Planning

04/11/2024 at 6:30 pm

Minutes:

Cyngor Tref Aberystwyth Town Council

 

Cofnodion cyfarfod y Pwyllgor Cynllunio a gynhaliwyd o bell ac yn Neuadd Gwenfrewi, Morfa Mawr

Minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held remotely and at Neuadd Gwenfrewi, Queen’s Road

 

4.11.2024

 

 

COFNODION  /  MINUTES

 

1 Yn bresennol:

 

Cyng. Jeff Smith (Cadeirydd)

Cyng. Dylan Lewis-Rowlands

Cyng. Alun Williams

Cyng. Glynis Somers

Cyng. Kerry Ferguson

Cyng. Emlyn Jones

Cyng. Maldwyn Pryse

Cyng. Lucy Huws

Cyng. Mark Strong

Cyng. Talat Chaudhri

 

Yn mynychu:

Will Rowlands (Clerc)

Carol Thomas (Cyfieithydd)

Present:

 

Cllr. Jeff Smith (Chair)

Cllr. Dylan Lewis-Rowlands

Cllr. Alun Williams

Cllr. Glynis Somers

Cllr. Kerry Ferguson

Cllr. Emlyn Jones

Cllr. Maldwyn Pryse

Cllr. Lucy Huws

Cllr. Mark Strong

Cllr. Talat Chaudhri

 

In attendance:

Will Rowlands (Clerk)

Carol Thomas (Translator)

 

 
2 Ymddiheuriadau ac Absenoldeb:

 

Yn absennol efo ymddiheuriadau:

Cyng. Mair Benjamin

Cyng. Bryony Davies

 

Yn absennol heb ymddiheuriadau:

Dim

Apologies and Absences:

 

Absent with apologies:

Cllr. Mair Benjamin

Cllr. Bryony Davies

 

Absent without apologies:

None

 

 
3 Datgan Diddordeb:

 

Dim

Declaration of interest:

 

None

 

 
4 Cyfeiriadau Personol:

 

·         Estynnwyd dymuniadau penblwydd i’r Cyng. Jeff Smith.

·         Estynnwyd croeso cynnes adref i’r parti a fu’n ymweld â Yosano, Siapan, a oedd yn cynnwys y Maer a’r Swyddog Digwyddiadau a Phartneriaethau.

Personal references:

 

·         Birthday wishes were extended to Cllr. Jeff Smith.

·         A warm welcome home was extended to the party who had been visiting Yosano, Japan, which included the Mayor and Events & Partnerships Officer.

 

 
5 Ceisiadau Cynllunio

 

Planning Applications

 

 
5.1 A240743: Unit 3, Old Station Chambers, Ffordd Alexandra

 

DIM GWRTHWYNEBIAD gan y Cyngor Tref ar yr amod bod yr amodau a ganlyn yn cael eu bodloni:

·         Bod unrhyw ysgrifen neu arwyddion y tu allan i’r adeilad, ac eithrio enw’r busnes, yn ddwyieithog gyda’r Gymraeg yn flaenoriaeth. Ni ddylai arwyddion gael eu goleuo’n fewnol ychwaith.

·         Gwneir darpariaeth storio gwastraff ddigonol.

·         Rhoddir caniatâd adeilad rhestredig.

 

Rydym yn croesawu dod â man masnachol gwag yn ôl i ddefnydd.

A240743: Unit 3, Old Station Chambers, Ffordd Alexandra

 

The Town Council has NO OBJECTION, provided that the following conditions are met:

·         Any writing or signage on the outside of the building, save for the business name, is bilingual with Welsh prioritised. Signage must also not be internally illuminated.

·         Sufficient waste storage provision is made.

·         Listed building consent is given.

 

We welcome the bringing of an empty commercial space back to use.

 

Ymateb

Respond

5.2 A240754: Rest, Ffordd y Gogledd

 

Mae’r Cyngor Tref YN GWRTHWYNEBU’r cais hwn oherwydd:

·         Colli’r wal a’r rheiliau, sy’n nodweddion hanesyddol allweddol o’r adeilad ac yn cyfrannu at gymeriad ehangach yr ardal. Mae Ffordd y Gogledd yn ardal hanesyddol o Aberystwyth ac fe’i nodweddir gan ei thai mawr o’r cyfnod Fictoraidd a’i gerddi blaen. Byddai cael gwared ar y wal a’r rheiliau yn groes i egwyddorion yr ardal gadwraeth.

·         Mae’r cais yn cynrychioli colli man gwyrdd.

 

Mae’r Cyngor Tref wedi anghytuno’n gyson gyda datblygiadau o’r fath ac yn gwrthwynebu’r cais er gwaethaf sylwadau gan gymdogion o blaid y datblygiad arfaethedig. Rydym yn cydnabod bod rhywfaint o gynsail wedi’i osod gan Meithrinfa yn gyfagos, ond mae hyn oherwydd diffyg gorfodaeth Cynllunio.

