Decision
Analysis
outcome: The council approved the making of an Article 4 Direction, which will come into effect after 12 months, and agreed to publish and serve the notice for public response.
summary: The decision involves the introduction of an Article 4 Direction to revoke permitted development rights for changes of use between primary residences, second homes, and short-term holiday lets within the Gwynedd Local Planning Authority Area.
topline: The council has decided to introduce an Article 4 Direction to control the conversion of properties between primary residences, second homes, and holiday lets.
reason_contentious: The issue is contentious due to its impact on local housing markets, community composition, and potential opposition from property owners and the tourism industry.
affected_stakeholders: Local residents, second home owners, short-term holiday let operators, potential buyers, and the tourism sector.
contentiousness_score: 7
political_party_relevance: There is no direct mention of political parties or political influence in the decision provided.
URL: https://democracy.gwynedd.llyw.cymru/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2990
Decision Maker:
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose:
Content: DECISION 1. Approve the report justifying the Introduction of Article 4 Direction in Appendix 1. 2. Approve the making of an Article 4 Direction which does not come into effect immediately but after 12 months (Annex 2) for the Gwynedd Local Planning Authority Area in order to revoke the permitted development rights for the following uses: a. Change of use from C3 (primary residence) to C5 (second home) or C6 (short-term holiday let) and specific mixed uses; b. Change of use form C5 (second homes) to C6 (short-term holiday let) and specific mixed uses; c. Change of use from C6 (short-term holiday let) to C5 (second home) and specific mixed uses. 3. That the Article 4 Direction notice as is presented in Appendix 3 be published and served in accordance with the requirements, (accepting that it is not practicable to present individually to each owner and occupier within the area because of its size) for a period of not less than six weeks to allow the public to submit responses to the intention. 4. Receive a further report to consider any responses received (following the public engagement period) in order to make the decision to confirm the Article 4 Direction. 5. Delegate the rights to the Head of Environment Department in consultation with the Head of Legal Services to make editorial adjustments to the notice prior to publication.
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