Marine terminal refurbishment at Adeilad Terfynell Morol/Marine Terminal Building, Porth Amlwch/Amlwch Port, Amlwch

What was proposed

The application proposed refurbishing and extending a two-storey workshop, stores and office building, with landscaping and biodiversity enhancements but no material change of use.

“The proposed development comprises the refurbishment of the Marine Terminal Building, which is a two storey workshop, stores and office building located on the Southern shore of Port Amlwch to the south of the Grade II listed Dry Dock, and to the east of the Grade II listed Sail loft, in a coastal landscape setting of Porth Amlwch.”

“The proposal involves the refurbishment and extension of the existing building, along with associated landscaping and biodiversity enhancements. No material change of use is proposed.”

Officer report

Why officers supported it

Officers considered the design, landscaping, biodiversity measures and environmental improvements acceptable, with no detrimental effect on neighbours, heritage assets or local character.

“The proposal will deliver significant visual and environmental improvements to the building and site and is therefore considered to be acceptable in terms of layout, design and appearance which will complement, preserve and enhance the character and appearance of the site, the nearby designated Conservation area, Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Amlwch and Parys Mountain Historic Landscape and the Grade II Listed Dry Dock and Sail Loft in accordance with the…”

“The proposal is considered to be acceptable and accords with relevant local development plan policies and it is not considered that the proposal would give rise to detrimental impact upon the amenities of neighbouring properties, heritage assets or the character and appearance of the area, including the designated Conservation Area, AONB and historic landscape.”

Officer report

Consultation responses

The Town Council supported the application, a local councillor had no objection, consultees gave comments or conditions, and no public representations were received.

“Consultee Response Ymgynghorydd Treftadaeth / Heritage Advisor Comments/conditions. Priffyrdd a Trafnidiaeth / Highways and Transportation No response at the time of writing the report. Draenio / Drainage Comments/advice. Iechyd yr Amgylchedd / Environmental Health Comments in relation to environmental considerations. Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru / Natural Resources Wales Comments/conditions. Dwr Cymru Welsh Water Comments/conditions.”

“The application was afforded two means of publicity. These were the posting of personal notification letters to the occupiers of the neighbouring properties and the publication of an advert in the local press. The latest date for the receipt of representations was the 13/05/2025. At the time of writing this report no representations had been received.”

Officer report

Who spoke

A local member said the proposal was acceptable and would improve the building.

The committee vote

Approval was proposed and seconded before the committee resolved to approve the application in accordance with the officer recommendation.

“Councillor Neville Evans proposed that the application be approved in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation. Councillor Kenneth P Hughes 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