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APOLOGIES To accept any apologies for absence. Additional documents: Minutes: Apologies were received
from Councillors Elwyn Edwards and Simon Glyn. |
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DECLARATION OF PERSONAL INTEREST To receive any declaration of personal interest. Additional documents: Minutes: (a)
The following members declared a personal interest for the reasons noted: ·
Councillor Gruffydd Williams in item
5.1 on the agenda (application
no. C16/0310/46/LL) as he was courting the applicant's sister. ·
Councillor June Marshall in items
5.3 and 5.4 on the agenda (planning applications nos. C13A/0156/11/LL
and C16/0440/11/CR)) as she was friends with many of the neighbours. ·
Councillor W. Tudor Owen in items
5.5 a 5.6 on the agenda (application
nos. C15/0808/20/LL and C15/0807/20/CR) as he was a member
of the Caernarfon Harbour Trust. ·
Councillor Anne Lloyd Jones in Item
5.12 on the agenda (application
no. C16/0744/17/LL as she was a member of the Board of Cartrefi Cymunedol Gwynedd. ·
Councillor Michael Sol Owen, in item
5.12 on the agenda, (planning
application no.
C16/0744/17/LL), as he was
a member of the Board of
Cartrefi Cymunedol Gwynedd. ·
Councillor John Wyn Williams in item
5.12 on the agenda (application
no. C16/0744/17/LL as he was a member of the Board of Cartrefi Cymunedol Gwynedd. The
members were of the opinion that they
were prejudicial interests and they
withdrew from the Chamber during the discussion on the item noted. (b)
The following members declared that they were
local members in relation to the items noted: ·
Councillor Anwen Davies,
(not a member of this Planning Committee) in relation to item 5.2 on the agenda (planning application no. C16/0410/33/LL) ·
Councillor Lesley Day (who was not a member of this Planning Committee)
in relation to items 5.3 and 5.4 on the agenda (planning applications nos. C13/0156/11/LL and
C16/0440/11/CR) ·
Councillor Gareth Wyn
Griffith (who was not a member
of this Planning Committee), in relation to items 5.5 and 5.6 on the agenda (planning application nos.
C15/0808/20/LL, C15/0807/20/CR) ·
Councillor Elfed Williams, (who was not a member of this Planning Committee),
in item 5.7 on the agenda (Planning Application no. C16/0329/18/LL) ·
Councillor Selwyn Griffiths
(who was not a member of this Planning Committee),
in relation to items 5.9 and 5.10 on the agenda, (planning applications nos. C16/0704/44/LL and
C16/0732/44/LL) ·
Councillor Gruffydd Williams
(a member of this Planning Committee), in relation to item 5.11 on the agenda (planning application no. C16/0743/42/LL) ·
Councillor Eric M Jones (a member of this Planning Committee), in relation to item 5.12 on the agenda (planning application no. C16/0744/17/LL) ·
Councillor Gweno Glyn (who was not a member of this Planning Committee)
in relation to item 5.13 on the agenda (planning application no. C16/0849/32/LL) ·
Councillor R. H. Wyn
Williams (who was not a member
of this Planning Committee) in relation
to item 5.14 on the agenda
(planning application no. C16/0931/39/LL) The members withdrew to the other side of the Chamber during the discussions on the applications in question and did not vote on these
matters. (c) The Development Control Manager declared a personal ... view the full minutes text for item 2. |
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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: |
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The
Chairman shall propose that the minutes of the previous meeting of this
committee, held on, 26 September 2016, be signed as a true record. Additional documents: Minutes: The Chair signed the minutes of the previous meeting of this Committee, that took place on
26 September 2016, as a true record. |
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PLANNING APPLICATIONS To submit the report of Head of Regulatory 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 aspects of the policies. RESOLVED |
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Application No. C16/0310/46/LL - Penclawdd, Llangwnnadl PDF 524 KB Extension to touring caravan site to include extension of land and increase numbers from 8 to 22 touring units together with construction of new amenity building LOCAL MEMBER: Councillor Simon Glyn Link to relevant background documents Additional documents: Minutes: Extension to touring caravan site to include extension of land and increase numbers
