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The Planning Committee considered nine planning applications on 11 March 2026 and was minded to grant eight of them, most subject to conditions or a Section 106 agreement (a legal contract requiring the developer to provide things such as affordable homes or pay sums to the council). It was minded to refuse one, a garden cabin at 89 Tan y Bryn Road, Rhos on Sea, and that application will return to a future meeting because the proposed decision goes against officers' advice. 'Minded to' means the committee has agreed in principle, and the final decision is then made under delegated powers by an officer, the Development and Building Control Manager.
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Councillor Chris Cater declared a personal interest in Agenda item 6 (iv) Code Ref 0/53162 as he supported the funding for the padel tennis courts at Cabinet on 10 March 2026. As the interest was considered prejudicial Councillor Cater left the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed. Councillor Antony Bertola declared a personal interest in Agenda item 6 (iv) Code Ref 0/52964 as he is a neighbour of the objector. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Bertola was able to take part in the discussion and vote. Councillor Mandy Hawkins declared a personal interest in Agenda item 6 (iv) Code Ref 0/52964 as the objector is a business client. As the interest was considered prejudicial Councillor Hawkins left the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed. Councillor Jo Nuttall declared a personal interest in Agenda item 6 (iv) Code Ref 0/53009 and 0/53030 as she is a local ward member for Llandrillo-yn-Rhos. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Nuttall was able to take part in the discussion and vote
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Decision as recorded
RESOLVED- That the minutes of the Planning Committee held on 11 February 2026 be approved and signed as a correct record, subject to the above amendment.
The minutes of the Planning Committee held on 11 February 2026 were submitted for approval. It was noted that Councillor Stephen Price had been in attendance at the meeting. RESOLVED- That the minutes of the Planning Committee held on 11 February 2026 be approved and signed as a correct record, subject to the above amendment.
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 minute 314 (a) 9 October 2025, Members’ views were sought as to whether to reaffirm the requirement of commuted sums payments for open space. An addendum to the report was presented, highlighting updates and clarifications to the October Committee report. Open space contributions had not been sought previously, as there had already been four S106 agreements that specified the use of open space funds within the Rhiw ward. 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.
Further to minute 314 (a) 9 October 2025, Members’ views were sought as to whether to reaffirm the requirement of commuted sums payments for open space. An addendum to the report was presented, highlighting updates and clarifications to the October Committee report. Open space contributions had not been sought previously, as there had already been four S106 agreements that specified the use of open space funds within the Rhiw ward. 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 temporary conditional planning permission. b) That the Development and Building Control Manager to issue a decision under delegation.
Further to a site inspection, Mr Stephen Holgate spoke against the application and Mr David Jones (Applicant) spoke in favour of the application. An addendum to the report was presented, highlighting the requirement of tourism attraction and the landscape and visual impact of the proposed development. In considering the application, Members made reference to the following: • That the site attracted tourists to the area in the region of 7,000 visitors per year. • That the site previously had fallen into neglect prior to the model railway being established. • That the Committee consider a longer period for the temporary structures. RESOLVED a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant temporary conditional planning permission. b) That the Development and Building Control Manager to issue a decision under delegation.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional planning permission, subject to the applicant entering into a Section 106 agreement in respect of on-site affordable housing provision and commuted sum payments. b) That, in the event that the matters referred to above 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.
Further to a site inspection, Mr Philip Nye spoke against the application and Mr Endaf Roberts (Agent) spoke in favour of the application. An addendum to the report was presented, highlighting the following: • To note a correction at paragraph 98 of the Committee Report - Open space commuted sum was £12,030.80. • No objections in relation to the relocation of the bins store. • The Highways Agency accepted parking allocation to be on a ‘first comes first served’ basis • That the Conwy County Borough Councill Ecologist gave confidence that an approved landscaping scheme will support and not undermine a future bat conservation plan. In considering the application, Members made reference to the following: • That the size and impact of the external plans had been reduced. • That there was a need for affordable housing with Conwy County. RESOLVED a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional planning permission, subject to the applicant entering into a Section 106 agreement in respect of on-site affordable housing provision and commuted sum payments. b) That, in the event that the matters referred to above 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.
