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The Planning Committee met on 8 October 2025 to consider seven planning applications.
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Goronwy Edwards and Ifor Lloyd (Chair).
Councillor Chris Cater declared a personal interest in Agenda item 5(a) Code Ref: 0/51939 – land off Derwen Lane, Penrhyn Bay, Conwy as he is a Local Education Authority (LEA) appointed School Governor at Ysgol y Creuddyn, Vice-Chair of Penrhyn Bay Community Centre, his wife is an LEA School Governor at Ysgol Glanwydden and two of his grandchildren attend Ysgol Glanwydden. As the interest in relation to his role as an LEA School Governor at Ysgol y Creuddyn was considered prejudicial, Councillor Cater left the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed. Councillor Stephen Price declared a personal interest in Agenda item 5(a) Code Ref: 0/51939 – land off Derwen Lane, Penrhyn Bay, Conwy as family members live within the consultation area. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Price left the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed. Councillor Stephen Price declared a personal interest in Agenda item 5 (e) Code Ref: 0/52719 - Pabo Nurseries, Garth Road, Llangwstenin, Llandudno Junction, Conwy, LL31 9JF as he knew the applicant, but had no close personal association with the applicant. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Price was able to take part in the debate and vote. Councillor Dave Jones declared a personal interest in Agenda item 5 (e) Code Ref: 0/52719 - Pabo Nurseries, Garth Road, Llangwstenin, Llandudno Junction, Conwy, LL31 9JF as he is the Local Member. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Jones was able to take part in the debate and vote. Councillor Jo Nuttall declared a personal interest in Agenda item 5(e) Code Ref: 0/52719 - Pabo Nurseries, Garth Road, Llangwstenin, Llandudno Junction, Conwy, LL31 9JF as she knows the current owner. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Nuttall left the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed. Councillor Nia Owen declared a personal interest in Agenda item 5(d) Code Ref 0/52711 - 29 Denbigh Street, Llanrwst, Conwy, LL26 0LL as she is Chair of the Bys a Bawd Pawb Committee. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Owen left the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed. Councillor Austin Roberts declared a personal interest in Agenda item 5(d) Code Ref 0/52711 - 29 Denbigh Street, Llanrwst, Conwy, LL26 0LL as he has invested in the project. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Roberts left the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed. Councillor Austin Roberts declared a personal interest in Agenda item 5(b) Code Ref 0/52419 - Fferm, Ffridd Uchaf to Fawnog Fawr, Trofarth, Betws yn Rhos, Abergele, Conwy, LL22 8BN as he used to work for the applicant’s uncle. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Roberts was able to take part in the debate and vote. In the interest of transparency, Paula Jones (Development and Building Control Manager) declared a personal interest in Agenda item 5 (b) and 5(c) Code Ref 0/52720 and 0/52729 - Former Sports Court, Oak Drive, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL29 7YN as she distantly knows one of the objectors. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Paula Jones was able to remain in the meeting.
None reported.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED- That the minutes of the Planning Committee held on 10 September, 2025 be approved and signed as a correct record, subject to the amendment above.
The minutes of the Planning Committee held on 10 September 2025 were submitted for approval. Further to minute 269 (a) Code Ref: 0/51939 - Land off Derwen Lane, Penrhyn Bay, Llandudno, Conwy, Councillor Chris Cater advised that his two grandchildren attended Ysgol Glanwydden not Ysgol y Creuddyn. RESOLVED- That the minutes of the Planning Committee held on 10 September, 2025 be approved and signed as a correct record, subject to the amendment above.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional planning permission, subject to a condition to install a height barrier across the ingress and egress of the proposed car park; and subject to the applicant entering into a Section 106 agreement in respect of commuted sum payments, the creation of a car park, habitat management plan, (Special Area of Conservation) mitigation measures and affordable housing provision. (b) That, in the event that the matter referred to in recommendation (a) is not resolved to the satisfaction of the Development and Building Control Manager and within three months of the Committee decision (or such longer period as may be agreed with the Development and Building Control Manager), planning permission be refused. Note: Councillor Chris Cater declared a personal interest in the above item as he is a Local Education Authority (LEA) appointed School Governor at Ysgol y Creuddyn, Vice-Chair of Penrhyn Bay Community Centre, his wife is an LEA School Governor at Ysgol Glanwydden and two of his grandchildren attend Ysgol Glanwydden. . As the interest in relation to his role as an LEA School Governor at Ysgol y Creuddyn was considered prejudicial, Councillor Cater left the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed. Councillor Stephen Price declared a personal interest in the above item as family members live within the consultation area. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Price left the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed.