from 8 to 22 touring units together with erecting a new amenity block The Development
Control Manager reported that having prepared
the report the applicant's agent had made a request to defer consideration of the application in order to submit
further information. Resolved: To defer the application. |
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Application No. C16/0410/33/LL - Glanrhyd Land, Mynydd Nefyn PDF 456 KB Construction of shed for storing materials and machinery in connection with construction business LOCAL MEMBER: Councillor Anwen
Davies Link to relevant background documents Additional documents: Minutes: Construction of shed
for storing materials and machinery
in connection with a construction business. (a)
The Committee was reminded by the Development Control Officer that the application was deferred at the Planning Committee in July
2016 in order to give the applicant an opportunity to try to regulate the use of the existing shed and
yard, which were used for
the builder's business
rather than for agricultural
use as originally
approved. It was noted that the applicant had now established and authorised the use of the existing yard by
submitting a request for a legal use
certificate as a builder's yard; this was permitted on 19.09.16. The proposal was noted to erect a 225m² shed at the
rear of the existing yard near the property of Glanrhyd,
Mynydd Nefyn to store
materials and machinery in connection with the applicant's building
business. The application was submitted to the Committee at the local member’s request. The shed would be finished
with a dark green box profile
roof and Yorkshire panel timber wall cladding. The site was in open
countryside and within a Landscape Conservation Area and close to the AONB with an unclassified
county highway serving the site. There was an existing shed
on the site that was approved in 2003 for agricultural
use. The proposed shed would
be located further back to the rear of the yard and visible
from the county road, between the existing shed and
huts in the property's curtilage. Attention was drawn to the planning history, enquiries, policies and the response to the consultations that were all noted in the report. (b)
The Local Member
(not a Member of this Planning Committee), supported the application and noted that
the applicant by now had received a legal use certificate
stating that the use as a shed/workshop and builder's
yard had been undertaken for over ten years. It was further noted that
the proposal would give an opportunity
for a young family to remain in the countryside and would be a boost to the local school and economy. (c)
It was proposed and seconded to approve the application. (ch) A Member noted
that any business developments were to be welcomed in the countryside. Resolved: To approve the application in accordance with
the following conditions: 1.
5 years 2. In accordance with
the plans 3. Shed to be used in connection with
the existing business only 4. Finish 5. Landscaping near the entrance in the next planting season. |
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Application No. C13/0156/11/LL - 7, Glandwr Terrace, Bangor PDF 619 KB Demolition of existing rear extension together with the erection of a part two storey and part single storey extension to the rear of the property, together with the provision of French doors and erect a new 1.8m fence by the right of way. LOCAL MEMBER: Councillor Lesley Day Additional documents: Minutes: Demolition of an
existing rear extension and the erection of a part two-storey and part
single-storey extension to the rear of the property, along with the provision
of French doors and erection of new 1.8m fence near the right of way (a) The Development Control Manager elaborated on the background of the
application and noted that the property was a three storey, end house in a row
of seven listed dwellings (Grade II). It
was noted that the proposal was to demolish part of the existing two-storey
rear section and re-build new sections and demolish the one storey building and
re-erect a one storey extension in its place.
The Planning Committee visited the site in June. It was noted that no internal adaptations
formed part of the application and reference was made to the full details
within the report before Committee.
