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The Planning Committee agreed in principle to approve four planning applications at its meeting on 13 August 2025. It was minded to grant conditional planning permission in each case, meaning it agreed to approve subject to conditions, and it authorised the Development and Building Control Manager, a senior council officer, to issue the final decisions under delegated powers, without a further committee vote. The applications covered a change to bird survey conditions at a school, a new access at a caravan park, a dog exercise field and a shipping container at a football club.
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Anthony Bertola, Ifor Lloyd and Austin Roberts.
Councillor Chris Cater declared a personal interest in Agenda item 5 (a) Code Ref: 0/52571 – Ysgol y Creuddyn, Derwen Lane, Penrhyn Bay, Conwy, LL30 3LB as he is a Local Authority appointed Governor at Ysgol y Creuddyn and his grandson plays for Penrhyn Bay Football Team, who use the school’s sports facilities As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Cater left the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed. Councillor Sam Cotton declared a personal interest in Agenda item 5 (a) Code Ref: 0/52571 – Ysgol y Creuddyn, Derwen Lane, Penrhyn Bay, Conwy, LL30 3LB as her sister is a football coach for Penrhyn Bay Football Club. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Cotton left the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed. Councillor Stephen Price declared a personal interest in Agenda item 5 (a) as Code Ref: 0/52571 – Ysgol y Creuddyn, Derwen Lane, Penrhyn Bay, Conwy, LL30 3LB as family members live within the consultation area and they had submitted an objection to the application. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Price left the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed.
None reported.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED- That the minutes of the Planning Committee held on 9 July 2025 be approved and signed as a correct record.
The minutes of the Planning Committee held on 9 July 2025 were submitted for approval. RESOLVED- That the minutes of the Planning Committee held on 9 July 2025 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 Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation. Note: Councillor Chris Cater declared a personal interest in the above item as he is a Local Authority appointed Governor at Ysgol y Creuddyn and his grandson plays for Penrhyn Bay Football Team, who use the school’s sports facilities As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Cater left the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed. Councillor Sam Cotton declared a personal interest in the above item as her sister is a football coach for Penrhyn Bay Football Club. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Cotton left the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed. Councillor Stephen Price declared a personal interest in the above item as a family members live within the consultation area and had submitted an objection. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Price left the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed.
Mr Luca Zanolin spoke against the application. An addendum to the report was presented, highlighting the following: • Discussions had taken place between Conwy County Borough Council’s Ecologist, planning officers and the applicant. • A revised Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) had been submitted and re-consultation would take place as necessary. • Members were advised that the suggested condition in the Committee report (paragraph 12), relating to condition no. 11 of planning permission granted under code ref. 0/52568 would be revised following agreement of the methodology. • Officers advised that the survey methodology should be carried out in accordance with the approved plans and the results be submitted in March, 2026 following each survey season. • The Ecologist advised on the post construction surveys and the CEMP. In considering the application, Members made reference to the following: • The Local Member for Penrhyn Bay sought clarity on the proposed survey in relation to timings and methodology. 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 Chris Cater declared a personal interest in the above item as he is a Local Authority appointed Governor at Ysgol y Creuddyn and his grandson plays for Penrhyn Bay Football Team, who use the school’s sports facilities As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Cater left the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed. Councillor Sam Cotton declared a personal interest in the above item as her sister is a football coach for Penrhyn Bay Football Club. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Cotton left the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed. Councillor Stephen Price declared a personal interest in the above item as a family members live within the consultation area and had submitted an objection. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Price left 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.
Further to a site inspection, Mr Geoff Davies (Applicant) spoke in favour of the application. An addendum to the report was presenting, highlighting the following amendments/corrections to the Committee report: • Paragraph 2 in Appendix - 0/47318 was refused on 10/10/2020 not 2007. The appeal was dismissed 13/07/2020. • Paragraph 18 should read: “Natural Resource Wales (NRW) had no objection in respect of the impact on the Snowdonia National Park, but stated that they assumed that the Local Planning Authority had screened the application and concluded that any impacts on landscape would be unlikely. The Local Planning Authority had screened the application and considered the proposal would not have an impact on the visual amenity of the locality as discussed.” In considering the application, Members made reference to the visual impact/landscaping and track usage. 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: (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.
Mr Jack Lally (Agent) spoke in favour of the application. An addendum to the report was presented, highlighting the receipt of a revised location plan, which identified a slight amendment to the southern boundary to exclude the meander in the river. In considering the application, Members made reference to the following: • Farm diversification and sustainability • The proposal was considered a much needed facility for both local residents and tourism • Secure enclosure fencing was considered essential for both the users and surrounding livestock 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: (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.
In considering the application, Members made reference to the following: Discussion arose regarding the need for the container to be of an appropriate colour in order to minimise visual impact. 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.
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.
Chris Cater: Personal and prejudicial interest on Code Ref: 0/52571 - Ysgol y Creuddyn, Derwen Lane, Penrhyn Bay, Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 3LB
He is a Local Authority appointed Governor at Ysgol y Creuddyn, and his grandson plays for Penrhyn Bay Football Team, which uses the school's sports facilities.
Sam Cotton: Personal and prejudicial interest on Code Ref: 0/52571 - Ysgol y Creuddyn, Derwen Lane, Penrhyn Bay, Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 3LB
Her sister is a football coach for Penrhyn Bay Football Club.
Stephen Anthony Price: Personal and prejudicial interest on Code Ref: 0/52571 - Ysgol y Creuddyn, Derwen Lane, Penrhyn Bay, Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 3LB
Family members live within the consultation area and submitted an objection to the application.
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