Agenda, decisions and minutes

None.

None.

The Chairman allowed Members an opportunity to read the late observations which had been circulated prior to the meeting and were appended to the agenda item on the Council’s website:

https://committeemeetings.flintshire.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=490&MId=5496&LLL=0

To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 27 September 2023.

That the minutes be approved as a true and correct record.

The minutes of the meeting held on 27 September 2023 were confirmed as a correct record, as moved and seconded by Councillors Bernie Attridge and Chris Bithell.

RESOLVED:

That the minutes be approved as a true and correct record.

There were no items recommended for deferral.

There were no items recommended for deferral.

The reports of the Chief Officer (Planning, Environment & Economy) are enclosed.

That decisions be recorded as shown on the Planning Application schedule attached as an appendix.

That decisions be recorded as shown on the Planning Application schedule attached as an appendix.

That in accordance with the officer recommendation, planning permission be granted subject to the Section 106 Obligation and conditions set out in the report with an additional condition as follows:

Condition 21

Prior to its installation, full details of lighting shall be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The Lighting Plan should include: Details of the siting and type of external lighting to be used Details of internal light spillage Drawings setting out light spillage along the Afon Cegidog Details of lighting to be used both during construction and operation Measures to monitor light spillage once development is operational The lighting shall be installed and retained as approved during operation.

That in accordance with the officer recommendation, planning permission be granted subject to the conditions set out in the report and amended as follows:

Condition 8 to read:

Prior to development commencing plans showing topographical levels and longitudinal sections of the site as well as any details of retaining structures required, shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority for approval.

Following this approval the development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

Condition 9 to read:

Notwithstanding the details hereby approved an external lighting scheme shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority for written approval prior to the first occupation of any of the dwellings. After written approval any external lighting shall accord with the approved details.

That planning permission be refused, against the officer recommendation, for the following reasons:

·           Impact on the environment due to the loss of trees.

·           Impact on amenity due to the new occupiers backing onto the car park.

·           Impact on the viability of the public house.

·           The displacement of vehicles onto the adjacent highway caused by reduced parking.

There were seven members of the public present at the start of the meeting.