Planning Committee

The committee considered two applications linked to the HyNet carbon dioxide pipeline. It granted planning permission for the Point of Ayr gas terminal, in line with the officer's recommendation, subject to a Section 106 agreement and conditions. The minute for the three block valve stations has not been published, so no decision is recorded for that application.

1. Point of Ayr gas terminal to carry carbon dioxide

   Decided

   Planning permission was granted, in line with the officer's recommendation, subject to a Section 106 legal agreement, a binding deal with the developer, and to the conditions in the report.

   Why

   The application is part of the HyNet carbon dioxide pipeline project, a national infrastructure project under consideration by the Planning Inspectorate. It covers reusing the existing terminal and pipeline to carry carbon dioxide, demolishing redundant structures, and laying cables to the low water mark. It comes to committee because the site is larger than officers are allowed to decide alone under the council's scheme of delegation.

   Based on the minutes, FUL/000246/23 - Full application - Retention and use of existing structures, plant and ancillary development (including access roadway and landscaping) forming the Point of Ayr gas terminal for the transport of carbon dioxide and t, Enc. 1 for FUL/000246/23 - Full application - Full application - Retention and use of existing structures, plant and ancillary development (including access roadway and landscaping) forming the Point of Ayr gas terminal for the transport of carbon di

2. Three block valve stations for the HyNet pipeline

   Decided

   The minutes record no decision on this item.

   Why

   Block valves close sections of pipeline for maintenance or in an emergency, and detection systems would show where a fault has occurred. The applicant, Liverpool Bay CCS Limited, argues the valves are part of the national pipeline project, but the Welsh Government considers them 'associated development', which cannot get consent through the national process. The application is therefore being considered under both the council's planning route and the national route, to make sure the correct procedure is followed.

   Based on the minutes, FUL/000633/23 - Full application - Construction and operation of the three Block Valve Stations (BVS) in connection with the with HyNet Carbon Dioxide Pipeline proposal at Land adjacent to Cornist Lane, Flint, Pentre Halkyn & Babell, Enc. 1 for FUL/000633/23 - Full application - Construction and operation of the three Block Valve Stations (BVS) in connection with the with HyNet Carbon Dioxide Pipeline proposal at Land adjacent to Cornist Lane, Flint, Pentre Halkyn & Babell, Enc. 2 for FUL/000633/23 - Full application - Construction and operation of the three Block Valve Stations (BVS) in connection with the with HyNet Carbon Dioxide Pipeline proposal at Land adjacent to Cornist Lane, Flint, Pentre Halkyn & Babell, Enc. 3 for FUL/000633/23 - Full application - Construction and operation of the three Block Valve Stations (BVS) in connection with the with HyNet Carbon Dioxide Pipeline proposal at Land adjacent to Cornist Lane, Flint, Pentre Halkyn & Babell

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1. 2

   Declarations of Interest

   Minute

   None.

2. 3

   Late Observations

   Minute

   None.

3. 4

   Minutes

   Decision as recorded

   RESOLVED: That the minutes be approved as a true and correct record.

   Minute

   The minutes of the meeting held on 13 December 2023 were confirmed as a correct record, as moved and seconded by Councillors Dave Hughes and Mike Peers. RESOLVED: That the minutes be approved as a true and correct record.

   Papers: Planning 13.12.23 - minutes - final
4. 5

   Items to be deferred

   Minute

   There were no items recommended for deferral.

5. 6

   Reports of Chief Officer (Planning, Environment & Economy)

   Decision as recorded

   RESOLVED: That decisions be recorded as shown on the Planning Application schedule attached as an appendix.

   Minute

   RESOLVED: That decisions be recorded as shown on the Planning Application schedule attached as an appendix.

   Part of an issue followed across 15 meetings

6. 6.a

   FUL/000246/23 - A - Full application - Retention and use of existing structures, plant and ancillary development (including access roadway and landscaping) forming the Point of Ayr gas terminal for the transport of CO2 and the demolition/removal of redundant structures at the terminal; construction and use of new infrastructure required for CO2 service at the Point of Ayr gas terminal; retention and use of the existing 20 diameter gas pipeline, condensate pipes and associated cables from the Point of Ayr gas terminal to the Mean Low Water Spring mark for the transport of CO2 and associated activities; removal of the Shut Down Valve compound associated with the existing 20 diameter gas pipeline from the Point of Ayr gas terminal to the Mean Low Water Spring mark and appropriate restoration/remediation; construction and use of two 33kV electricity and fibre optic connections from Point of Ayr gas terminal to the Mean Low Water Spring mark; and construction and use of two kiosks and assoc

   Minute

   That in accordance with the officer recommendation, planning permission be granted subject to the Section 106 Legal Agreement and conditions set out in the report.

   Papers: FUL/000246/23 - Full application - Retention and use of existing structures, plant and ancillary development (including access roadway and landscaping) forming the Point of Ayr gas terminal for the transport of carbon dioxide and t, Enc. 1 for FUL/000246/23 - Full application - Full application - Retention and use of existing structures, plant and ancillary development (including access roadway and landscaping) forming the Point of Ayr gas terminal for the transport of carbon di

7. FUL-246-23 - Photographs

   Papers: 6.1 FUL-246-23 - Reduced size pics
8. 6.b

   FUL/000633/23 - A - Full application - Construction and operation of the three Block Valve Stations (BVS) in connection with the with HyNet Carbon Dioxide Pipeline proposal at Land adjacent to Cornist Lane, Flint, Pentre Halkyn & Babell

   Papers: FUL/000633/23 - Full application - Construction and operation of the three Block Valve Stations (BVS) in connection with the with HyNet Carbon Dioxide Pipeline proposal at Land adjacent to Cornist Lane, Flint, Pentre Halkyn & Babell, Enc. 1 for FUL/000633/23 - Full application - Construction and operation of the three Block Valve Stations (BVS) in connection with the with HyNet Carbon Dioxide Pipeline proposal at Land adjacent to Cornist Lane, Flint, Pentre Halkyn & Babell, Enc. 2 for FUL/000633/23 - Full application - Construction and operation of the three Block Valve Stations (BVS) in connection with the with HyNet Carbon Dioxide Pipeline proposal at Land adjacent to Cornist Lane, Flint, Pentre Halkyn & Babell, Enc. 3 for FUL/000633/23 - Full application - Construction and operation of the three Block Valve Stations (BVS) in connection with the with HyNet Carbon Dioxide Pipeline proposal at Land adjacent to Cornist Lane, Flint, Pentre Halkyn & Babell

9. FUL-633-23 Photographs - Flint - Pentre Halkyn - Babell

   Papers: 6.2 FUL-633-23 Photographs - Flint - Pentre Halkyn - Babell

10. Members of the public and press in attendance

    Minute

    There were two members of the public present at the start of the meeting.

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The minutes record no declarations of interest.

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