Planning Committee

The committee granted planning permission for a residential care facility on the site of the former Plas Ifan Hotel, Northop Hall, on 11 March 2026. The permission is subject to conditions, including a requirement to record the building before demolition and limits on construction hours.

1. Residential care facility at the former Plas Ifan Hotel, Northop Hall

   Decided

   Planning permission was granted for a residential care facility, with access, landscaping and associated works, on the site of the former Plas Ifan Hotel. The permission is subject to the report's conditions, with condition 20 amended as set out in the late observations. A new condition 22 limits construction, demolition and site preparation work to 08:00 to 18:00 Monday to Friday and 08:00 to 12:00 on Saturdays, with no work on Sundays or public and bank holidays.

   Why

   The former hotel is vacant, and the scheme would demolish it and build the care facility in its place. Heneb asked for a Level 3 building recording of the structure before demolition, and amended condition 20 requires this. The new condition 22 is there to protect the occupiers of nearby homes from noise and disturbance.

   Based on the minutes, FUL/000554/25 - Full application - Development of residential care facility, access, landscaping and all associated works at Plas Ifan Hotel , Northop Hall, Late Obs - 11.03.26

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1. 2

   Declarations of Interest

   Minute

   None.

2. 3

   Late Observations

   Minute

   The Late Observations (appended to the agenda item on the Council’s website) had been circulated prior to the meeting and were read out for each item.

3. a

   Late Obs - 11.03.26

   Papers: Late Obs - 11.03.26
4. 4

   Minutes

   Decision as recorded

   RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting held on 11 February be approved as a correct record.

   Minute

   RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting held on 11 February be approved as a correct record.

   Papers: Minutes - 11.02.2026
5. 5

   Urgent Matters as Agreed by the Chair

   Minute

   None.

6. 6

   Items to be deferred

   Minute

   None.

7. 7

   Reports of Chief Officer (Place and Growth)

   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 10 meetings

8. 7.a

   FUL/000554/25 - A - Full application - Development of residential care facility, access, landscaping and all associated works at Plas Ifan Hotel , Northop Hall

   Minute

   That in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation, planning permission be granted subject to the conditions set out in the report and amended condition 20 in the Late Observations. Also subject to the following additional condition: 22. No construction, demolition or site preparation works, including the operation of plant and machinery and deliveries to and from the site, shall take place outside the hours of 08:00 to 18:00 Monday to Friday and 08:00 to 12:00 on Saturdays. No such works shall take place on Sundays or Public/Bank Holidays. Reason: To safeguard the amenities of the occupiers of nearby residential properties from undue noise and disturbance.

   Papers: FUL/000554/25 - Full application - Development of residential care facility, access, landscaping and all associated works at Plas Ifan Hotel , Northop Hall, Enc. 1

9. Photos

   Papers: 6.1 Pics A5

10. Members of the public and press in attendance

    Minute

    There was one member of the public present at the start of the meeting.

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