Reference was made to late information received from the agent
submitting a report by a structural engineer in order to justify the demolition
work. It was noted that
the site was located within the development boundaries of the City of Bangor
with an unclassified road running nearby and an access road to the back with a
public right of way leading along the front of the terrace and along the side
of the site. Based on the
information in paragraphs 5.3 - 5.7, it was not considered that the extension
was excessive in terms of size, or that it dominated any nearby property. It was not considered that the new windows to
the first floor of the extension would cause any overlooking of other
properties and the slate roofs and materials to the external walls were
acceptable. Following a period
of public consultation, several objections were received and a response was
given to these within the report in paragraphs 5.12 - 5.14. It was considered that the principle of
demolishing on the scale shown as part of the application
and then extend/re-build the rear extension was acceptable from the perspective
of local and national policies
despite the disagreement in views from the statutory consultees and officers and it was considered that it
would be beneficial to receive justification
for the work and confirmation and clear reasons for demolishing sections of the
building. Attention was drawn to the fact that the agent had submitted a report from a structural engineer to justify the demolition work but it was not considered that the evidence gave sufficient explanation regarding the structural condition of the walls and why it was not possible to maintain them as they were. Therefore, two sets of different types of information had been received from the agent - first dealing with sustainability and energy matters and the second in the form of a structural engineer's report, however, it was not clear from the report received if the walls were dangerous or merely not good enough to support the proposed extensions. Therefore, the planning officers had not been totally convinced that the submitted information gave sufficient justification for demolition. ... view the full minutes text for item 5.3 |
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Application No. C16/0440/11/CR - 7 Glandwr Terrace, Bangor PDF 748 KB Demolition of existing rear extension together with the erection of a part two storey and part single storey extension to the rear of the property. LOCAL MEMBER: Councillor Lesley Day Additional documents: Minutes: Demolition of an existing rear extension and the erection of a part
two-storey and part single-storey extension to the rear of the property (a) The Development Control Manager reported that the application before the
committee was for the same site as the previous application in item 3. However,
this time this was a listed building application for the partial demolition of
an existing two-storey rear extension and the rear single-storey extension,
along with the erection of a new single-storey extension on the same site and
the erection of a fence along the side of the house. It was noted that an appeal had been
registered as no decision had been made regarding the listed building and
therefore it was explained that the Planning Committee would not have the right
to make a formal resolution as this would be made by the Planning
Inspectorate. However, it was explained
that it would be necessary for the Planning Committee to give guidance to
planning officers regarding what type of decision they would have taken if the
application was before them and this was in order to deal with the appeal on
behalf of the Council. Following the
receipt of the Committee's confirmation the planning officers would then
provide an appeal statement to be submitted to the Planning Inspectorate. Attention was drawn that the application details were similar to the previous
application in item 3 and reference was made to the contents of the description
and the full responses within the report before Committee. It was added that the agent had submitted a late structural engineering
report to the Planning Department. As a result of the concerns regarding the
conclusions of the report and the lack of total clarity if it was possible to
support or strengthen the walls without their demolition and if the report was
based on the condition of the walls as they currently were or on the condition
of the walls to support the new extension. Consequently, it was explained that the
planning officers had not been convinced that the response fully alleviated the
concerns noted in the report. It was
also intended to submit an engineering report to the Planning Inspectorate as
part of the appeal information. It was further noted that the principle could be acceptable but
currently the required information was not acceptable in order to come to a
conclusion that the whole proposal was acceptable. In order to enable
officers to deal with the appeal the Committee was requested to confirm its
stance on the application and authorise the officers to submit the appeal case
on behalf of the Council. It was
recommended that the Committee delegated powers to officers to deal with the
appeal for a lack of decision and to deal with any information that came to
hand during the appeal and confirm that the Council's view would be to
recommend dismissing the appeal due to the lack of clear justification for the
demolition work. (b) The Local Member (not a member of this ... view the full minutes text for item 5.4 |
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Application No. C15/0808/20/LL - Menai Marina, Former Slate Quay, Y Felinheli PDF 540 KB Retrospective application to retain a pontoon within the quay. LOCAL MEMBER: Councillor Gareth Wyn
Griffith Link to relevant background documents Additional documents: Minutes: Retrospective application to retain a pontoon within the quay. (a) The Development
Control Manager elaborated on the background of the application, noting that it was a retrospective
application to retain a pontoon within the quay that was located
on the northern wall of the
harbour and linked to three locations which would allow the pontoon to be raised with the tide. It was noted that
the site was part of the existing marina and the harbour wall was a Grade II listed structure. Attention was drawn to the objections and the engineering report that stated that
