R HYBUDD O GYFARFOD / NOTICE OF M EETING Awdurdod Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri Snowdonia National Park Authority Emyr Williams Emyr Williams Prif Weithredwr Chief Executive Awdurdod Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri Snowdonia National Park Authority Penrhyndeudraeth Penrhyndeudraeth Gwynedd LL48 6LF Gwynedd LL48 6LF Ffôn/Phone (01766) 770274 Ffacs/Fax (01766)771211 E.bost/E.mail : [email protected] Gwefan/Website: : www.eryri.llyw.cymru Cyfarfod : Pwyllgor Cynllunio a Mynediad Dyddiad: Dydd Mercher 16 Hydref 2019 Amser 10.00 y.b. Man Cyfarfod: Plas Tan y Bwlch, Maentwrog. Meeting: Planning and Access Committee Date: Wednesday 16 October 2019 Time: 10.00 a.m. Location: Plas Tan y Bwlch, Maentwrog. Aelodau wedi’u penodi gan Gyngor Gwynedd Members appointed by Gwynedd Council Y Cynghorydd / Councillor : Freya Hannah Bentham, Elwyn Edwards, Alwyn Gruffydd, Annwen Hughes, Judith Mary Humphreys, Edgar Wyn Owen, Elfed Powell Roberts, John Pughe Roberts, Gethin Glyn Williams; Aelodau wedi’u penodi gan Gyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Conwy Members appointed by Conwy County Borough Council Y Cynghorwyr / Councillors : Philip Capper, Wyn Ellis-Jones, Ifor Glyn Lloyd; Aelodau wedi’u penodi gan Llywodraeth Cymru Members appointed by The Welsh Government Mr. Brian Angell, Ms. Tracey Evans, Ms. Elinor Gwynn, Mr. Neil Martinson, Mr Owain Wyn. A G E N D A 1. Apologies for absence and Chairman’s Announcements To receive any apologies for absence and Chairman’s announcements. 2. Declaration of Interest To receive any declaration of interest by any members or officers in respect of any item of business. 3. Minutes The Chairman shall propose that the minutes of the meeting of this Committee held on 4th September 2019 be signed as a true record (copy herewith) and to receive matters arising, for information. 4. Inspection Panel To submit the report of the Full Planning and Access Committee Inspection Panel held on the 11th September 2019 together with the report by the Director of Planning and Land Management on the application. (Copy herewith) 5. Reports by the Director of Planning and Land Management To submit the reports by the Director of Planning and Land Management on applications received. (Copies herewith) 6. Update Reports To submit update reports, for information. (Copies herewith) 7. Report by the Director of Planning and Land Management To submit reports by the Director of Planning and Land Management on policy matters. (Copies herewith) (1) Eryri Local Development Plan – Annual Monitoring Report for 2018-19 (2) Protocol for Affordable Housing Commuted Sums Expenditure 8. Access Forums Report To submit a report by the Access Officer, for information. (Copy herewith) 9. Delegated Decisions To submit the list of applications which have been determined in accordance with delegated authority, for information. (Copy herewith) 10. Planning Appeal To submit an oral report by the Director of Planning and Land Management on the Inspector’s decision to dismiss an appeal by Mr. Richard Jones against the Authority’s decision to refuse planning permission for the demolition of dilapidated block and stone built former barn/garage to create room for and erection of a 2 bedroom Scotframe rural bungalow at Ar y Bryn, Golan. LL51 9YT (A copy of the Inspector’s decision is enclosed - Copy herewith). ITEM NO. 3 SNOWDONIA NATIONAL PARK PLANNING AND ACCESS COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY 4 SEPTEMBER 2019 Councillor Elwyn Edwards (Gwynedd) (Chairman) PRESENT: Members appointed by Gwynedd Council Councillors Freya Bentham, Alwyn Gruffydd, Annwen Hughes, Edgar Wyn Owen, Elfed Powell Roberts, John Pughe Roberts, Gethin Glyn Williams; Members appointed by Conwy County Borough Council Councillors Philip Capper, Ifor Glyn Lloyd; Members appointed by the Welsh Government Mr. Brian Angell, Ms. Tracey Evans, Ms. Elinor Gwynn, Mr. Neil Martinson, Mr. Owain Wyn; Officers Mr. G. Iwan Jones, Mr. Aled Lloyd, Mr. Rhydian Roberts, Mr. Richard Thomas, Mrs. Sara D. Thomas, Ms. Elen Hughes, Mrs. Sarah Roberts. Apologies Councillors Judith Humphreys, Wyn Ellis Jones, Ifor Glyn Lloyd. Mr. Jonathan Cawley. 1. Chairman’s Announcements The Chairman advised that the Director of Planning and Land Management had tendered his apologies as he was representing the Authority at a hearing in Cardiff. 2. Declaration of Interest No declarations of Personal Interests were made in respect of any item. 3. Minutes The minutes of the Planning and Access Committee meeting held on 3rd July 2019 were accepted and the Chairman signed them as a true record. 