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APOLOGIES To accept any apologies for absence. Additional documents: Minutes: None to note |
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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 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) |
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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 6th September 2021, be signed as a true record. Additional documents: Minutes: The Chair signed the minutes of the previous meeting
of this committee, held on 6 September 2021, 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
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Application No C19/1215/40/EIA Hafan y Mor Holiday Park, Pwllheli, LL53 6HX PDF 574 KB 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 Additional documents: 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. |
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Application No C21/0106/40/LL Fferm Llwyndyrys, Llwyndyrys, Pwllheli, Gwynedd, LL53 6RH PDF 366 KB 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 Additional documents: 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
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Application No C21/0647/17/DT 1 Tai Trallwyn, Cilgwyn, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL54 7SB PDF 304 KB Application for
the erection of an office and shed to front of dwelling. LOCAL
MEMBER: Councillor Dilwyn Lloyd Additional documents: 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. |
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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 Additional documents: 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. |