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Members were minded to grant permission for four of the six planning applications the committee considered on 10 July 2024, including two shepherds huts at Plas Uchaf, Llannefydd, although officers had recommended refusal. They were minded to refuse a scheme for 23 affordable flats in Colwyn Bay. A glamping pod at Llanbedr y Cennin was deferred to the August meeting.
An apology for absence was received from Councillor David Carr.
In the interest of transparency, the Committee Services Officer, Jane Angharad Jones, declared a personal interest in Agenda item 5 a) - Code Ref: 0/51365 - Proposed siting of 2 no. shepherds huts and associated development. Plas Uchaf, Bryn Eithin to Fron Fawr Road, Llannefydd, Conwy, LL16 5EG as she is related to the applicant. As the interest was considered prejudicial Mrs Jones left the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed. Councillor Austin Roberts declared a personal interest in Agenda item 5 d) - Code Ref: 0/51496 - Proposed pod and associated works for holiday use. Ty Du, Ffordd Cennin Cottage, Llanbedr y Cennin, Conwy, LL32 8JA as the applicant's uncle was a former neighbour. As the interest was not considered prejudicial Councillor Roberts remained in the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed. Councillor Jo Nuttall declared a personal interest in Agenda item5 e) - Code Ref: 0/51558 - Construction of replacement staff toilet facilities incorporating unisex disabled toilet and shower facilities in lieu of existing structures. Alternative design to that approved under application code ref. 0/50888. Welsh Mountain Zoo, Old Highway, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL28 5UY as she is a member of the Welsh Mountain Zoo Ethics Committee. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Nuttall left the meeting whilst the matter was debated and voted on. Councillor Ifor Lloyd declared a personal interest in Agenda item 5f) - Code Ref: 0/51683 - The proposed development will include installing solar PV panels onto sections of the roof including associated electrical services. Ysgol Talhaiarn, Church Street, Llanfairtalhaiarn, Abergele, Conwy, LL22 8SD as he is a Local Education Authority (LEA) School Governor at Ysgol Talhaiarn. As the interest was considered prejudicial Councillor Lloyd left the meeting whilst the matter was debated and voted on.
None reported.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED- That the minutes of the Planning Committee held on 12 June 2024 be approved and signed as a correct record.
The minutes of the Planning Committee held on 12 June 2024 were submitted for approval. RESOLVED- That the minutes of the Planning Committee held on 12 June 2024 be approved and signed as a correct record.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional planning permission. (b) That the application be referred back to the next meeting of the Planning Committee, as the resolution was contrary to the Officer’s recommendation. (c) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation. NOTE: In the interest of transparency, the Committee Services Officer, Jane Angharad Jones, declared a personal interest in the above item as she is related to the applicant. As the interest was considered prejudicial Mrs Jones left the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed.
Mr Bleddyn Jackson (Applicant) spoke in favour of the application. The Local Electoral Division Member, Councillor Trystan Lewis, spoke in support of the application and stated that the proposal would allow for diversification of the farm in accordance with Technical Advice Note (TAN 6) and help sustain the Welsh language and culture (Technical Advice Note (TAN 20)). Contrary to the Officer’s recommendation, Members proposed to be minded to grant conditional planning permission. As a consequence of Members being minded to grant conditional planning permission, which was contrary to the Officers’ recommendation, and in accordance with approved procedure, Members were informed that the application would be referred back to the next meeting of the Planning Committee for further consideration. In addition Members were advised the application would also need to be advertised as a departure against the Local Development Plan. RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional planning permission. (b) That the application be referred back to the next meeting of the Planning Committee, as the resolution was contrary to the Officer’s recommendation. (c) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation. NOTE: In the interest of transparency, the Committee Services Officer, Jane Angharad Jones, declared a personal interest in the above item as she is related to the applicant. As the interest was considered prejudicial Mrs Jones left the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to refuse planning permission. (b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation.
Further to a site inspection, Mr Philip Nye spoke against the application and Mr Endaf Roberts (Agent) spoke in favour. An addendum to the report was presented, highlighting that as a result of amendments to the roof profile, the length of the ridge running parallel to Conway Road had been reduced to 26.7m. Whilst the need for affordable homes was acknowledged and the accessibility element of the design welcomed, the parking provision, taking into account sustainable travel modes, together with the height, scale and massing of the design were a concern to the majority of Members. RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to refuse planning permission. (b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional planning permission. (b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation.
