Agenda and minutes
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APOLOGIES To receive
any apologies for absence |
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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 . 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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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ANGLESEY AND GWYNEDD JOINT LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 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. |
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DATE AND LOCATION OF NEXT MEETING 11 March
2016, details to be confirmed |