Planning Committee

The Planning Committee met on 20 November 2024 and opened with a minute's silence in tribute to the late Councillor Veronica Gay. The minutes record that members granted planning permission for a new tissue machine facility at Shotton Paper Mill, and for two semi-detached homes on land at Elfed Drive, Buckley, both in line with officer recommendations. No declarations of interest were recorded.

1. Shotton Paper Mill: new tissue machine facility

   Decided

   The committee granted planning permission for a new tissue machine facility and associated structures at Shotton Paper Mill, subject to the conditions in the report, in line with the officer's recommendation.

   Why

   The application came to committee because the proposed height is above the limit set in the scheme of delegation, the council's rules on which applications officers can decide. The site is part of the former UPM paper mill redevelopment approved in 2022, and the report says the scheme meets local and national planning policy. Most consultees raised no objection, but Natural England asked for an updated Habitats Regulations Assessment, and North Wales Wildlife Trust noted that the scheme gives no net biodiversity benefit.

   Based on the minutes, FUL/000353/24 - Full application - Full application for a new tissue machine facility and associated structures at Shotton Paper Mill, Weighbridge Road, Deeside Industrial Park, Deeside, Enc. 1, 6.1 - FUL-353-21

2. Two semi-detached homes on land off Elfed Drive, Buckley

   Decided

   The committee granted planning permission for two three-bedroom semi-detached houses on land next to 1 Moore Cottages, Elfed Drive, Buckley, in line with the officer's recommendation. It also agreed that a note would be added to the decision notice. The note says any move of the lamppost would need to be agreed with the Highways Authority, and the applicant or developer would pay the costs.

   Why

   The report says two family homes are acceptable inside the Buckley settlement boundary, and a previous refusal in August 2024 was only over missing land contamination information. Councillor Carol Ellis, the local member, referred the application to committee over highway impact, citing parking at school times and near misses at the entrance, and Highways Development Control said the revised plans addressed earlier concerns. Two local objections raised contamination, drainage, parking and disruption during building work.

   Based on the minutes, FUL/000789/24 - Full application - Proposed Erection of 2 x 3 Bed Semi Detached Dwellings at Land Adj. 1 Moore Cottage, Elfed Drive, Buckley, Enc. 1, 6.2 - FUL-789-24, Late Observations

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1. Opening Comments

   Minute

   The Chair took the opportunity to pay tribute to the late Councillor Veronica Gay who had previously served on the Planning Committee during her term of office. He led a minute’s silence which was observed by all present.

   Part of an issue followed across 3 meetings

2. 2

   Declarations of Interest

   Minute

   None received.

3. 3

   Late Observations

   Minute

   The Chairman allowed Members an opportunity to read the late observations which had been circulated prior to the meeting and were appended to the agenda item on the Council’s website: https://committeemeetings.flintshire.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=490&MId=5784&LLL=0

4. a

   Late Observations

   Papers: Late Observations
5. 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 25 September 2024 were confirmed as a correct record. RESOLVED: That the minutes be approved as a true and correct record.

   Papers: Planning 25.09.24 - minutes - Final
6. 5

   Items to be deferred

   Minute

   None of the items were recommended for deferral.

7. 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

8. 6.a

   FUL/000353/24 - A - Full application - Full application for a new tissue machine facility and associated structures at Shotton Paper Mill, Weighbridge Road, Deeside Industrial Park, Deeside

   Minute

   That in accordance with the officer recommendation, planning permission be granted subject to the conditions set out in the report.

   Papers: FUL/000353/24 - Full application - Full application for a new tissue machine facility and associated structures at Shotton Paper Mill, Weighbridge Road, Deeside Industrial Park, Deeside, Enc. 1

9. FUL-353-21

   Papers: 6.1 - FUL-353-21
10. 6.b

    FUL/000789/24 - A - Full application - Proposed Erection of 2 x 3 Bed Semi Detached Dwellings at Land Adj. 1 Moore Cottage, Elfed Drive, Buckley

    Minute

    That in accordance with the officer recommendation, planning permission be granted subject to the conditions set out in the report. It was also resolved that a note would be added to the Decision Notice to advise the applicants that any proposed relocation of the lamppost would require contact with the Highways Authority and any costs would have to be met by the applicant/developer.

    Papers: FUL/000789/24 - Full application - Proposed Erection of 2 x 3 Bed Semi Detached Dwellings at Land Adj. 1 Moore Cottage, Elfed Drive, Buckley, Enc. 1

11. FUL-789-24

    Papers: 6.2 - FUL-789-24

12. Members of the public and press in attendance

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The minutes record no declarations of interest.

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