School windows and cladding at Ysgol Gyfun, Llangefni, Ffordd Cildwrn Road, Llangefni

What was proposed

The application proposed replacement windows, new external cladding and other external refurbishment works to an existing school wing, without an extension.

“Proposed Development: The application is for the installation of replacement windows, together with new external cladding and other external refurbishment works to the existing wing of the school that extends southwards from the main building. The external alterations are proposed to the east, south and west elevations. No extension forms part of the development. The new façade cladding comprises five colours in a scheme of white, grey and blue.”

Officer report

Consultation responses

The town council and specialist consultees raised no objections, while no representations had been received by the report date.

“Iechyd yr Amgylchedd / Environmental Health: Informative provided Ymgynghorydd Ecolegol ac Amgylcheddol / Ecological and Environmental Advisor: No objection Ymgynghorydd Treftadaeth / Heritage Advisor: No objection Cynhorydd Geraint Ap Ifan Bebb: No comment received Cynghorydd Nicola Roberts: No comment received Cyngor Tref Llangefni Town Council: No objection The proposal has been advertised through the distribution of personal letters of notification to the occupiers of…”

Officer report

Who spoke

The Planning Development Manager presented the application and answered a member’s question about cost-related issues.

Committee discussion

A member questioned the cost-effectiveness of maintaining old school buildings, and officers said cost issues were not planning considerations.

“Councillor Douglas M Fowlie said that he considered that maintaining old school buildings is not cost-effective. The Planning Development Manager responded that the cost related issues are not planning considerations.”

Minutes

The committee vote

Approval was proposed and seconded before the committee resolved to approve the application.

“Councillor Euryn Morris proposed that the application be approved in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation. Councillor Robin Williams seconded the proposal of approval.”

“It was RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation, subject to the planning conditions contained within the report.”

Minutes