Consideration of the application had been previously deferred due to an administrative error (minute 269(a) 10.09.2025 refers). Mr Dave Ashworth spoke against the application, Ms Hayley Knight (Agent) spoke in favour and Councillor Carol Beard spoke in her capacity as Local Member for Penrhyn Bay. An addendum to the report was presented, highlighting the following: · A correction to paragraph 32 of the Planning Committee report. The correction should read 6.6Ha not 5.06Ha. · The receipt of responses from Menter Iaith, Heneb and Welsh Water. · Confirmation from Education that they would take over the management and maintenance of the car park, once it had been constructed. In considering the application, Members made reference to the following: · The pressures on local services, particularly in relation to GP surgeries. · Concern was expressed in relation to the density of the site. In response, Members were advised that the site had been allocated as a contingency site within the Local Development Plan, therefore matters in relation to the density of the development would have been considered as part of that process. · Highway safety concerns in relation to the narrow / tractor lane with high hedges. In response, Members were advised that Highways had considered all road safety aspects and had offered no objection. · Car park management and turning head concerns were expressed. The need for further discussion with the applicant to condition the installation of a height barrier, in order to deter illegal encampments was highlighted. RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional planning permission, subject to a condition to install a height barrier across the ingress and egress of the proposed car park; and subject to the applicant entering into a Section 106 agreement in respect of commuted sum payments, the creation of a car park, habitat management plan, (Special Area of Conservation) mitigation measures and affordable housing provision. (b) That, in the event that the matter referred to in recommendation (a) is not resolved to the satisfaction of the Development and Building Control Manager and within three months of the Committee decision (or such longer period as may be agreed with the Development and Building Control Manager), planning permission be refused. Note: Councillor Chris Cater declared a personal interest in the above item as he is a Local Education Authority (LEA) appointed School Governor at Ysgol y Creuddyn, Vice-Chair of Penrhyn Bay Community Centre, his wife is an LEA School Governor at Ysgol Glanwydden and two of his grandchildren attend Ysgol Glanwydden. . As the interest in relation to his role as an LEA School Governor at Ysgol y Creuddyn was considered prejudicial, Councillor Cater left the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed. Councillor Stephen Price declared a personal interest in the above item as family members live within the consultation area. 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 refuse the planning application. (b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to issue a planning decision under delegation. Note: Councillor Austin Roberts declared a personal interest in the above item as he used to work for the applicant’s uncle. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Roberts was able to take part in the debate and vote.
Further to minute 57(v) – 18.06.2025, the application had been deferred in order for a Tree Report and landscaping scheme to be carried out. In considering the application, Members made reference to the following: · The proposed location of the dwelling, in relation to the farm. · The development would support the sustainability of a rural business. · The construction of an isolated dwelling in the rural countryside /designated special landscape area would be detrimental to the area. Whilst some Members were supportive of the proposal, the majority were minded to refuse planning permission. RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee refuse the planning application. (b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to issue a planning decision under delegation. Note: Councillor Austin Roberts declared a personal interest in the above item as he used to work for the applicant’s uncle. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Roberts was able to take part in the debate and vote.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional planning permission, subject to: The completion of a Section 106 legal agreement to secure on-site affordable housing, commuted sums for off-site affordable housing, waste and open space and the long-term retention and enhancement of the retained woodland area, together with mitigation planting and eradication of Japanese knotweed. (b) That, in the event that the matters referred to above in recommendation (a) are not resolved/completed within three months of the date of the Committee resolution (or within such longer period as may be determined by the Development and Building Control Manager), planning permission be refused. (c) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation. Note: In the interest of transparency, Paula Jones (Development and Building Control Manager) declared a personal interest in the above agenda item as she distantly knew one of the objectors. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Paula Jones was able to remain in the meeting.
