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Additional documents: Minutes: Apologies received
from Councillors Peter Scott and Peter Evans. |
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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. Additional documents: Minutes: Councillor Christine Marstion declared a personal interest in agenda item 8 as she was a member of the Stakeholder conference for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB), a family member also worked for BCUHB Councillor Emrys Wynne declared a personal interest in agenda item 8 as he represented the Council on the Community Health board. Councillor Gwyneth Kensler declared a personal interest in agenda item 5, as she knew the occupants of the house. Councillors Mark Young and Ann Davies declared a personal interest in agenda item 8, as a family members worked in Ysbyty Glan Clwyd |
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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. Additional documents: Minutes: No urgent matters. |
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To confirm the accuracy of the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on the 16 December 2020 (copy attached). Additional documents: Minutes: The minutes of the Planning Committee held
on 16 December 2020 were submitted. Matter of accuracy - · The translation for Application No. 02/2020/0724/Pf - Land at Glasdir, Ruthin, did not include the amount of votes. RESOLVED
that the minutes of
the meeting held on 16 December 2020 be received and confirmed as a correct
record. |
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APPLICATION NO. 01/2020/0832 - GLANRAFON, BROOKHOUSE ROAD, DENBIGH PDF 6 KB To consider an application for extensions and alterations to existing dwelling (amended scheme) at Glanrafon,
Brookhouse Road, Denbigh (copy attached). Additional documents: Minutes: An application was
submitted for the Extensions and alterations to existing dwelling (amended
scheme) at Glanrafon Brookhouse
Road Denbigh. Public Speakers – Rhys Davies (For) -
Both myself and my wife were raised locally near Denbigh, following
a period of living away, we moved back to the area. We are since working at Glan Clwyd Hospital and out children Eben
and Mared attend Ysgol Twm o’r Nant. We purchased Glanrafon in February
2019 which had been vacant for several years due to the extensive structural
repairs required rendering it at the time inhabitable and un-mortgageable. We were advised by a number of builders to
consider demolishing due to the nature of the structural repairs and internal
modification required, but were adamant from the start that this was not the
path we wished to take. Together with our architect Osian
Jones, Ruthin we proceeded with a planning application for a new extension,
which would create our family home, and allow a previously empty property be
brought back into residential use. We fell in love with the property and location and strongly
believe that to fully respect and give justice to the original house, that the
extension should have a distinctly different feel while blending harmoniously
into the surroundings. We strongly and passionately believe that using steel
cladding instead of render, will achieve this and provide the distinction
between old and new. We also included a glass panel separation design between
the old and new parts of the building as per Denbighshire’s Residential
Development Guidance. While appreciating that during the time of the original
application that this product wasn’t widely known within Denbighshire, further
research shows that it is becoming more common with several recent successful
planning requests within North Wales as we’ve included in the supplementary
information provided. It is manufactured in Shotton,
used in both urban and rural homes, meets building regulation requirements and
has several environmental benefits compared to traditional render. As well as
high structural performance, steel is fully recyclable and allows the ability
to include additional insulation within the wall construction to provide higher
thermal performance than K-rend or similar products. Throughout the project we have always tried to work with
local tradesmen, businesses and suppliers to support our local economy and
reduce our carbon footprint, and there are professional fitters local to
Denbigh who have vast experience in steel cladding residential properties
within the area. Our neighbours have been fully supportive of our design, and
we have had no objections following local consultation on each planning
application or amendment. Thank you all for your time in considering our application
for Glanrafon, and I hope I’ve been able to
demonstrate how the advantages of steel cladding will help achieve our vision
for this project. General debate – Councillor Mark Young, local member, passed apologies from
the other local member Rhys Thomas who could not be in attendance, they had
both discussed the application. The application was
modern and exciting, and he was supportive of the application, and felt that
similar cladding had been used in other areas of North Wales. Proposal – Councillor Mark
Young proposed the application be granted contrary to officer recommendations
as the application would not impact on the character and appearance of the
original dwelling and did not pose an issue for the neighbours, as no concerns
had been raised. Seconded by Councillor Merfyn Parry. Members queried
with officers when Planning Policy RD3 was written, as the application was
using local and recyclable materials, it was suggested that new ideas were
needed. Officers clarified that the policy was ... view the full minutes text for item 5. |
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APPLICATION NO. 31/2020/0338 - LAND ADJOINING MARLLWYN, GROESFFORDD MARLI PDF 6 KB To consider an application for the erection of 3 affordable dwellings and 1 open market dwelling with a
detached double garage. Formation of 2 vehicular accesses and visibility splays,
Provision of associated car parking, landscaping and the Iistallation of 2
package treatment Plants, a ground source heat pump and rainwater harvesting
system at land adjoining Marllwyn, Groesffordd Marli, Abergele (copy
attached). Additional documents: Minutes: An application was
submitted for the Erection of 3 affordable dwellings and 1 open market dwelling
a detached double garage. Formation of 2 vehicular accesses and visibility
splays, Provision of associated car parking, landscaping and the Installation
of 2 package treatment Plants, a ground source heat pump and rainwater
harvesting system at Land Adjoining Marllwyn, Groesffordd Marli Abergele. Public
Speaker – Gordon Kenyon (For) - I represent the
applicants Mr and Mrs Salt in this matter. Mr & Mrs Salt have lived at Marllwyn, Groesffordd Marli for more 25 years and have raised their family there.
