Planning Committee

The Planning Committee met on 17 December 2025 to consider planning applications and a performance report. The only decision recorded in the minutes is the deferral of application FUL/000580/25 at 47 Dee View Road, Connah's Quay, so officers can check how the property is occupied. Minutes for the other items have not been published yet, so their outcomes are not known.

1. Deferral of application FUL/000580/25 at 47 Dee View Road

   Decided

   The committee agreed to defer application FUL/000580/25 for 47 Dee View Road, Connah's Quay. Deferral means the decision is put off to a later meeting.

   Why

   Late observations raised concern that the property may be occupied as a house in multiple occupation (HMO), a house shared by several unrelated people, despite earlier advice. The committee deferred the application so officers could check how it is occupied. The minute says the concerns were raised in the late observations.

   Based on the minutes, Late Observations

2. 315 homes at Holywell Road and Green Lane, Ewloe

   Decided

   The minutes record no decision on this item.

   Why

   The site is allocated for housing in the adopted Flintshire Local Development Plan. The committee deferred the application on 19 November 2025 to get more information on density and foul drainage. Ramblers Cymru strongly objects because the public path across the site would not be kept, and asks for conditions to protect it until a Diversion Order (a formal legal change to a path's route) is approved.

   Based on the minutes, FUL/000429/24 - Full application - Construction of 315 dwellings (including 126 affordable homes), new vehicular and pedestrian accesses off Holywell Road and Green Lane, public open space, landscaping, offsite-highways works, foul and surface water, Late Observations

3. New retail unit at RAF Sealand South Camp, Garden City

   Decided

   The minutes record no decision on this item.

   Why

   The site is in the Northern Gateway development and is allocated for commercial uses, including retail. The report says the planned district centre can no longer be delivered because market demand has changed, but the nearby Aldi store, now open, would serve residents. Sealand Community Council raises concern about the lack of bus services, and local member Christine Jones asked for the committee to consider access and scale.

   Based on the minutes, FUL/000618/25 - Full application - Erection of 1no. retail unit (Class A1) with associated access and servicing arrangements, means of enclosure to create external display area and holding area, vehicle and cycle parking, trolley corals, landscaping,

4. Turning 47 Dee View Road into a 4-person shared house

   Decided

   The minutes record no decision on this item.

   Why

   Connah's Quay Town Council objects, citing small room sizes, lack of parking and the number of HMOs nearby. Seven neighbours object over parking, the character of the area and anti-social behaviour. Officers say the four-person limit keeps parking demand similar to a family home.

   Based on the minutes, FUL/000580/25 - Full application - Proposed change of use and alterations to form a 4 bedroom 4 person House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) at 47, Dee View Road, Connahs Quay, Late Observations

5. Corner Pin pub, Saltney, to become an 11-person shared house

   Decided

   The minutes record no decision on this item.

   Why

   The report says reusing the long-empty pub brings a run-down building back into use, and the amended plans now add outdoor space, drying, bin and cycle storage after an earlier refusal. Councillor J Shallcross asked for a committee decision over the busy road and parking, and Saltney Town Council strongly objects, including on parking and amenities. Seven neighbours object, with concerns about parking, waste and anti-social behaviour.

   Based on the minutes, FUL/000778/25 - Full application - Change of use from an existing former public house to a house of multiple occupancy (HMO) at Corner Pin, 186, High Street, Saltney, Late Observations

6. Planning service performance, July to September 2025

   Decided

   The minutes record no decision on this item.

   Why

   Of 182 decisions, 97% were made under delegated powers, meaning by officers rather than the committee. 88.5% of all applications were decided within eight weeks or an agreed extension, and 60% of major applications met that target. The average decision took 86 days, 56% of enforcement cases closed within 12 weeks, and cost awards paid to appellants so far total £26,120.

   Based on the minutes, DM Performance Update Q2 2025/26, Enc. 1, Enc. 2

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   Declarations of Interest

   Minute

   Councillor Connor Wynne of Connah’s Quay Town Council - who had registered to speak on agenda item 6.1 (FUL/000429/24) - declared a personal and prejudicial interest due to his parents owning a property bordering the site. Having been granted dispensation by the Standards Committee, he was permitted to speak on the application then to leave the meeting before the item was debated and voted on. Councillor Richard Lloyd declared a personal interest on agenda item 6.1 (FUL/000429/24) as he had been contacted on four occasions by a member of Hawarden Community Council and also due to a family member living on Holywell Road. Councillor Mike Peers also declared a personal interest on agenda item 6.1 due to a family member being employed by Clwyd Alyn Housing Association which had been mentioned during that item. On agenda item 6.4 (FUL/000778/25), Councillor Lloyd declared a personal interest as a member of Saltney Town Council although he had not taken part in the debate when the Town Council had considered the application. He advised that he would vacate the chair for that item in order to participate as a Committee Member, allowing the Vice-Chair to chair the item.

