Planning Committee

The Planning Committee met on 14 October 2026 to consider six planning applications, from a car park extension to a padel tennis centre. The minutes record decisions on five: members agreed that they are minded to grant permission in each case, and in one case they asked that future detailed plans come back to the committee. For the Glan Conwy housing scheme, the minute records only members' support and no decision.

1. Grasscrete parking spaces at Llanfairfechan car park

   Decided

   The committee agreed that it is minded to grant conditional planning permission. It also authorised the Development and Building Control Manager to determine the application under delegated powers, so officers make the final decision without a further committee vote.

   Why

   The scheme would form 17 grasscrete spaces, a paving that lets grass grow through and water drain, in an existing car park on the promenade. Members noted that it is small and sits on porous ground in a car park between two flood management areas, and that they could decide it against the advice in TAN 15, the national guidance on development and flood risk. The minute records that the Council's ecologist, who had been asked about nearby protected coastal sites, did not object.

   Based on the minutes, 52180 - front cover (oct), 52180 - front cover (sept), 52180 - appendix

2. 70 affordable homes on Maes y Felin site, Glan Conwy

   Decided

   The minutes record no decision on this item.

   Why

   The site is allocated in the local plan for housing and open space, and the scheme would replace the remaining developable land of phase 2, adding a net 14 homes across both phases. Mr James Hughes spoke against the application, and Mr Peter Lloyd, the agent, spoke in favour. Members welcomed the quality of the development, the housing provision and the landscaping. An addendum said the Council's Tree Officer was satisfied that the soil depth would allow the minor incursion into a tree root protection area to be mitigated.

   Based on the minutes, 53439 - front cover, 53439 - appendix

3. Outline plan for 12 flats at 34 Church Road, Rhos on Sea

   Decided

   The committee agreed that it is minded to grant conditional planning permission. It also resolved that any later reserved matters applications, which set out the detailed design, must come before the committee for decision.

   Why

   Outline permission agrees the principle of the development and leaves its design, access and landscaping for a later detailed application. Members raised concerns about design, the character of the area, a nearby listed structure, traffic, school-related traffic and drainage, and officers confirmed that no waiting restrictions are proposed, so all parking must be on the site.

   Based on the minutes, 52503 - appendix, 52503 - front cover

4. Padel tennis centre in Tre Morfa industrial units, Conwy

   Decided

   The committee agreed that it is minded to grant conditional planning permission. It also authorised the Development and Building Control Manager to consider any representations received during the departure publicity period and to determine the application under delegated powers.

   Why

   The five light industrial units were recently built, and the applicant's justification says they have been marketed since May 2025 with no firm offers for units 1 to 5. The applicant proposes a padel tennis centre, a racket sport played on enclosed courts, with a café and bar, saying it would create up to 12 full-time equivalent jobs. The site is allocated for employment use in the local plan, so the proposal is a departure from it, meaning it must be publicised before a decision is made. Darren Millar MS wrote in support, and the minute records only that members were supportive.

   Based on the minutes, 53522 - front cover, 53522 - appendix

5. Water tank and storage shed at Eirias Park Bowling Club

   Decided

   The committee agreed that it is minded to grant conditional planning permission. It also authorised the Development and Building Control Manager to determine the application under delegated powers.

   Why

   The water tank, 2.14 metres tall, would supply irrigation for the bowling green, and the metal shed, painted green, would store mowers and gardening equipment. A correction to the planning history was reported, noting that two applications had been made the previous year, and no public comments were received. Officers found no harm to the setting of a listed building about 400 metres away, no significant extra surface water, and no highway objection.

   Based on the minutes, 53557 - front cover, 53557 - appendix

6. Water tank and irrigation system at Min y Don Bowling Club

   Decided

   The committee agreed that it is minded to grant conditional planning permission. It also authorised the Development and Building Control Manager to determine the application under delegated powers.

   Why

   The 5,000 litre tank, about 1.9 metres wide, would supply an automated irrigation system, and it would be enclosed by solid timber fencing 2.4 metres high on three sides. The site lies in a conservation area, but the Conservation Officer raised no objection, and existing hedges screen the tank from outside. Members were supportive of the application given the recent period of dry weather.

   Based on the minutes, 53638 - front cover, 53638 - appendix

Written by AI from the council's minutes and reports. Sentences with a number or name that can't be found in those papers are removed automatically, but mistakes are still possible. Councils publish no word-for-word record of meetings, so this says what was decided and why. Read the official papers to be sure.

1. 1

   Apologies for absence

   Minute

   Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Goronwy Edwards and Andrew Wood.

2. 2

   Declarations of Interest: Code of Local Government Conduct

   Minute

   Councillor Jo Nuttal declared a personal and prejudicial interest in Agenda item 6 (a) Code Ref 0/52503 as she has business dealings with the immediate neighbour. As the interest was considered prejudicial Councillor Nuttal left the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed and voted upon.

