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DECLARATION OF PERSONAL INTEREST AND PROTOCOL MATTERS To receive any declaration of personal interest and to note protocol matters. Minutes: a) Councillor
Gruffydd Williams (a member of this Planning Committee), in relation to item
5.3 on the agenda (planning application number C19/0733/41/LC) as his
girlfriend has a building site in Chwilog. Councillor Simon Glyn (a member of this Planning Committee),
in relation to item 5.5 on the agenda, (planning application number
C19/1127/46/DT), as he was the applicant's brother. Members were of the opinion that they were
prejudicial interests, and withdrew from the Chamber during the discussion on
the items noted. b)
The following members declared that they were
local members in relation to the items noted: · Councillor Jason
Wayne Parry (not a member of this Planning Committee) in relation to item 5.1
on the agenda, (planning application number C19/0524/14/R3) · Councillor Eirwyn
Williams (a member of this Planning Committee), in relation to item 5.2 on the
agenda (planning application number C19/0890/35/MG) |
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APOLOGIES To accept any apologies for absence. Minutes: Apologies were received from
Councillors Louise Hughes and
Dilwyn Lloyd |
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URGENT ITEMS To note any items that are a matter of urgency in the view of the Chairman for consideration. Minutes: None to note |
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The Chairman shall propose that the minutes of the previous meeting of this committee, held on January 13th 2020, be signed as a true record. Minutes: The Chair signed the minutes of the previous
meeting of this committee, held on 13 January 2020, as a true record. |
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PLANNING APPLICATIONS To submit the report of the Head of Environment Department. 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 aspects. RESOLVED |
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Application No C19/0524/14/R3 Canolfan Segontiwm Land, Pendalar, Caernarfon PDF 153 KB Full application for the construction of 4 self-contained living units, creation of estate road with associated services LOCAL MEMBER: COUNCILLOR JASON WAYNE PARRY Additional documents: Minutes: Full application
to erect four self contained
living units to be used as temporary accommodation for the needs of vulnerable
individuals; creation of access road together with associated resources. Attention was drawn to the
late observations form that had been received a) The
Planning Manager elaborated on the background of the application and noted that
the proposed development site was located on part of the former Canolfan Segonitwm site and
within the development boundaries of the town of Caernarfon, designated in the
Local Development Plan as an Urban Service Centre. It was highlighted
that the last use of the site was by Ysgol Pendalar and Canolfan Segontiwm (a Day Centre for adults with learning
disabilities). It was
noted that the site's use ended some years ago and all the buildings had
been demolished leaving only concrete floors in place. It was explained that the proposal was to erect four units /
living pods designed and provided to satisfy the needs of vulnerable
individuals. It was added that the units would be temporary accommodation to
assist users to stabilise their lives and move forward to more
permanent accommodation. It was
noted that the pods would be in the Council's ownership and managed as short term accommodation via the Council, in partnership
with a registered social landlord. It was considered
that the size (fairly small one-storey), location,
elevations and external finishes of these units were acceptable and designed
for a specific purpose and they would not cause a detrimental visual
impact. It was
considered that the distances between the new buildings and the boundary
with the rear of Llys Talar
houses was acceptable and would not have a substantial detrimental effect on
the amenities of nearby residents. It was acknowledged that observations had been received from
residents of Ffordd Cwstenin,
Ffordd Llanbeblig and Stryd y Faenol in the form of a
petition that was concerned about the impact of the development on their
amenities and the area in general. In the context of
highway matters, it was reported that it was proposed
to undertake improvements to the road including widening the existing road and
to create a footpath together with an area to turn in towards the units. It was added that
the site was in an accessible location, approximately 400-500m from the town
centre whilst the layout and design would ensure access to a wide range of
users. The Transportation Unit did not have any objection to the proposal. In the context of
archaeological matters, it was noted that the site was located near the Roman
fort of Segontium which was a scheduled monument. It was highlighted
that discussions had taken place regarding the impact of the proposed
development on the scheduled monument. As a result of
the observations and concerns raised by CADW and the Gwynedd Archaeological
Planning Service, a full second consultation was conducted with the specialist
bodies and responses were received with conditions for consideration. Having considered all relevant planning matters, including local and national ... view the full minutes text for item 6. |
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Application No C19/0890/35/MG Station Bakery, High Street, Criccieth PDF 92 KB Reserved matters application for the demolition of existing buildings and construction of 7 living units approved at outline stage under reference C17/0912/35/AM LOCAL MEMBER:
COUNCILLOR EIRWYN WILLIAMS Additional documents: Minutes: Reserved matters
application for the demolition of existing buildings and the erection of seven
residential units approved under outline application reference C17/0912/35/AM a)
The Planning Manager elaborated on the background and noted that