 

A240754: Rest, Ffordd y Gogledd

The Town Council OBJECTS to this application due to:

·         The loss of the wall and railings, which are key historic features of the building and contribute to the wider character of the area. North Road is a historic area of Aberystwyth and is characterised by its large Victorian-era houses and front gardens. Removal of the wall and railings would be contrary to the principles of the conservation area.

·         The application represents a loss of green space.

 

The Town Council has consistently disagreed with such developments and objects to the application despite representations made by neighbours in favour of the proposed development. We recognise there is some precedent set by the neighbouring Meithrinfa, however this is due to lack of Planning enforcement.

 

Ymateb

Respond

5.3 A240755: Rest, Ffordd y Gogledd

 

Mae’r Cyngor Tref YN GWRTHWYNEBU’r cais hwn oherwydd:

·         Colli’r wal a’r rheiliau, sy’n nodweddion hanesyddol allweddol o’r adeilad ac yn cyfrannu at gymeriad ehangach yr ardal. Mae Ffordd y Gogledd yn ardal hanesyddol o Aberystwyth ac fe’i nodweddir gan ei thai mawr o’r cyfnod Fictoraidd a’i gerddi blaen. Byddai cael gwared ar y wal a’r rheiliau yn groes i egwyddorion yr ardal gadwraeth.

·         Mae’r cais yn cynrychioli colli man gwyrdd.

 

Mae’r Cyngor Tref wedi anghytuno’n gyson gyda datblygiadau o’r fath ac yn gwrthwynebu’r cais er gwaethaf sylwadau gan gymdogion o blaid y datblygiad arfaethedig. Rydym yn cydnabod bod rhywfaint o gynsail wedi’i osod gan Meithrinfa yn gyfagos, ond mae hyn oherwydd diffyg gorfodaeth Cynllunio.

 

A240755: Rest, Ffordd y Gogledd

 

The Town Council OBJECTS to this application due to:

·         The loss of the wall and railings, which are key historic features of the building and contribute to the wider character of the area. North Road is a historic area of Aberystwyth and is characterised by its large Victorian-era houses and front gardens. Removal of the wall and railings would be contrary to the principles of the conservation area.

·         The application represents a loss of green space.

 

The Town Council has consistently disagreed with such developments and objects to the application despite representations made by neighbours in favour of the proposed development. We recognise there is some precedent set by the neighbouring Meithrinfa, however this is due to lack of Planning enforcement.

 

Ymateb

Respond

5.4 A240796: 1 Plas Morolwg, Pen yr Angor

 

Mae’r Cyngor Tref YN GWRTHWUNEBU fel gyda’r cais blaenorol, A240196, gan nid aethpwyd i’r afael yn ddigonol â’r pryderon a godwyd.

 

Mae’r Cyngor Tref YN GWRTHWYNEBU oherwydd colled mannau gwyrdd a phroblemau gyda chael gwared ar ddŵr ffo a hygyrchedd. Mae rhan serth o’r palmant, lle byddai cyrb isel i fynd at garej yn ei gwneud yn anodd i breswylwyr â phroblemau symudedd gael mynediad i Faes y Môr.

 

Nid yw’r pryderon gwreiddiol a arweiniodd at wrthod y cais A240196 wedi cael sylw ac rydym yn cefnogi’r farn a godwyd gan Gyngor Sir Ceredigion yn eu gwrthodiad.

A240796: 1 Plas Morolwg, Pen yr Angor

 

The Town Council’s OBJECTS as with the previous application, A240196, as the concerns raised have not been adequately addressed.

 

The Town Council OBJECTS due to the loss of green space and problems with runoff water disposal and accessibility. There is a steep section of pavement, where a dropped curb to access a garage would make access to Maes y Môr difficult for residents with mobility issues.

 

The original concerns leading the application A240196’s refusal have not been addressed and we support the views raised by Ceredigion County Council in their refusal.

 

Ymateb

Respond

6 Ymgynghoriad cyn-gynllunio: Belle Vue Royal Hotelb

 

Trafodwyd y cynigion yn helaeth a chytunwyd na ddylid rhoi unrhyw ymateb tan ar ôl y sesiwn ymgysylltu a gynhelir yn Park Lodge ddydd Mawrth 12 Tachwedd. Anogwyd yr aelodau i gyd i fynychu’r sesiwn hon, er mwyn rhoi’r ymateb mwyaf gwybodus posibl. Byddid yn gofyn am estyniad i’r dyddiad cau ar gyfer ymateb, ond cytunwyd i gynnal cyfarfod arbennig ddydd Mercher 20 Tachwedd 2024 pe na bai modd rhoi estyniad; byddai’r ymgeisydd a swyddog cadwraeth Cyngor Sir Ceredigion yn cael eu gwahodd i’r cyfarfod hwn. Byddid hefyd yn gofyn am ymweliad safle

