Planning Committee

The Planning Committee considered three planning applications, all under agenda item 5. Members were minded to refuse one application for 13 homes on Cadnant Park, Conwy. They were minded to grant the other two: a 12-month trial dog exercise field at Bryn Rodyn, Old Colwyn, and changes at Colwyn Bay Football Club. 'Minded to' means the committee's view. The Development and Building Control Manager makes the formal decision under delegated powers (powers given to officers to decide without a committee vote).

1. 34 Cadnant Park: demolish one house and build 13 homes

   Decided

   The committee was minded to refuse planning permission. The Development and Building Control Manager was authorised to decide the application under delegation, subject to further consultation on an amended drainage proposal and revised drainage and landscape plans.

   Why

   The application would demolish the existing house, Blentarn, and build 13 homes with a new internal road. Officers said that concerns about surface water drainage and visibility splays on the access could be resolved, so they would not be separate reasons for refusal. Officers said the layout, scale, design and loss of established landscaping would cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the area, which they said conflicts with Policy DP/3 of the Conwy Local Development Plan. Officers also said the scheme still did not include enough affordable housing (homes sold or rented below market price), which they said conflicts with Policy HOU/2. Members raised access safety, the slope of the land, risk to neighbouring properties, visual impact and non-compliance with policies. The application included two affordable homes out of 13, and the applicant's viability assessment was described as being on the fringes of viability.

   Based on the minutes, 52434 - front cover, 52434 - appendix

2. Land at Bryn Rodyn, Old Colwyn: dog exercise field

   Decided

   The committee was minded to grant conditional planning permission, subject to conditions to: limit the use to a temporary 12-month period; establish and maintain a hedgerow at least 2 metres high on the north side; and put up signs on site telling the public who to contact about complaints. The Development and Building Control Manager was authorised to decide the application under delegation.

   Why

   The applicant wants to change an agricultural field to a dog exercise area with parking for up to four cars. Users would book 50-minute slots, with up to 10 dogs at a time. The site would open 07:00 to 20:00 Monday to Saturday and 08:00 to 18:00 on Sundays and bank holidays. Betws yn Rhos Community Council objected, citing pedestrian safety, long opening hours and noise from barking dogs. The report recorded 28 objections and one letter of support from neighbours. Public Protection officers asked for conditions on complaint records and dog waste bins. Highways officers asked for an extra parking space and a passing place on the private track. The land is partly best and most versatile agricultural land. The report said the proposal would not harm this, because the field could easily be returned to farming. At the meeting, the agent Mr Jack Lally spoke in favour and Councillor Gail Jones spoke against. The applicant agreed to a condition raising the boundary fence from 1.2 metres to 1.8 metres. Members discussed how long the trial should last, noise, site rules and signs, and a hedgerow to the north.

   Based on the minutes, 52584 - front cover, 52584 - appendix, 52584 - location plan

3. Colwyn Bay Football Club: turnstiles, shop move and changing room extension

   Decided

   The committee was minded to grant conditional planning permission, subject to drainage matters being resolved to the satisfaction of the Development and Building Control Manager. The Development and Building Control Manager was authorised to decide the application under delegation.

   Why

   The application is partly retrospective. It seeks approval for turnstiles already installed and for a shop building moved to the entrance, and for a changing room extension. The works aim to meet Football Association Wales requirements. The site is on council land. The report said the principle of the works was acceptable because the football ground has been used for a long time. Highways officers had no technical objection. The report noted that a SuDS Approval Body (SAB) application, a separate approval for sustainable drainage, would be needed before work starts. Councillor Gail Jones spoke about the need for better communication between the club and residents. Members supported the application. The Development and Building Control Manager advised that communication concerns could not be controlled through planning conditions.

   Based on the minutes, 52994 - front cover, 52994 - appendix, 52994 - location plan

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1. 1

   Apologies for absence

   Minute

   An apology for absence was received from Councillor Austin Roberts.

2. 2

   Declarations of Interest: Code of Local Government Conduct

   Minute

   None.

3. 3

   Urgent Matters

   Minute

   None reported.

4. 4

   Minutes

   Decision as recorded

   RESOLVED- That the minutes of the Planning Committee held on 10 December 2025 be approved and signed as a correct record.

   Minute

   The minutes of the Planning Committee held on 10 December 2025 were submitted for approval. RESOLVED- That the minutes of the Planning Committee held on 10 December 2025 be approved and signed as a correct record.

   Papers: Minutes , 10/12/2025 Planning Committee
5. 5

   To consider the following reports:

6. 5.a

   Code Ref 0/52434 - 34 Cadnant Park, Conwy, LL32 8PE

   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, subject to further consultation on the amended drainage proposal and revised drainage and landscape plans.