the installation of the pontoon
was unlikely to have any detrimental effect from a harbour
structural engineering standpoint. Following the committee's resolution in September 2016, the objectors were given an opportunity
to provide and submit their own
engineering report and it did not appear from their
report that the wall was in a poor state
of repair nor was it under any
threat from the pontoon. In the report's conclusion it was suggested that a condition be imposed to monitor
the wall regularly, as a fair mitigation measure. In addition,
the opinion of Gwynedd Consultancy
on the report was received and it
was confirmed that it had been undertaken
by a recognised company and the recommendations were fair. It was not considered that the contents of the new report by the objectors
had submitted any new evidence and
therefore the recommendation
had not changed from the previous recommendations. It was explained that the application was now subject of an appeal
for a lack of decision and in
order to enable officers to deal with the appeal the Committee was requested to confirm its stance
on the application and authorise the officers to submit the appeal case on
behalf of the Council. It was recommended that the Committee delegate powers to officers to deal with the appeal
for a lack of decision and to confirm that the Council's view would be to recommend approval of the application with a condition and a note to regularly
monitor the condition of the wall. (b) On behalf of the
area's residents, the Local Member (not a member of this Planning Committee) objected to the application and noted the following
main points: ·
The importance
that Committee members were aware of all the contents of the engineering
report ·
That several
people opposed the application ·
The wall was over 100 years old and
its condition was unknown ·
Although various
reports had been submitted it was felt that no full survey of the wall had been
undertaken ·
The area's residents
did not object to all the pontoons,
however, they objected to this type that was attached
with brackets to the
wall · An e-mail had been received from the applicant's agent stating that he was willing to remove the pontoon during winter from 1 November to 1 March and in addition he was prepared to conduct ... view the full minutes text for item 5.5 |
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Application No. C15/0807/20/CR - Menai Marina, Former Slate Quay, Y Felinheli PDF 542 KB Retrospective application to retain a pontoon within the quay LOCAL MEMBER: Councillor Gareth Wyn Griffith Link to relevant background documents Additional documents: Minutes: Retrospective application to retain a pontoon within the quay. (a) The Development
Control Manager reported that the application before the committee was a retrospective listed building application to retain a pontoon within the quay and in the same
way as the previous application in item 5, as
this application was also subject to appeal due to the lack of decision, the committee was requested for the right for
officers to act on the Council's behalf by confirming their
stance regarding the application. It was therefore recommended that the Committee delegate powers to officers to deal with the appeal
for a lack of decision and to confirm that the Council's view would be to recommend approval of the application with a conditions and a note to regularly
monitor the condition of the wall. (b) The local member (who was not a member of this Planning Committee)
noted that the report was unclear regarding the safety of the wall and the need. If the application were to be approved a note should be included that the applicant should regularly monitor the
wall. (c) The planning officers’ recommendation was proposed and seconded. Resolved: To delegate powers to officers to deal with the appeal for a lack of decision
and to confirm that the Council's view would be to recommend approval of the application in accordance with the plans submitted and a note to regularly
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Erection of three detached two storey dwellings and associated developments. LOCAL MEMBER: Councillor Elfed Williams Additional documents: Minutes: Construction of three two-storey detached dwellings and associated developments. (a)
The Development Control Officer expanded on the application’s background and noted that the application had been before the Planning Committee twice already and an
inspection visit had been conducted. It was explained that the proposal was to erect three two-storey dwellings on a brownfield site within the development boundary of Clwt y Bont. The application
site had been used in the past mainly as a car park for the Post Office over the road (which was now closed). It appeared that the site was created by means of materials
being in-filled in the past to create a level platform approximately 60m x 30m with steep slopes falling
from the land on three sides.
Reference was made to matters concerning amenities as seen in
paragraphs 5.11 to 5.23 of the report
where matters such as the visual
impact, impact on privacy, concerns
regarding unstable land and biodiversity
issues were considered and the conclusion was that the proposed development was acceptable in terms
of these matters subject to the conditions proposed in Section
7 of the report. Bearing in mind that
this was a brownfield site within the development boundary, it was noted that
the principle of developing
the site was supported by the Unitary Development Plan. However, Policy CH4 stated that it should
be ensured that a proportion of all units proposed to be built within villages should be affordable units, unless it
would be inappropriate to provide affordable housing on the site. There was a detailed reference to the matter in paragraphs
5.1 to 5.8 of the report. Viability Calculations were provided with the application that indicated that the scheme would not be viable with an
affordable element. It was noted that
the Council's Property Unit
had agreed that the building costs submitted were reasonable and the Joint Planning Policy Unit had used a standard methodology, they and other
councils use, to assess the viability of proposed housing developments, and they agreed that
the scheme would not be economically viable should it include