3. 3

   Urgent Matters

   Minute

   None reported.

4. 4

   Minutes

   Decision as recorded

   RESOLVED: That the minutes of the Planning Committee held on 16 September, 2026 be approved and signed as a correct record.

   Minute

   The minutes of the Planning Committee held on 16 September, 2026 were submitted for approval. RESOLVED: That the minutes of the Planning Committee held on 16 September, 2026 be approved and signed as a correct record.

   Papers: Minutes , 16/09/2026 Planning Committee
5. 5.a

   Code Ref 0/52180 - Llanfairfechan Car Park, Llanfairfechan, Conwy, LL33 0BY

   Minute

   The application returned to the Committee following the September 2026 meeting, as the Committee's resolution had been contrary to the Officer recommendation. Members were advised that the ecologist had responded to the consultation, and they didn’t object to the application. RESOLUTION: (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.

   Part of an issue followed across 2 meetings

   Papers: 52180 - front cover (oct), 52180 - front cover (sept), 52180 - appendix, 52180 - location plan
6. 6.b

   Code Ref 0/53439 - Land at Maes y Felin (between Top Llan Road and A470), Glan Conwy, Colwyn Bay, Conwy

   Minute

   Mr James Hughes spoke against the application, and Mr Peter Lloyd (Agent) spoke in favour of the application. An addendum to the report was presented, highlighting the following: • A correction to the table in paragraph 61 was highlighted. • The Conwy County Borough Council Tree Officer was satisfied that sufficient soil depth existed to mitigate the minor incursion into the Root Protection Area, subject to the approved mitigation measures being implemented. Members were supportive of the application, welcoming the quality of the development, housing provision and landscaping. RECOMMENDATION: (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 commuted sum payments; the delivery and management of affordable housing; and the delivery and management of on-site open space. (b) That, in the event that the matter referred to in (a) above is not completed within three months from the date of the Committee determination (or such longer period as may be agreed 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.

   Papers: 53439 - front cover, 53439 - appendix, 53439 - location plan
7. 6.a

   Code Ref 0/52503 - 34 Church Road, Rhos on Sea, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL28 4DJ

   Decision as recorded

   RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional planning permission. (b) That the reserved matters application(s) be brought before the Planning Committee for determination.

   Minute

   An addendum to the report was presented, highlighting the following: • Amended plans had addressed previous highways and tree-related concerns through a widened access, revised parking layout and the retention of Tree T7. • Public Protection had withdrawn its previous concerns regarding the nearby Welsh Water pumping station and potential noise impacts. • The Tree Officer and Highways Officer had withdrawn their previous objections, subject to appropriate tree protection measures. • Officers advised that the proposal was now considered acceptable in principle, and a revised recommendation of minded to approve conditional planning permission under delegated powers was presented. Discussion ensued as follows: • Members raised concerns regarding the indicative design of the development, its impact on the character of the area, and its proximity to a listed structure. • Concerns were also expressed regarding traffic congestion, highway safety, school-related traffic and potential drainage issues. • It was confirmed that no waiting at any time restrictions were proposed for the road, requiring all resident and visitor parking to be accommodated within the site. • Members requested that any future reserved matters application be brought back to the Planning Committee for determination and discussed including this requirement within the resolution. RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional planning permission. (b) That the reserved matters application(s) be brought before the Planning Committee for determination.

   Papers: 52503 - appendix, 52503 - front cover, 52503 - location plan
8. 6.c

   Code Ref 0/53522 - Parc Menter Tre Morfa Enterprise Park, Parc Cae'r Seion, Conwy, LL32 8FB

   Decision as recorded

   RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional planning permission. That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to consider and assess any representation(s) that may be received during the departure application publicity period and to determine the application under delegation.

   Minute

   Members were supportive of the application. RESOLVED: (a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional planning permission. That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to consider and assess any representation(s) that may be received during the departure application publicity period and to determine the application under delegation.

   Papers: 53522 - front cover, 53522 - appendix, 53522 - location plan
9. 6.d

   Code Ref 0/53557 - Land to south of bowling green, Eirias Park Bowling Club, Abergele Road, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL29 7SP

   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.

   Minute

   A correction to the planning history was reported, noting that two applications had been submitted the previous year. 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.

   Papers: 53557 - front cover, 53557 - appendix, 53557 - location plan
10. 6.e

    Code Ref 0/53638 - Min y Don Bowling Club, Min y Don Road, Old Colwyn, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL29 9SD

    Minute

    Members were supportive of the application given the recent period of dry weather. RESOLUTION: (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.

    Papers: 53638 - front cover, 53638 - appendix, 53638 - 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.

• Jo Nuttal: Personal and prejudicial interest on Code Ref 0/52503 - 34 Church Road, Rhos on Sea, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL28 4DJ

  Business dealings with the immediate neighbour, relating to application 0/52503. She left the meeting for the discussion and vote.

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

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