Ms Gemma Campbell spoke against the application, Mr Rhys Davies (Agent) spoke in favour of the application and Councillor Simon Croft, spoke as one of the Local Ward Members for Rhiw Ward. An addendum to the report was presented, highlighting the following: • A correction to paragraph 29 of the Committee report, which should read: The woodland to the east of the site screens the development from the properties along Walshaw Avenue, this area of woodland copse is to be retained which therefore mitigates the impact of the proposed dwellings. The existing hedgerow towards the rear of the ‘Dutch House’ will be retained and a section of hedgerow to the north removed to facilitate the construction work for the provision of a new public sewer connection towards the north (Lansdowne Road). The hedgerow will be replaced with a suitable native mix. · The receipt of two additional objections from neighbours. · The receipt of a request to defer consideration of the application, as some residents had expressed concern at the timing of the Committee meeting and were not able to attended in person, however, officers did not consider the deferral as justified. · The receipt of correspondence from a representative of Rydal Penrhos School in respect of the land and long-term maintenance around the easement. · The receipt of further consultee representation from North Wales Fire Service and Conwy County Borough Council’s Education Service and Ecologist. In considering the application, Members made reference to the following: · The need for affordable housing. · The appearance and designation of the Conservation Area. · Site density / over development concerns. · Surface water drainage and flooding concerns, together with reservations surrounding the lack of adequate infrastructure, particularly GP Surgeries. RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional planning permission, subject to: The completion of a Section 106 legal agreement to secure on-site affordable housing, commuted sums for off-site affordable housing, waste and open space and the long-term retention and enhancement of the retained woodland area, together with mitigation planting and eradication of Japanese knotweed. (b) That, in the event that the matters referred to above in recommendation (a) are not resolved/completed within three months of the date of the Committee resolution (or within such longer period as may be determined by the Development and Building Control Manager), planning permission be refused. (c) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation. Note: In the interest of transparency, Paula Jones (Development and Building Control Manager) declared a personal interest in the above agenda item as she distantly knew one of the objectors. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Paula Jones was able to remain in the meeting.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional planning permission, subject to: The completion of a Section 106 legal agreement to secure on-site affordable housing, commuted sums for off-site affordable housing, waste and open space and the long-term retention and enhancement of the retained woodland area, together with mitigation planting and eradication of Japanese knotweed. (b) That, in the event that the matters referred to above in recommendation (a) are not resolved/completed within three months of the date of the Committee resolution (or within such longer period as may be determined by the Development and Building Control Manager), planning permission be refused. (c) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation. Note: In the interest of transparency, Paula Jones (Development and Building Control Manager) declared a personal interest in the above agenda item as she distantly knew one of the objectors. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Paula Jones was able to remain in the meeting.
Members were asked to refer to the addendum notes for application 0/52720. Ms Gemma Campbell spoke against the application, Mr Rhys Davies (Agent) spoke in favour of the application and Councillor Simon Croft, spoke as one of the Local Ward Members for Rhiw Ward. In considering the application, Members once again expressed concerns regarding the following: · Site density / over development · Surface water drainage and flooding concerns, together with reservations surrounding a shortage of adequate infrastructure, to include GP surgeries. RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional planning permission, subject to: The completion of a Section 106 legal agreement to secure on-site affordable housing, commuted sums for off-site affordable housing, waste and open space and the long-term retention and enhancement of the retained woodland area, together with mitigation planting and eradication of Japanese knotweed. (b) That, in the event that the matters referred to above in recommendation (a) are not resolved/completed within three months of the date of the Committee resolution (or within such longer period as may be determined by the Development and Building Control Manager), planning permission be refused. (c) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation. Note: In the interest of transparency, Paula Jones (Development and Building Control Manager) declared a personal interest in the above agenda item as she distantly knew one of the objectors. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Paula Jones was able to remain in the meeting.
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 Stephen Price declared a personal interest in the above item as he knew the applicant, but had no close personal association. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Price was able to take part in the debate and vote. Councillor Dave Jones declared a personal interest in the above item as he is the Local Member. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Jones was able to take part in the debate and vote. Councillor Jo Nuttall declared a personal interest in the above item as she knew the applicant. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Nuttall left the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed.
