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Members considered three applications: a block of six flats with parking on Meiriadog Road, Old Colwyn; repairs to the listed Pont Pengwern bridge; and a restaurant and takeaway at Senarth, Deganwy Avenue, Llandudno. For all three, members agreed in principle to approve, and the final decisions pass to officers under delegated powers. The committee also considered one report in private, which is exempt from publication.
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Ifor Lloyd, Nia Owen, Jo Nuttall and Andrew Wood.
Councillor David Carr declared a personal interest in Agenda item 5 (a) Code Ref 0/53122 as the application was within his ward. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Carr was able to take part in the discussion and vote. In the interest of transparency, the Principal Planning Officer Ceri Thomas declared a personal and prejudicial interest in Agenda item 5 (a) Code Ref 0/53122 as he has an allotment nearby the site. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Mr Thomas left the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed and voted upon. Councillor Mandy Hawkins declared a personal interest in Agenda item 5 (c) Code ref 0/53363 as the application was within her ward. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Hawkins was able to take part in the discussion and vote.
None reported.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That the minutes of the Planning Committee held on 17 June, 2026 be approved and signed as a correct record.
The minutes of the Planning Committee held on 17 June, 2026 were submitted for approval. RESOLVED: That the minutes of the Planning Committee held on 17 June, 2026 be approved and signed as a correct record.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: A) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional planning permission (to include conditions relating to landscaping and privacy screens on the rear balconies) B) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to issue a decision under delegation.
Mr Geraint Owen spoke against the application. An addendum to the report was presented, highlighting the following: · The Highway Authority raised no objections, subject to parking spaces being marked on site, appropriate tactile crossing details, and the future submission of a Construction Traffic Management Plan. · The ecological assessment was accepted, with mitigation measures, replacement tree planting and biodiversity enhancements recommended. A condition relating to Japanese knotweed was also recommended. · No objections were raised by Public Protection, subject to a Construction Method Statement and restrictions on construction working hours. · The proposed drainage strategy was considered acceptable in principle, subject to separate SAB approval and sewer connection agreements. · No objections were raised in relation to waste collection arrangements. · The Town Council considered the application and raised no objections. Members discussed the following: • Concerns were raised relating to ground stability, Japanese knotweed, landscaping, balcony screening and traffic impacts. • It was agreed that ground stability matters should be addressed through a Construction Method Statement condition. • Members requested conditions to secure the eradication of Japanese knotweed and other invasive species, additional landscaping, and privacy screening to balcony areas. • Officers advised that replacement tree planting already formed part of the proposal and complied with policy requirements. RESOLVED: A) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional planning permission (to include conditions relating to landscaping and privacy screens on the rear balconies) B) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to issue a decision under delegation.
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 determine whether the application should be called in for determination 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 determination.
An addendum to the report was presented, highlighting the following: · The Ecologist recommended a pre-commencement condition requiring an updated ecological assessment, including a survey of cracks and voids within the bridge for bats and nesting birds. · The updated assessment would also need to identify appropriate biodiversity enhancement measures. · It was noted that, if bat roosts were identified, the necessary Natural Resources Wales licence would need to be obtained before works could commence. · It was further noted that any works affecting nesting birds would need to be undertaken outside the bird breeding season. 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 determine whether the application should be called in for determination 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 determination.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: A) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant planning permission. B) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to issue a planning decision under delegation.
In considering the application, whilst most members were supportive of the application, consideration was made to the potential impact of increased traffic and noise levels on the surrounding area. RESOLVED: A) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant planning permission. B) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to issue a planning decision under delegation.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That the Public and Press be excluded from the meeting under the provisions of Section 100A of the above Act during consideration of the following item as it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 14 of Part 4 of Schedule 12A to the Act and that in all the relevant circumstances, the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information.
Members carried out a public interest test, prior to consideration of the following matter. RESOLVED: That the Public and Press be excluded from the meeting under the provisions of Section 100A of the above Act during consideration of the following item as it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 14 of Part 4 of Schedule 12A to the Act and that in all the relevant circumstances, the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information.
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.
David Gerard Carr: Personal interest on Code Ref 0/53122 - Land at Meiriadog Road, Old Colwyn, Colwyn Bay, Conwy
Personal interest because the application is within his ward. The interest was not considered prejudicial, so he took part in the discussion and vote.
Ceri Thomas: Personal and prejudicial interest on Code Ref 0/53122 - Land at Meiriadog Road, Old Colwyn, Colwyn Bay, Conwy
Principal Planning Officer, who has an allotment near the site. The interest was considered prejudicial, so he left the meeting for the discussion and vote.
Mandy Hawkins: Personal interest on Code ref 0/53363 - Senarth, 8 Deganwy Avenue, Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 2YB
Personal interest because the application is within her ward. The interest was not considered prejudicial, so she took part in the discussion and vote.
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