the application before them was to solely assess the design and landscaping of the units, as the principle and matters relating
to access, layout and scale had already
been approved under the outline application. It was emphasised that two out of the seven residential units were affordable
units. It was
noted that work in relation
to the development before them had commenced on the site, and
the existing buildings had already been demolished,
however, full planning permission did not currently exist on the site, and
therefore work had ceased for now. Following a period
of public consultation, observations were received regarding the height of the buildings. It was explained that the scale has already
been approved under the outline permission, and the plans submitted as part of this current
application complied with the details approved under the outline permission. It was noted that the plans submitted as part of the current application confirmed that the scale and height of the dwellings continued to be in line with
the details approved under the outline permission, and confirmed the finished floor levels that
also released condition 13 of the outline permission. The block design confirmed the hard and soft
landscaping finishes, that released the reserved matters element under condition
3 of the outline permission,
in addition to the requirement for a landscaping scheme under condition 14. It was noted that the proposed design was simple, and it was proposed to finish the dwellings with slate roofs and
external walls in white and
grey coloured render. Attention was drawn to the late observations form that had been
received. It was highlighted
that the application site did not have a public footpath running past the side of the site. The site was entirely within the Cricieth development boundary, and situated
within an area of varied design features including a mix of different dwellings and commercial buildings. The proposed design, finish and landscaping
was simple, and it was noted that it was in keeping with
area, and acceptable in terms
of its visual impact. It was explained that the proposal before them would
not have a detrimental effect on general
amenities or the privacy of
nearby residents. It was confirmed that the reserved matters in the outline permission for the demolition of the former property and the erection of seven residential units under reference
C17/0912/35/AM were acceptable
and in accordance
with planning policies. b)
Taking advantage of the opportunity to speak, the Local Member noted that
he had no objection to the application. c) It
was proposed and seconded to approve the application in accordance with the
recommendation. ch) During ... view the full minutes text for item 7. |
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Application to vary condition 1 of C14/0061/41/AM and condition 1 of C18/0249/41/MG in order to extend the time period to commence work and amend the layout and design of the proposed dwellings and the proportion of affordable dwellings in the associated S106 agreement LOCAL MEMBER:
COUNCILLOR ALED EVANS Additional documents: Minutes: Application to
vary condition 1 of C14/0061/41/AM and condition 1 of C18/0249/41/MG to extend
the period to commence the work, amend the setting and design of the proposed
dwellings together with the portion of affordable housing in the associated 106
agreement. a) The Planning Manager elaborated on the background of
the application and explained that it was a full application to vary condition
1 of planning permission C14/0061/41/AM and condition 1 of planning permission
C18/0249/41/MG to extend the period to commence the work, amend the setting and
design of the proposed dwellings together with the portion of affordable
housing in the associated 106 Agreement. It was explained
that outline planning permission and a reserved matters permission had already
been given under reference numbers C14/0061/41/AM and C18/0249/41/MG to erect
15 dwellings to include five affordable units.
It was noted that the application before them
entailed amending the setting and design of the houses together with reducing
the portion of affordable housing from five to two. It was explained that the proposal's principle had already been
accepted and established via the outline planning permission and reserved
matters that had already been granted on the site. It was noted that
these consents, determined in accordance with the Unitary Development Plan at
the time and the other relevant policies, remained on the site and established
the principle of the current proposal.
This was a material planning consideration. Attention was drawn
to the need to consider whether circumstances or the planning policy position
had changed since these applications were originally approved, and to assess
the amendments against current policies. By now, the Anglesey and Gwynedd Local
Plan had been adopted and therefore there had been a
material change in the policies since determining the principle of the previous
outline application. It was highlighted that under the Local Development Plan the
percentage of affordable housing was less than what was required under the
Unitary Development Plan. Although the
previous permissions provided five affordable units, the proposal to provide
two units now complied with the requirements of current planning policy (TAI
15). It was explained
that these affordable units were located in the centre of the site and were
two-bedroom houses in compliance with the area's need for affordable housing
and confirmed by the Strategic Housing Unit.
It was noted that the proposal offered an appropriate mix of
11, three-bedroom houses (some with and without connected garages and different
sized gardens) two, two-bedroom (affordable) houses and two, four-bedroom
houses. It was added
that this offered more variety compared to the previous plan that offered 11
three-bedroom houses, three four-bedroom houses and one two-bedroom
bungalow. Confirmation had been received from the agent that the proposed mix was
based on the Gwynedd Housing Need Assessment.