They are now in their sixties and looking towards retirement. They wish to stay
in Groesffordd Marli and to
downsize to a smaller energy efficient dwelling more suited to their retirement
needs. Their proposed new home would be constructed on land which they own adjoining
Marllwyn. The dwelling has been designed with mature
living and energy efficiency in mind. It incorporates energy saving measures
and a ground floor bedroom. As result of their large ownership, Mr &
Mrs Salt are also able to offer to construct 3 affordable houses for people in
local need. They would themselves construct the affordable units and their own
new dwelling. Their existing house would be used to secure finance for
construction of all 4 units. The affordable units would then be rented at discounted
affordable rent, or disposed of at discounted price, to people in local need.
Their existing house would then be sold to clear the finance. The applicants are happy to enter into a
legal agreement securing the affordable housing provision for local affordable
need in perpetuity. Occupants will be required to have a strong local
connection to a specified local area or community council area or areas. They
are also happy to be bound to have the affordable units ready for occupation
prior to occupation of their own new dwelling. The site was within the area of search for
affordable housing provision within the hamlet as defined in Policy BSC6. The
development proposed would be within overall growth levels set for the hamlet
in that policy. Provision of the affordable housing would clearly be in accord
with the spirit of that policy. The proposal would also help secure vitality of
the local community and local services, including the local primary school. The
dwellings would be sited adjacent to the existing cluster of development and
would represent no more than rounding off or logical extension of the existing
hamlet. There was clear unmet need for affordable
housing locally, with registered interest for family housing on both the
affordable and social housing registers for Cefn Meiradog, Trefnant and Bodelwyddan. There will also be additional families in need
who are not on the register. It was widely acknowledged that there was
significant need for affordable housing throughout Denbighshire at present time
and also a very significant shortfall in housing land availability generally
within the County. The Local Housing Market Assessment 2019 identified a need
for 775 additional affordable homes for the period 2018 to 2023, equating to a
need of 155 units a year. These are not being provided and 57% of newly
emerging households are unable to rent or buy on the open market. It was
however widely acknowledged and accepted that, notwithstanding the provisions
of Policy BSC6, affordable housing in the hamlets was unlikely to materialise
in the absence of market housing provision which can cross-fund such provision. With all that in mind, this application was surely a no-brainer. At a time of acknowledged and demonstrated need for both affordable and market ... view the full minutes text for item 6. |
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APPLICATION NO. 40/2020/0813 GLAN CLWYD HOSPITAL, RHUDDLAN ROAD, BODELWYDDAN PDF 6 KB To consider an application for the development of 2.8ha of
land by the erection of a Use Class C2 hospital building (mental health unit to
replace the existing Ablett Unit) with associated landscaping, car parking and site
vehicular access; and the erection of a multi-storey car park with associated
works (outline application - all matters reserved) at Glan Clwyd Hospital, Rhuddlan Road Bodelwyddan,
Rhyl, LL18 5UJ (copy attached). Additional documents: Minutes: An application was
submitted for Development of 2.8ha of land by the erection of a Use Class C2
hospital building (mental health unit to replace the existing Ablett Unit) with
associated landscaping, car parking and site vehicular access; and the erection
of a multi-storey car park with associated works (outline application - all
matters reserved) at Glan Clwyd Hospital, Rhuddlan Road Bodelwyddan Rhyl
LL18 5UJ Public Speakers – Mr Llwyd (against) - Good morning, everyone. Hope you’re all
well and you and your families are keeping safe in these uncertain times. Thank
you for the opportunity to speak today. I truly hope that what I have to say
will get across to the committee clearly. Back in August, our
world was turned upside down. Emotions of disbelief, fear, and sadness rippled
through the estate on hearing the news. All this has consumed much of our lives
ever since, trying to reason with the planners and the health board why a unit
of this size shouldn’t be built at the proposed site, so incredibly close to
our properties. Should a redevelopment go ahead to improve mental health care?
