Bowling green irrigation system at Vardre Bowling Club, Vardre Avenue, Deganwy

“The application seeks planning permission for the installation of an automated irrigation system to serve the existing bowling green.”

“The proposal includes the installation of a 4,000 litre water storage tank measuring approximately 1.9m in diameter and 1.925m in height, together with associated underground pipework, sprinkler heads, pumping equipment and ancillary infrastructure required for the operation of the irrigation system. The tank would be located to the northwest of the existing clubhouse and the irrigation system located along the boundaries of the bowling green.”

“The application relates to an existing bowling green and associated clubhouse within the settlement boundary of Deganwy. The site forms an established recreational facility and lies within the Creuddyn and Conwy Historic Landscape. Surrounding land uses are predominantly residential in character.”

“20281 – Erection of a clubhouse and construction of pedestrian means of access – Approved 05/11/1996. 21341 – Erection of a shed – Approved 14/11/1997. 0/27123 – Retention of storage sheds – Approved 19/05/2003. 0/35730 – Erection of an open fronted spectator shelter – Approved 24/03/2009.”

“The proposed development is acceptable in terms of design and visual appearance and would not have an adverse impact on heritage and landscape interests, biodiversity, residential amenity or highway safety. The proposal incorporates biodiversity enhancement measures and the Welsh Water requirements can be adequately addressed by planning condition. For these reasons Officers consider that the proposal can be supported.”

“A) Minded to grant conditional planning permission.”

“The irrigation infrastructure is predominantly underground and therefore would not give rise to significant visual impacts. The principal above ground element comprises the proposed water storage tank which would be positioned adjacent to the existing clubhouse and associated infrastructure. Officers consider that the siting of the tank adjacent to existing built development assists in reducing its visual prominence within the wider site.”

“The proposal comprises predominantly underground works and a modest ancillary water tank. It is not considered that the proposal would result in unacceptable impacts upon biodiversity interests. A Green Infrastructure Statement has been submitted in support of the application.”

“Members were supportive of the application.”

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

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