The Denbighshire Council Planning Committee meeting on Wednesday, 19 June 2024, saw the approval of several significant planning applications, including the development of 12 new dwellings in Llanarmon-yn-Iâl, a new detached dwelling in Rhuddlan, and the subdivision of an existing dwelling in Llangollen. The committee also approved a variation to the conditions for the Biogen anaerobic digestion plant in Rhuallt.

Development of 12 Dwellings in Llanarmon-yn-Iâl

The committee approved the reserved matters application for the development of 12 dwellings on land at Argoed, Llanarmon-yn-Iâl. The proposal includes six three-bedroom, four four-bedroom, and two five-bedroom homes. The application, supported by statutory consultees including Natural Resources Wales and the AONB Joint Committee, focuses on sustainable housing with features such as new tree planting, hedgerows, and adherence to the Dark Skies Initiative. The planning officer highlighted that the principle of development had already been established, and the current application was to consider details of appearance, landscaping, layout, and scale. The application was approved unanimously.

For more details, see the FRONT SHEET 15-2021-0318 and the full application document.

Detached Dwelling in Rhuddlan

The committee also approved the construction of a detached dwelling on land adjacent to the churchyard entrance fronting Church Street in Rhuddlan. The application had been revised to include more stonework and reduced sleeper height to align with the conservation area’s character. Local members and the Community Council raised concerns about the impact on the Lich Gate and the need for an archaeological watch. The planning officer confirmed that conditions would ensure the protection of the Lich Gate and the submission of a construction method statement to address concerns about construction hours and coordination with church events.

For more details, see the FRONT SHEET 44-2023-0783 and the full application document.

Subdivision of Existing Dwelling in Llangollen

The committee approved the subdivision of an existing dwelling at Keir Jog, Birch Hill, Llangollen, to form two flats. The application included retrospective extension and parking area provisions. Local members initially raised concerns about parking on Birch Hill, but the application provided additional parking spaces and cycle storage. Conditions were added to prevent the property from being used as holiday lets, addressing concerns about increased vehicle traffic.

For more details, see the FRONT SHEET - 03-2024-0102 and the full application document.

Variation of Conditions for Biogen Anaerobic Digestion Plant in Rhuallt

The committee approved a variation to condition three of the planning permission for the Biogen anaerobic digestion plant in Rhuallt. The variation allows the digestion of food and non-waste crops such as maize, rye, and grasses. The planning officer clarified that the plant’s capacity would remain unchanged, and the variation would help achieve maximum efficiency. Local members raised concerns about the impact on agricultural land and compliance with previous landscaping conditions. The planning officer assured that the site’s operations are regulated by planning conditions and an environmental permit governed by Natural Resources Wales.

For more details, see the FRONT SHEET 47-2023-0796 and the full application document.

For further information, you can refer to the Public reports pack and the Late Supplementary Information.