Planning Committee

The Planning Committee met on 11 June 2025 to decide five planning applications and appointed a Vice Chair for the meeting. It approved a 300-home scheme at Hawarden, subject to a Section 106 agreement, and refused the other four applications, including a 121-home affordable scheme at Oakenholt, Flint, where members went against the officer's advice.

1. Appointment of a Vice Chair for the meeting

   Decided

   Councillor Gladys Healey was appointed Vice Chair for the meeting.

   Why

   The Chair, Councillor Richard Lloyd, could not attend. A Vice Chair runs the meeting in the Chair's place.

   Based on the minutes

2. 300 homes at Gladstone Way and Ash Lane, Hawarden

   Decided

   The committee approved the application in line with the officer's recommendation. Permission is subject to the conditions in the report and a Section 106 agreement.

   Why

   The site is allocated for housing in the Flintshire Local Development Plan, which sets out where homes and other development can be built. The item came to committee because of the size of the development.

   Based on the minutes, FUL/000195/24 - Full application - Construction of 300 dwellings (including 105 affordable homes), new vehicular and pedestrian accesses, public open space, landscaping and all associated ancillary works at land at Gladstone Way and Ash Lane, Hawarde, Enc. 1 for FUL/000195/24 - Full application - Construction of 300 dwellings (including 105 affordable homes), new vehicular and pedestrian accesses, public open space, landscaping and all associated ancillary works at land at Gladstone Way and Ash La

3. 121 affordable homes off Ffordd Pedrog, Oakenholt, Flint

   Decided

   The committee refused the application, against the officer's recommendation. Members gave two reasons: overdevelopment, and the impact on living conditions for future residents. The report will come back to the next meeting to endorse the reasons.

   Why

   The site lies outside the settlement boundary, the line on the plan that marks where a town or village ends for planning purposes. It adjoins Flint, a Tier 1 Main Service Centre, the top tier of settlements in the local plan, so affordable housing exception schemes may be allowed. The report says the developer amended the scheme to improve house types, layout, amenity, play and open space, and highways.

   Based on the minutes, FUL/000372/24 - Full application - Construction of 121 affordable homes, new vehicular and pedestrian accesses off Ffordd Pedrog including public open space, landscaping, highways works, foul and surface water drainage infrastructure and associated a, Enc. 1 for FUL/000372/24 - Full application - Construction of 121 affordable homes, new vehicular and pedestrian accesses off Ffordd Pedrog including public open space, landscaping, highways works, foul and surface water drainage infrastructure and a

4. 2 homes at Tanfield House, Old Warren, Broughton

   Decided

   The committee refused outline planning permission, as the officer recommended.

   Why

   The site lies in the open countryside outside the settlement boundary, where the local plan generally does not allow new housing. The report says the site is not a small infill gap and that two large detached houses would not match nearby housing. It finds no proven local need, although it considered the care needs the applicant described.

   Based on the minutes, OUT/000090/25 - Outline application – for the demolition of derelict industrial unit and erection of 2 dwellings at Tanfield House, Old Warren, Broughton

5. All-weather football pitch at Coleg Cambria, Connah's Quay

   Decided

   The committee refused the application, against the officer's recommendation. The reason given was the impact on existing residents through noise, lighting and parking.

   Why

   The pitch would sit on a small area of grass at the college, next to Deeside Stadium. The report says the lighting report shows very little light spill, and that Community and Business Protection raised no objection. Six people objected, raising existing light and noise and extra traffic, and the local member, Councillor D Richardson, had reservations about noise, light and tree removal.

   Based on the minutes, FUL/000972/24 - Full application - New all-weather football pitch with associated fencing and lighting at Coleg Cambria, Kelsterton Road, Connahs Quay, Enc. 1 for FUL/000972/24 - Full application - New all-weather football pitch with associated fencing and lighting at Coleg Cambria, Kelsterton Road, Connahs Quay

6. Splitting a flat at Gronant Institute, Llanasa Road, Gronant

   Decided

   The committee refused the application, against the officer's recommendation. The reason given was overdevelopment and the impact on living conditions for future occupants and existing residents.