It was noted that visual, general and residential amenities and
transportation matters were acceptable.
It was added that there was no change to open
spaces of recreational value or educational facilities. It was considered that the development continued to comply with current housing policies ... view the full minutes text for item 8. |
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Application No C19/1045/18/LL Rhyd Y Galen Ffordd Bethel, Bethel, Caernarfon PDF 115 KB Siting of 18 touring holiday units, siting of a mobile
shepherd's hut used as washing facilities for the touring units, create
roadways together with environmental improvements including walkways and
landscaping LOCAL MEMBER:
COUNCILLOR SION JONES Additional documents: Minutes: Siting of 18
touring holiday units, siting of a mobile shepherd's hut used as washing
facilities for the touring units, create roadways together with environmental
improvements including walkways and landscaping a) The
Planning Manager elaborated on the application's background and noted that the
existing planning permission allowed the siting of 63 touring caravans, six
camping pods and two late arrival pitches. It was explained that this was a
full application to extend the existing touring caravan site
to site 18 additional touring units (caravans, motor homes, tents and
trailer tents). It was explained that the touring
units would be moved to a storage site within the existing caravan site outside
the holiday season. It
was emphasised that the site was located in a field which
was relatively hidden due to the presence of trees and hedgerows along its
boundaries. The lie of the land along with existing landscaping at the
boundaries created a site that was hidden from public
places. The plan submitted with the application indicated the intention to
reinforce the existing hedgerows with further planting, and
this would reduce any impact on the landscape, and it was noted that the
proposal would have no detrimental impact on the rural character and atmosphere
of the local landscape. It was also noted that neither
the site nor the nearby area had been recognised or designated as a landscape
of any special interest, and therefore there was less emphasis on safeguarding
the landscape. It was stressed that the enclosed site
meant that the site was not visible from the house of the nearest neighbour and
this application would not have a substantial additional detrimental impact on
the amenities of houses in the vicinity. It was explained
that the site was served by an existing entrance off a class
2 county highway. There was no intention to modify the entrance. It was noted that the Transportation Unit had no concerns about
the proposal's effect on any road or proposed road and bearing in mind the
scale of the development there was no expectation there would be any
significant increase in transportation levels.
It was emphasised that the proposal was acceptable in terms of road
safety. It was explained
that the proposal was in compliance with all the
requirements of relevant policies and was acceptable based on its location,
setting, scale and impact on the visual amenities of the local area. b) It
was proposed and seconded to approve the application in accordance with the
recommendation. c) During the ensuing
discussion, the following main observations were noted by members: ·
The definition of 'touring' caravans was unclear as to all intents and purposes they
were static caravans apart from the fact that
they were removed for storage
in the winter. · It was noted, referring to the relevant planning history in the application, that this site in the past had been extended from 35 to 50 touring caravans and it continued to extend. Concern was expressed about the ... view the full minutes text for item 9. |
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Application No C19/1127/46/DT Tan Y Bwlch, Garn Fadryn, Pwllheli PDF 84 KB Erection of residential annexe LOCAL MEMBER:
COUNCILLOR SIMON GLYN Additional documents: Minutes: Construction of
residential annexe a)
The Planning Manager elaborated on the application's background and noted that is was an application to demolish an existing
outbuilding and erect a single-storey building in its
place to be used as a residential "annexe" ancillary to the main house. The site was within the garden of "Tan y Bwlch", which was a detached property near the hamlet of Garn Fadryn, and outside any
development boundary as defined by the Anglesey and
Gwynedd Joint Local Development Plan.
The site was within
a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It was explained that
the application had been submitted before the Committee as the applicant was a relation to a Council Member. It was considered that the design and proposed
materials were acceptable and would not impair the character or appearance of
the area. b)
Taking advantage of the right to speak, the applicant noted the following main points:- ·
That the annexe did not impair the landscape ·
The building was more
in-keeping than the existing
- better for the environment. c)
It was proposed and seconded to approve the
application. ch) In response to a question
regarding enforcement issues to prevent the house from becoming a holiday home
in the future, it was highlighted that a condition had been imposed stating
that it was for residential use in connection with the house only. RESOLVED to approve the application Conditions:
1. Five years 2. Development to comply with the approved plans 3. Residential use to be
ancillary to the house only Notes : Welsh Water Natural
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