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RESOLVED that Planning permission be GRANTED subject to the conditions detailed in the report. As a Ward Member for the application area, Councillor Ellen Jones did not take part in the vote. P/2026/0138 Abertillery Workmen’s Welfare Institute, Division Street, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent, NP13 1EF Change of use from Abertillery Miners Welfare Club to the Abertillery Stute (Community Hub), involving the relocation of main entrance from Powell Street to Division Street through new extension, inclusive of the provision of a ramp and stepped access to a single storey flat roof extension, an enclosure to the existing fire exit, and associated enclosure to house new air handling units, bin and bike store, a balcony on level two, a lighting feature above the lift shaft and a cladding feature to the west elevation. RESOLVED that Planning permission be GRANTED subject to the conditions detailed in the report. Councillor J. Holt did not take part in the discussion or vote. P/2026/0146 16 Beaufort Street, Brynmawr, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent, NP234AG Proposed change of use of A1 facility (Retail) to community meeting space D1 use (Non-Residential Institutions) RESOLVED that Planning permission be GRANTED subject to the conditions detailed in the report. As a Ward Member for the application area, Councillor Wayne Hodgins did not take part in the vote. Councillors P. Baldwin and E. Jones did not take part in the vote.
RESOLVED that the report be accepted and the information contained therein be noted.
RESOLVED that the report be accepted and the attached appeal decision by PEDW be noted.
RESOLVED that the report be accepted and the attached appeal decision by PEDW be noted.
RESOLVED that the report be accepted and the information contained therein be noted.
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Apologies for absence were received from:- Councillor Malcolm Day; Councillor Chris Smith; and Councillor D. Wilkshire
The following declarations of interest and dispensations were raised:- Item No. 5 – Planning Application Report P/2026/0138 Abertillery Workmen’s Welfare Institute, Division Street, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent, NP13 1EF Councillor J. Holt P/2026/0146 16 Beaufort Street, Brynmawr, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent, NP23 4AG Councillor P. Baldwin Councillor E. Jones
No areas for briefings or training were raised.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that Planning permission be GRANTED subject to the conditions detailed in the report. As a Ward Member for the application area, Councillor Ellen Jones did not take part in the vote. P/2026/0138 Abertillery Workmen’s Welfare Institute, Division Street, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent, NP13 1EF Change of use from Abertillery Miners Welfare Club to the Abertillery Stute (Community Hub), involving the relocation of main entrance from Powell Street to Division Street through new extension, inclusive of the provision of a ramp and stepped access to a single storey flat roof extension, an enclosure to the existing fire exit, and associated enclosure to house new air handling units, bin and bike store, a balcony on level two, a lighting feature above the lift shaft and a cladding feature to the west elevation. RESOLVED that Planning permission be GRANTED subject to the conditions detailed in the report. Councillor J. Holt did not take part in the discussion or vote. P/2026/0146 16 Beaufort Street, Brynmawr, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent, NP234AG Proposed change of use of A1 facility (Retail) to community meeting space D1 use (Non-Residential Institutions) RESOLVED that Planning permission be GRANTED subject to the conditions detailed in the report. As a Ward Member for the application area, Councillor Wayne Hodgins did not take part in the vote. Councillors P. Baldwin and E. Jones did not take part in the vote.
Consideration was given to the report of the Team Manager Development Management, whereupon:- P/2026/0089 Bryn Bach Country Park, Merthyr Road, Tafarnaubach, Tredegar, Blaenau Gwent, NP22 3AY New building to increase the number of driving range bays by 4 RESOLVED that Planning permission be GRANTED subject to the conditions detailed in the report. As a Ward Member for the application area, Councillor Ellen Jones did not take part in the vote. P/2026/0138 Abertillery Workmen’s Welfare Institute, Division Street, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent, NP13 1EF Change of use from Abertillery Miners Welfare Club to the Abertillery Stute (Community Hub), involving the relocation of main entrance from Powell Street to Division Street through new extension, inclusive of the provision of a ramp and stepped access to a single storey flat roof extension, an enclosure to the existing fire exit, and associated enclosure to house new air handling units, bin and bike store, a balcony on level two, a lighting feature above the lift shaft and a cladding feature to the west elevation. RESOLVED that Planning permission be GRANTED subject to the conditions detailed in the report. Councillor J. Holt did not take part in the discussion or vote. P/2026/0146 16 Beaufort Street, Brynmawr, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent, NP234AG Proposed change of use of A1 facility (Retail) to community meeting space D1 use (Non-Residential Institutions) RESOLVED that Planning permission be GRANTED subject to the conditions detailed in the report. As a Ward Member for the application area, Councillor Wayne Hodgins did not take part in the vote. Councillors P. Baldwin and E. Jones did not take part in the vote.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the report be accepted and the information contained therein be noted.
Consideration was given to the report of the Team Manager Development Management. RESOLVED that the report be accepted and the information contained therein be noted.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the report be accepted and the attached appeal decision by PEDW be noted.
Consideration was given to the report of the Enforcement Officer. RESOLVED that the report be accepted and the attached appeal decision by PEDW be noted.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the report be accepted and the attached appeal decision by PEDW be noted.
Consideration was given to the report. RESOLVED that the report be accepted and the attached appeal decision by PEDW be noted.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the report be accepted and the information contained therein be noted.
Consideration was given to the report of the Business Support Officer. RESOLVED that the report be accepted and the information contained therein be noted.
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