Replacement dwelling at Ponta Delgada, Trearddur Bay

What was proposed

The application proposed demolishing the existing dwelling and building a replacement dwelling at Ponta Delgada.

“Description: Full application for the demolition of the existing dwelling and the erection of a replacement dwelling at…”

Officer report

The site

The site is a detached cliff-edge dwelling on the western side of Ravenspoint Estate, within Trearddur Bay’s development boundary.

“The application site is Ponta Delgada, a detached dwelling located in a cliff edge location, on the western side of Ravenspoint Estate, within the development boundary of Trearddur Bay as defined by the Joint Local Development Plan (JLDP).”

“The proposed scheme is for the demolition of the existing dwelling and the erection of a replacement dwelling.”

Officer report

Earlier application

An earlier application for demolishing the existing dwelling and building a replacement was withdrawn in February 2025.

“FPL/2024/261 - Full application for the demolition of the existing dwelling and the erection of a replacement dwelling at Ponta Delgada, Ravens Point Estate, Trearddur Bay. Withdrawn 24/02/2025.”

Officer report

Consultees’ views

Highways supported the access and parking, Natural Resources Wales had no objections, and consultees requested construction, drainage and ecological safeguards.

“Consultee Response Iechyd yr Amgylchedd / Environmental Health Provided environmental informatives and working hours condition. Ymgynghorydd Ecolegol ac Amgylcheddol / Ecological and Environmental Advisor The site is in close proximity to a few designated sites. Further details were requested regarding badger mitigation, nature boxes and a green infrastructure statement. Requested conditions relating to the ecological survey, badger safeguarding, CEMP and external lighting.”

“Priffyrdd a Trafnidiaeth / Highways and Transportation Satisfied with the access and parking arrangements. Requested a CTMP condition and provided highway informatives. Dwr Cymru Welsh Water The proposal is to dispose foul flows via the public sewerage system and discharge surface water run- off into a sustainable drainage system. Provided a condition relating to surface water drainage and advisory notes.”

Officer report

Who spoke

An objector described the proposal as prominent and inconsistent with the estate, while the agent supported its design, setting and policy compliance.

Members’ debate

Members discussed the AONB, possible holiday use, objections about scale and the effect of the estate’s restriction on a new building.

“Councillor Keith Roberts, a Local Member, said that the proposal has raised concerns in the village of Trearddur Bay with numerous applications over the last few years submitted for large properties of different designs. He referred that Trearddur Bay is an area within the AONB which needs to be protected.”

“Councillor Neville Evans referred to the letters of objection to the application. He referred to a previous application that was refused on the estate for a second storey extension due to its scale a mass and would be out of character with the existing dwelling in the area.”

Minutes

The vote

Approval was proposed and seconded, while a refusal proposal received no seconder.

“Councillor Kenneth P Hughes proposed that the application be approved in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation. Councillor Dafydd Roberts seconded the proposal of approval of the application.”

“Councillor Robert Ll Jones said that he objected to the application due to the increase of the development of large properties in Trearddur Bay and he considered that properties should be of a similar design and size. Councillor Jones proposed that the application be refused contrary to the Officer’s recommendation. There was no seconder to the proposal.”

Minutes

The decision

The committee approved the application in line with the officer recommendation, subject to 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