Ancillary annexe at The Old Crown, Moelfre

The site and surroundings

The two-storey terraced dwelling lies within Moelfre’s development boundary and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, on rising ground overlooking the coast.

“The existing dwelling is a two-storey terraced property located within the development boundary of Moelfre, as defined in the Joint Local Development Plan. The site is also located within the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.”

“The proposal consists of erecting an ancillary annexe. The annexe will be situated to the rear of the existing dwelling. The site has differing topographical levels, therefore the site is on an upward gradient from the main road, and the annexe will be situated in an elevated position at the top of the site adjacent to Lon Ty Powdr, overlooking the Moelfre coast.”

Officer report

Advice from consultees

Ecology, highways, Natural Resources Wales and Welsh Water raised no objections, subject to conditions covering construction traffic, pollution prevention and surface water.

“Consultee Response Ymgynghorydd Ecolegol ac Amgylcheddol / Ecological and Environmental Advisor No objections – satisfied with the requested information. Priffyrdd a Trafnidiaeth / Highways and Transportation No objections – CTMP to be conditioned in. Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru / Natural Resources Wales No objections – the standard pollution prevention guidelines need to be followed. Cynghorydd Euryn Morris No response.”

“Cynghorydd Margaret Murley Roberts Called the application into the planning committee – the reason being the development would have a negative visual impact on Moelfre. Cynghorydd Ieuan Williams Requested information about the status of the application – information was provided. Cyngor Cymuned Moelfre Community Council No response. GCAG / GAPS No response.”

Officer report

Concerns from local people

Thirty-two letters raised concerns about visual impact, traffic, parking, drainage, separate sale or holiday letting, and the existing foundation.

“The objection letters were all similar in relation to what concerned the local people of Moelfre. Below, all the concerns raised from the letters have been split into five main categories:”

“Negative visual impact on the landscape. · Traffic and parking. · Drainage. · Second homes / holiday let uncertainty. · Structurally weak foundation base already on the site.”

Officer report

Views expressed at committee

A local member opposed the application because of its effect on the village, narrow roads, holiday lets, neighbouring residents and highway safety.

The committee vote

A member seconded the proposal to approve the application in accordance with the officer recommendation.

“Councillor Robin Williams said that Councillor Margaret M Roberts a Local Member had call-in the application for the Committee’s consideration due to the concerns of the Llanallgo Community Council. The Officer’s report states that there were no comments by the Community Council. He expressed that every Town/Community Council needs to be aware that they have a right to comment on any planning application.”

“Councillor Kenneth P Hughes seconded the proposal of approval of the application.”

Minutes

The final decision

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