Agenda, decisions and draft minutes
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST PDF 116 KB Members to declare any personal or prejudicial interests in any business identified to be considered at this meeting. Decision: Councillor Tina Jones declared a personal and prejudicial interest in Agenda Item 7 (Oaktree Centre, Rhyl). Councillor Julian Thompson-Hill declared a personal interest in Agenda Item 7 (Oaktree Centre, Rhyl). Councillor Brian Jones declared a personal and prejudicial interest in Agenda Item 8 (Brynllithrig Bach Cottage, Rhuallt). Minutes: Councillor Tina Jones declared a personal and prejudicial interest in Agenda Item 7 (Oaktree Centre, Rhyl). Councillor Julian Thompson-Hill declared a personal interest in Agenda Item 7 (Oaktree Centre, Rhyl). Councillor Brian Jones declared a personal and prejudicial interest in Agenda Item 8 (Brynllithrig Bach Cottage, Rhuallt). |
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URGENT MATTERS AS AGREED BY THE CHAIR Notice of items which, in the opinion of the Chair, should be considered at the meeting as a matter of urgency pursuant to Section 100B(4) of the Local Government Act, 1972. Decision: No urgent matters had been raised. Minutes: No urgent matters had been raised. |
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To confirm the accuracy of the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on the 17 June 2020 (copy attached). Decision: Vote taken: 17 in favour, 0 against, 0 abstentions RESOLVED that the minutes
of the meeting held on 17 June 2020 be received and confirmed as a correct
record. Minutes: The minutes of the Planning Committee held on 17 June 2020 were submitted. Accuracy – the meeting was conducted via WebEx and not held in the Council Chamber. Councillor Emrys Wynne clarified that he was unable to join the meeting due to technical issues but was listed as being present. RESOLVED that, subject to
the above, the minutes of the meeting held on 17 June 2020 be received and
confirmed as a correct record. |
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APPLICATIONS FOR PERMISSION FOR
DEVELOPMENT (ITEMS 5 - 8) - Applications received requiring determination by the
committee were submitted together with associated documentation. Reference was also made to late supplementary
information (blue sheets) received since publication of the agenda which
related to particular applications. It
was agreed to vary the order of the agenda in accordance with the late
supplementary information. |
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APPLICATION NO. 25/2020/0257/PS - LAND EAST OF LLYN BRENIG, NANT GLYN PDF 6 KB To consider an application for variation of Conditions 32 and 37 of planning permission 25/2007/0565/WF for development of Brenig Wind Farm, seeking clarity of use of the word “dwelling” in the context of assessment of impacts from shadow flicker and noise emissions from turbines, to reflect the legal status of dwellings lawfully in existence or which have been granted planning permission prior to the date of consent for the variations hereby sought (copy attached). Additional documents: Decision: Application withdrawn. Minutes: Application withdrawn. |
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APPLICATION NO. 47/2020/0216/PF - BRYNLLITHRIG BACH COTTAGE, RHUALLT, ST. ASAPH LL17 0TP PDF 6 KB To consider an application for the siting of a glamping pod for holiday accommodation use (copy attached). Additional documents: Decision: Vote taken: 16 in favour, 0 against, 1 abstention RESOLVED that permission
be GRANTED in accordance with officer
recommendations as detailed within the report and supplementary papers for the
siting of a glamping pod for holiday accommodation use. Minutes: Councillor Brian Jones declared a prejudicial interest, took no part in the debate and abstained from the vote. An application was submitted for the siting of a glamping pod for holiday accommodation use at Brynllithrig Bach Cottage, Rhuallt, St. Asaph LL17 0TP. At this juncture, the Development Control Manager clarified that currently technology was not available for a public speaker but a written statement had been provided in favour of the application by Mr and Mrs Edwards. Work was taking place to be able to access technology for public speakers at future meetings. Written statement provided by Mr and Mrs Edwards (for): Thank you for the
opportunity to take part in this committee. This application is to replace the
existing summerhouse situated within the curtilage of the property, with a
glamping pod to be used by family and friends as well as holiday accommodation.
