The meeting covered several key topics, including the appointment of the chair and vice-chair, a moment of reflection for a deceased councillor, approval of previous meeting minutes, and the discussion and voting on various planning applications.

Appointment of Chair and Vice-Chair

• Chair: Councillor Mark Young was nominated and appointed as the chair for the municipal year 2024-2025. He was praised for his experience and leadership.
• Vice-Chair: Councillor Alan James was nominated and appointed as the vice-chair. He was also congratulated for his previous year's service.

Moment of Reflection

• A moment of reflection was held for Councillor Windmill and James, who had recently passed away. Members expressed their fond memories and condolences.

Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes

• The minutes from the previous meeting were reviewed and approved without any objections.

Planning Applications

Cluitgate Motel, Clambetta, Dr. and Cluit Riffin

• Proposal: Provision of external alterations, lighting, and associated works.
• Decision: Approved.
• Discussion: Kerry James, a public speaker, highlighted the extensive refurbishment of the motel and its positive impact on the local economy. Concerns about lighting affecting the dark sky and ecology were addressed with a detailed lighting assessment and amendments to the lighting scheme. The application was approved with conditions to ensure further improvements to the lighting.

Former Generator Building at Cluitgate Motel

• Proposal: Conversion of the former generator building to a holiday accommodation unit.
• Decision: Approved.
• Discussion: Kerry James spoke again, emphasizing the building's compliance with policies supporting tourism development. Concerns about lighting, ecology, and residential amenity were addressed. The application included conditions for external lighting details and biodiversity gains.

Former North Wales Hospital, Denbigh

• Proposal: Approval of the S106 agreement terms and updated planning conditions for a hybrid planning application.
• Decision: Deferred.
• Discussion: The deferral was recommended due to ongoing legal discussions and the need for clarity on the terms of the S106 agreement. Members expressed concerns about delaying the project but were assured that the funding was not at risk. The deferral was approved with the hope of resolving the issues by the next planning meeting.

Outbuilding at Havard Park, Bodfari

• Proposal: Approval of planning conditions for the demolition of an existing storage building and conversion of an existing coach house to form one dwelling.
• Decision: Approved.
• Discussion: Councillor Parry supported the application, noting local support and the extensive list of conditions to be complied with.

Tree Preservation Order at Town Hall, Llangollen

• Proposal: Serving and confirmation of a tree preservation order.
• Decision: Approved.
• Discussion: The tree was deemed valuable and attractive, warranting the higher standard of protection offered by a tree preservation order. The town council's objection was noted, but the TPO was confirmed to ensure greater control over works to the tree.

Graig Quarry, Denbigh

• Proposal: Request for member involvement in defending the local planning authority's decision to refuse planning permission for the extension and working of limestone.
• Decision: Councillors Delith Jones and Arwel Roberts were nominated to represent the council.
• Discussion: Councillor Jones expressed willingness to represent the council, and Councillor Roberts was also nominated. Councillor Parry declined due to workload constraints.

The meeting concluded with the approval of the nominations for defending the planning decision and a brief comfort break.