an element of affordable housing. Following the discussion at the previous Committee, the Policy Unit confirmed their calculations and they believed by considering the evidence before them, that it would not be reasonable to refuse the application on the grounds of a lack of affordable provision. It was also important to bear in mind that, due to the restrictions of the site in relation to highways access, that it was not possible to develop the site to its full potential, the site was large enough to possibly include five or six units and then the affordable element would certainly become more viable. However, considering the site's restrictions and the evidence before them, it was not deemed that there was justification to request that one of the houses should be affordable ... view the full minutes text for item 5.7 |
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Application No. C16/0848/00/LL - Barmouth Toilets, Marine Parade, Barmouth PDF 560 KB Application to convert former public conveniences to dwelling to include raising roof height and external alterations. LOCAL MEMBER: Councillor Gethin Glyn Williams Link to relevant background documents Additional documents: Minutes: Application to convert unused public conveniences into a dwelling house, to include raising the height of the existing roof and
external alterations. (a) The Development Control Officer
elaborated on the background of the application, and noted that
this was a proposal to convert unused former public toilets
into a dwelling house located in the centre of the coastal town of Barmouth with a primary school east of the site. The school's playing field was at the rear and northern
boundary of the application
site. West
of the site was a pavement and an unclassified
county highway, with the promenade and the beach across
the road. This building was previously used as public
toilets prior to their closure in 1997, and they were
sold by the Council in July
2015. There
was a mixture of land use locally which
comprises residential dwellings, hotels and a primary school. It was noted that this
site was located within the development boundary for the town of Barmouth and within the Mawddach Landscape of Historic Interest. Several responses had been received to the consultation with the proposal satisfying the requirements of transportation, Welsh Water and Natural Resources
Wales. Several
objections were raised by the public
including considerations such as the proximity
of the building to the school
playing field, lack of amenity land surrounding the building, the was building unsuitable for conversion and that the standard of the design was unacceptable together with other
matters discussed in the report. There was also correspondence which welcomed the development as an improvement
to the current untidy condition of the site. It was emphasised that in terms of a planning
decision it was important to bear in mind that
this was an application to convert an existing building
into a dwelling within the development boundary of a local centre as defined
by the Unitary Development Plan. Attention was
drawn to policy CH11 of the Plan that
specifically relates to proposals to convert buildings within the development boundaries for residential use. Consideration was given to the criteria of that policy and it
was deemed that the proposal satisfied each of these criteria. It was noted that policy
C4 was supportive to the adaptation
of buildings for appropriate new uses. In terms of amenities, the site was detached,
and of a sufficient distance from any
other residential property so as
not to have a direct impact on them. In addition, it was considered that restoring and reusing
the building would present an opportunity
to tidy it up and prevent
its further deterioration, thus, safeguarding
and improving the quality and condition
of the site and protecting the area's visual amenities in general. It was noted that this was an application to re-develop a building within the development boundary for an appropriate use for the location and therefore it was recommended that the application be approved with conditions as ... view the full minutes text for item 5.8 |
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Application No. C16/0704/44/LL - Land adjoining the former Spar Stores, Morfa Bychan PDF 584 KB Application for the erection of 2 dwellings. LOCAL MEMBER: Councillor Selwyn Griffiths Link to relevant background documents Additional documents: Minutes: Application for the erection of two houses. (a)
The Senior Development Control Officer
elaborated on the background of the application and noted the main elements
regarding the application. It was noted
that this was a full application to erect 2 new dormer bungalows within a site
that was previously used as a formal car park attached to a nearby shop and
before that, as a garage. Attention was drawn to the detailed plans that
indicated that both properties would have three bedrooms and the total floor
area would be approximately 190m2 and 7m high to the apex. Externally the walls would be finished with
a pebble dash finish and natural slate roofs. The site was within the village's development boundary and had already been developed with existing residential
dwellings to the side and rear of the site. A public road runs past the front of the site with a road
leading to an estate of residential houses past the side with a shop on
the other side of this road. The application
was submitted to the Committee
in light of receiving three or more correspondences that object to the recommendation. Reference was made to the concerns stated and noted
within the report. In the report it was seen
that a full assessment had been made of all the relevant matters including compliance with policies as well as the objections received. The proposal was not considered to be
unacceptable and was suitable for the site; it was in
keeping with the general elevations in the area and
made good use of the existing empty site. It was recommended to approve the application in accordance with the conditions noted. (b) The local member (who
was not a member of this Planning Committee) stated that he
had no objection to the proposal and he
noted the following main points: ·
Reduction in traffic to the highway as the land was used in
the past as a car park ·
Better use of land
having been developed (a) It was proposed
and seconded to approve the application. Resolved: To approve in accordance with
the following conditions: 1.
