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On 7 April 2025 the Planning Committee considered three planning applications and granted permission or consent for all three. These were an extension to a waste water treatment works at Maelor Poultry, Cross Lanes; a change of use at a former Parry's furniture warehouse in Gwersyllt; and listed building consent for alterations at 3 Wrexham Road, Overton. Members also noted a list of decisions that officers had made under delegated powers in February 2025.
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The Chief Officer Economy and Planning submitted a report (COEP/04/2025) asking Members to determine the listed planning applications. The Officer gave an update regarding the status of the LDP and explained that whilst there was a legal process ongoing, the LDP policies were as set out in each of the reports being considered today. If the situation changed before the next Meeting of the Committee, then Members would be updated on anything which could impact their decision making.
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Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – That permission be granted in accordance with the Officer recommendation, subject to the following condition: Condition 6 No development shall commence, including any works of demolition, until a Construction Traffic Management Plan has been submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority. The approved statement shall be adhered to throughout the construction period. The statement shall provide for: • Details of the access arrangements to the site for construction traffic; • Details of parking, loading and unloading areas for construction traffic; • Details of site parking for construction operative parking; • Wheel washing facilities; and • Details of any warning signage on the approaches to the site and on site itself to be displayed during the construction period. Reason In the interests of highway safety in accordance with Policy DM1 of the Wrexham Local Development Plan.
The Chair welcomed Mr Guy Evans to the Meeting who spoke in favour of the application. The Officer presented the report and in doing so, displayed plans of the site to assist with his presentation. A discussion ensued and the following points were highlighted: · The majority of objections received were in relation to a second application that had been submitted to increase the number of birds processed at the site. · Determining this application did not commit Members to approving the other application. · There was no harm to the rural landscape or character of the site as a result of the application. · There were already extensive hard surface areas so there should be no issue with regards to parking. · Confirmation that the development would reduce the amount of phosphorous entering the River Dee. · Consideration needed to be given to flooding, but the Officer advised that there was no additional risk of surface water run-off from the site. · Confirmation that a Construction Traffic Management Plan would be requested, but it was noted that there had not been any fatal, serious injuries or slight injuries in that area. RESOLVED – That permission be granted in accordance with the Officer recommendation, subject to the following condition: Condition 6 No development shall commence, including any works of demolition, until a Construction Traffic Management Plan has been submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority. The approved statement shall be adhered to throughout the construction period. The statement shall provide for: • Details of the access arrangements to the site for construction traffic; • Details of parking, loading and unloading areas for construction traffic; • Details of site parking for construction operative parking; • Wheel washing facilities; and • Details of any warning signage on the approaches to the site and on site itself to be displayed during the construction period. Reason In the interests of highway safety in accordance with Policy DM1 of the Wrexham Local Development Plan.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – That permission be GRANTED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy & Planning.
The Chair welcomed Kerry James of the Meeting who spoke in favour of the application. Councillor Tina Mannering, local Member, addressed the Committee and confirmed her support for the application. The Officer presented the report and in doing so, pointed out that there had been some external changes which had enhanced the building and reflected its existing character. Members were pleased to note that there would be a reduction in parking on the site. RESOLVED – That permission be GRANTED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy & Planning.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – (i) That permission be GRANTED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy & Planning. (ii) That the Conservation Officer be congratulated on receiving delegated authority from CADW to determine applications for listed building consent where the works affect the external of Grade II listed buildings.
The Head of Service Development Management introduced the report and displayed a series of plans in order to assist with his presentation. He advised Members that since the report had been published, CADW had given delegated authority to the Conservation Officer to determine applications for listed building consent where the works affect the external of Grade II listed buildings. The local Member, Councillor John McCusker, spoke in favour of the application, pointing out that there had not been any objections to what was being proposed. RESOLVED – (i) That permission be GRANTED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy & Planning. (ii) That the Conservation Officer be congratulated on receiving delegated authority from CADW to determine applications for listed building consent where the works affect the external of Grade II listed buildings.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – That the list of Delegated Decisions be noted.
The Chief Officer Economy & Planning submitted a list of delegated decisions for the period 1 February 2025 to 28 February 2025. RESOLVED – That the list of Delegated Decisions be noted.