Agenda, decisions and minutes

To receive any apologies for absence

Apologies were received by Cyng. Nicola Roberts, Cyng. Berwyn Parry Jones

Cyng. John Arwel Roberts, Cyng. Owain Williams (failed to join the meeting due to technical problems) and Rebeca Jones (Planning Policy Manager (JPPS))

To receive any declaration of personal interest.

None to note

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

None to note

The Chairman shall propose that the minutes of the meeting of this committee held 8^th October 2021 be signed as a true record.

The minutes of the Committee held on 8 October 2021 were accepted as a true record

To consider and approve the draft Review Report for a 6 weeks period of public consultation

DECISION:

• Approve the draft Review Report for a 6 weeks period of public consultation
• Delegate powers to the Assistant Head of Environment Department to make any non material changes that may be necessary ahead of the public consultation

A presentation was given by Heledd Jones outlining the purpose and the work associated with preparing a Review Report. It was noted that the purpose of the Review Report was to examine all evidence that was relevant to the Joint LDP and to come to a conclusion regarding the type of review that would be followed. It was also noted that the purpose of the Review Report was not to detail any changes that would be made to the Plan.

The Panel's attention was drawn to the fact that the Review Report included the following:

 • What information is being considered to steer the review of the Plan and why?

 • How do the findings affect the vision, aims and objectives of the plan, including the implementation of the strategy?

 • A review of all subject areas in the plan noting clearly what needs to change and which parts of the evidence base need to be updated to support the changes.

 • Implications for sections of the Plan that are not intended to be amended in terms of coherence and efficiency of the Plan in its entirety.

 • Reconsider the Sustainability Appraisal/Strategic Environmental Assessment and the Habitats Regulations Assessment.

 • Examine and explain the opportunities to prepare Joint LDPs with neighbouring LPAs and increase cross-border working.

 • Clear conclusions on why the full review needs to be followed (which amounts to preparing a new Plan), or the short form review procedure (which amounts to adapting sections of the existing Plan).

In addition, it was highlighted that changes had been included in the Report following feedback from the Anglesey Leadership Team. These were, including reference to the North Anglesey Regeneration Plan, an additional section for Biodiversity, minor changes to the section on Brexit and the section that refers to Wylfa Newydd.

It was confirmed that the Review Report reached a conclusion regarding the need to hold a Full Review of the Plan. Furthermore, the timetable and reporting procedure in relation to receiving approval of the Review Report were highlighted.

Matters Raised

· The importance of raising the public's awareness of the consultation period was noted, in order for as many as possible to give their input on the important matters that the area faces e.g. holiday accommodation. It was asked if a press release would be prepared?

 · If the Councils make the decision, it was asked how much influence Welsh Government had on us?

 · As a result of pressure to undertake the Review urgently, concern was expressed regarding the slippage of a month in the timetable. It was noted that the Review Report was meant to be submitted to the Government by the end of January 2022, however, it would be March by the Page 5 3 time the Councils would be in a position to do so. What was the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5.