Three dwellings at Former Sports Court, Colwyn Bay, Conwy

“The site is located within an elevated position off Oak Drive in the centre of Colwyn Bay, and is sited within the designated Pwllycrochan Conservation Area. The site adjoins a small woodland copse to the east, Rydal Penrhos school sports fields to the north, Oak Drive to the south and a detached dwellinghouse (Greenbank) to the west.”

“The area is generally characterised by large detached dwellings set within large plots of various size, style and design; with open space, established trees and landscaping that contribute to the character and appearance of the designated conservation area.”

“The proposal will contribute to meeting the need of affordable housing through the provision of on-site affordable housing by including a pair of semi-detached dwellings, (1 x 3 bed and 1 x 4 bed) in line Housing Strategy requirements.”

“A) Minded to grant conditional planning permission, subject to: The completion of a Section 106 legal agreement to secure on-site affordable housing, commuted sums for off-site affordable housing, waste and open space, and the long-term retention and enhancement of the retained woodland area, together with mitigation planting and eradication of Japanese knotweed.”

“To date, 30 representations have been received, which object on the following grounds: • Overdevelopment in a conservation area. • Generic new builds of poor quality and inappropriate design.”

“Overbearing, out of scale, out of character and not in-keeping with the openness of the conservation area. • Negative impact upon the setting of the listed building (Walshaw). • The site is highly visible from a number of different roads and viewpoints. • Negative impact upon the landscape setting, particularly from Lansdowne Road. • Diminish the value of properties and the appeal of the conservation area. • Covenants restrict development within the site.”

“RESOLVED: a) That the Planning Committee be minded to grant conditional planning permission.”

“Further to minute 314 (a) 9 October 2025, Members’ views were sought as to whether to reaffirm the requirement of commuted sums payments for open space.”

“Open space contributions had not been sought previously, as there had already been four S106 agreements that specified the use of open space funds within the Rhiw ward.”