   Minute

   Further to a site inspection, Mrs Mary Edwards, representing a number of objectors, spoke against the application and Mr Sion Roberts (Agent) spoke in favour. An addendum to the report was presented, highlighting the following: • Corrections to the Committee report. • The receipt of additional consultee responses, to include a further three neighbour representations • The receipt of additional information from the Planning Agent • Comments from officers in relation to drainage, highway safety and landscape Officers advised that whilst concerns relating to surface water drainage, the provision of an appropriate drainage strategy and highway safety matters, specifically the visibility splays could be resolved and would therefore not constitute separate reasons for refusal, there remained significant outstanding issues. In addition, Members were advised that the proposal, due to its layout, scale, built form, design and loss of existing established landscaping, would cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the area and therefore remained contrary to Policy DP/3 of the Conwy Local Development Plan (LDP). Also, as the development still failed to include sufficient affordable housing provision the development was also contrary to Policy HOU/2. As a result of the late submission of revised drainage proposals, a revised recommendation to that within the Committee report was presented. In considering the application, Members made reference to the following: • Access safety, topography and risk to neighbouring properties • Visual impact • Non-compliance with relevant policies 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, subject to further consultation on the amended drainage proposal and revised drainage and landscape plans.

   Part of an issue followed across 2 meetings

   Papers: 52434 - front cover, 52434 - appendix, 52434 - location plan
7. 5.b

   Code Ref 0/52584 - Land adjacent to Bryn Rodyn, Old Colwyn, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL29 8UU

   Decision as recorded

   RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional planning permission, subject to conditions in relation to the granting of a temporary permission to restrict the duration of the use to a period of 12 months, the establishment and maintenance of a hedgerow (minimum of 2 meters in height) and the erection of signage on site to advise the public on who to contact in the event of any complaints. (b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation.

   Minute

   Further to a site inspection, Mr Jack Lally (Agent) spoke in favour of the application and one of the Local Ward Members for Eirias, Councillor Gail Jones, spoke against the application. An addendum to the report was presented, indicating that the applicant had confirmed that he would be willing to accept a condition requiring the height of the proposed boundary fence be raised from 1.2meters to 1.8 meters. In considering the application, Members made reference to the following: • Appropriate duration for trial use • Noise impact • The need for clear site management rules and signage to be displayed • The need for hedgerow planting to the North (minimum of 2 meters in height) RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional planning permission, subject to conditions in relation to the granting of a temporary permission to restrict the duration of the use to a period of 12 months, the establishment and maintenance of a hedgerow (minimum of 2 meters in height) and the erection of signage on site to advise the public on who to contact in the event of any complaints. (b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation.

   Papers: 52584 - appendix, 52584 - location plan, 52584 - front cover
8. 5.c

   Code Ref 0/52994 - Colwyn Bay Football Club, Llanelian Road, Old Colwyn, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL29 8UN

   Decision as recorded

   RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional planning permission, subject to drainage matters being resolved to the satisfaction of the Development and Building Control Manager. (b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation.

   Minute

   One of the Local Ward Members for Eirias, Councillor Gail Jones, spoke and highlighted the need for improved communication between the club and residents. Members were supportive of the application and the Development and Building Control Manager advised that communication concerns could not be conditioned through planning. RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional planning permission, subject to drainage matters being resolved to the satisfaction of the Development and Building Control Manager. (b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation.

   Papers: 52994 - front cover, 52994 - appendix, 52994 - location plan

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.

The minutes record no declarations of interest.

• Ifor Lloyd, ChairGrŵp Annibynnol Cyntaf Conwy/Conwy First Independent GroupPresent
• Trystan Lewis, Vice-ChairGrŵp Annibynnol Cyntaf Conwy/Conwy First Independent GroupPresent
• Alan Hunter, Committee MemberGrŵp Annibynnol Cyntaf Conwy/Conwy First Independent GroupPresent
• Andrew David Wood, Committee MemberGrŵp Annibynnol Cyntaf Conwy/Conwy First Independent GroupPresent
• Austin Roberts, Committee MemberPlaid Cymru a’r Blaid WerddSent apologies
• Chris Cater, Committee MemberGrŵp Annibynnol Cyntaf Conwy/Conwy First Independent GroupPresent
• David Gerard Carr, Committee MemberCynghrair Dinasyddion yn Gyntaf / Citizens First AlliancePresent
• Gail Jones, County CouncillorGrŵp Annibynnol Cyntaf Conwy/Conwy First Independent GroupIn attendance
• Goronwy O. Edwards, Committee MemberGrŵp Annibynnol Sir Conwy / Conwy County Independent GroupPresent
• Gwennol Ellis, Committee MemberPlaid Cymru a’r Blaid WerddPresent
• Jo Nuttall, Committee MemberConservativePresent
• Mandy Hawkins, Committee MemberLabourPresent
• Mike Priestley, County CouncillorGrŵp Annibynnol Cyntaf Conwy/Conwy First Independent GroupIn attendance
• Nia Owen, Committee MemberPlaid Cymru a’r Blaid WerddPresent
• Samantha Louise Cotton, Committee MemberConservativePresent
• Sian Grady, County CouncillorGrŵp Annibynnol Sir Conwy / Conwy County Independent GroupIn attendance
• Stephen Anthony Price, County CouncillorLabourIn attendance
• Susan Shotter, County CouncillorLiberal DemocratIn attendance
• Trevor Stott, Committee MemberLiberal DemocratPresent

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