School security fencing at Ysgol Uwchradd, Bodedern

Site and planning history

The site is within the secondary school grounds beside London Road, with several earlier school-related applications approved or permitted between 2007 and 2023.

“The proposed site is located within the grounds of Bodedern Secondary School which is adjacent to London Road within the village of Bodedern.”

“FPL/2023/291 - Cais llawn i newid defnydd yr byngalo gofalwr presennol at ddibenion addysgol yn / Full application for the change of use of the existing caretaker's bungalow for educational purpose at - Ty Ysgol / School House, Ysgol Uwchradd Bodedern Secondary School, Bodedern - Caniatáu / Permit - 07/12/2023”

Officer report

Why officers supported it

The fence and gates were considered appropriately sited, proportionate, secure, visually acceptable and unlikely to harm neighbouring homes, biodiversity or flood flows.

“In terms of scale, the proposed fencing and gates, at 2.6m in height, are considered proportionate to the size and function of the site. Given the institutional nature of the use and the need for enhanced security, the development would not appear incongruous nor result in any adverse visual impact on the school buildings or the surrounding area. The proposal is therefore considered to comply with the requirements of Policy PCYFF 3.”

“Part of the proposed fencing is located within a Zone 2 Surface Water Flood. Due to the scale of the proposal a concise Flood Consequence Assessment (FCA) has been submitted as part of the application, confirming that the proposed 2.6m high fence around the school grounds, located within a Zone 2 Surface Water Flood Risk Area, will not increase flood risk.”

Officer report

What consultees and residents said

Highways raised no objection, other listed consultees made no observations, and no neighbour representations had been received by the stated deadline.

“Consultee Response Cynghorydd Gwilym O Jones No observations received to date. Cynghorydd Ken Taylor No observations received to date. Cyngor Cymuned Bodedern Community Council No observations received to date. Ymgynghorydd Tirwedd / Landscape Advisor No observations received to date. Priffyrdd dros dro / Highways temporary No objections raised to this application. Dwr Cymru/Welsh Water Advisory notes given.”

“The proposal has been advertised through the distribution of personal letters of notification to the occupiers of neighbouring properties. The latest date for the receipt of any representation was the 15/01/2026. At the time of writing this report, no letter of representation had been received at the department.”

Officer report

What was said at committee

The Team Leader explained the proposal’s security, design, neighbour, biodiversity and surface-water effects, and said it complied with the stated policies.

The committee vote

Councillor Robin Williams proposed approval and Councillor Jeff Evans seconded the proposal.

“Councillor Robin Williams proposed that the application be approved in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation.”

“Councillor Jeff Evans seconded the proposal of approval of the application.”

Minutes

What the committee decided

The committee approved the application in accordance with the officer recommendation and the planning conditions in the report.

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

Minutes