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Planning Committee - Wednesday, 13th March, 2024 2.00 pm

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Summary

The council meeting focused on several planning applications, primarily concerning developments in conservation areas and the construction of new facilities. Each decision involved debates on the impact of these developments on local communities, traffic, and the environment.

  1. Lynch County Council approved a residential development of 235 units in Mold. Proponents argued it met local development plan needs and provided significant affordable housing. Opponents raised concerns about traffic, ecological impact, and loss of agricultural land. The decision supports local housing supply growth but sparked debate over land use priorities.

  2. A proposal for a 140-dwelling development in Buckley was approved after initial deferral. Discussions centered on the adequacy of local infrastructure and traffic impacts. The approval aligns with the local development plan, though it faced community opposition concerned about increased congestion and overdevelopment.

  3. A care home project in the Northern Gateway was greenlit. The committee recognized the need for elderly care facilities and the project's provision of local jobs. Concerns were minimal, focusing on potential traffic increases, but the economic and social benefits were deemed substantial.

  4. A controversial application for a new access road at the airfields was deferred. Significant local opposition due to potential traffic hazards and environmental impacts led to calls for more thorough review. The decision highlighted tensions between development needs and community safety concerns.

Surprisingly, a proposal for converting an outbuilding in a conservation area was rejected despite initial officer support, reflecting strong local and council resistance to changes perceived as harmful to historical village character.

Attendees

Profile image for Cllr Richard Jones
Cllr Richard Jones Deputy Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Transformation Growth and Place • Independent • Buckley: Bistre East
Profile image for Cllr Adele Davies-Cooke
Cllr Adele Davies-Cooke Conservative • Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd
Profile image for Cllr Paul Johnson
Cllr Paul Johnson Deputy Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Finance and Social Value • Labour • Holywell West
Profile image for Cllr Dennis Hutchinson
Cllr Dennis Hutchinson True Independents • Buckley: Pentrobin
Profile image for Cllr Mike Allport
Cllr Mike Allport Independent • Higher Kinnerton
Profile image for Cllr Linda Thomas
Cllr Linda Thomas Cabinet Member for Customer and Corporate Services • Labour • Hawarden: Ewloe
Profile image for Cllr Dave Hughes
Cllr Dave Hughes Leader of the Council / Leader of the Labour Group • Labour • Llanfynydd
Profile image for Cllr Helen Brown
Cllr Helen Brown Cabinet Member for Housing and Communities • Independent • Hawarden: Aston
Profile image for Cllr Tina Claydon
Cllr Tina Claydon Labour • Mold West
Profile image for Cllr Carolyn Preece
Cllr Carolyn Preece Flintshire People's Voice • Buckley: Bistre West
Profile image for Cllr Andrew Parkhurst
Cllr Andrew Parkhurst Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group • Liberal Democrats • Cilcain
Profile image for Cllr Glyn Banks
Cllr Glyn Banks Cabinet Member for Waste and Transportation • Labour • Llanasa and Trelawnyd
Profile image for Cllr Carol Ellis
Cllr Carol Ellis Leader of the True Independents Group • True Independents • Buckley: Mountain
Profile image for Cllr Gina Maddison
Cllr Gina Maddison Vice-Chair of Education, Youth and Culture Overview & Scrutiny Committee • Labour • Llanasa and Trelawnyd
Profile image for Cllr Dan Rose
Cllr Dan Rose Flintshire People's Voice • Buckley: Bistre West
Profile image for Cllr Hilary McGuill
Cllr Hilary McGuill Liberal Democrats • Argoed and New Brighton
Profile image for Cllr Bernie Attridge
Cllr Bernie Attridge True Independents • Connah's Quay Central
Profile image for Cllr David Healey
Cllr David Healey Labour • Caergwrle
Profile image for Cllr Ted Palmer
Cllr Ted Palmer Cabinet Member for Highways, Assets and Public Protection / Armed Forces Champion • Labour • Holywell Central
Profile image for Cllr Ian Roberts
Cllr Ian Roberts Labour • Flint: Castle
Profile image for Cllr Gladys Healey
Cllr Gladys Healey Vice-Chair of Planning Committee • Labour • Hope
Profile image for Cllr Paul Cunningham
Cllr Paul Cunningham Labour • Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny
Profile image for Cllr Robert Davies
Cllr Robert Davies Chair of Licensing Committee • Independent • Bagillt
Profile image for Cllr Mike Peers
Cllr Mike Peers True Independents • Buckley: Pentrobin
Profile image for Cllr Chris Bithell
Cllr Chris Bithell Chair of Clwyd Pension Fund Committee • Labour • Mold East
Profile image for Cllr Richard Lloyd
Cllr Richard Lloyd Chair of Planning Committee • Labour • Saltney Ferry

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Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet 13th-Mar-2024 14.00 Planning Committee

Reports Pack

Public reports pack 13th-Mar-2024 14.00 Planning Committee

Minutes

Printed minutes 13th-Mar-2024 14.00 Planning Committee

Additional Documents

Enc. 1 for 062458 - Outline application - Residential development of up to 140 dwellings means of a
6.2 - 062458 - Reduced size pics A5
Enc. 1 for COU00075123 - Change of Use - Change of use from vacant retail and offices to a ground
FUL00076922 - Full application Erection of 70 dwellings construction of a new vehicular access l
Enc. 1 for FUL00076922 - Full application Erection of 70 dwellings construction of a new vehicula
6.3 - FUL-769-22 - Reduced size pics A5
6.4 - COU-751-23 - Reduced size pics A5
COU00075123 - Change of Use - Change of use from vacant retail and offices to a ground floor bar
Enc. 1 for FUL00041923 - Full application - Replacement dwelling at St Kilda Fagl Lane Hope
6.8 - FUL-419-23 - Reduced size pics A5
CONS00079022 - Conservation area application - Revised application for the conversion and extensio
059489 - Full application - Formation of a two way vehicular access and road at Mold Road Ewloe Gre
Minutes - Planning - 07.02.24 draft v1
061994 - Full application - Erection of residential development of 235 no. units together with asso
Decisions 13th-Mar-2024 14.00 Planning Committee
March Late Obs
Enc. 1 for 061994 - Full application - Erection of residential development of 235 no. units togethe
062458 - Outline application - Residential development of up to 140 dwellings means of access open
6.5 6.6 - FUL-621-23 CONS-790-22 - Reduced size pics A5
6.5 6.6 additional plans
Enc. 1 for 059489 - Full application - Formation of a two way vehicular access and road at Mold Road
6.9 - 059489 - Reduced size pics A5
6.1 - 061994 - Reduced size pics A5
Enc. 1 for FUL00062123 - Full application - Revised application for the conversion and extension o
FUL00062123 - Full application - Revised application for the conversion and extension of an outbui
Enc. 1 for CONS00079022 - Conservation area application - Revised application for the conversion a
6.5 6.6 - FUL-621-23 CONS-790-22 - Reduced size pics A5
6.5 6.6 additional plans
FUL00041923 - Full application - Replacement dwelling at St Kilda Fagl Lane Hope
FUL00101723 - Full application - Erection of a 66 bedroom care home Use Class C2 for the elderly
Enc. 1 for FUL00101723 - Full application - Erection of a 66 bedroom care home Use Class C2 for
6.7 - FUL-1017-23 - Reduced size pics A5