Time 2. Comply with plans 3.
Materials
/ slate 5.
Highways 6.
Drainage 7. Finished floor level details 8. Party wall note
9. Opaque
glass
10. Conduct
a pollution investigation
of the site. 11. Removal of rights to include additional windows
12. Protect
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Application No. C16/0732/44/LL - Plot 59, Tan y Foel, Borth y Gest PDF 579 KB Resubmission with amendments of applications C15/1033/44/LL, C16/0144/44/LL and C16/0313/44/LL for the erection of a 3 bedroom dwelling. LOCAL MEMBER: Councillor Selwyn Griffiths Additional documents: Minutes: Re-submission with amendments of applications refused under C15/1033/44/LL, C16/0144/44/LL and
C16/0313/44/LL to erect a three
bedroom property. (a) The Senior Development Control Officer elaborated on the background of
the application and noted that this was a re-submission of a full application
that had been previously refused to erect a detached property with an
integrated garage and new vehicular access.
An amended application was submitted that included three bedrooms. The
application was amended by reducing the overall size of the proposed building
as well as removing some of the features.
It was noted that the current plan indicated that the width of the
building was 10.7m compared to 11.6m and 12.3m as refused previously, and the
height was also reduced to 6.7m from the previous 6.9m and 7.6m. It was noted that the principle of erecting the house was acceptable as the site was within the development boundary of the village of
Borth-y-gest and outline permission had been approved in the past to erect a new house.
Attention was drawn to the fact that consistent
amendments had been made as a result
of the previous refusals in response to the planning authority's concerns. It was recognised that concerns had been highlighted regarding this application that were consistent
with the objections submitted with the previous applications. Full consideration has been given to all the relevant planning matters submitted. It was believed that the proposal was now acceptable based on the amendments made and the reduction
in the size of the proposed building and the site had already been considered
suitable for residential development by the approval of an earlier application. It was recommended that the application should be approved with the conditions as noted
in the report. (b) The Local
Member (not a member of this Planning Committee)
noted the following points: ·
That he objected
the previous application due to the size of the house, however, because of the
amendment to reduce its size, he was of the view that he could now not object ·
Whilst accepting
that there were concerns locally regarding he quality of the land these
concerns had been addressed in the report before them ·
The land behind
the site was steep and prior to commencement of the development it had to be
ensured that there would be no land slippage ·
It could not be
refused as the development complied with the relevant policies ·
The member was glad to see that
condition 9 (withdrawal of
PD rights) had been included in the conditions to ensure that the site would
not be extended having received planning permission (c) Regarding safeguarding the land at the rear of the site, the Development Control Manager confirmed that it would be possible
to impose a condition to
draw the applicant's attention
to the concern via building regulations Resolved: To approve in accordance with
the following conditions: 1. Time 2. Compliance with plans 3. Materials / slate 4. To submit and ... view the full minutes text for item 5.10 |
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Application No. C16/0743/42/LL - Glan y Mor, Nefyn PDF 500 KB Construction of a two-storey side extension and construction of front porch. LOCAL MEMBER: Councillor Gruffydd Williams Additional documents: Minutes: Construction of a two-storey side extension and construction of front porch (a) The Development Control Manager elaborated on the background of the
application and noted that the application was to erect a two-storey extension
at the side of the existing house with a porch in the front to take the place
of a flat roof extension and existing porch.
It was proposed to demolish these structures and erect a new extension
to provide additional living space. The roof of the extension would be set down from the ridge of the existing roof and
would be finished with a natural slate roof. It was noted that the site was outside the development boundary and in an
open and prominent location on Nefyn beach and within the Heritage Coast and the Llŷn Historic Landscape. The property was connected to the Hendafarn property on the southern side which
was a Grade II listed building. On the other side, the northern side, in very close
proximity is Hafod y Môr dwelling.
Attention was drawn to the observations received during the consultation period in Section
4 of the report and it was noted that
the statutory bodies were satisfied with the proposal although some consideration was given to biodiversity and flooding issues.
