Planning Committee

The committee approved three planning applications: 90 homes south of New Brighton Road, Mold; a change of use of a house in Shotton into a house in multiple occupation; and keeping a brewery building at Bagillt. Each was approved subject to conditions. Councillor Rob Davies declared an interest in the brewery item, and the minutes give no reason.

1. 90 homes south of New Brighton Road, Mold

   Decided

   The committee granted planning permission for 90 homes, subject to the conditions in the report and the late observations. The approval was also subject to Section 106 obligations, which are legal agreements the developer signs to provide things linked to the scheme.

   Why

   The site is allocated for housing in the Local Development Plan, the council's plan for where new homes go. The report says approval is needed so the homes can be built to the plan's timetable, as delay could put pressure on the plan and encourage speculative proposals. The committee had deferred the decision on 22 November 2023 to ask for more information on safe routes to school, and the report now updates its findings on this.

   Based on the minutes, 063507 - Full application - Residential development comprising 90 Dwellings including the provision of affordable units, areas of public open space, landscaping and associated works at Land to the south of New Brighton Road, New Brighton, Mold

2. Decided

   The committee granted planning permission for the change of use, subject to the conditions in the report and the late observations. A house in multiple occupation (HMO) is a home shared by several unrelated people, and this one may house no more than five people.

   Why

   The report said the building would look the same from the street, and that the amended plan for five occupants met the minimum standards the council's housing team applies. Shotton Town Council, the local member Councillor S Bibby and 20 letters of objection raised concerns about parking, the number of flats and HMOs in the street, and whether the rooms were large enough. The report said council records show three HMOs in the street and that the proposal would not put two HMOs side by side or trap a home between them.

   Based on the minutes, COU/000312/23 - Change of Use/Conversion application - Change of Use from Class C3 (Single Residential Dwelling) to Class C4 (HMO) at 4 Salisbury Street, Shotton, Deeside

3. Retaining and using a brewery building at Bagillt

   Decided

   The committee granted planning permission, subject to the conditions in the report, the late observations and two additional conditions on the slope along the northern and north-western boundary of the site. The extra conditions require an engineering report and risk assessment on the stability of that slope, and a retaining structure if it is found to be unstable.

   Why

   The report says the site is brownfield land, the former site of an old lead works, outside any settlement boundary but close to employment areas and bus routes. It says reuse of land like this can support employment under council policy, and that the building's scale and design help it fit its surroundings, with Pollution Control raising no objection on noise or odour. Bagillt Community Council objected, citing work done before permission was sought, possible contamination from the former lead works, wildlife and industrial archaeology, and Ramblers Cymru objected unless footpaths were protected.

   Based on the minutes, FUL/000254/22 - Full application - Retention of building and associated use of site for operation of a brewery (partly retrospective) at Dee Bank Industrial Estate, Whelston, Bagillt

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1. 2

   Declarations of Interest

   Minute

   Councillor Rob Davies declared a personal and prejudicial interest (for agenda item 6.3)

2. 3

   Late Observations

   Minute

   The late observations were presented prior to each item being discussed.

3. 4

   Minutes

   Decision as recorded

   RESOLVED: The minutes of the meeting held on 13 March 2024 were confirmed as a true and correct record.

   Minute

   The minutes of the meeting held on 13 March 2024 were confirmed as a correct record, as moved and seconded by Councillors Dave Hughes and Ted Palmer. RESOLVED: The minutes of the meeting held on 13 March 2024 were confirmed as a true and correct record.

   Papers: Minutes - Planning - 13.03.24 final
4. 5

   Items to be deferred

   Minute

   There were no items recommended for deferral.

5. 6

   Reports of Chief Officer (Planning, Environment & Economy)

   Minute

   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

   A - Full application - Residential development comprising 90 Dwellings including the provision of affordable units, areas of public open space, landscaping and associated works at Land to the south of New Brighton Road, New Brighton, Mold, CH7 6RB

   Minute

   Approved in accordance with the Officer’s Recommendation subject to the conditions set out in the report and in the Late Observations and the Section 106 Obligations

   Part of an issue followed across 2 meetings

   Papers: 063507 - Full application - Residential development comprising 90 Dwellings including the provision of affordable units, areas of public open space, landscaping and associated works at Land to the south of New Brighton Road, New Brighton, Mold, Enc. 1 for 063507 - Full application - Residential development comprising 90 Dwellings including the provision of affordable units, areas of public open space, landscaping and associated works at Land to the south of New Brighton Road, New Brighton,

7. 063507 Reduced size pics - A5

   Papers: 6.1 - 063507 Reduced size pics - A5
8. 6.b

   COU/000312/23 - A - Full application - Change of Use from Class C3 (Single Residential Dwelling) to Class C4 (House of Multiple Occupancy) at 4 Salisbury Street, Shotton

   Minute

   Approved in accordance with the Officer’s Recommendation subject to the conditions set out in the report and in the Late Observations.

   Papers: COU/000312/23 - Change of Use/Conversion application - Change of Use from Class C3 (Single Residential Dwelling) to Class C4 (HMO) at 4 Salisbury Street, Shotton, Deeside, Enc. 1 for COU/000312/23 - Change of Use/Conversion application - Change of Use from Class C3 (Single Residential Dwelling) to Class C4 (HMO) at 4 Salisbury Street, Shotton, Deeside

9. COU-312-23 Reduced size pics - A5

   Papers: 6.2 - COU-312-23 Reduced size pics - A5
10. 6.c

    FUL/000254/22 - A - Full application - Retention of building and associated use of site for operation of a brewery (partly retrospective) at Dee Bank Industrial Estate, Whelston, Bagillt

    Minute

    Approved in accordance with the Officer’s Recommendation subject to the conditions set out in the report and in the Late Observations and an additional condition(s) to be included as follows: 9. No further development shall take place until an engineering report/investigation and risk assessment in relation to the stability/structural integrity of the land/bank along the northern/north-western boundary of the application site, in addition to any assessment provided with the planning application, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The investigation and risk assessment must be undertaken by competent persons. 10. In the event that the land/bank subject to the engineering report/investigation and risk assessment required by Condition 9 is found to insufficient stability/structural integrity then details of a retaining structure to mitigate any such issues shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Any retaining structure as approved shall be permanently retained and maintained.

    Papers: FUL/000254/22 - Full application - Retention of building and associated use of site for operation of a brewery (partly retrospective) at Dee Bank Industrial Estate, Whelston, Bagillt, Enc. 1 for FUL/000254/22 - Full application - Retention of building and associated use of site for operation of a brewery (partly retrospective) at Dee Bank Industrial Estate, Whelston, Bagillt

11. FUL-254-22 Reduced size pics - A5

    Papers: 6.3 - FUL-254-22 Reduced size pics - A5

12. Members of the public and press in attendance

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.

• Robert Davies: Personal and prejudicial interest on FUL/000254/22 - A - Full application - Retention of building and associated use of site for operation of a brewery (partly retrospective) at Dee Bank Industrial Estate, Whelston, Bagillt

  The minute records a personal and prejudicial interest in agenda item 6.3, the brewery application at Bagillt. It does not say what the interest is.

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