Agenda, decisions and minutes

Councillor Richard Jones declared a personal and prejudicial interest on agenda item 6.1 - 062458 - residential development of up to 140 dwellings, means of access, open space, sustainable drainage Infrastructure and all other associated works (outline application Including access, with all other matters reserved) at Well Street, Buckley, as he was a School Governor at Southdown Primary School, Buckley. 

Councillor Mike Peers declared a personal interest on agenda item 6.1 as a  family member was employed by Clwyd Alyn.

Councillor Hilary McGuill declared a personal declaration of interest as an adjacent Ward Member on item 6.1 and as a joint Ward Member on item 6.2 – 063507 – residential development comprising 90 dwellings including the provision of affordable units, areas of public open space, landscaping and associated works at land to the south of New Brighton Road, New Brighton, Mold

Councillor Bernie Attridge declared a personal interest in agenda item 6.1.  He explained he had been contacted several times by an objector to the application and as a previous Cabinet Member for Housing he had agreed to the County Council’s purchase of the land for provision of Council housing.

Councillor Carol Ellis declared a personal interest on agenda item 6.1 as she had been contacted on more than one occasion by an objector to the application and had a connection with Southdown Primary School, Buckley.

Councillors Chris Bithell and Dan Rose declared a personal interest on agenda item 6.1 as they had been contacted on more than two occasions regarding the application.

All Committee Members present declared a personal interest on agenda item 6.1 as they had been contacted on a three or more occasions by objectors.

Councillor Gladys Healey declared a personal interest on agenda item 6.3 as she had been contacted two times by the developer and by representatives of residents in her Ward.

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.

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To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 25 October 2023.

RESOLVED:

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

The minutes of the meeting held on 25 October 2023 were confirmed as a correct record, as moved and seconded by Councillors Chris Bithell and Mike Peers.

RESOLVED:

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

There were no items recommended for deferral.

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

RESOLVED:

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

That planning permission be refused for the reason set out in the report, in accordance with the officer’s recommendation.

There were 4 members of the public present at the start of the meeting.

(the meeting started at 1.00 pm and ended at 3.34 pm)