Objections had been received from the public, such as: ·
The visual impact, especially on the listed building
with the use of inappropriate materials such as UpVC
windows ·
Concern about access for carrying
out maintenance to the gable-end of the adjacent Hafod y
Môr property Attention was drawn to the fact that the property
in question had an interesting architectural character and that the main elevation had unique features. It was considered that the scale, size, form
and density of the proposed extension were acceptable and in keeping
with the existing property. Given that there was currently a flat roof extension on the site, it
was not considered that erecting a two-storey extension in its
place would significantly impact the views of the site that the public currently have nor was it likely
to have a detrimental impact on the character
of the designated landscapes. It was not clear from the application what was proposed as an
external finish for the extension walls, however, bearing in mind
the sensitivity of the site,
it was deemed that a condition should be imposed to ensure an appropriate
finish, such as a white render
at this location. In terms of the attached listed building, the extension would not adjoin the listed building or lead
to the loss of important historical features. The proposed design would ensure that
the extension appeared as subordinate to Glan y Môr, neither imposing on the property nor on the adjacent
listed building. In terms of the impact on the amenities of neighbours at Hafod y Môr, the new extension would more or less be constructed exactly ... view the full minutes text for item 5.11 |
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Application No. C16/0744/17/LL - Land to the North-east of Y Garreg, Groeslon PDF 669 KB Full application to erect 5 two storey residential properties and alterations to an existing vehicular access and roadway, provision of parking spaces and landscaping. LOCAL MEMBER: Councillor Eric M. Jones Link to relevant background documents Additional documents: Minutes: Since the Chair
had declared an interest in this
application and in the absence of the Vice-chair from the meeting, it was proposed and seconded that
Councillor Gwen Griffith
should take the chair, and the Chair withdrew from the Chamber during the discussion. Full application to erect 5 two-storey houses, along with the adaptation of the existing access and vehicular
road, provision of parking spaces and landscaping. (a)
The Senior Development Control Officer
elaborated on the background of the application and noted the main elements
regarding the application. It was
explained that this was a full application to erect 5 two-storey houses, along
with the adaptation of the existing access and estate road that had been
submitted by Cartrefi Cymunedol
Gwynedd who provide housing in response to local demand for two bedroom
houses. In terms of size, the houses would measure
a total of 79m² per unit and
laid out as two sets of semi-detached
dwellings with one detached dwelling. Formal gardens would be provided with parking
spaces. Additionally, it was seen that
part of the estate road and the existing
access would be altered mainly by widening. It was noted that separate
parking spaces would be provided for the proposed houses on a section
of the site for the existing residents of Y Garreg and their visitors. The application
was submitted to committee as the number of houses proposed was greater than that which can be dealt with under the delegated procedure. It was noted that this
site was within the development boundary of the village of Groeslon and was on previously developed
land. Based on this
alone it was considered that the proposal was acceptable in principle. It
was recognised that concerns had been highlighted regarding this application and full consideration
has been given to all the relevant planning matters submitted. It was noted that this
proposal was submitted on behalf of Cartefi
Cymunedol Gwynedd to satisfy local
need for housing. Full consideration was given to all the relevant planning matters and the proposal was in compliance with
the policy requirements and guidance. It was recommended that the application should be approved with the conditions as noted. (b) The local member (who
was a member of this Planning Committee), noted that he
supported the application for the following reasons: ·
that houses already existed on the site and
it was suitable for housing ·
that there was a local demand for this type
of housing however, he expressed concern
and asked if the sewerage system was suitable for an
increase in use. (c) In response to the concern, the Development Control Manager noted that Welsh Water did not object the application and they suggested standard conditions and therefore it
was accepted that there was sufficient capacity for any
increase in use. (ch) In response to observations made by individual Members, the ... view the full minutes text for item 5.12 |
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Application No. C16/0849/32/LL - Crugeran, Sarn PDF 611 KB Construction of a free-range poultry unit and associated works LOCAL MEMBER: Councillor Gweno Glyn Link to relevant background documents Additional documents: Minutes: Construction of free-range poultry
unit and associated works (a) The Development Control Manager
elaborated on the background of this application to construct a free-range poultry unit and associated works. The proposal would include erecting
a shed with four feed storage
areas and the creating an access
track to connect the development with the existing farmyard. The shed would measure
135 metres long with a height to the ridge of 6.8 metres. There would be six fans pushing up from the roof,
approximately an additional metre. The shed would have
a floor area of 2630 square metres for
up to 32,000 egg-laying hens. It was proposed for the external walls and roof
of the shed to be box profile sheeting of a juniper green colour
and the feed stores would measure
approximately 3m in diameter and 6.8m high. It was noted that excavation
and infilling work would take
place in order to create a flat platform for
the structure and a hard-standing would surround the unit. It was proposed to plant trees on the eastern
side as a screen. It was intended to use the existing road access and
a track will be created from the existing farm buildings
towards the poultry unit site. Attention was drawn to the other details regarding how the unit will operate in the first section of the report. It was noted that the site was in the countryside and within the Landscape Conservation Area and the Registered Historic Landscape of Llŷn and Bardsey. The site is approximately 1km from the AONB.