This application is fully supported by the Offas Dyke
Association, the Joint Committee for the Clwydian
Range and Dee Valley Area of Natural Beauty as well as several neighbours and
members of the community including the land owner to the rear and southern side
of the property. As well as being a
space for friends and family to stay, the proposed glamping pod will be a means
of income to support Mrs Edwards in reducing her working hours in order to be
the main carer for their son who has a very rare, lifelong, severe genetic
condition. Both Mr and Mrs Edwards work for the local NHS and have done for in
excess of 15 years. Using the proposed glamping pod for holiday accommodation
would help to subsidise their income in order to care for their son rather than
claiming non-working benefits. The proposed pod
has a rectangular footprint and will be clad externally with red cedar which
blends in with the surrounding hillside and dense woodland and has similar
weathering characteristics. The domed
roof finish is a flat sheet tin; grey in colour to blend with its’
surroundings. The development will be sensitive and unobtrusive and is situated
45 metres from the boundary between Mr and Mrs Edwards’ property and the
nearest neighbour, Tyddyn Y Drew. Parking for the one bedroom glamping pod is served by a large car parking
area, which is accessed by a short drive along the Cwm Road. Denbighshire
highways have expressed no objections to the access. This is a
small-scale development that plans to support the local economy and promote
local tourist attractions and businesses for example restaurants, public houses
and convenience stores. Mr and Mrs Edwards plan to support other local
businesses for example by using a local cleaner and purchasing membership at a
local health spa for pod users. In closing, the
application is for a small scale peaceful, holiday accommodation situated next
to our family home. Thank you Local Member,
Councillor Christine Marston confirmed the Community Council had raised no
objections to the application. Councillor
Christine Marston PROPOSED granting
the application in accordance with officer recommendation, SECONDED by Councillor Merfyn Parry. Vote taken: 16 in favour, 0 against, 1 abstention RESOLVED that permission
be GRANTED in accordance with
officer recommendations as detailed within the report and supplementary papers
for the siting of a glamping pod for holiday accommodation use. |
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APPLICATION NO. 02/2020/0251/PC - FORMER WYNNSTAY STORES, PARK ROAD, RUTHIN LL15 1NO PDF 6 KB To consider an application for change of use of buildings and land from A1 Retail to a Builder’s Yard/ B8 Warehouse/ Storage Use (retrospective application) (copy attached). Additional documents: Decision: Vote taken: 17 in favour, 0 against, 0 abstentions RESOLVED that permission
be GRANTED in accordance with
officer recommendation as detailed within the report and supplementary papers and
subject to the removal of Condition 7 as no noise generating equipment used on
the former Wynnstay Stores site. Minutes: An application was submitted for the change of use of buildings and land from A1 Retail to a Builders Yard / B8 Warehouse / Storage Use (retrospective application) at former Wynnstay Stores, Park Road, Ruthin LL15 1NQ. Local Member, Councillor Emrys Wynne confirmed Ruthin Town Council had not raised any objection to the application. Work had taken place on the site which was now running as a Builders Yard. It was confirmed that no more than 2 skips would be placed on the site at any one time and would both be placed on the eastern side of the site. Condition 7 proposed within the Officer report was that
there should be no machinery noise prior to 8.00 a.m. It was confirmed that there would be no
machinery in place on the site and a request was made for the relevant condition
to be removed. The Chair confirmed the
condition would be removed. PROPOSED by Councillor Emrys Wynne that the application be granted in accordance with officer recommendation as detailed within the report and subject to the removal of Condition 7, SECONDED by Councillor Mark Young. Vote taken: 17 in favour, 0 against, 0 abstentions RESOLVED that permission
be GRANTED in accordance with
officer recommendation as detailed within the report and supplementary papers
and subject to the removal of Condition 7 as no noise generating equipment used
on the former Wynnstay Stores site. |
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APPLICATION NO. 45/2020/0131/PF - OAKTREE CENTRE, CHRISTCHURCH SCHOOL, FFORDD LAS, RHYL PDF 6 KB To consider an application for the erection of single storey extension to existing Oaktree Centre to provide additional nursery facilities (copy attached). Additional documents: Decision: Vote taken: 15 in favour, 0 against, 1 abstention RESOLVED that permission
be GRANTED in accordance with
officer recommendation as detailed within the report and supplementary papers
and subject to adding an additional condition regarding the operational and
management plan of the centre following a discussion with the local member. Minutes: Councillor Tina Jones declared a personal and prejudicial interest. Councillor Julian Thompson-Hill declared a personal interest. An application was submitted for the erection of a single storey extension to existing Oaktree Centre to provide additional nursery facilities at the Oaktree Centre, Christchurch School, Ffordd Las, Rhyl. At this juncture, Councillor Tina Jones left the meeting. It was questioned why the application had been submitted to Planning Committee. The Development Control Manager confirmed on 24 June, 2020, Councillor Tony Thomas requested the application be submitted to Planning Committee as he had concerns regarding over intensification of the site. Local Member, Councillor Pete Prendergast explained the nursery was very popular and there was an urgent need to extend. The Oaktree Centre had a number of activities throughout the day and evenings. One objection to the application had been received but did not include planning reasons to the application. The facility was extremely well run and organised and local members were kept fully informed. The support the facility gave to families was immeasurable. Councillor Tony Thomas requested an independent report showing need for the extension. As the application was a Denbighshire County Council application he felt it should be presented at Planning Committee for public scrutiny and requested all future Denbighshire County Council applications should be put forward before the Planning Committee. Councillor Mark Young made a point of order at this request. The Development Control Manager confirmed that the issue of
need was not a policy requirement and not a valid reason to refuse this
application. He advised Members to disregard this and to restrict the debate to
material planning issues. It was also
clarified by the Development Manager that there was no reference within the
current Scheme of Delegation that all Council applications had to be referred
to Planning Committee. Any concerns regarding the operation and management of
the facility could be imposed as a condition. The precise wording of the
condition could be agreed with the local members. PROPOSED by
Councillor Ellie Chard, that the application be granted in accordance with
officer recommendation as detailed within the report and subject to an
additional condition requiring an operation/management plan. Vote taken: 15 in favour, 0 against, 1 abstention RESOLVED that permission
be GRANTED in accordance with
officer recommendation as detailed within the report and supplementary papers
and subject to adding an additional condition regarding the operational and
management plan of the centre following a discussion with the local member. |
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THE MEETING CONCLUDED
AT 10:35 A.M. |