   Why

   The change splits one approved unit into two, one with one bedroom and one with two, within a scheme already permitted in July 2024. Llanasa Community Council objected, citing parking, access and safety, and Councillor G Banks asked for a committee decision over access and parking. Highways Development Control raised no objection, and the housing standards team confirmed the room sizes were acceptable.

   Based on the minutes, FUL/000155/25 - Full application - Subdivision of unit 7 previously granted under planning consent ref FUL/000004/23 (within converted building) to form two, one and two bedroom units at Gronant Institute, Llanasa Road, Gronant, Enc. 1 for FUL/000155/25 - Full application - Subdivision of unit 7 previously granted under planning consent ref FUL/000004/23 (within converted building) to form two, one and two bedroom units at Gronant Institute, Llanasa Road, Gronant

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1. 1

   Appointment of Vice-Chair

   Minute

   The Democratic Services Manager commented that following the Annual Meeting Councillor Richard Lloyd was appointed as Chair for this committee but was unfortunately unable to attend today. The committee was asked for nominations for the position of Vice Chair. Councillor Paul Johnson proposed Councillor Gladys Healey and this was seconded by Councillor Ted Palmer. Upon being put to the vote this was carried. RESOLVED: That Councillor Gladys Healey be appointed a Vice Chair for the meeting.

2. 3

   Declarations of Interest

   Minute

   Agenda item 7.1 – Councillor Sam Swash declared a personal and prejudicial interest as a family member lives in an adjoining area to the proposed development. He confirmed that he had been granted a dispensation from the Standards Committee to speak and answer any questions. He said that he would then leave the meeting prior to the debate. Agenda item 7 (2) - Councillor Mike Peers declared a personal interest as a family member works for Clwyd Alyn Housing Association in the IT department. Agenda item 7.2 Councillor Paul Cunningham – declared a personal interest as he was a member of Flint Town Council during the debate on this agenda item Agenda item 7(3) – Councillor Carol Ellis declared a personal and prejudicial interest as the applicants were known to her and live in her ward. She would leave the room when the item was being discussed.

3. 4

   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. Late Observations 11 June 2025

4. 5

   Minutes 14 May 2025

   Decision as recorded

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

   Minute

   The minutes of the meeting held on 14 May 2025 were confirmed as a correct record. RESOLVED: That the minutes be approved as a true and correct record.

   Papers: Draft Minutes - Planning - 14.05.25 (final)
5. 6

   Items to be deferred

   Minute

   None of the items were recommended for deferral.

6. 7

   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

7. 7.a

   FUL/000195/24 - Full application - Construction of 300 dwellings (including 105 affordable homes), new vehicular and pedestrian accesses, public open space, landscaping and all associated ancillary works at land at Gladstone Way and Ash Lane, Hawarden, Deeside

   Minute

   Approved in accordance with the Officer’s Recommendation subject to the conditions set out in the report and subject to the S106 Agreement.

   Papers: FUL/000195/24 - Full application - Construction of 300 dwellings (including 105 affordable homes), new vehicular and pedestrian accesses, public open space, landscaping and all associated ancillary works at land at Gladstone Way and Ash Lane, Hawarde, Enc. 1 for FUL/000195/24 - Full application - Construction of 300 dwellings (including 105 affordable homes), new vehicular and pedestrian accesses, public open space, landscaping and all associated ancillary works at land at Gladstone Way and Ash La
8. 7.b

   FUL/000372/24 - Full application - Construction of 121 affordable homes, new vehicular and pedestrian accesses off Ffordd Pedrog including public open space, landscaping, highways works, foul and surface water drainage infrastructure and associated ancillary works (amended proposal) at land at Quarry Farm and Leadbrook Drive, Oakenholt, Flint

   Minute

   Refused Contrary to the Officer’s Recommendation for the following reason(s): 1. Overdevelopment 2. Impact on living conditions for future residents of the development Report to come back to next Planning Committee to endorse reason(s)

   Papers: FUL/000372/24 - Full application - Construction of 121 affordable homes, new vehicular and pedestrian accesses off Ffordd Pedrog including public open space, landscaping, highways works, foul and surface water drainage infrastructure and associated a, Enc. 1 for FUL/000372/24 - Full application - Construction of 121 affordable homes, new vehicular and pedestrian accesses off Ffordd Pedrog including public open space, landscaping, highways works, foul and surface water drainage infrastructure and a
9. 7.c

   OUT/000090/25 - Outline application – for the demolition of derelict industrial unit and erection of 2 dwellings at Tanfield House, Old Warren, Broughton

   Minute

   Refused as per Officer’s Recommendation.

