Golf course toilet block at Maesdu Golf Club Hospital Road, Llandudno

“The application seeks planning permission for: • Construction of a flat roof building comprising of toilets and storage, 2.45 metres x 4.120 metres x 2.57 metres (W x L x H). Materials include dark grey polyroof, dark grey fibre cement cladding, black UPVC windows and external doors; • Construction of compacted porous gravel access path (approximately 27m 2 ); • Drainage works including installation of below ground septic tank and soakaway.”

“Biodiversity features include 2 no. bird boxes and 1 no. bat box on the external walls of the proposed building.”

“The application relates to part of the Maesdu Golf Club site (Council land) on the western side of the A546 carriageway, which is outside the settlement boundary and falls within the designated Great Orme and Creuddyn Peninsular Special Landscape Area and green wedge in the local plan. The land also forms part of the Creuddyn and Conwy Historic Landscape (Cadw).”

“0/46337 – Non-material amendment to planning approval 0/44208 (Proposed development of drainage features at the Maesdu Golf Course. Comprising the creation of a planted drainage basin, landscaped mound and embankment, de-culverted watercourse, private footpath, temporary construction access and associated landscaping, works and infrastructure) to allow for the replacement of 6 no. trees (3 no. hawthorn and 3 no. alder) with 18 no. gorse bushes. The installation of 2 no.”

“– When considering applications for planning permission in green belts or green wedges, a presumption against inappropriate development will apply. Substantial weight should be attached to any harmful impact which a development would have on the purposes of green belt or green wedge designation.”

“The proposed new building providing toilets and storage facilities for the golf course falls into the description of essential facilities for outdoor sport and outdoor recreation to be considered within the green wedge. The scale of the proposed building is relatively small (approximately 26m 3 ). The associated drainage works including a septic tank and soakaway appear to be below ground installations.”

“The application has been publicised via site notice and neighbour notification letters. No representation has been received.”

“Members welcomed the proposed development and recognised the benefits of supporting the growth of sporting facilities and participation opportunities.”

“An addendum to the report was presented, highlighting the following: • A Conwy County Borough Council Tree Officer recommended that, should planning permission be granted, pre-commencement conditions be imposed requiring the submission of a tree survey, tree constraints plan and tree protection measures for the approval of the Local Planning Authority.”

“RECOMMENDATION: A) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant planning permission.”

“B) That the Development and Building Control Manager be authorised to determine the application under delegation.”