The unit would be located approximately 260 metres from the existing farm buildings of Crugeran and the nearest dwelling houses were approximately
350 metres away at Tre'r
Ddôl. Reference was made to the responses to the consultation in section 4 of the report and no objections
had been received during the consultation period although the AONB Unit had
expressed concern regarding the visual impact from areas
of the AONB. In
addition, several correspondences in support of the scheme were received as
it would be an economic boost
to the local economy. It was noted that the development plan's policies supported erecting buildings for agricultural purposes if they
were reasonably necessary for agricultural
purposes. In this case the applicants
were a family partnership who run Crugeran farm
which was a 190 hectare farm focusing on
beef, sheep and cereals. It was proposed to diversify to free-range poultry and it was accepted
that there was a valid agricultural purpose for the new development. The building would be detached and approximately 260 metres from the existing buildings on the holding. This would contribute to the farm's biosecurity by separating the poultry element from the rest of the farm and the location is less visually prominent that closer sites on the existing farm. It was noted that the shed's design was of a general agricultural type but it was ... view the full minutes text for item 5.13 |
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Application No. C16/0931/39/LL - Blaen y Wawr, Lon Engan, Abersoch PDF 625 KB Revised application - construction of outdoor pool, pool plant room and summer kitchen structure including pizza oven and bbq with mechanical extract, terraces, landscaping and boundary fence. LOCAL MEMBER: Councillor R H Wyn Williams Link to relevant background documents Additional documents: Minutes: Amended application
- construct an outdoor swimming pool, swimming pool plant room together with a summer kitchen structure to include a pizza oven and
barbecue with mechanical extractor, terraces, landscaping and boundary fence. (a) The Development Control Manager
expanded on the application's background and noted that
a previous application had been refused and
the amended application was
to construct an outdoor swimming pool, swimming pool plant room together with a summer kitchen structure to include a pizza oven and
barbecue and landscaping work at the rear of the garden. It was noted that
the site was on a corner plot with nearby dwelling houses and was within the development boundary of Abersoch. Attention was drawn to the late observations form that stated
that an amended
plan had been received that indicated highway improvements to the Lôn Engan bend that
had not been submitted originally with the application, in an attempt to improve
road visibility for all road users
and not only for this property.
It was noted that the responses to the consultation were shown in the report
and specific attention was drawn to the objections
received. It was noted that the
garden was fairly extensive
and it was considered that the size of the structure proposed was acceptable in terms of the size of the entire curtilage. Likewise, it was confirmed that the size of the swimming pool was acceptable. It was not considered that the proposal would cause any impact
on the AONB as the developments would be sunken into the landscape. The previous application had been refused due to concerns regarding the amenities of nearby houses, however, the amended application was considered an improvement
and the concerns had been overcome. Concerns had been received from
neighbours regarding the location of the terrace, the swimming pool and
the structure that were so close
to them, however, as these were
located along the boundary it would
be difficult to refuse on the grounds of nearby residential amenities and reference
was made to the full details in paragraphs
5.6 to 5.8 of the report. It was considered that the objections had received full consideration
and the concerns had been overcome and
the application was in compliance with the relevant policies together with an
additional condition by the Highways Department to ensure improved visibility. (b) The Local Member (not a member of this Planning Committee) noted the
following main points: ·
Following the receipt of the amended
plan and the alterations to
improve visibility and safety on
the bend that some of the concerns had been overcome and
it was trusted that this improvement
would be undertaken soon ·
It was asked if it
was possible to ensure that the boundary fence was strong and in addition that
a condition be imposed to restrict the use of music until 11.00p.m. to ensure
the amenities of the nearest neighbours (c) In response, the ... view the full minutes text for item 5.14 |