   Papers: OUT/000090/25 - Outline application – for the demolition of derelict industrial unit and erection of 2 dwellings at Tanfield House, Old Warren, Broughton, Enc. 1 for OUT/000090/25 - Outline application – for the demolition of derelict industrial unit and erection of 2 dwellings at Tanfield House, Old Warren, Broughton, Enc. 2 for OUT/000090/25 - Outline application – for the demolition of derelict industrial unit and erection of 2 dwellings at Tanfield House, Old Warren, Broughton
10. 7.d

    FUL/000972/24 - Full application - New all-weather football pitch with associated fencing and lighting at Coleg Cambria, Kelsterton Road, Connahs Quay

    Minute

    Refused Contrary to the Officer’s Recommendation for the following reason(s): 1. Impact on existing residents through noise, lighting and parking impacts

    Papers: FUL/000972/24 - Full application - New all-weather football pitch with associated fencing and lighting at Coleg Cambria, Kelsterton Road, Connahs Quay, Enc. 1 for FUL/000972/24 - Full application - New all-weather football pitch with associated fencing and lighting at Coleg Cambria, Kelsterton Road, Connahs Quay
11. 7.e

    FUL/000155/25 - Full application - Subdivision of unit 7 previously granted under planning consent ref FUL/000004/23 (within converted building) to form two, one and two bedroom units at Gronant Institute, Llanasa Road, Gronant

    Minute

    Refused Contrary to the Officer’s Recommendation for the following reason(s): 1. Overdevelopment and impact on the living conditions of future occupants and wider existing residents

    Papers: FUL/000155/25 - Full application - Subdivision of unit 7 previously granted under planning consent ref FUL/000004/23 (within converted building) to form two, one and two bedroom units at Gronant Institute, Llanasa Road, Gronant, Enc. 1 for FUL/000155/25 - Full application - Subdivision of unit 7 previously granted under planning consent ref FUL/000004/23 (within converted building) to form two, one and two bedroom units at Gronant Institute, Llanasa Road, Gronant

12. Members of the public and press in attendance

    Minute

    There were 52 members of the public present at the start of the meeting.

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.

• Sam Swash: Personal and prejudicial interest on FUL/000195/24 - Full application - Construction of 300 dwellings (including 105 affordable homes), new vehicular and pedestrian accesses, public open space, landscaping and all associated ancillary works at land at Gladstone Way and Ash Lane, Hawarden, Deeside

  A family member lives in an area next to the proposed development. He had a dispensation from the Standards Committee to speak and answer questions, then left before the debate.

• Mike Peers: Personal interest on FUL/000372/24 - Full application - Construction of 121 affordable homes, new vehicular and pedestrian accesses off Ffordd Pedrog including public open space, landscaping, highways works, foul and surface water drainage infrastructure and associated ancillary works (amended proposal) at land at Quarry Farm and Leadbrook Drive, Oakenholt, Flint

  A family member works for Clwyd Alyn Housing Association in its IT department.

• Paul Cunningham: Personal interest on FUL/000372/24 - Full application - Construction of 121 affordable homes, new vehicular and pedestrian accesses off Ffordd Pedrog including public open space, landscaping, highways works, foul and surface water drainage infrastructure and associated ancillary works (amended proposal) at land at Quarry Farm and Leadbrook Drive, Oakenholt, Flint

  He was a member of Flint Town Council during the debate on this item.

• Carol Ellis: Personal and prejudicial interest on OUT/000090/25 - Outline application – for the demolition of derelict industrial unit and erection of 2 dwellings at Tanfield House, Old Warren, Broughton

  The applicants are known to her and live in her ward. She left the room during the item.

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