Farmyard roof covering at Parc Mawr, Amlwch

What was proposed

The application proposed a roof covering over an existing feeding and gathering yard, with ecological enhancements within the structure.

“Description: Full application for the erection of a roof covering over the existing feeding and gathering yard at…”

“The proposal includes the erection of roof covering over the existing concrete farm yard together with ecological enhancements within the structure.”

Officer report

Earlier permissions

Five earlier agricultural or listed-building applications at Parc Mawr were permitted between 1997 and 2005.

“11C340 - Codi adeilad amaethyddol ar gyfer storio gwair ac anifeiliaid ar dir / Erection of an agricultural building for the storage of hay and animals on land at Parc Mawr, Cerrigman, Amlwch. Caniatáu / Permitted 17/09/1997”

“11C340C/LB – Caniatad Adeilad Rhestredig ar gyfer addasu ac ehangu ynghyd a gosod tanc septig newydd yn / Listed Building Consent for alterations and extensions together with the installation of a new septic tank at Parc Mawr, Amlwch. Caniatáu / Permitted 14/03/2003”

Officer report

What officers advised

Officers recommended approval because the extension matched the existing shed, protected the yard from rainwater mixing with manure and would not harm the listed building.

“The proposed siting of the roof covering over the existing concrete farm yard is located to the North East of the existing agricultural shed and will also be an extension to the existing agricultural shed. The structure measures 29m in length, 20m in width, 4.2m to the eaves with a roof ridge height of 6.1m.”

“The proposed shed extension will provide additional space for the existing cattle to be housed within and will prevent surface rainwater from mixing with existing manure on the yard.”

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Consultation responses

The town council, Natural Resources Wales, Welsh Water, ecology and heritage consultees raised no objections; some consultees gave advice.

“Consultee Response Cynghorydd Derek Owen No observations received to date. Cynghorydd Aled Morris Jones No observations received to date. Cynghorydd Liz Wood No observations received to date. Cyngor Tref Amlwch Town Council No objection to the development. Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru / Natural Resources Wales No objection to the development. Draenio / Drainage No observations received to date.”

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Public views

The proposal was publicised to neighbouring occupiers and in a local newspaper, but no representations had been received.

“The proposal has been advertised through the distribution of personal letters of notification to the occupiers of neighbouring properties and an advert in the local newspaper with the expiry date for receiving representations was the 04/02/2026. At the time of writing this report no letters of representation have been received.”

Officer report

What was reported

The Planning Development Manager described the proposal, its agricultural benefits, consultation responses and recommendation for approval.

The committee vote

Councillor Euryn Morris proposed approval, Councillor Geraint Bebb seconded it, and the committee approved the application.

“Councillor Euryn Morris proposed that the application be approved in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation. Councillor Geraint Bebb 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

Conditions of approval

Approval required the development to start within five years, follow the approved plans, remain agricultural and include retained swallow nesting cups.

“(01) The development shall begin not later than five years from the date of this decision.”

“(04) Prior to the use of the building hereby approved the swallow nesting cups shall be installed within the building as per drawing Proposed G.A & Elevations - 2515/00/10 – Dated 09/12/2025 and thereafter shall be retained as such for the lifetime of the development hereby approved.”

Officer report