MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE HELD IN THE MEETING ROOM, 11 BAKER STREET ABERYSTWYTH ON MONDAY 2^nd APRIL 2013 AT 6.30PM

 

Present:

Councillor Ceredig Wyn Davies

Councillor Steve Davies

Councillor Kevin Price

Councillor Brenda Haines

Councillor Dylan Lewis

Councillor Endaf Edwards

Councillor Jeff Smith

Councillor Alun Williams

Councillor Aled Davies

Councillor Wendy Morris-Twiddy

 

Apologies:

Councillor Mark Strong

Councillor Sarah Bowen

Councillor Sue Jones-Davies

Councillor Brian Davies

 

 

 

1. Declarations of Interest

Councillor C Davies-  Planning Application A13 0174

 

1. Planning Issues and Economic Development in Aberystwyth

1. Discussion took place regarding the consistency in planning application grated regarding signage and lights on same in the same areas of the town. It was noted that the recently released guidance on shop front development would hopefully provide consistency for the future.
2. The Town Clerk was asked to investigate the possibility of raising an issue with the possibility of a vacant premises becoming a licenced bookies and containing large price gambling machines.

 

1. Correspondence

The Town Clerk was in receipt of the new Cadw publication- Aberystwyth: Understanding Urban Character

 

1. Planning Applications

It was RESOLVED to make the following observations to Ceredigion County Council

A13 0142

Development of 1,000-unit student accommodation and ancillary development including car parking, hard enclosed play areas, all-weather play area and supporting social facilities, together with associated works and the demolition of existing buildings at Penglais Farm and Bryn Awelon.

Penglais Farm, Bryn Awelon, Aberystwyth.

No objection.  However, Aberystwyth Town Council has concerns that the proposed communal amenities do not reflect what students currently enjoy at Pantycelyn and would welcome a re-consideration of what is proposed in the plans.  Aberystwyth Town Council fully welcomes the extensive greening and planting of native trees within this project and would welcome a Welsh name for the development.

 

A13 0176 & A13 0177LB

Alterations and extension to existing structure to the rear of the main building to provide additional student accommodation.

10 Marine Terrace, Aberystwyth.

Strong Objection.  Over-development of the area, concerns from local residents, lack of parking provision, lack of DDA compliance, the loss of amenities to ground floor residents of No. 10, a concern re fire, and ‘escape from fire’, regulations as access is only through the front block, concerns re access for building materials and plant should this proposal be allowed.

 

A13 0202LB

Retention of the change of use of the second floor from offices to residential (managed student accommodation).

Cambria House Ltd, The Cambria, Aberystwyth.

No objection.  However, there are concerns re the lack of parking provision and the current lack of management of waste and bin usage which desperately needs addressing, and Aberystwyth Town Council asks that a clause, should planning permission be granted, be added to ensure proper management of the same.

 

A13 0174

Change of use from a building society to an open A2 use.  This to formalise the use to Santander UK Plc trading as a bank (A2) at the application property since April 2009 (or before by previous operator).

16 Great Darkgate St, Aberystwyth.

No objection.  Please note a Declaration of Interest in this matter was received from Cllr Ceredig Davies who left the meeting.

 

A13 0181LB

Removal and replacement of internal and external signs.

New Look, 40 Great Darkgate Street, Aberystwyth.

Response on 7.1.13 and 4.2.13:   OBJECTION – This plan does not fit in with the new guidelines for “traditional” shop fronts, is not sustainable.  There is no precedent and does not fit into the overall character of the area.  PREVIOUS RESPONSES STAND.

It should be noted that Aberystwyth Town Council fully supports the guidance issued on commercial premises renovation.

 

A13 0154

Erection of 2 new dwellings.

St Mary’s Hall, Castell Brychan, Aberystwyth.

Objection.  The development is not in keeping with any of the surrounding properties.  Concerns have been raised regarding the unadopted approach road and the increase in traffic if this proposal is allowed to go ahead.

 

 

 

 

Members were reminded about the protocols of licencing applications and the avenues open to them regarding such applications.

Members were also advised that a recent application for retrospective accommodation planning the Boars Head had been refused.

 

Minute 222

Minutes of the General Management Committee held on 8^th April  2013