well under the threshold noted in the guidance. Consequently, the proposal was considered
acceptable in principle. In the context of restoring a building that is a striking building
within the streetscape and the town's walls, it was considered that the work
would be a significant improvement and would meet with the requirements of
policy PS 20 and others. Although it was a Grade II listed building, no
original features remained within the building and there was very little
historical fabric to lose by converting the building, apart from the windows
that had already received appropriate attention. It was highlighted that there was no parking provision with the proposal
and the Transportation Unit had no objection to the proposal due to its
location within the town where parking restrictions already existed on the
streets, with car parks around the site together with public transport. b) Taking advantage of the right to speak, the applicant’s agent noted the
following comments: ·
That the site was prominent
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Internal and
external alterations to convert the building into shops and holiday unit use LOCAL MEMBER: Councillor Ioan Thomas Additional documents: Decision: DECISION: To delegate
powers to the Assistant Head of Department to refer the application to CADW
with a recommendation for approval. Conditions 1.
The development to which
this permission relates shall be commenced no later than FIVE years from the
date of this permission. 2.
The development hereby
permitted shall be carried out in strict conformity with the details shown on
plan(s) number D794.06P2, D794.07P2, D794.08P2, D794.09P2, D794.10P2,
D794.11P2, D794.12P2, D794.13P2, D794.14P2, D794.15P2, D794.16P2, D794.17P1,
D794.18P1, D794.19P1 and D794.20P1 submitted to the Local Planning Authority,
and contained in the form of application and in any other documents
accompanying such application unless condition(s) to amend them is/are included
on this planning decision notice. 3.
Any windows replaced on
the original building shall be painted timber framed windows with single
glazing and of a style and type to match the existing windows. The original glazing should be re-used, if
possible. 4.
Details of the secondary
glazing shall be submitted, if it is proposed to be installed, to the Local
Planning Authority for written approval prior to installation. 5.
Rooflights shall be of a
conservation type and installed level with the roof. All rainwater goods shall be of
cast iron type. Minutes: Internal and external alterations to convert the
building into shops and holiday units use a)
The Development Manager
highlighted that the application involved the same building as in the previous
application and responded to the physical work elements that require planning
permission. Reference was made to paragraph 5.13 of Technical Advice Note (TAN)
24: The Historic Environment, this states that Local Planning Authorities
should consider the following matters: ·
The importance and
grade of the building and its intrinsic architectural or historic interest ·
The physical features
of the building which justify its listing and contribute to its significance,
including any features of importance such as the interior, which may have come
to light after the building’s inclusion on the list ·
The contribution of
curtilage and setting to the significance of the building, as well as its
contribution to its local scene ·
The impact of the
proposed works on the significance of the building ·
The extent to which the
proposed works would bring substantial community benefits for example, by
contributing to the area’s economy or the enhancement of its local environment It was reported, as the building had seen so much
change over time, no original features remained within the building and there
was very little historical fabric to lose by converting the building, apart
from the windows that had already received appropriate attention. It was noted
that the Ancient Monuments Society and the Victorian Society reflected this in
their observations. The Victorian Society had also noted concern regarding how
the new floor on the second floor would have an impact on the existing windows,
as the floor would go across the windows. By now, the plans had been adapted
following the receipt of observations and discussions and the floor would have
a slope off the window, in order to reduce the visual impact. It was considered that restoration work on the
building, that was a striking building within the streetscape and also within
the town's walls, was a significant improvement and met with the requirements
of the relevant policies and was acceptable for approval. b)
Taking advantage of the
right to speak, the Local Member made the following points: ·
That the matters in
question here were listed building plans ·
There were very few
specific features left ·
He accepted the
observations of the Victorian Society ·
The plan would give new
life to an old building within the town c) It was proposed and
seconded to approve the application RESOLVED to delegate powers to the Assistant Head
of Department to refer the application to CADW with a recommendation for
approval. Conditions 1. The development to which this permission relates shall be
commenced no later than FIVE years from the date of this permission. 2. The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in strict conformity with the details shown on plan(s) number D794.06P2, D794.07P2, D794.08P2, D794.09P2, D794.10P2, D794.11P2, D794.12P2, D794.13P2, D794.14P2, D794.15P2, D794.16P2, D794.17P1, D794.18P1, D794.19P1 and D794.20P1 submitted to the Local Planning Authority, and contained in the form of application and in ... view the full minutes text for item 11. |
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Application No C21/0803/11/LL Railway Institute Ffordd Euston, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2YP PDF 292 KB Erection of 25 affordable units, access, car parking,
landscaping and associated works LOCAL MEMBER: Councillor R Medwyn Hughes Additional documents: Decision: DECISION: To delegate powers to
the Senior Planning Manager to approve the application subject to the applicant
completing a Section 106 agreement to ensure a financial contribution for the
provision of open spaces and the following conditions:- 1.