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   Late Observations

   Minute

   The Chair 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.

3. a

   Late Observations

   Papers: Late Observations
4. 4

   Minutes

   Decision as recorded

   RESOLVED: That subject to the amendment, the minutes be approved as a correct record.

   Minute

   The minutes of 19 November 2025 were approved, subject to Councillor Parkhurst being marked in attendance. RESOLVED: That subject to the amendment, the minutes be approved as a correct record.

   Papers: Draft minutes Planning Committee 19 November 2025 Final
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   Items to be deferred

   Decision as recorded

   RESOLVED: That agenda item 6.3 (application number FUL/000580/25) be deferred.

   Minute

   It was agreed that agenda item 6.3 (FUL/000580/25) would be deferred to allow further investigation on the nature of occupation of a neighbouring property, given concerns raised as part of the late observations. RESOLVED: That agenda item 6.3 (application number FUL/000580/25) be deferred.

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   Reports of Chief Officer (Place and Growth)

   Minute

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

   Part of an issue followed across 10 meetings

7. 6.a

   FUL/000429/24 - Full application - Construction of 315 dwellings (including 126 affordable homes), new vehicular and pedestrian accesses off Holywell Road and Green Lane, public open space, landscaping, offsite-highways works, foul and surface water drainage infrastructure and associated ancillary work at Land at Holywell Road & Green Lane, Ewloe

   Part of an issue followed across 2 meetings

   Papers: FUL/000429/24 - Full application - Construction of 315 dwellings (including 126 affordable homes), new vehicular and pedestrian accesses off Holywell Road and Green Lane, public open space, landscaping, offsite-highways works, foul and surface water, Enc.1
8. 6.b

   FUL/000618/25 - Full application - Erection of 1no. retail unit (Class A1) with associated access and servicing arrangements, means of enclosure to create external display area and holding area, vehicle and cycle parking, trolley corals, landscaping, substation, plant and plant enclosure, and associated works at RAF Sealand South Camp, Welsh Road, Garden City

   Papers: FUL/000618/25 - Full application - Erection of 1no. retail unit (Class A1) with associated access and servicing arrangements, means of enclosure to create external display area and holding area, vehicle and cycle parking, trolley corals, landscaping,, Enc. 1
9. 6.c

   FUL/000580/25 - Full application - Proposed Single Storey Rear Extension + Internal Changes + Change of use to 5 bed HMO at 47, Dee View Road, Connahs Quay

   Papers: FUL/000580/25 - Full application - Proposed change of use and alterations to form a 4 bedroom 4 person House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) at 47, Dee View Road, Connahs Quay, Enc. 1
10. 6.d

    FUL/000778/25 - Full application - Change of use from an existing former public house to a house of multiple occupancy (HMO) at Corner Pin, 186, High Street, Saltney

    Papers: FUL/000778/25 - Full application - Change of use from an existing former public house to a house of multiple occupancy (HMO) at Corner Pin, 186, High Street, Saltney, Enc. 1
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    DM Performance Update Q2 2025/26

    Papers: DM Performance Update Q2 2025/26, Enc. 1, Enc. 2

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.

• Connor Wynne: Personal and prejudicial interest on FUL/000429/24 - Full application - Construction of 315 dwellings (including 126 affordable homes), new vehicular and pedestrian accesses off Holywell Road and Green Lane, public open space, landscaping, offsite-highways works, foul and surface water drainage infrastructure and associated ancillary work at Land at Holywell Road & Green Lane, Ewloe

  His parents own a property bordering the site. The Standards Committee gave him dispensation (permission to take part despite the interest), so he could speak and then leave before the debate and vote.

• Richard Lloyd: Personal interest on FUL/000429/24 - Full application - Construction of 315 dwellings (including 126 affordable homes), new vehicular and pedestrian accesses off Holywell Road and Green Lane, public open space, landscaping, offsite-highways works, foul and surface water drainage infrastructure and associated ancillary work at Land at Holywell Road & Green Lane, Ewloe

  He was contacted four times by a member of Hawarden Community Council, and a family member lives on Holywell Road.

• Mike Peers: Personal interest on FUL/000429/24 - Full application - Construction of 315 dwellings (including 126 affordable homes), new vehicular and pedestrian accesses off Holywell Road and Green Lane, public open space, landscaping, offsite-highways works, foul and surface water drainage infrastructure and associated ancillary work at Land at Holywell Road & Green Lane, Ewloe

  A family member works for Clwyd Alyn Housing Association, which was mentioned during the item.

• Richard Lloyd: Personal interest on FUL/000778/25 - Full application - Change of use from an existing former public house to a house of multiple occupancy (HMO) at Corner Pin, 186, High Street, Saltney

  He is a member of Saltney Town Council but did not take part in that council's debate on the application. He vacated the chair to take part as a committee member, and the Vice-Chair chaired the item.

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