4. Inspection Panel Report Submitted – A report by the Director of Planning and Land Management providing guidelines for Members on requesting and participating in Planning Site Inspection Panels. Reported - In the absence of the Director of Planning and Land Management, The Principal Planning Officer presented the report. He provided members with the background and asked Members to note Item 3.4 of the report. RESOLVED to note the report. 1 5. Tree Preservation Order (No. 72) 2019 – Land to rear of Red Lion Farm, Bala Submitted – A report by the Tree and Woodland Officer to seek Members’ approval for Confirmation of TPO No. 72. Reported – The Tree and Woodland Officer presented the report and background to Members. RESOLVED to approve Tree Preservation Order No. 72 for confirmation. 6. Reports by the Director of Planning and Land Management Submitted – Reports by the Director of Planning and Land Management on planning applications and compliance matters. Please see the Schedule of Planning Decisions attached. 7. Update Reports Submitted – Update reports by the Director of Planning and Land Management on planning applications and compliance matters. Please see the Schedule of Planning Decisions attached. 8. Delegated Decisions Submitted and Received – List of applications determined in accordance with delegated authority. RESOLVED to note the report. 9. Planning Appeal Submitted and Received – copy of the following appeal decision:- Appeal by Mr. Simon Cuthbertson against the Authority’s decision to refuse planning permission for the demolition of profiled steel sheet lean-to-sheds, change of use from agricultural to holiday letting unit, restoration and enlargement of original stone barn, erection of detached stone bat shed, Cil Ynys Barn, road from Pen y Bryn passing Tyn yr Ardd and Capel Cutiau to road Llwyn Onn Uchaf, Barmouth. LL42 1DZ (Appeal dismissed) RESOLVED to note the report. The meeting ended at 11.10 2 SCHEDULE OF PLANNING DECISIONS – 4th SEPTEMBER 2019 Item No. 6. Report by the Director of Planning and Land Management (1) NP3/22/17N – Siting of two camping pods and associated works, Ffridd, Nantlle. Reported – Case Officer presented the report and the detailed background. Public Speaking Mr. Davies, the agent, addressed the Planning and Access Committee and asked Members to consider the following:- - the proposal was in support of the Local Development Plan. - the proposal supported agricultural diversification. - this was a family farm which had been farmed by the same family for generations. - the pods would be of standard height and would provide 5 star luxury accommodation. - there would be a reduction in plastic waste and electricity. - the proposal would promote the local economy. - the site currently employed 1 full time and 3 part time members of agricultural staff. - the pods would not be visible from the site. - the applicant advised that the pods would be dismantled if the use ceased. RESOLVED – Site Inspection. All members of the Planning and Access Committee to be invited to attend. (2) NP4/13/182E – Proposed two-storey extension, Sŵn-y-Gog, Betws-y-Coed. Reported – Application deferred. (3) NP5/62/35Y – Siting of 3 No. pods with decking, paths, access track and car park, Maes Artro, Llanbedr. Reported – The Case Officer presented the report and detailed background. He reported that the Applicant had submitted a statement prior to the meeting. RESOLVED to refuse in accordance with recommendation. (4) NP5/77/265A – Change of use of part of stable/hay store for the sale of guns and ammunition only, Bryn Derw, Talsarnau. Reported – The Case Officer presented the report and detailed background. RESOLVED to grant permission in accordance with recommendation. (5) NP5/78/LB66K – Installation of slate hanging on south facing elevation gable, minor alteration to landscaping and introduction of slot drainage, Beudy Llwyd, Yr Ysgwrn, Trawsfynydd. Reported – The Case Officer presented the report and detailed background. RESOLVED to grant permission in accordance with recommendation. 3 7. Update Reports (1) Enforcement Notices, Listed Building Enforcement Notices served under delegated powers and List of Compliance Cases – For Information Arising thereon, NP5/55ENFL142A – 3 Glandwr, Bryncrug. Members were advised of the current position. NP5/58/ENF144K – Land at Tan y Coed, Talybont. Members to be given an update at the next meeting of the Planning and Access Committee. NP5/61/ENF23P – St. David’s Hotel, Harlech. Case Officer advised that contractors were now on site to commence demolition works. NP5/77/ENF115G – Lizzie’s Barn, Llandecwyn, Talsarnau. Members would be updated at the next Planning and Access Committee. RESOLVED to note the report. (2) Planning, Enforcement Notices and Certificates of Lawful Use Appeals submitted and awaiting decision – For Information RESOLVED to note the report. (3) Section 106 Agreements – For Information RESOLVED to note the report. (4) Outstanding Applications where more than 13 weeks have elapsed – For Information Arising