Five years. 2.
In accordance with the
plans/details submitted with the application. 3.
Compliance with the
landscaping plan along with future maintenance work. 4.
Welsh Water condition
relating to submitting a foul water scheme for the development. 5.
Secure a
plan/arrangements to provide the affordable units e.g. mix, tenure, occupancy
criteria, timetable and arrangements to ensure that units are affordable now
and in perpetuity. 6.
Compliance with the
recommendations of the Ecological Appraisal and Arboricultural Impact
Assessment. 7.
Agree on details
regarding Welsh names for the development before the residential units are
occupied for any purpose along with advertising signage informing and promoting
the development. 8.
Working hours limited to
08:00-18:00 Monday to Friday; 08:00-13:00 Saturday and not at all on Sunday and
Bank Holidays. 9.
Submission of a
Construction Method Statement to include measures to reduce noise, dust and
vibration to be agreed with the LPA. 10. Ensure that the two windows facing the gable end of
number 11 Euston Road have permanent opaque glass. 11. Relevant conditions from the Transportation Unit. 12. Submission of
the design and use of solar panels. Note: Need to submit a sustainable
drainage system application to be agreed with the Council. Minutes: Erect 25 affordable dwellings, access, parking
facilities, landscaping and associated works Attention was
drawn to the late observations form. a)
The Senior
Development Control Officer highlighted that this was a full application to
provide 25 affordable units in the form of self-contained flats/apartments, new
access, formalising and providing 13 parking spaces, landscaping and associated
work on the former Railway Institute site on Euston Road within the Bangor
development boundary as contained in the Anglesey and Gwynedd Joint Local
Development Plan, 2017 (LDP). This site had not been designated for any
specific use. Bangor was identified as an Urban
Service Centre in Policy TAI1, and this policy supported housing developments
to meet the LDP's Strategy (Policy PS17), via housing designations and suitable
windfall sites within the development boundary, and were based on the
indicative provision contained within the LDP itself. It was reported that Bangor, by completing the existing land bank, had reached
its indicative growth level of 969 units and, in such circumstances,
consideration would be given to the units that had been completed thus far
within the Key Centres tier where there was a shortage of 371 units. Under such
circumstances, confirmation would need to be received with this particular
application outlining how the proposal would address the needs of the local
community. ·
Provision of 25 residential units, 100% affordable, on an accessible
brownfield site within the development boundary ·
Although the capacity figures for Bangor had been reached, the mix of
units proposed to be provided here was based on the demand figures for the
local needs for the local area and of flexible occupancy as the plan was
delivered with support from Welsh Government's Social Housing Grant and from
this perspective, all units will be subject to social rent levels. ·
As shown in SPG: Housing Mix (2018), the demand for one and two bedroom
units on social rent will increase in the near future with one-bedroom units
increasing from 13% to 26% and two-bedroom units increasing from 32% to 44%. It
also showed that the demand for three-bedroom social rent units will reduce
from 50% to 23%. ·
The units would be designed to the requirements of the Wales Development
Quality Requirement (2021) It was explained that the proposal meant providing 100% affordable
residential units with Policy TAI 15 stating that as Bangor was situated within
the South Arfon Rural and Coastal Area in the LDP, that providing 20%
affordable housing was viable, which was the equivalent to providing five
affordable units in the context of this application. As the proposal involved
providing 100% affordable units, and provided there was a need for these types
of units, the proposal met the requirements of Policy TAI15 of the LDP. It was considered that the application site was a previously developed
site (brownfield) that was suitable for residential use in an area which included
high density residential dwellings that were accessible to alternative modes of
transport to using a private car. In the context of visual amenities, the site was prominent ... view the full minutes text for item 12. |