Permanent catering portacabin at Marian, Talwrn

What was proposed

The application sought permanent use of a catering portacabin and changed operating hours at the site.

“Description: Application under Section 73A for the deletion of condition (01) (temporary permission) and the variation of condition (03) (Hours of Use) of planning permission reference VAR/2022/37) (erection of a portacabin for a catering business) so as to amend the hours of use at…”

“The application is made under Section 73A for the deletion of condition (01) (temporary permission) and the variation of condition (03) (Hours of Use) of planning permission reference VAR/2022/37) (erection of a portacabin for a catering business) so as to amend the hours of use at Marian, Talwrn.”

Officer report

The site

The site is in open countryside between Pentraeth and Talwrn.

“The application site is located in the open countryside between the settlements of Pentraeth and Talwrn.”

Officer report

Earlier permissions

Permission for the portacabin was granted in 2020 for five years, and its operating hours were amended in 2022.

“FPL/2020/170 - Cais llawn ar gyfer gosod Portocabin ar gyfer busnes arlwyo yn/ Full application for the erection of a portakabin for a catering business at - Marian,Talwrn - Caniatáu / Permit 16.12.2020”

“FPL/2020/170 (Cais llawn ar gyfer gosod portacabin ar gyfer busnes arlwyo) er mwyn diwygio'r oriau defnydd yn / Application under Section 73A for the variation of condition (03) (Hours of Use) of planning permission reference FPL/2020/170 (Full application for the erection of a portacabin for a catering business) so as to amend the hours of use at Marian, Talwrn, Llangefni - Caniatau / Permit 04.07.2022”

Officer report

Officers’ recommendation

Officers recommended approval because the rural business remained acceptable in principle and was not causing unacceptable effects on neighbouring homes.

“In the assessment of the original application, it was noted that the nearest neighbour was over 35m away which was considered an ample distance, exceeding all recommended minimum distances noted in the Authority’s adopted Supplementary Planning Guidance. The portacabin would be used only by the daughter of the applicant, as a sole trader for food preparation generating little traffic and waste given the small scale of the business.”

“The LPA are therefore satisfied that the business activities have not given rise to adverse effects upon the amenities of neighbouring properties and the deletion of condition (01) of planning permission reference VAR/2022/37 is therefore considered to be acceptable. The permission will however be subject to a condition setting out the limitations and nature of the approved use.”

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Consultation responses

Highways and Welsh Water raised no objection, while other consultees provided comments or advice and some consultees gave no response.

“Consultee Response Iechyd yr Amgylchedd / Environmental Health Comments. Priffyrdd a Trafnidiaeth / Highways and Transportation No objection. Ymgynghorydd Ecolegol ac Amgylcheddol / Ecological and Environmental Advisor Comments/advice. Draenio / Drainage No comments. Dwr Cymru Welsh Water No objection.”

“Cynghorydd Non Lewis Dafydd Request that the application be referred to the Planning Committee for determination. Cynghorydd Dylan Rees Request that the application be referred to the Planning Committee for determination. Cynghorydd Paul Charles Ellis No response at the time of writing the report. Cyngor Cymuned Llanddyfnan Community Council No response at the time of writing the report.”

Officer report

Objections raised

One representation raised concerns about the location, limited use, rural setting, traffic and cooking odours.

“At the time of writing the report, one representation had been received. The main points raised are summarised below:”

“Concern regarding location of portacabin, directly to the front of neighbouring property. / The portacabin is small and relatively unobtrusive. There is sufficient separation between the unit and the neighbouring property. • The portacabin has been largely unused for intended purpose and has no online presence.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The applicant spoke in support, explaining the portacabin’s construction, its storage and food preparation use, and the business supported by it.

Committee discussion

The planning manager explained the temporary permission, policy position, neighbour distance, business scale and proposed operating hours.

“The Planning Development Manager reported that Councillors Non Dafydd and Dylan Rees had stated that they would withdraw their request that the application should be referred to the Planning and Orders Committee if the recommendation was of approval. He apologised to the Local Members and the applicant that an administrative error had occurred, and the application was submitted to the Committee for consideration.”

“The temporary period will come to an end on 16 December, 2025. Whilst representation has been received objecting to the application, there has been no concerns raised in relation to the activities associated with the business.”

Minutes

The vote

A councillor proposed approval and another councillor seconded it.

“Councillor John Ifan Jones proposed that the application be approved in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation. Councillor Jackie Lewis seconded the proposal of approval.”

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The decision

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

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

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