Further to a site visit, Mr Sion Jones (Applicant) spoke in favour of the application. Members were supportive of the proposal and acknowledged the already mixed development and designs in the area. The Local Electoral Division Member, requested a condition restricting the working hours in order to help protect the amenity of neighbouring properties. RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional planning permission. (b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That the application be deferred to allow for the submission of additional information regarding sustainability (farm diversification) and to address the concerns of the Highways Officer, on the provision that the applicant agrees to an extension to the target date for determination to allow for referral to the August meeting of the Planning Committee. NOTE: Councillor Austin Roberts declared a personal interest in the above item as the applicant's uncle was a former neighbour. As the interest was not considered prejudicial Councillor Roberts remained in the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed.
Further to a site visit, Ms Angharad Williams spoke in favour of the application on behalf of the Applicant. An addendum to the report was presented, highlighting the following: • A summary of a justification statement from the applicant. • Observations from Conwy County Borough Council’s (CCBC) Ecologist and Highway Authority. • The submission of additional information from the applicant in respect of highway matters and a response from the Highway’s Officer in relation to the need for detailed plans, to include existing and proposed land levels and details on the proposed recycling/refuse storage/collection areas to enable an assessment of the functionality of refuse/recycling collection. • Submission of an officer’s assessment in relation to Local Development Plan (LDP) polices. Members were supportive of farm diversification and as a consequence, proposed deferral of the application in order to seek further clarification and robust evidence from the applicant regarding sustainability (farm diversification), as well as the resolution of the highway matters and land levels. The Development and Building Control Manager advised that, agreement from the applicant would need to be sought in order to extend the target date for determination to allow for the referral of the application to the August meeting of the Planning Committee. RESOLVED: That the application be deferred to allow for the submission of additional information regarding sustainability (farm diversification) and to address the concerns of the Highways Officer, on the provision that the applicant agrees to an extension to the target date for determination to allow for referral to the August meeting of the Planning Committee. NOTE: Councillor Austin Roberts declared a personal interest in the above item as the applicant's uncle was a former neighbour. As the interest was not considered prejudicial Councillor Roberts remained in the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional planning permission. b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation. NOTE: Councillor Jo Nuttall declared a personal interest in the above item as she is a member of the Welsh Mountain Zoo Ethics Committee. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Nuttall left the meeting whilst the matter was debated and voted on.
Members were supportive of the application. RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional planning permission. b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation. NOTE: Councillor Jo Nuttall declared a personal interest in the above item as she is a member of the Welsh Mountain Zoo Ethics Committee. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Nuttall left the meeting whilst the matter was debated and voted on.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: a) That the Planning Committee be minded to conditional planning permission. b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation. NOTE: Councillor Ifor Lloyd declared a personal interest in the above item as he is a Local Education Authority (LEA) School Governor at Ysgol Talhaiarn. As the interest was considered prejudicial Councillor Lloyd left the meeting whilst the matter was being debated and voted on.
The Local Electoral Division Member, Councillor Trystan Lewis, was supportive of the application. RESOLVED: a) That the Planning Committee be minded to conditional planning permission. b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation. NOTE: Councillor Ifor Lloyd declared a personal interest in the above item as he is a Local Education Authority (LEA) School Governor at Ysgol Talhaiarn. As the interest was considered prejudicial Councillor Lloyd left the meeting whilst the matter was being debated and voted on.
Councillors must say when they have a personal link to something being discussed, such as a job, a property or a family member. A prejudicial interest is one strong enough that the councillor usually leaves the room and takes no part.
Jane Angharad Jones: Personal and prejudicial interest on Code Ref: 0/51365 - Proposed siting of 2 no. shepherds huts and associated development. Plas Uchaf, Bryn Eithin to Fron Fawr Road, Llannefydd, Conwy, LL16 5EG
Committee Services Officer. She is related to the applicant. She left the meeting while the item was discussed.
Austin Roberts: Personal interest on Code Ref: 0/51496 - Proposed pod and associated works for holiday use. Ty Du, Ffordd Cennin Cottage, Llanbedr y Cennin, Conwy, LL32 8JA
The applicant's uncle was a former neighbour. The interest was not considered prejudicial, so he stayed in the meeting.
Jo Nuttall: Personal and prejudicial interest on Code Ref: 0/51558 - Construction of replacement staff toilet facilities incorporating unisex disabled toilet and shower facilities in lieu of existing structures. Alternative design to that approved under application code ref. 0/50888. Welsh Mountain Zoo, Old Highway, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL28 5UY
Member of the Welsh Mountain Zoo Ethics Committee. She left the meeting while the item was debated and voted on.
Ifor Lloyd: Personal and prejudicial interest on Code Ref: 0/51683 - The proposed development will include installing solar PV panels onto sections of the roof including associated electrical services. Ysgol Talhaiarn, Church Street, Llanfairtalhaiarn, Abergele, Conwy, LL22 8SD
Local Education Authority school governor at Ysgol Talhaiarn. He left the meeting while the item was debated and voted on.
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