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Agenda and minutes

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Items
No. Item

1.

APOLOGIES

To receive any apologies for absence

2.

DECLARATION OF PERSONAL INTEREST

To receive any declaration of personal interest.

Minutes:

The following officers said they would not be able to participate in a discussion about sites within the settlements listed:

Nia Haf Davies: Bethesda

Chwilog

Llanfairpwll

Dolydd

Dinas (Llanwnda)

 

Heledd Ff. Jones: Benllech

Llangaffo

Llangefni

Llangristiolus

 

Bob Thomas: Porthaethwy

Llanddanielfab

Llanrug

Llandwrog

 

Telecommunications Strategic Policy (PS3)

Jim Woodcock: Waun, Penisarwaun

 

Coun. Lewis Davies noted that he was a member of the Welsh Language Society and a member of the Uwch Gwyrfai Historical Society, but that he would take part in the discussion in his capacity as a member of the Committee

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General advice was given to the Committee that there was no need to leave the Chamber if they belonged to organisations that have submitted comments, but Members who had submitted comments on the Plan would need to decide whether to declare an interest in accordance with the Code of Conduct.

3.

URGENT BUSINESS

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

Minutes:

There were no urgent matters

4.

MINUTES pdf icon PDF 214 KB

The Chairman shall propose that the minutes of the meeting of this committee held 26.6.2015 be signed as a true record.

Minutes:

The Minutes of the Committee on 26 June 2015 were accepted as a true record and were signed by the Chairman.

5.

ANGLESEY AND GWYNEDD JOINT LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN pdf icon PDF 197 KB

To consider a report by the Anglesey and Gwynedd Joint Planning Policy Unit Manager

Additional documents:

Minutes:

A report presented by the Manager (Policy) explained the process and progress on the Joint Local Development Plan:-

 

 It was explained that the revised timetable had been submitted to the Panel and advertised via Newsletter - Issue 5. So far, step 9) of the schedule has almost been reached.

 An explanation was given of the process and details of the public consultation on the Deposit Plan as well as the description of the comments received.

 An explanation was given about the LDP Regulations and the relevant guidelines. Committee's attention was drawn to the requirements in considering the comments, including the kinds of changes, namely 'Minor Changes' and ‘Focussed Changes’ that could possibly be included if changes were needed.

 Reference was made to the report which was presented to Members in June 2015 by Mr Iwan Evans (Planning Consultant) (Appendix D) to help them understand what kind of changes would be appropriate.

 It was explained that the purpose of the examination would be to ensure that the Plan is 'sound' - and when working through the examination process, the Inspector would look at the Tests of Soundness, which are included in Appendix CH.

 A summary was given of the main issues raised in the comments received, together with an overview of the responses:-

 

Ø Scale of housing growth including in relation to the Welsh language

Ø Housing strategy to ensure growth in relation to the Welsh language

Ø Spatial strategy, including the status of settlements

Ø Affordable housing

Ø Local housing market

Ø Accommodation needs of gypsies and travellers

Ø Economy and employment including the provision of land

Ø Renewable energy including wind turbines

Ø Protection of natural environment

Ø Site-specific allocations

 It was explained that Appendix A of the report provides a summary of each individual comment and response to individual comments.

 Attention was drawn to the additional papers that were circulated on 26 January 2016 and to the Joint LDP Panel on 29 January 2016 which (i) referred to the necessary amendments to Annex B and (ii) recorded comments that were not included in Appendix A.

 Having carefully considered the issues raised in the consultation process, including discussions and feedback on the Joint LDP Panel, it can be seen that the report concludes that no compelling and robust evidence or reasons were presented to propose fundamental changes to the Deposit Plan.

 It was considered that parts of the Deposit Plan would benefit from minor changes and focussed changes, and those were set out in Annex B and Annex C to the report.

 It was reported that there is no need for the Councils to consult on the Focussed Changes but it was recommended that they did so because it would demonstrate best practice, and would provide an opportunity to gather public opinion on the changes for the Examination.

 It was explained that the Focussed Changes did not have an adverse impact on the statutory assessment of SA (including SEA), the Welsh Language Impact Assessment, or the Habitats Regulations Assessment.  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5.

6.

DATE AND LOCATION OF NEXT MEETING

11 March 2016, details to be confirmed