Of course, but please don’t locate this building right behind our garden
fences. So many of us here
have young children – I want the best for my 4 year old and 2 year old – and
not just that – us parents and adults want to continue to live in peace in our
homes. We are fighting here for something that could either mean a happy, safe
and secure home for our families, or a life without that comfort and security. We are desperate
for you to see things from our perspective. The planners and the contractors
will move on to the next project, a lot of the patients would come and go, but
we residents would live day and night with this building, and all the issues
that would come with it. Incidents do happen despite best efforts – tragic
events have happened in the past, and we would always be afraid of what could
happen. The risk would be increased for us residents, and our kitchens, living
rooms, bedrooms, and gardens would not be private anymore. October last year,
I produced an 11-page document explaining in detail the many reasons we wanted
this building to be located elsewhere – outlined in sub-headings: loss of
privacy, light pollution, noise disturbances, trees & wildlife, and safety.
I hope you still remember those points and understand our reasoning. We had a
solicitor involved, and we reached out to the local MP, who also fully
understands our concerns. With panic and
desperation setting in recently, I have provided photos and videos from my
children’s bedrooms, drawing attention to the bare branches of the dead trees
behind our property, and demonstrating how seriously close and exposed we would
be to this giant facility. We were eagerly
hoping that the planners would consider another location where there would be
no such impact on family homes. We realise logistical matters need to be
considered depending on site location, but if the unit was located elsewhere,
at the North West corner of the hospital, although there would be other ‘short
term hurdles’ to overcome, the new building would be fully operational, safely
away from nearby properties. If the unit was built behind our garden fences, it
would undoubtedly create serious issues - issues that could harm our mental
health too. To sum up, families would not feel safe in their own homes; safety concerns and loss of privacy would result in real anxiety and worry, day and night. It ... view the full minutes text for item 7. |
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APPLICATION NO. 01/2020/0808 - 47 ERW SALUSBURY, DENBIGH PDF 6 KB To consider an application for the erection of a single storey flat roof extension to rear of dwelling at 47 Erw Salusbury, Denbigh (copy attached). Additional documents: Minutes: An application was submitted
for the Erection of a single storey flat roof extension to rear of dwelling at
47 Erw Salusbury Denbigh. The chair informed the committee of an
additional condition which was proposed for the application which was as
followed – Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning
(General Permitted Development) Order 1995 (or any order revoking and
re-enacting that order with or without modification) no windows or door
openings shall be inserted at any time in the south-west side elevation of the
extension hereby permitted, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local
Planning Authority. Councillor Mark Young (local member) gone
through the report and looked at the concerns raised, however as the extension
was for flat roof, and therefore tried to alleviate the concerns which were
raised. Proposal
– Councillor Mark Young
proposed the application be granted with the additional condition raised,
seconded by Councillor Bob Murray. Vote – Grant - 14 Abstain - 1 Refuse – 0 RESOLVED that permission be GRANTED in
accordance with officer recommendations as detailed within the report. |
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APPLICATION NO. 45/2020/0897 - LAND AT REAR OF 2 ELM GROVE, RHYL PDF 6 KB To consider an application for the erection of 1 no. dwelling, detached garage, means of access and associated works at the land at rear of 2 Elm Grove, Rhyl (copy attached). Additional documents: Minutes: An application was
submitted for the erection of 1 no. dwelling, detached garage, means of access
and associated works at Land at rear of 2 Elm Grove Rhyl LL18 3PE. The chair informed
the committee that officers requested a deferral as the applicant wished to amend
the proposal plans and require a short 14 day re consultation exercise. Proposal –
Councillor Bob Murray proposed the application be deferred, seconded by Councillor
Julian Thompson-Hill. Vote – For - 16 Abstain - 0 Against – 0 RESOLVED
that the application
for Land at rear of 2 Elm Grove Rhyl
be deferred to a future meeting. Meeting concluded at 11:45am |