Mr Nicholas Davies (applicant) spoke in favour of the application. An addendum to the report was presented, indicated the receipt of amended plans to address Conwy County Borough Council’s Ecologist concerns. In considering the application, Members made reference to the following: · The need for mitigation measures to ensure safe pedestrian access. The Development and Building Control Manager advised that not all access was within the applicant’s ownership and the driveway fell outside of the boundary assessment/application. · The Committee acknowledged that it was a long established, local business. 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 Stephen Price declared a personal interest in the above item as he knew the applicant, but had no close personal association. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Price was able to take part in the debate and vote. Councillor Dave Jones declared a personal interest in the above item as he is the Local Member. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Jones was able to take part in the debate and vote. Councillor Jo Nuttall declared a personal interest in the above item as she knew the applicant. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Nuttall 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.
An addendum to the report was presented, highlighting the following: · The application had been advertised in the press as a departure from Policy DP/6 and the expiry date for representations was 22/10/2025, therefore Officers sought consent to determine the application under delegation once the time period for consultation responses had expired. · The receipt of a response from consultee Welsh Water. 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.
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 issue the decision under delegation. Note: Councillor Nia Owen declared a personal interest in the above item as she is Chair of the Bys a Bawd Pawb Committee. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Owen left the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed. Councillor Austin Roberts declared a personal interest in the above item as he has invested into the project. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Roberts left the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed.
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 issue the decision under delegation. Note: Councillor Nia Owen declared a personal interest in the above item as she is Chair of the Bys a Bawd Pawb Committee. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Owen left the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed. Councillor Austin Roberts declared a personal interest in the above item as he has invested into the project. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Roberts left the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed.
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 0/51939 - Land off Derwen Lane, Penrhyn Bay, Llandudno, Conwy
Local Education Authority (LEA) appointed school governor at Ysgol y Creuddyn, which the minute considered prejudicial; Vice-Chair of Penrhyn Bay Community Centre; his wife is an LEA school governor at Ysgol Glanwydden; two of his grandchildren attend Ysgol Glanwydden. He left the meeting for this item.
Stephen Anthony Price: Personal and prejudicial interest on Code Ref 0/51939 - Land off Derwen Lane, Penrhyn Bay, Llandudno, Conwy
Family members live within the consultation area. He left the meeting for this item.
Stephen Anthony Price: Personal interest on Code Ref 0/52719 - Pabo Nurseries, Garth Road, Llangwstenin, Llandudno Junction, Conwy, LL31 9JF
He knew the applicant but had no close personal association. The interest was not considered prejudicial, so he took part in the debate and vote.
Dave Jones: Personal interest on Code Ref 0/52719 - Pabo Nurseries, Garth Road, Llangwstenin, Llandudno Junction, Conwy, LL31 9JF
He is the Local Member. The interest was not considered prejudicial, so he took part in the debate and vote.
Jo Nuttall: Personal and prejudicial interest on Code Ref 0/52719 - Pabo Nurseries, Garth Road, Llangwstenin, Llandudno Junction, Conwy, LL31 9JF
She knows the current owner. The interest was considered prejudicial, so she left the meeting for this item.
Nia Owen: Personal and prejudicial interest on Code Ref 0/52711 - 29 Denbigh Street, Llanrwst, Conwy, LL26 0LL
She is Chair of the Bys a Bawd Pawb Committee. The interest was considered prejudicial, so she left the meeting for this item.
Austin Roberts: Personal and prejudicial interest on Code Ref 0/52711 - 29 Denbigh Street, Llanrwst, Conwy, LL26 0LL
He has invested in the project. The interest was considered prejudicial, so he left the meeting for this item.
Austin Roberts: Personal interest on Code Ref 0/52419 - Fferm, Ffridd Uchaf to Fawnog Fawr, Trofarth, Betws yn Rhos, Abergele, Conwy, LL22 8BN
He used to work for the applicant's uncle. The interest was not considered prejudicial, so he took part in the debate and vote.
Paula Jones: Personal interest on Code Ref 0/52720 - Former Sports Court, Oak Drive, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL29 7YN
She distantly knows one of the objectors. Declared in the interest of transparency; not considered prejudicial, so she remained in the meeting.
Paula Jones: Personal interest on Code Ref 0/52729 -Former Sports Court, Oak Drive, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL29 6AJ
She distantly knows one of the objectors. Declared in the interest of transparency; not considered prejudicial, so she remained in the meeting.
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