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The Planning Committee considered applications for a miniature railway site in Llandudno, a garden cabin in Rhos on Sea, a housing site in Deganwy, the former council offices at Bodlondeb in Conwy, and a replacement phone box in Llandudno. Members agreed to grant most of them, deferred the Deganwy housing application, and agreed to refuse the Gloddaeth Street street hub and its advertisements, with the final decisions delegated to officers.
An apology for absence was received from Councillor Ifor Lloyd (Chair).
In the interest of transparency, Councillor Nigel Smith advised that as he was not in attendance for Planning Committee on 11 March 2026, he would not take part in the discussion or vote on items 5a Code Ref 0/52964 and 5b Code Ref 0/53009. Councillor Antony Bertola declared a personal interest in Agenda item 5a Code Ref 0/52964 as he lived opposite the West Shore miniature railway and 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 5a 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 Nutall declared a personal interest in Agenda item 5b Code Ref 0/53009 as the application was within her ward. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Nutall was able to take part in the discussion and vote. Rachel Jones (Solicitor) declared a prejudicial interest in agenda items 6b Code Ref 0/53022 and 6c Code Ref 0/53023 as she knows the applicant. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Ms Jones left the meeting whilst the items were discussed and voted upon.
None reported.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That the minutes of the Planning Committee held on 8 April 2026 be approved and signed as a correct record.
The minutes of the Planning Committee held on 8 April 2026 were submitted for approval. RESOLVED: That the minutes of the Planning Committee held on 8 April 2026 be approved and signed as a correct record.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant temporary conditional planning permission (for a limited period of five years). b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegated powers. Note: Councillor Antony Bertola declared a personal interest in the above Agenda item as he lived opposite the West Shore miniature railway and 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 the above Agenda item as the objector is a business client. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Hawkins left the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed.
Further to Minute 722(a), 11 March 2026, Members’ views were sought as to whether to reaffirm the Planning Committee resolution to be ‘minded to grant temporary conditional planning permission for a limited period of five years’. RESOLVED: a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant temporary conditional planning permission (for a limited period of five years). b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegated powers. Note: Councillor Antony Bertola declared a personal interest in the above Agenda item as he lived opposite the West Shore miniature railway and 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 the above Agenda item as the objector is a business client. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Hawkins 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 delegated powers. Note: Councillor Jo Nutall declared a personal interest in the above Agenda item as the application was within her ward. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Nutall was able to take part in the discussion and vote.
Further to minute 772(c) 11 March.2026, Members’ views were sought as to whether to reaffirm the Planning Committee resolution to be ‘minded to refuse planning permission’, which was contrary to the Officer recommendation. An addendum to the report was presented, highlighting the following: • Representations received from the applicant. • Correspondence from Councillor Chris Brockley regarding the lawfulness of the platform and subsequent officer response. In considering the application, Members made reference to the following: • Whilst it was proposed that the decision to refuse be re-endorsed, citing the visual impact arising from the elevated position of the structure, the proposal was not seconded. • It was reported that the applicant had stated there was no intention to install a hot tub. • The proposed cabin was comparable in scale to the one previously approved. Contrary to the recommendation of the Committee on 11 March, 2026 it was; 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 delegated powers. Note: Councillor Jo Nutall declared a personal interest in the above Agenda item as the application was within her ward. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Nutall was able to take part in the discussion and vote.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That the planning application be deferred.
Further to a site visit, Mr Alun Roberts spoke against the application and Councillor Mike Priestley spoke against the application as a ward member for Glyn y Marl. An addendum was provided, highlighting: • The agent had submitted further updated drawings and documents, which addressed the discrepancies on some of the previously submitted drawings and documents. • A response from the Conwy County Borough Council (CCBC) Highways Officer. • No objections had been received from Welsh Water. • Objection letters had been received from 23 individuals, plus Councillors Susan Shotter and Michael Priestley. • Minor revisions to the planning committee report. • The CCBC Environment Roads and Facilities consultation response of the 4 September 2025 remained unchanged. • The full Sustainable Drainage Approving Body (SAB) application has also been received and was being considered. Members considered that additional time should be given to residents to review the latest amendments. RESOLVED: That the planning application be deferred.
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 delegated powers. Note: Rachel Jones (Solicitor) declared a prejudicial interest in the above agenda item as she knows the applicant. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Ms Jones left the meeting whilst the item was discussed and voted upon.
Professor Dylan Jones-Evans OBE spoke in favour of the application on behalf of the applicant. 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 delegated powers. Note: Rachel Jones (Solicitor) declared a prejudicial interest in the above agenda item as she knows the applicant. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Ms Jones left the meeting whilst the item was discussed and voted upon.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional listed building consent. b) That the listed building consent application be referred to Cadw to consider if the listed building consent application needs to be determined by the Welsh Government. c) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to issue a decision under delegation, if the Welsh Government does not call in the listed building consent application for their determination. Note: Rachel Jones (Solicitor) declared a prejudicial interest in the above agenda item as she knows the applicant. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Ms Jones left the meeting whilst the item was discussed and voted upon.
Members were supportive of the application. RESOLVED: a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional listed building consent. b) That the listed building consent application be referred to Cadw to consider if the listed building consent application needs to be determined by the Welsh Government. c) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to issue a decision under delegation, if the Welsh Government does not call in the listed building consent application for their determination. Note: Rachel Jones (Solicitor) declared a prejudicial interest in the above agenda item as she knows the applicant. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Ms Jones left the meeting whilst the item was discussed and voted upon.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: a) That the Planning Committee be minded to refuse the planning application. b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegated powers.
Members discussed the need for the facility to boost phone and internet signal. Some Members considered the application had a detrimental visual impact on listed buildings in the surrounding area. RESOLVED: a) That the Planning Committee be minded to refuse the planning application. b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegated powers.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: a) That the Planning Committee be minded to refuse advertisement consent. b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegated powers.
RESOLVED: a) That the Planning Committee be minded to refuse advertisement consent. b) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegated powers.
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.
Nigel Smith: Interest on Ref 0/52964 - West Shore Miniature Railway, Trinity Crescent, Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 2PQ
He was not in attendance at the Planning Committee on 11 March 2026, so he would not take part in the discussion or vote.
Nigel Smith: Interest on Ref 0/53009 - 89 Tan y Bryn Road, Rhos on Sea, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL28 4TU
He was not in attendance at the Planning Committee on 11 March 2026, so he would not take part in the discussion or vote.
Antony Bertola: Personal interest on Ref 0/52964 - West Shore Miniature Railway, Trinity Crescent, Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 2PQ
He lives opposite the West Shore miniature railway and is a neighbour of the objector. The interest was not considered prejudicial, so he took part in the discussion and vote.
Mandy Hawkins: Personal and prejudicial interest on Ref 0/52964 - West Shore Miniature Railway, Trinity Crescent, Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 2PQ
The objector is a business client. The interest was considered prejudicial, so she left the meeting while the matter was discussed.
Jo Nutall: Personal interest on Ref 0/53009 - 89 Tan y Bryn Road, Rhos on Sea, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL28 4TU
The application is within her ward. The interest was not considered prejudicial, so she took part in the discussion and vote.
Rachel Jones: Prejudicial interest on Ref 0/53022 - Bodlondeb, Bangor Road, Conwy, LL32 8DU
She knows the applicant. The interest was considered prejudicial, so she left the meeting while the item was discussed and voted on.
Rachel Jones: Prejudicial interest on Ref 0/53023 - Bodlondeb, Bangor Road, Conwy, LL32 8DU
She knows the applicant. The interest was considered prejudicial, so she left the meeting while the item was discussed and voted on.
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