Family centre at Youth And Community Centre Brickfield Terrace, Llandudno Junction

“The demolition of the existing unfit for purpose youth centre to be replaced with a new family centre providing a range of flexible, inclusive and accessible facilities to support families, children, and partner organisations…”

“This planning application relates to the Conwy Council’s youth and community centre site off Conway Road in Llandudno Junction comprising of a single storey height building. The land adjoins the Labour and Social Club on the northern site boundary; housing development (Hillside Mews) on the eastern site boundary; shop and dwellings on the southern site boundary; and hot food take-away premises and dwellings on the western site boundary.”

“The land falls within the Flood Map for Planning (FMfP) Sea Flood Zone 3 and a small area also falls within the Surface Water and Small Watercourses Flood Zone 3. The land has recorded flood extents in the past.”

“Layout – The site layout comprises a U-shaped building accessible via Brickfield Terrace on the western site boundary. A total of 8 no. parking spaces, 4 no. bicycle parking spaces, 1 no. electric vehicle charging point, and bin collection area will be provided in the area adjacent to the western site boundary. Outdoor amenity areas such as a courtyard and youth/BBQ area will be provided adjacent to the eastern site boundary.”

“Landscaping – The application plans show: • Boundary treatment – 2.4 metres high timber close board fence along the eastern, northern and part of the southern site boundaries. • Retaining walls – Brick faced to match the proposed building along the northern, eastern, southern and part of the western site boundaries. • Hard surfaces – Asphalt (vehicular and pedestrian access); log path; corduroy tactile paving (steps and access ramps); artificial grass.”

“A) Minded to approve conditional planning permission subject to the submission of amended plans.”

“B) To authorise the Development and Building Control Manager to issue a decision under delegation.”

“An addendum to the report was presented, highlighting the following: • Correction of typing in Paragraph 33 – Replace ‘0/49810’ with ‘0/48610’ • Officers will consult residents with the amended elevation plans and will request delegated authority to do this. • Observations were received from Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water. • A public representation was received concerning the construction traffic and interruptions to local businesses.”

“Members were supportive of the application as it would be a great benefit to the area.”