Pre-planning consultation: Belle Vue Royal Hotel

 

The proposals were discussed at length and it was agreed that no response should be given until after the engagement session being held at Park Lodge on Tuesday 12 November. Members were all encouraged to attend this session, in order to give the most informed response possible. An extension to the deadline for response would be requested, however it was agreed to hold an extraordinary meeting on Wednesday 20 November 2024 if no extension could be given; the applicant and Ceredigion County Council’s conservation officer would be invited to this meeting. A site visit would also be requested

 

 
7 Gohebiaeth Correspondence

 

 
7.1 Parc Natur Penglais: Cais i ddefnyddio cyfeiriad y Cyngor Tref fel blwch post i dderbyn rhoddion. I’w drafod gan y Pwyllgor Rheolaeth Cyffredinol. Parc Natur Penglais: Request to use the Town Council’s address as a mailbox to receive donations. To be discussed by General Management Committee. Agenda RhC

GM Agenda

7.2 Paneli Nadolig Maes Gwenfrewi: Cais i osod paneli Nadolig ym Maes Gwenfrewi fel y gwnaed yn 2023. I’w drafod gan y Pwyllgor Rheolaeth Cyffredinol. Maes Gwenfrewi nativity panels: Request to install nativity panels in Maes Gwenfrewi as had been done in 2023. To be discussed by General Management Committee. Agenda RhC

GM Agenda

7.3 Gwobrau Caru Ceredigion: Mae enwebiadau ar gyfer gwobrau ar agor tan 13 Tachwedd 2024. Caru Ceredigion awards: Nominations for awards open until 13 November 2024.  
7.4 Sul y Cofio: Trefniadau ar gyfer gwasanaeth a seremoni’r Cofio sy’n cael eu cynnal ddydd Sul 10 Tachwedd 2024. Gwasanaeth yn cael ei gynnal yn Eglwys y Drindod Sanctaidd am 09:00yb, gyda gorymdaith o Maes y Frenhines am 10:30yb, yn cyrraedd y gofeb rhyfel ar gyfer seremoni gosod torchau am 11:00yb. Remembrance Sunday: Arrangements for the Remembrance service and ceremony being held on Sunday 10 November 2024. Service being held at Holy Trinity Church at 09:00am, with a parade from Queen’s Square at 10:30am, arriving at the war memorial for the wreath laying ceremony at 11:00am.

 

 

 

Agenda:

          Cyngor Tref   ABERYSTWYTH   Town Council

 

Tŷ’r Offeiriad / The Presbytery

Neuadd Gwenfrewi

Morfa Mawr / Queen’s Road

Aberystwyth

SY23 2HS

 

council@aberystwyth.gov.uk

www.aberystwyth.gov.uk

01970 624761

Maer Aberystwyth Mayor: Y Cyng. / Cllr. Maldwyn Pryse

30.10.2024

 

Annwyl Gynghorydd / Dear Councillor

 

Fe’ch gwahoddir i fynychu gyfarfod hybrid o’r Pwyllgor Cynllunio a gynhelir o bell ac yn Neuadd Gwenfrewi, Morfa Mawr, nos Lun, 4.11.2024 am 18:30

 

You are invited to attend a hybrid meeting of the Planning Committee to be held remotely and at Neuadd Gwenfrewi, Queen’s Road, at 18:30 on Monday 4.11.2024

 

AGENDA

 

 
1 Yn bresennol Present
2 Ymddiheuriadau Apologies
3 Datganiadau diddordeb Declarations of interest
4 Cyfeiriadau personol Personal references
5 Ystyried Ceisiadau Cynllunio To consider Planning Applications
5.1 A240743: Uned 3, Old Station Chambers, Ffordd Alexandra A240743: Unit 3, Old Station Chambers, Ffordd Alexandra
5.2 A240754: Rest, Ffordd y Gogledd A240754: Rest, Ffordd y Gogledd
5.3 A240755: Rest, Ffordd y Gogledd A240755: Rest, Ffordd y Gogledd
5.4 A240796: 1 Plas Morolwg, Pen yr Angor A240796: 1 Plas Morolwg, Pen yr Angor
6 Ymgynghoriad cyn gynllunio: Belle Vue Royal Hotel Pre-planning consultation: Belle Vue Royal Hotel
7 Gohebiaeth Correspondence

Yr eiddoch yn gywir/ Yours sincerely

 

 

Will Rowlands

Clerc Tref Aberystwyth Town Clerk

 

Gall y cyhoedd fynychu’r Pwyllgor trwy gysylltu gyda Swyddfa’r Cyngor Tref am fanylion

01970 624761 / council@aberystwyth.gov.uk

Members of the public can attend the Committee by contacting the Town Council Office for details