Decision as recorded
Resolved: a) That the Planning Committee be minded to refuse planning permission. b) That the application be referred back to a future meeting of the Planning Committee as the resolution is contrary to Officers’ recommendation.
Further to a site inspection, Mr Owen Hoare spoke against the application. Miss Sioned Edwards (Agent) spoke favour of the application and Councillor Chris Brockley spoke regarding the application as one of the local ward members (Llandrillo yn Rhos ward). An addendum to the report was presented, highlighting the following: • There there had been a correction to paragraph 9 of the report. The images shown in the report relate to the building on the northeast corner of the site. • That no representation had been received (on behalf of an individual that has previously submitted representations). • Officers noted that the platform was approved under planning permission ref. 0/43148 and the subsequent non-material amendment ref. 0/43836. As such, the current application would be assessed solely on the basis of the impact of the building itself and balustrading. In considering the application, Members made reference to the following: • That the proposal invited the resident/s to use the space later into the evening. • That the space was considered intrusive to neighbouring properties. Resolved: a) That the Planning Committee be minded to refuse planning permission. b) That the application be referred back to a future meeting of the Planning Committee as the resolution is contrary to Officers’ recommendation.
Decision as recorded
Resolved: A) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional planning permission, subject to: i) The resolution of the retention of further trees on-site and measures to improve pedestrian connectivity and lighting in the area to the satisfaction of the Development and Building Control Manager; and ii) The completion of a Section 106 legal agreement to secure on-site affordable housing and on-site open space, and commuted sums for waste and off-site open space. (b) That, in the event that the matters referred to above 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.
Further to a site inspection, Mrs Jenny Coxon (Agent) spoke in favour of the application. Councillor Hannah Fleet spoke regarding the application as one of the local ward members (Llandrillo yn Rhos ward). An addendum to the report was presented, highlighting the following: • The Conwy County Borough Council Ecologist recommended the location and specification of nesting and roosting boxes/bricks on new buildings and labelled hedgehog gaps within close boarded back garden fencing, as indicated on submitted plans. • That demolition be restricted to the period April – September. • A pre-commencement condition for a Construction Environmental Management Plan had been submitted for the development. • A condition for a wildlife sensitive lighting scheme for the proposed development was recommended. • The Conwy County Borough Council Tree Officer recommended that the current development layout was compatible with retaining most existing trees. • Dwr Cymru/ Welsh Water had noted that previous comments in relation to highways surface water would be considered during the SAB application process and therefore had no objections to the proposed development. In considering the application, Members made reference to the following: • The applicant had confirmed that as many of the existing trees had been retained. • Members were supportive of the scheme but considered that improvements were required to improve pedestrian connectivity and lighting in the area. Resolved: A) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional planning permission, subject to: i) The resolution of the retention of further trees on-site and measures to improve pedestrian connectivity and lighting in the area to the satisfaction of the Development and Building Control Manager; and ii) The completion of a Section 106 legal agreement to secure on-site affordable housing and on-site open space, and commuted sums for waste and off-site open space. (b) That, in the event that the matters referred to above 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.
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.
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 determine the application under delegation.
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 determine the application under delegation.
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.
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: 0/53162 - Eirias Park, Abergele Road, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL29 7SP
He supported the funding for the padel tennis courts at Cabinet on 10 March 2026. He left the meeting while the matter was discussed.
Antony Bertola: Personal interest on Code Ref: 0/52964 - West Shore Miniature Railway, Trinity Crescent, Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 2PQ
He is a neighbour of the objector. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, he took part in the discussion and vote.
Mandy Hawkins: Personal and prejudicial interest on Code Ref: 0/52964 - West Shore Miniature Railway, Trinity Crescent, Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 2PQ
The objector is a business client. As the interest was considered prejudicial, she left the meeting while the matter was discussed.
Jo Nuttall: Personal interest on Code Ref: 0/53009 - 89 Tan y Bryn Road, Rhos on Sea, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL28 4TU
She is a local ward member for Llandrillo yn Rhos. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, she took part in the discussion and vote.
Jo Nuttall: Personal interest on Code Ref: 0/53030 - Government Buildings, Dinerth Road, Rhos on Sea, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL28 4UL
She is a local ward member for Llandrillo yn Rhos. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, she took part in the discussion and vote.
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